Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 concluded
with roadmap for future-ready power sector
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On 24 March, the maiden
edition of the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 has been concluded with a comprehensive
roadmap for building a resilient and future-ready power sector.
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It has been highlighted
that the summit witnessed strong global participation from policymakers,
industry leaders, and innovators across the energy ecosystem.
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The event recorded participation
from over 35,000 attendees, more than 200 companies, and over 300 speakers
across multiple sessions.
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It has been emphasised
that India is progressing towards achieving 500 gigawatts of non-fossil fuel
capacity by 2030, with more than 50 percent already achieved.
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The importance of
strengthening DISCOMs through reforms such as smart metering and
cost-reflective tariffs has been underlined.
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Rapid growth in renewable
energy, especially solar power, has been highlighted as a key trend shaping the
sector’s future.
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Electricity demand is
expected to rise significantly by 2030 due to emerging sectors like AI-based
data centres and electric mobility.
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The need for expanding
transmission infrastructure and increasing investments has been stressed to
support future demand.
¨ The summit discussions covered themes such as green hydrogen, artificial intelligence in power systems, energy storage, and nuclear energy.
¨ The conclusion of the summit has reinforced India’s position as a key player in the global clean energy transition while ensuring affordability, reliability, and sustainability.
