Hyderabad, December 07, 2024: SuryaCon Hyderabad 2024, the city’s premier solar expo, award ceremony, and conference, took place at Hotel The Westin in Mindspace. Organized by EQ Magazine, the oldest media network in the solar energy sector, this prestigious event showcased advancements in decarbonization, carbon neutrality, and sustainability.
The gathering featured prominent guests, including Mr. C. Narasimhan, former MP and President of the Indian Solar Association, and Mr. S.B. Yadagiri, IRS, Additional Commissioner of Income Tax, Hyderabad, alongside other industry leaders. Key discussions revolved around the pressing topics of solar energy development and government initiatives designed to support the sector.
Among the notable highlights of the event were the awards recognizing excellence in the solar industry. Sova Solar earned accolades as a leader in Indian solar module manufacturing, while Solis was awarded the title of the top inverter brand in the country. Other winners included ECE (India) Energies Private Limited as the Solar Module Company of the Year in the Utility Scale (Domestic Manufacturer) category, SMA Solar for Innovative Service Solutions Leader of the Year, Gautam Solar for its technically advanced team, and Novasys, recognized as the Fastest Growing Module Manufacturing Company of the Year. Notably, Shri C. Narasimhan received the Leadership Excellence Award for his significant contributions to renewable energy.
During the event, Mr. Narasimhan emphasized the Prime Minister’s ambitious goal of achieving 500 gigawatts of solar energy by 2030. He introduced new solar energy policies targeting both Telugu states to enhance renewable energy adoption. A landmark scheme will offer subsidies of ₹30,000 per kilowatt to one crore middle-class families for rooftop solar installations ranging from 3-5 kilowatts, marking a significant milestone in India’s sustainable energy journey.
Supporting these initiatives, Mr. S.B. Yadagiri, IRS, shared insights on the financial benefits of solar energy for households, detailing how an investment in solar power can yield significant savings and low-cost energy for up to 25 years.
Sova Solar’s Vice-President, Sourabh Mukherjee, underscored the company’s role in addressing climate change through advanced technology, while SK Raju from Accutech Infosystems Pvt Ltd highlighted their partnership with IIT-Kharagpur, enabling Sova Solar to produce high-end modules with a diverse client base, including major corporations like NTPC and L&T.
EQ Magazine has been a trailblazer since its inception in 2009, evolving into a trusted source for updates and analysis on solar energy and climate change. Celebrating 16 years of dedicated service, the magazine connects innovation with sustainability, advocating for a greener future.
In addition to the Hyderabad event, EQ Magazine has successfully organized numerous conferences in cities such as New Delhi, Pune, Coimbatore, and Kolkata, facilitating discussions among policymakers, developers, and financiers across India.
SuryaCon Hyderabad 2024 was made possible through the support of event partners: High-Performance Partner Sova Solar; Water Bottle Partner Solis; Module Partner Gautam Solar; Gold Module Partner ECE India; Gold Inverter Partner SMA; and Premium Module Partner NOVA Systems.
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