RE + BESS CONFEX ยท Nagpur19th Edition ยท The Energy Exchange
Industrial Solar ยท Open Access ยท Energy Storage ยท PM Surya Ghar ยท Smart Grid & AI
The dedicated renewable-energy and storage edition of EPS Industry Connect โ bringing the full generation-to-storage-to-smart-grid value chain onto one stage in Nagpur, the strategic heart of Central India's industrial and solar growth corridor.
EPS Industry Connect is one of India's most trusted B2B platforms for the clean-energy industry, curated by Industrial Outlook. Now in its 19th edition, the series has connected manufacturers, utilities, developers, EPCs, policymakers and industrial buyers across major cities โ building real business relationships through focused conferences, panels, exhibitions and networking.
The RE + BESS CONFEX is the dedicated renewable-energy and storage edition โ hosted in Nagpur, the strategic heart of Central India's industrial and solar growth corridor. It brings the full value chain โ generation to storage to smart grid โ onto one stage.
Maharashtra is one of India's fastest-growing markets for industrial solar, open access and large-scale renewable deployment. Rising industrial demand, net-zero commitments and supportive policy are opening a multi-billion-dollar opportunity across the value chain โ from rooftop and open-access solar to BESS-firmed, round-the-clock renewable power.
Why Maharashtra & Central India are clean energy's next big opportunity.
Maharashtra is one of India's fastest-growing markets for industrial solar, open access and large-scale renewable deployment. Rising industrial demand, net-zero commitments and supportive policy are opening a multi-billion-dollar opportunity across the value chain.
Nagpur is emerging as a key hub for manufacturing, industrial energy and utility-scale solar, with strong momentum behind open access, C&I solar and behind-the-meter storage right across the region.
PM Surya Ghar is accelerating rooftop adoption across consumers and MSMEs, while a growing appetite for BESS is enabling round-the-clock, firm renewable power โ the next leg of the region's clean-energy story.
Senior dignitaries from MEDA, MERC, Invest Maharashtra and the District Administration, Nagpur are being confirmed. The Chief Guest announcement will be published here shortly.
We are finalising a strong panel of leaders across solar, open access, energy storage, smart grid and digital energy โ along with senior policy and utility voices from Maharashtra. Full line-up will be published here shortly.
The full RE + BESS value chain โ generation to storage to smart grid โ on one stage. Three power sessions plus a CEO panel, mapping the road to Maharashtra's next wave of renewable growth.
Wednesday, 9th September 2026 ยท 9:00 AM Onwards
| Time | Type | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 45 min |
Registration | Registration, Welcome Chai & Exhibition Walk-throughExhibition open ยท B2B tables ยท Sponsor stall visits |
| 09:45 30 min |
Ceremony | Inaugural & Lamp-Lighting Ceremony + Press InteractionChief Guest ยท Guest of Honour ยท Distinguished Dignitaries |
| 10:15 30 min |
Keynote | Maharashtra's Solar Growth Story: The Road to 2030Policy landscape, investment climate & the multi-billion-dollar RE + storage opportunity |
| 10:45 75 min |
Session 01 | Maharashtra's Solar Growth Story โ Market, Industrial Solar, Open Access & RooftopPanel + Case Studies |
| 12:00 15 min |
Break | Networking Break + Exhibition |
| 12:15 60 min |
Session 02 | BESS โ Transforming Industrial Energy ManagementPanel + Tech Showcase |
| 13:15 60 min |
Lunch | Networking Lunch + Exhibition |
| 14:15 75 min |
Session 03 | Smart Grid, AI & Digital EnergyPanel + Demo |
| 15:30 15 min |
Break | Networking Break + Exhibition |
| 15:45 15 min |
Awards | "Clean Energy Champions of Maharashtra" FelicitationStandout developers, EPCs, storage & smart-grid innovators |
| 16:00 60 min |
CEO Panel | The Future of Solar & Energy Business in MaharashtraWhat will drive the next 10 GW of renewable growth in Central India? |
| 17:00 Open |
Closing | Vote of Thanks & Networking High-Tea |
A focused audience of government officials, industrial & C&I buyers, developers, EPCs, OEMs, financiers and technology providers across the RE + storage value chain.
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Recognising the developers, EPCs, manufacturers, storage & smart-grid innovators and financiers driving Maharashtra's renewable-energy and storage transition.
The "Clean Energy Champions of Maharashtra" felicitation will be presented on 9th September 2026 during the RE + BESS CONFEX, Nagpur Edition of EPS Industry Connect. Nominations are open across 15 categories covering solar, open access, energy storage, smart grid, green finance and clean-energy leadership.
EPC contractors delivering quality rooftop projects across the region.
Standout captive and behind-the-meter industrial solar installations.
Leading C&I open-access installations across the state.
Developers driving large-scale generation in Central India.
MSME units leading on clean energy adoption and efficiency.
Behind-the-meter and grid storage projects proving reliability.
Solar-plus-storage projects delivering firm, round-the-clock power.
Companies enabling the modern, flexible, digital grid.
AI platforms optimising generation, storage and consumption.
Top-performing residential rooftop channel partners in Maharashtra.
Proven field performance across Maharashtra installations.
Banks, NBFCs and RESCO financiers enabling MSME clean energy.
Manufacturers strengthening the Make-in-India solar supply chain.
Emerging entrepreneurs driving clean energy innovation locally.
Decades-long contribution to the state's energy sector.
Nominations open across all 15 categories. Each category is available for exclusive naming sponsorship. Fill the official form and get recognised at Maharashtra's premier clean energy gathering.
๐ Nominate NowPartner line-up for the EPS Industry Connect โ RE + BESS CONFEX, Nagpur Edition 2026.
Presenting, Gold, Exhibition, Knowledge, Media and Association partners for the Nagpur Edition are being confirmed. The full partner line-up will be published here shortly.
EPS Industry Connect โ RE + BESS CONFEX, Nagpur 2026