See how the agenda will drive India's PV industry forwards in both the domestic and international markets

Get all of the knowledge and experience you need for your PV business to win out in India - with dedicated sessions to boost your technology, improve your performance and convince the people who matter that PV will become the leading renewable in the energy mix.

Register today for your place at the most important PV conference in India this year

DAY ONE (AUGUST 1)

THE PV OPPORTUNITY IN INDIA

10.00 - 10.30 Understanding the PV landscape in India

• Becoming a manufacturing heavyweight in India is impossible without a grip on the market – so get the facts and figures you need on the current status of PV in India
• See how local and national initiatives are making a difference to the PV effort, and why it is imperative to start planning for the future right now
• In addition, hear projections for the future of the industry in India to position yourself for the take-off and inevitable rounds of consolidation

Mohit Anand, Senior Consultant, Bridge to India

10.30 - 11.30 Local content requirement - help or hindrance for PV in India?

• Weigh up the impact that localization will have on the growth and prospects of the Indian PV market
• Take a look at the current policies and exemptions, and their effect on competitiveness
• Learn what the thought leaders think about how local and international players can interact to realize market promise

Tarun Kapoor, Joint Secretary, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Government of India
Debasish Choudhury, President, SEMI India
Naresh Mansukhani, AVP Engineering, ACME Telepower
Moderator: Vineeth Vijayaraghavan, Founder & Editor, Panchabuta

11.30 - 12.00 Coffee Break

12.00 - 12.30 Project developer insight – become a preferred supplier to a booming industry

• Selecting the right module and inverter for a project is more important than ever – so understand the specific requirements project developers have for PV modules
• With profit margins a major factor for project development today, look at where project developers see ways to streamline the module supply process
• See why balance of systems considerations must be made at the modular stage, and the benefits that this will bring in the long run

Mukundan "Mux" Narasimhan, Director EPC International Operations, SunEdison

12.30 - 13.30 The great technology debate – the right PV for India

• Hear experts discuss the future of PV manufacturing in India – will a technology race break out between Crystalline Silicon, thin film and CPV?
• With Crystalline Silicon currently driving the PV industry in India forwards, delve deeper into the wealth of opportunities for manufacturers of the technology
• Find out if the panelists believe a long-term domestic manufacturing presence can be established for thin film or CPV

R.K. Bhogra, Consultant, Solar Energy, BHEL
Prasanth Sakhamuri, Chairman, HHV Solar
Shailesh Vaidya, CEO, Chroma Energy
Moderator: Madhavan Nampoothiri, Founder & Director, RESolve Energy Consultants

13.30 - 14.30 Lunch Break

BUILDING COMPETITIVENESS & COMPETITION

14.30 - 15.30 Fighting cheap competition

• Poor quality, cheap imports into India could have damaging long-term consequences for the emerging PV industry in the country.  Learn how to win out against your rivals with a superior product without breaking the bank
• Learn ways in which PV manufacturers can cut their costs without losing the quality that will make the modules uncompetitive
• Get the arguments that will deter buyers in India from cheap alternatives and make your PV modules the compelling choice

Rajinder Kumar Kaura, Secretary General, Solar Energy Society of India (SESI)
Vijay Vijayaraghavan, Founder & Editor, Panchabuta
Anil Misra, Technical Specialist, GIZ
Moderator: Amol Kotwal, Deputy Director - Energy & Power Systems, Frost & Sullivan

15.30 - 16.00 Changing the wider perception of Indian PV

• Hear why the absence of a coherent marketing strategy from Indian PV manufacturers is having a detrimental effect on industry progress in securing funds and getting selected for projects
• Engage in the debate
• Take away exclusive strategies designed to convince apprehensive investors and buyers to throw their support behind manufacturing in India

Shailendra Shukla, Director, Chhattisgarh State Renewable Energy Development Agency (CREDA)

16.00 - 16.30 Coffee Break

16.30 - 17.00 Taking manufacturing further: Get funded

• Establishing or expanding your manufacturing operations is costly – learn how to win investment and secure critical funds
• There are a number of funding routes open to manufacturers (banks, VC, equity etc.) – but which is right for your business?  Have all of your options laid out in front of you to make an informed decision
• The manufacturing industry will not reach maturity without the support of the investors – see how roadmaps and track record will help win their trust
• Overcome the obstacles between your business and investment, and hear examples of companies that have been through the process to tick the boxes

A. Raghunath, Founder & MD, akasam consulting
Vijay Grover, Associate - Equity & M&A, akasam consulting

17.00 - 17.30 Taking manufacturing further: Move to vertical integration

• With untold rewards available in India today, the PV pie is warming up.  See what steps you need to take to vertically integrate and grab the biggest slice
• Making the leap from module manufacturer to a vertically integrated company can add millions to your bottom line – is now the right time to do it?  Hear the pros and cons behind this monumental decision
• Learn if streamlined operations and manufacturing will give you the chance to compete at PV’s top table

Gyanesh Chaudhary, Managing Director, Vikram Solar

17.30 END OF DAY ONE & NETWORKING RECEPTION

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DAY TWO (AUGUST 2)

ADVANCING THE TECHNOLOGY

10.00 - 11.00 Bridging the gap between Indian manufacturers and international players

• Hear a project developer compare the current status of Indian manufacturers against their international competition
• What do the local manufacturers need to do in order to bridge the gap to their international counterparts and win business
• Learn how they believe Indian manufacturers can compete on either price or technology leadership in the future

Ravinder Raina, President - India Operations, Astonfield Renewables
Venkat Rajaraman, CEO, Solarsis
Praveen Kumar Kulkarni, Managing Director, K.K. Nesar
Bhupesh Trivedi, CEO, REECODE Energy Solutions

11.00 - 11.30 Thin film and Crystalline Silicon: Head-to-head

• Determine the pros and cons with a comparison of material properties for Crystalline Silicon and thin film, and the potential of the two technologies
• Understand the scientific and operational support required for manufacturing the technologies, as well as the skilled manpower requirements of each

Chetan Singh Solanki, Professor, National Centre for Photovoltaic Research and Education (NCPRE)

11.30 - 12.00 Coffee Break

12.00 - 12.30 Crystalline Silicon development in India

• C-Si manufactures have a fantastic opportunity to capitalise on the current Indian market conditions – learn how to maximize the advantages and make the all-important efficiency gains
• Cheap competition has made it difficult for C-Si panel production to stay profitable, so get to grips with the manufacturing techniques that will slash your costs and drive up your volumes
• See how manufacturers can create a competitive industry in India, and work towards turning the country into a future manufacturing hub

Jatin Roy, Director (R&D), Solar Semiconductor

12.30 - 13.00 Thin film and India

• Hear thin film technology experts discuss the relative benefits of the technology in the conditions that make India a unique opportunity
• Will thin film manufacturing ever be localized in India? Hear the reasons for and against and make an informed decision
• See how international projects prove the viability of thin film, and how it can continue to make progress in India

Sudheer Kumar, Moser Baer

13.00 - 13.30 Automation at its best

• Find out about the latest advances in PV line automation - and what it can do for your bottom line
• See why experience is critical when dealing with automation issues and how lessons from thin film, CPV and CSP apply to you

Heidrun Grycz, Sales Director Solar Europe / Asia, Grenzebach Maschinenbau

13.30 - 14.50 Lunch Break

RELIABILITY & PERFORMANCE: BUILDING A PV POWERHOUSE

14.50 - 15.30 Quality testing and certification for PV modules, balance of system and power plant

• Hear how to meet module certification standards for PV modules, and the strategies for creating a quality product
• See why module quality is a critical factor in this regard, and how manufacturers can do their part to maintain standards
• In addition, hear UL India give their insight into the quality and reliability of crucial balance of system components and the power plant itself
• See the benefits of getting tested and the implications for your bankability in a market dominated by performance guarantees

Amit Barve, General Manager - Solar (India and SEA) , SCHOTT Solar
Rajnikanth Umakanthan, Business Development Manager – Asia Region (Energy and Fueling Systems Industry), UL India

15.30 - 16.00 Indian Influence on the Solar Energy Sector

Naresh Mansukhani, AVP Engineering, ACME Telepower

16.00 - 16.30 Materials Matter

Seeson Yeh, PVFM Global Channel Manager, DuPont

16.30 - 17.00 Warranties: Guaranteeing module performance for 25 years and beyond

• If you cannot provide guarantees of your module’s performance and quality, you will lose out on supplying projects.  Hear from certification professionals on why it is so important today
• With developers and EPCs asking for extensive warranties, learn what can be done to help guarantee your PV modules for the all-important 25 years
• See what lessons have already been learnt from those with experience in long-term panel life, and how to prove your module can cut it at the highest level

C.S. Kamalaksha, Manager - PV, TÜV Rheinland(India)

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