Bharat RE Summit helped position India as a credible manufacturing & tech

New Delhi, Nov 5 The global energy landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift with geopolitical tensions, trade realignments and supply-chain disruptions reinforcing an important lesson that energy security and economic security are intrinsically linked. Here, the Bharat RE Summit (BRESE) 2026 can has strengthened international cooperation and built d more resilient clean energy supply chains, and positioned India as a credible manufacturing and technology partner, said noted ReNew Founder & Chairman Sumant Sinha. Excerpts: What is the significance of the BRESE 2026 in the current context? For India, this presents a particularly significant opportunity. We have already demonstrated our ability to scale RE at an unprecedented pace. More importantly, the country is increasingly developing capabilities across the entire value chain, from project development and power generation to solar manufacturing and storage. These events provide an opportunity to strengthen international cooperation and build more resilient clean energy supply chains. They also help position India as a credible manufacturing and technology partner and mobilise investments into RE, storage, transmission and emerging clean energy technologies. India should approach these engagements not merely as a participant in the global energy transition, but as a country capable of shaping its next phase. How does India’s clean energy generation and manufacturing sectors aim to leverage these events? India has an opportunity to move from being one of the world’s largest RE markets to becoming a globally competitive clean energy manufacturing and technology hub. On generation, accelerating solar and wind deployment, while investing in battery storage, pumped hydro, hybrid projects, transmission infrastructure and round-the-clock renewable power. On manufacturing, geopolitical and trade disruptions have highlighted the importance of diversifying global supply chains. India has made considerable progress in building domestic manufacturing capabilities. However, the next phase must focus on deeper value addition, particularly in solar cells, wafers, ingots, polysilicon, batteries and critical components. At ReNew, we believe India’s competitive advantage will come from combining large-scale RE generation with manufacturing capabilities, technological innovation and the ability to deliver reliable, cost-effective clean energy solutions. Your thoughts on how government can leverage these events to boost investments? While the cost of RE technologies has declined significantly, the investment required ment to for building an integrated clean energy ecosystem remains substantial. I believe these global events can help create a stronger investment ecosystem through three key interventions. First, create greater policy and regulatory certainty. Consistency in policy implementation is particularly important for capital-intensive projects. Second, develop innovative financing mechanisms. The government can work with multilateral institutions, development finance institutions and private lenders to provide blended finance, credit guarantees, concessional debt and risk-sharing instruments. Third, deepen domestic capital markets. We need greater participation from pension funds, insurance companies, infrastructure funds and long-term institutional investors. Green bonds, infrastructure investment trusts and other innovative financing structures can help channel long-term capital into the sector. How can the private sector utilise such events to attract investments? The private sector must continue to demonstrate financial discipline, technological innovation and the ability to execute projects at scale. For instance, at ReNew, we have seen how strong partnerships with international financial institutions can help accelerate clean energy investments. Our recent $100-million financing arrangement with FMO, the Dutch development bank, is an example of how international development finance can support India’s renewable energy ambitions. Ultimately, these events should help translate global interest in India’s clean energy transition into tangible investment commitments, long-term partnerships and projects on the ground. The objective should be to make India not just one of the largest destinations for clean energy investment, but also one of the most attractive and reliable markets for long-term capital. How can India leverage its experience with PM-KUSUM and PM Surya Ghar in helping developing countries scale up clean energy? What role can the private sector play? India has developed some valuable models for decentralised RE through initiatives such as PM-KUSUM and PM Surya Ghar. These experiences offer important lessons for developing economies: importance of well-designed subsidies, accessible financing, digital beneficiary platforms, standardised technology, strong local implementation partners and effective after-sales service. However, these models cannot simply be replicated in their entirety. The approach must be adapted to local requirements. The private sector can help translate these learnings into practical solutions by partnering with local governments and utilities to design suitable implementation models. Providing affordable and reliable solar technologies and storage solutions. Developing pay-as-you-go, leasing and microfinance models for households and farmers. Training local technicians and building operations and maintenance networks. Supporting local entrepreneurs who can take these solutions to the last mile. What is the significance of the BRESE 2026 in the current context? For India, this presents a particularly significant opportunity. We have already demonstrated our ability to scale RE at an unprecedented pace. More importantly, the country is increasingly developing capabilities across the entire value chain, from project development and power generation to solar manufacturing and storage. These events provide an opportunity to strengthen international cooperation and build more resilient clean energy supply chains. They also help position India as a credible manufacturing and technology partner and mobilise investments into RE, storage, transmission and emerging clean energy technologies. India should approach these engagements not merely as a participant in the global energy transition, but as a country capable of shaping its next phase. How does India’s clean energy generation and manufacturing sectors aim to leverage these events? India has an opportunity to move from being one of the world’s largest RE markets to becoming a globally competitive clean energy manufacturing and technology hub. On generation, accelerating solar and wind deployment, while investing in battery storage, pumped hydro, hybrid projects, transmission infrastructure and round-the-clock renewable power. On manufacturing, geopolitical and trade disruptions have highlighted the importance of diversifying global supply chains. India has made considerable progress in building domestic manufacturing capabilities. However, the next phase must focus on deeper value addition, particularly in solar cells, wafers, ingots, polysilicon, batteries and critical components. At ReNew, we believe India’s competitive advantage will come from combining large-scale RE generation with manufacturing capabilities, technological innovation and the ability to deliver reliable, cost-effective clean energy solutions. Your thoughts on how government can leverage these events to boost investments? While the cost of RE technologies has declined significantly, the investment required ment to for building an integrated clean energy ecosystem remains substantial. I believe these global events can help create a stronger investment ecosystem through three key interventions. First, create greater policy and regulatory certainty. Consistency in policy implementation is particularly important for capital-intensive projects. Second, develop innovative financing mechanisms. The government can work with multilateral institutions, development finance institutions and private lenders to provide blended finance, credit guarantees, concessional debt and risk-sharing instruments. Third, deepen domestic capital markets. We need greater participation from pension funds, insurance companies, infrastructure funds and long-term institutional investors. Green bonds, infrastructure investment trusts and other innovative financing structures can help channel long-term capital into the sector. How can the private sector utilise such events to attract investments? The private sector must continue to demonstrate financial discipline, technological innovation and the ability to execute projects at scale. For instance, at ReNew, we have seen how strong partnerships with international financial institutions can help accelerate clean energy investments. Our recent $100-million financing arrangement with FMO, the Dutch development bank, is an example of how international development finance can support India’s renewable energy ambitions. Ultimately, these events should help translate global interest in India’s clean energy transition into tangible investment commitments, long-term partnerships and projects on the ground. The objective should be to make India not just one of the largest destinations for clean energy investment, but also one of the most attractive and reliable markets for long-term capital. How can India leverage its experience with PM-KUSUM and PM Surya Ghar in helping developing countries scale up clean energy? What role can the private sector play? India has developed some valuable models for decentralised RE through initiatives such as PM-KUSUM and PM Surya Ghar. These experiences offer important lessons for developing economies: importance of well-designed subsidies, accessible financing, digital beneficiary platforms, standardised technology, strong local implementation partners and effective after-sales service. However, these models cannot simply be replicated in their entirety. The approach must be adapted to local requirements. The private sector can help translate these learnings into practical solutions by partnering with local governments and utilities to design suitable implementation models. Providing affordable and reliable solar technologies and storage solutions. Developing pay-as-you-go, leasing and microfinance models for households and farmers. Training local technicians and building operations and maintenance networks. Supporting local entrepreneurs who can take these solutions to the last mile.