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Chennai, 4th October 2023 : Windergy India 2023, the foremost industry platform dedicated to the wind energy sector, officially commenced its highly anticipated trade fair and conference today at Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai.
The three-day trade fair and conference promises to be a game-changer for the renewable energy landscape, running from October 4 to October 6, 2023.
The inauguration ceremony of the event witnessed the esteemed presence of inaugural speeches resonated with a common theme – the pivotal role of wind energy in the global energy transition.
Mr. Rajesh Lakhoni, IAS, CMD, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd. (TANGEDCO), and H.E. Freddy Svane, Danish Ambassador to India presided over the event.
Mr. D V Giri, Secretary General, IWTMA (Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association) was also present among the Key Speakers during the inauguration of exposition and conference.
These esteemed dignitaries underscored the imperative need for collaboration, policy reforms, and technological innovation to accelerate the growth of the wind energy industry plays in the global energy transition.
The speeches delivered during the inauguration emphasized the pressing need for collaboration, policy reforms, and technological innovation to expedite the growth of the wind energy industry.
“The future lies in round the clock power through renewable energy. The solution lies in wind or solar equipments hybrid with storage. Renewable energy is providing affordable electricity and can also help stabilize energy prices in the future. Renewable technologies can also create a system less prone to market shocks and improve energy security by diversifying power supply options that are currently available,” Mr Giri said.
Later in the day, V. Vishnu, IAS, Managing Director & CEO of the Tamil Nadu Industrial Guidance & Export Promotion Bureau (Guidance), Government of Tamil Nadu graced the occasion during the Round Table of Tamil Nadu Guidance Bureau.
The round table will involve key stakeholders from Spain, UK, Germany and Denmark. These vital discussions will provide an opportunity for collaboration among the most important players in the wind energy sector.
On the second day, Ms. Beela Rajesh, IAS, Principal Secretary Energy, Government of Tamil Nadu will be the Guest of Honor during the Valedictory Session in the evening.
Deliberation on Offshore Potential in Tamil Nadu and NIWE’s assessment and development plans will be moderated by Dr. Rajesh Katyal,Director General, National Institute of Wind Energy
Windergy India 2023, with a large exhibition area and a comprehensive conference program, makes it a unique gathering of thought leaders and game-changers who are steering the sustainable energy revolution.
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), IPPS, Component Manufacturers, Industrial Equipment, Lubricants, Gear boxes and others such as Suzlon Energy Limited, Envision Energy, Nordex, Sany Renewable Energy, Senvion, Renew INOX Wind, LM Wind Power, NGC Transmission, Flender Drives, ZF Wind Power, TPI Composites, Hine Hydraulics, Mtandt Group, Jindal Steel & Power, UL Solutions, Aditya Birla Advanced Material, NexHSRenewables Pvt Ltd, Everrenew Renewable, Shell, Castrol, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd and many more are part of Windergy India 2023.
Supported by Ministry of Power, Ministry of Renewable Energy, Niti Aayog and by the Government of Tamil Nadu through its investment promotion arm, Guidance Tamil Nadu as the Invest partner, Windergy India will have representations from all the wind-rich states such as Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan with a delegation.
Mr. Dinesh Jagdale, Joint Secretary-Wind, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy will deliver a special address on “WindPower leading the Renewable Energy Movement”
The UK Government is the Country Partner and Denmark as the Green Strategic Partner Country would be showcasing their groundbreaking innovations from their country to propel the sector forward.
The trade fair will also feature exhibitors from Germany, Spain, France, United States of America, China, Sweden, Norway, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, Brazil, and Japan, adding a global perspective to the event.
The event aims to serve as a platform for knowledge exchange, business networking, and showcasing the latest advancements in the wind power industry.
For more information, please visit www.windergy.in
