Indo-German Energy Forum

18/03/2026

📢 Opportunity in the Energy Transition Space ⚡

The Indo-German Energy Forum (IGEF), implemented by GIZ India, is inviting applications for the position of Energy Advisor (New Delhi).

As a key platform driving collaboration between India and Germany, IGEF works at the forefront of the energy transition—covering areas such as renewable energy, green hydrogen, energy storage, and financing.

This role offers a chance to:
• Shape emerging energy themes
• Engage with high-level stakeholders
• Contribute to bilateral energy cooperation

If you have strong experience in the energy sector and are keen to work in a dynamic, policy-driven environment, this could be a great fit.

🗓️ Apply by: 1 April 2026

26/02/2026

⏳ Starting in 30 minutes!

Join us at the German Pavilion at The Smarter E India / Intersolar India 2026 🇩🇪🇮🇳

The Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC), in collaboration with the Indo-German Energy Forum Support Office (IGEF-SO), is proud to showcase German expertise and strengthen Indo-German cooperation in renewable energy.

🎉 Inauguration of the German Pavilion
📅 Thursday, 26 February 2026
🕧 12:30 – 13:00 hrs IST
📍 Booth O111, Hall 10
Helipad Exhibition Centre

The inauguration will be followed by an Indo-German Networking Reception with representatives from leading Indian and German companies and associations.

We look forward to welcoming you shortly!

26/02/2026

⏳ Starting in 30 minutes!

If you're at Intersolar India / The smarter E India 2026, join us for:

🌞🌾 Agrivoltaics & Floating Solar: Dual-Use Solutions for Land and Water Optimization
🕘 09:30 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Bandhej Room, The Leela Hotel

With land becoming a key constraint for solar expansion, innovative dual-use solutions like agrivoltaics and floating PV are critical for scaling sustainably.

Join industry experts as we discuss:
✔ Advanced design approaches
✔ Economic models & land-equivalent ratios
✔ LCOE insights for floating PV

See you shortly!

Shubhashree Chakraborty Kuldeep Sharma Eva Meschede Nikunj Usadadia Gurleen Kaur, Ph.D. Alyssa Pek Sanmati Naik Al Mudabbir Bin Anam Kumer Singh

23/01/2026

German Pavilion at Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 | Exhibitor Invitation

The Indo-German Energy Forum (IGEF), in cooperation with the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC), is organising a German Pavilion at the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, taking place from 19 - 22 March 2026 at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi.

The Pavilion offers German companies a strong platform to enhance visibility, strengthen Indo-German trade relations, and connect with Indian buyers seeking reliable international partners.

📩 Interested in exhibiting?
Please contact Ms. Shivani Chaturvedi (IGCC) at shivani.chaturvedi(at)indo-german.com for further details and coordination.

We look forward to welcoming you at the German Pavilion and jointly advancing Indo-German cooperation in the power and electricity sector.

15/12/2025

German Pavilion at The Smarter E India / Intersolar India 2026 – Exhibitor Invitation

We are pleased to announce that The Smarter E India / Intersolar India 2026 will take place from 25 - 27 February 2026 at the Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

The Indo-German Energy Forum (IGEF) and the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC), in cooperation with the German Solar Association (BSW), are jointly organising the German Pavilion at The smarter E India / Intersolar India 2026.

🏢 Interested in exhibiting? Please contact Ms. Shivani Chaturvedi (IGCC) at [email protected] for participation details.

We encourage you to share this invitation with colleagues or partners who may benefit from being part of the Pavilion.

We look forward to your participation in making the German Pavilion at The Smarter E India / Intersolar India 2026 a great success!

08/12/2025

⚡ Advancing Flexible Thermal Power for India’s Energy Transition – Two Successful Workshops Completed

Two technical workshops under the motto “Technical Pioneers of the Energy Transition” were successfully conducted in Nagpur (26 November) and Hyderabad (28 November), marking an important milestone in strengthening Indo-German cooperation on thermal power flexibilisation and the integration of higher shares of renewable energy.

Organised by the Indo-German Energy Forum Support Office (IGEF-SO) in cooperation with the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), EEC India, and vgbe energy e.V., the workshops brought together national and international experts from government, utilities, associations, and industry.

🔍 Why Flexibility Matters

As India accelerates renewable energy deployment, enhancing the flexibility of the existing thermal fleet has become essential. Flexible coal-fired power plants enable smoother integration of variable solar and wind generation, supporting a more reliable, sustainable, and resilient power system.

🌟 Key Highlights

✔️ In-depth technical exchanges on flexible operation strategies
✔️ Global best practices presented by leading experts
✔️ Practical insights from utilities and plant operators
✔️ Discussions on policy, regulation, and future readiness
✔️ Strengthened Indo-German collaboration on system flexibility

The workshops facilitated meaningful technical dialogue, knowledge exchange, and the identification of future cooperation pathways. Appreciation is extended to all speakers, delegates, and partners for their valuable contributions.

These efforts contribute to advancing a cleaner, more flexible, and resilient energy future.

19/11/2025

⚡ Advancing Flexible Thermal Power for India’s Energy Transition

Next week, Indo-German Energy Forum Support Office (IGEF-SO) with Central Electricity Authority (Cea), EEC India, and vgbe energy e.V. will organise two technical workshops focused on the flexibilisation of existing thermal power plants - a crucial enabler for integrating higher shares of renewable energy into India’s grid.

Our workshops, titled “Technical Pioneers of the Energy Transition,” will bring together national and international experts from government, utilities, associations, and industry to share first-hand experience, strategies, and technical solutions for making existing coal-fired power plants more flexible and responsive to variable renewable generation.

📍 Join us:
26th – Nagpur | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
28th – Hyderabad | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

📩 Interested? Get in touch at [email protected].

Looking forward to insightful discussions and strengthened Indo-German collaboration on power system flexibility.

10/11/2025

🌾 🚗 ⚡ How Far Can You Go with 1 Hectare Land? – on for

In the production of renewable fuels, not all land potential is used equally. Findings from the latest research by the DBFZ (German Biomass Research Center) (https://www.linkedin.com/company/dbfz/) reveal a striking difference.

The DBFZ has assessed the mileage potential of various fuels produced from electricity, hydrogen, or bioethanol on one hectare of arable land in India and examined their use in the transport sector.

🔋Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) powered by PV can drive up to 9 million km per hectare per year (km/ha/year) — almost 100 times more than bioethanol-fueled internal combustion vehicles.

☀️ Agrivoltaics comes close, enabling around 3.8 million km/ha/year mileage in a BEV, while providing co-benefits such as agricultural production and dual income opportunities for farmers.

💧 Green hydrogen produced from photovoltaic and used in fuel cell vehicles has a range of ~3 million km/ha/year, whereas hydrogen produced from biomass has a range of 110 thousand km/ha/year.

🎋 Bioethanol produced from wheat and straw, or from short-rotation coppice, trails far behind, with a yield of 95 thousand km/ha/year.

💡 Key takeaway: Using electricity directly from PV, especially in combination with agrivoltaics, delivers the highest land-use efficiency for . This is an essential insight for regions with limited available land and a requirement to prioritise food production, such as India.

For further insights into how agrivoltaics can boost land productivity and support green hydrogen production, take a look at the study 'Harvesting Crops and Molecules: Green Hydrogen Production with Agrivoltaics' here:https://energyforum.in/fileadmin/india/media_elements/publications/Green_Hydrogen_Production_with_Agrivoltaics/Green_Hydrogen_Production_Agrivoltaics.pdf

06/11/2025

At the , the Indo-German Energy Forum Support Office (IGEF-SO) launched its latest study, “Harvesting Crops and Molecules – Green Hydrogen Production with Agrivoltaics”, during the knowledge session held on 31 October 2025 in the Solarise Hall.

The study was launched by Shri Manu Srivastava, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary & Commissioner, New & Renewable Energy Department, along with another panelist, marking an important step towards exploring the synergies between Green Hydrogen (GH2) and Agrivoltaics (AgriPV) in India’s clean energy journey.

India stands at a pivotal moment in its pursuit of energy independence and climate resilience. As the country advances toward energy independence by 2047 and net-zero emissions by 2070, integrating Green Hydrogen (GH2) production with Agrivoltaics (AgriPV) offers a transformative pathway for land-efficient, inclusive, and sustainable growth.

Developed by IGEF-SO and executed by Grant Thornton Bharat, this study explores synergies between AgriPV and GH2 systems in the Indian context — featuring:
🔹 International case studies and deployment models
🔹 Site selection frameworks based on land, water, and crop patterns
🔹 Business cases across large, medium, and small-scale applications

The integrated AgriPV-GH2 approach can unlock new opportunities from decentralised clean hydrogen generation and green fertiliser production to improved land productivity and additional income streams for farmers.

📘 Read the full study here:https://energyforum.in/fileadmin/india/media_elements/publications/Green_Hydrogen_Production_with_Agrivoltaics/Green_Hydrogen_Production_Agrivoltaics.pdf

30/09/2025

☀️ Business Delegation to India – Focus on PV Solar and Storage Solutions

Ready to expand into one of the fastest-growing solar markets worldwide? Join us from 17–21 November 2025 in New Delhi!

The Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC), on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) – Export Initiative Energy, invites German SMEs to explore business opportunities in India’s solar and storage sectors.

🌟 Why participate?
✅ Deep dive into India’s solar & battery market
✅ Present your innovations at the Specialist Conference (18.11.2025)
✅ Gain market insights & connect with experts
✅ Tailored B2B meetings with potential partners

📌 New deadline: 3 October 2025

🔗 More info & registration: https://www.german-energy-solutions.de/GES/Redaktion/DE/Veranstaltungen/Intern/2025/Geschaeftsreise%E2%80%A6

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16/09/2025

The SET Award 2026 is your chance to put your start-up on the global climate-tech map, but only if you act fast. 💨

Calling all climate-tech pioneers, visionaries, and innovators—this is the competition for start-ups ready to transform the future of energy for communities worldwide. Think your start-up can make a real impact? Here’s your chance to prove it.

What’s on the line?

⚡️ Win €10k—no strings, just fuel for your mission.
🎤 Pitch on the big stage at the SET Tech Festival in Berlin.
🌍 Global recognition as a coveted startup.
🤝 Facetime with top-tier VCs, policy-makers, and industry leaders.
📣 Amplify your brand with SET’s international media coverage.

⏳ Ready to stand out? Apply by 31 October: https://lnkd.in/du88NVmV
💡 Mention in the comments a start-up you think could be a strong fit!

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