CII Gujarat Conference Highlights Solar Energy as Key to Industrial Cost Optimisation

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organised a conference on ‘Cost Optimisation for Industries Using Renewable Energy – Practical Solutions & Business Opportunities through Solar’ at Hotel Novotel, Ahmedabad.

The conference brought together industry leaders, policymakers and renewable energy experts to deliberate on strategies for enhancing cost efficiency through solar energy adoption.

The event commenced with an inaugural session featuring eminent speakers. Rinish Sekhani, Convenor, CII Gujarat Textile Panel, welcomed the participants and emphasised the importance of renewable energy in driving industrial competitiveness.

The session was graced by Shri Prakash Varmora, MLA, Dhrangadhra Constituency, Surendranagar District as Guest of Honour, who encouraged industries to adopt renewable energy for sustainable growth and offered confidence that Gujarat can scale industries that will Make In India and Make for the World, through able leaders that invest in themselves and their team.

The future belongs to industries that dare to grow sustainably. By embracing renewable energy and fostering leaders who relentlessly invest in themselves and their teams, Gujarat will not just build for our nation—we will scale industries that Make in India and Make for the World. — Prakash Varmora, MLA, Dhrangadhra Constituency, at CII Gujarat Conference on Cost Optimisation for Industries Using Renewable Energy

The Special Address by Sujit Gulati (IAS Retd.) offered strategic insights into policy frameworks and the future of renewable energy adoption in India. Drawing from governance experience, he underscored that a seamless transition depends on fostering deep public-private collaboration and accelerating domestic manufacturing technologies.

Dr Alok Das, Convenor, CII Gujarat Renewable Energy Panel, provided an overview of the renewable energy landscape and emerging opportunities.

Kishorsinh Zala, President, Gujarat Federation of Solar Industries, highlighted the growth trajectory of the solar sector in the region. 

The Conference was attended by Senior Officials from Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) and Gujarat Power Corporation (GPCL).

The conference also featured a series of partner presentations by leading renewable energy companies, including Powertrac Industries, Grace Renewable Energy, Opera Energy, Prozeal Green Energy and RepoweringIndia, showcasing innovative solutions for industrial energy optimisation.

An engaging experience-sharing session provided practical insights into cost optimisation through solar implementation, with industry practitioners sharing real-world case studies and learnings.

The event concluded with B2B networking sessions, facilitating meaningful interactions and collaborations among participants.

The conference underscored the increasing importance of renewable energy adoption as a key driver for cost optimisation and sustainability in the industrial sector.