On the second day of the Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026 in India, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Shri Prahlad Joshi, Union Minister for Power, Housing and Urban Affairs Shri Manohar Lal Khattar and State Minister for New and Renewable Energy and Power Shri Sripad Yesho Naik took part in the ministerial session of “The Next Terawatt”, organised by the International Solar Alliance, CEW and Energywa Ventures.

The session brought senior government and industry representatives together to consider a framework for deploying renewable energy internationally over the coming decades.

Key discussion points

Four priority areas were discussed in the session: integrated energy planning, supply and storage; expansion and strengthening of energy infrastructure; terawatt‑scale financing; and digitalisation and AI for safe and affordable energy. These points were incorporated into a strategic roadmap for 2020‑2050.

Presence of participating countries and states

More than 130 country delegations, over 40 ministers, senior policy‑makers, investors and industry giants attended the conference. Partner nations such as Australia, Denmark, the European Union, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom presented opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation and facilitate investment and technology partnerships in the clean‑energy value chain.

Thirteen states and union territories showcased their renewable‑energy capacity, pending projects, manufacturing capabilities and policy initiatives, highlighting the diversity of investment opportunities in India.

Special session and innovators

The first phase of “What’s Next: Innovators’ Ideas for India’s Energy Security, Agenda 2047” was held in partnership with BloombergNEF, featuring Sumant Sinha (Renew), Shreya Mishra (SolarSquare), Girish R. Tanti (Sujaloon Group), Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala (IIT Madras) and Meredith Anex (BloombergNEF).

  • More than 130 country representatives are taking part
  • Over 40 ministers, policy‑makers and industry giants present
  • Strategic roadmap prepared for four priority areas
  • Thirteen states and union territories displayed investment opportunities