Pratyush Thakur, our India Country Head, will be representing Blueleaf Energy as a speaker during the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 on 20 March in New Delhi, India.
Panel Focus: The Role of Energy Storage in Scaling India’s Transition
Mr. Thakur will be joining the summit’s panel entitled, “Energy storage revolution: scaling to enable 500+GW renewable power systems,” taking place from 16:10 – 17:00 IST. Here he will sit alongside experts from Octopus Energy Group (Mr. Chris Fitzgerald, Group Director for International Affairs), and Delectrik Systems (Dr. Vishal Mittal, Founder and CEO), to deliver an in-depth look at the critical role of storage in transforming ambitious renewable energy targets into reliable, flexible, and fully dispatchable power systems. This leadership discussion will explore how technologies ranging from BESS to pumped hydro enable the grid to balance variability and ensure round-the-clock clean energy delivery. Mr. Marius Mordal Bakke, VP and Head of Solar and Storage Research at Rystad Energy, will serve as moderator.
Key Topics to be Explored:
- Scaling Deployment: Strategic pathways for scaling energy storage to support high-penetration renewable grids.
- Technology Synergy: Understanding the complementary roles of BESS, pumped hydro, and long-duration storage solutions.
- Supply Chain Resilience: Approaches to reduce import dependence and manage price volatility and geopolitical risks.
- Frameworks & Standards: Navigating evolving safety and performance frameworks for grid stability.
- Local Ecosystems: Opportunities to build a localized energy storage ecosystem to support long-term economic growth.
About the Bharat Electricity Summit
The Bharat Electricity Summit is a new international exhibition and conference organized under the patronage of India’s Ministry of Power and jointly hosted by POWERGRID, TPC, NHPC, REC and PFC, and delivered by EEPC India and dmg events. This premier platform for the power and electricity sector will take place from 19-22 March 2026 at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi.
Convening a global ecosystem of policymakers, CEOs, and energy experts, the Bharat Electricity Summit drives progress across the entire value chain—from generation and transmission to storage and smart consumption. The event showcases India’s leadership in renewables and power infrastructure, highlighting the nation’s pivotal role in delivering innovative energy solutions with a global impact.
This summit serves as a critical bridge where local capabilities meet global vision, fostering the partnerships needed to shape a secure, sustainable, and resilient electricity future.
Attend the Summit
We look forward to lending Pratyush’s insights to this critical discussion on scaling the storage revolution for India’s 500+GW renewable energy future.
For registration and full event details, please visit the official Bharat Electricity Summit website here.
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