New Delhi Hosts Bharat Electricity 2025
Bharat Electricity 2025, being held from 2-4 September, 2025 alongside POWERGEN India and Indian Utility Week, under the theme ‘Viksit Bharat: Transforming Energy, Transforming Lives’, focuses on policy alignment, technological innovation and industry collaboration to reinforce India’s global energy leadership.
September 04, 2025. By News Bureau
The event was inaugurated in the presence of Bhupinder Singh Bhalla, IAS (Retd.), Former Secretary, MNRE; PK Pujari, IAS (Retd.), Former Chairperson, CERC and Former Power Secretary; Narendra Bhooshan, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Energy and Additional Sources of Energy, Government of Uttar Pradesh; Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority and Alok Kumar, IAS (Retd.), Director General, All India Discom Association, and Former Secretary, Ministry of Power.
The session underscored India’s resolve to build a resilient, inclusive and climate-aligned power sector. Speakers emphasised that India’s energy transition is not an obligation imposed by climate concerns, but a conscious choice to anchor growth, innovation and global competitiveness.
With participation from more than 10,000 stakeholders, 120+ policymakers and experts and over 250 exhibitors spanning 12,500 square metres, Bharat Electricity 2025 has emerged as the nation’s foremost convergence of policy, industry and technology.
Exhibitors are showcasing next-generation solutions in renewable integration, hydrogen, energy storage, digital grids and decarbonisation technologies, with live demonstrations reflecting the practical pathways for a sustainable energy future. The scale and ambition of the forum reflect India’s role as both, one of the largest energy consumers and one of the most dynamic markets for clean energy investment.
In his welcome address, Bhupinder Singh Bhalla highlighted that the forum is not merely an industry gathering, “but a national canvas and a global stage,” where energy transition is painted in bold strokes of ambition, innovation and transformation.
He further shed light on India’s chosen path of responsible, self-reliant growth and added, “In future, every megawatt we add is a promise fulfilled, and every policy we craft will move us closer to an energy future that is globally competitive, affordable and scalable.”
PK Pujari, in his special address, described the platform as “India’s electricity Davos,” where flexibility, markets and citizens must be placed at the heart of the transition.
He further emphasised, “The event will enable global players to exchange ideas, explore partnerships and nurture growth.”
Delivering the keynote address, Narendra Bhooshan highlighted Uttar Pradesh’s vision, as the state has set a bold target of becoming a USD 1 trillion economy within five years.
“Historically, we faced energy infrastructure and supply challenges, but that is changing rapidly. Today, with demand reaching 32 GW, we are among the top states in electricity supply. We have the potential, resources and ambition to lead, and the energy sector can be at the forefront of this transformation,” he remarked.
Addressing operational realities, Ghanshyam Prasad underscored the need for unified efforts across sectors, stating, “While previous speakers have framed the broader context of India’s energy ambitions, it’s essential to confront the ground-level challenges of executing this transition. From grid operation constraints to large-scale integration of renewables, the path ahead requires all stakeholders, from policymakers to utilities to come together and address these issues collaboratively.”
Alok Kumar placed India’s energy targets in broader context, stressing the urgent need for systemic reform.
He said, “Energy demand in the country is growing at a CAGR of three percent, and actual consumption is increasing even faster. This momentum will only intensify, underpinned by industrialisation, improved living standards and a manufacturing-led economy. Achieving true energy independence and reducing our reliance on imported oil requires bold acceleration. The path forward rests on three pillars: affordability, reliability and sustainability.”
In his vote of thanks, Abhishek Bhatnagar, Director General, ENCIS, underlined that in the age of AI, electrification and climate volatility, the real currency of progress is infrastructure intelligence—smart, self-healing, resilient and deeply integrated with our digital public systems.
He highlighted, “For India, this is more than a technological shift, it is a sovereign imperative.”
In addition, Day One featured a Leadership Plenary on India’s Electricity Roadmap 2035 and Energy Outlook to 2047, an International Plenary on Regional Bonds and Global Goals with participation from Denmark, Germany and Australia, as well as critical sessions on future electricity markets and nuclear power’s role in a net-zero future. The day concluded with the Bharat Electricity Awards 2025, honouring outstanding contributions to renewable energy, grid innovation and climate leadership.
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