Chennai Offers Ideal Access To Southern RE Market: Julian Thomas

Chennai Offers Ideal Access To Southern RE Market: Julian Thomas

1. How Informa Markets is planning to boost the growth of the renewable industry through the upcoming RenewX event in Chennai?

RenewX Expo has played a significant role in driving the renewable energy industry forward, especially in South India. From 2015 onwards, RenewX Expo is making all possible attempts to support government policy, manufacturers, developers, and investors. Informa Markets focuses on delivering high-quality events to the sector, fast-tracking the industry’s growth to meet demand with quality exhibitors.

RenewX 2025 is set to showcase cutting-edge technologies in solar energy, bioenergy, energy storage & solar solutions. More than 200 + brands will showcase their innovative solutions, solar panels, inverters, mounting structures & allied solutions. Key exhibitors include Swelect Energy, Gautam Solar, Waaree Energies, Vikram Solar, Grew Solar, Goldi Solar, Emmvee, Evvo Solar, Feston, Renew, and many more. The main objective of the event is to bring together industry stakeholders, forge key partnerships and business deals, and boost investments in the renewable sector.

2. How is RenewX aligning its agenda to address critical industry bottlenecks, such as grid integration, financing, and supply chain disruptions?

Through conferences, expert sessions, and panel discussions, RenewX has become a hub for knowledge exchange, shaping the future of a sustainable world. Informa’s vision is to support the Government of India to achieve 500GW and be a part of India’s historical journey.

Several Indian companies are making substantial investments to enhance solar manufacturing. Shows like RenewX Expo enhance the business opportunities for the manufacturers by connecting with potential buyers from India and overseas. To reduce the dependability of imports, many brands are working on backward integration to make India self-sufficient in the entire value chain.

The RenewX Expo conference is to focus on investments, manufacturing, grid connectivity, technologies, energy storage, and operational benefits. Especially in the upcoming edition, we are welcoming the BIO Pavilion & Conference with the support of the Indian Biogas Association.

3. What motivated the decision to change the location for RenewX 2025, and how does this new venue enhance the experience for exhibitors and attendees?

The decision to change the location to Chennai for RenewX 2025 was driven by a combination of strategic industry alignment, accessibility, and enhanced infrastructure to elevate the experience for exhibitors and attendees. The Chennai Trade Centre—New Building is equipped with world-class infrastructure and a focus on sustainability, which aligns perfectly with the renewable energy theme & show objectives.

After very successful execution in Hyderabad for the last 8 editions, we want to enhance the market outreach for our exhibitors and address the growing demand for renewable energy power requirements with enterprises. Tamil Nadu has strong leadership in renewable energy, robust industrial infrastructure, and a strategic geographic advantage. The location creates ideal access to the rapidly expanding Southern renewable energy market, including Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Puducherry.

4. Can you elaborate on the industry support for RenewX 2025 and how their backing is shaping the event’s focus on renewable energy initiatives?

RenewX 2025 is actively securing support from all the key associations to strengthen its industry impact, enhance networking opportunities, and ensure representation from every segment of the value chain.

Key Solar Associations Supporting RenewX 2025 include-Tamil Nadu Solar Energy Developers Association (TNSEDA), Kerala Renewable Energy Entrepreneurs and Promoters Association (KREEPA), Karnataka Renewable Energy System Manufacturer Association (KRESMA) and Telangana Solar Energy Association (T-Sea). With strong industry association support, RenewX 2025 is set to become the most influential solar B2B platform in South India!

5. Which disruptive technologies do you anticipate will dominate the renewable energy landscape in the coming years, and how is RenewX facilitating their adoption?

Disruptive technologies are not a threat but an opportunity! The key is early adoption, strategic planning, and continuous innovation. RenewX Expo showcases the latest technologies and market trends while encouraging direct interactions with buyers to realign with changing market demands. The conference brings a cohort of industry experts to deliberate on government policies, technologies, and the roadmap for the future. RenewX approach ensures that industry leaders and investors understand the market and adopt next-generation technologies.

6. Energy storage remains a challenge for large-scale renewable adoption. Will there be exclusive discussions or showcases on these?

RenewX Expo is known for showcasing futuristic products. The exhibitor profile goes from power generation products to storage. In recent times, the market has been looking at integrated solutions with storage. RenewX will highlight cutting-edge storage solutions across Residential, Commercial, and Utility levels. The conference will also feature expert speakers discussing advanced energy storage technologies.

7. As Informa Markets organizes global energy events, how does RenewX Expo & Conference integrate learnings from international markets?

Favorable market conditions and changes in regulation have led to a notable increase in India’s exports of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules to the US in recent years. During RenewX, Informa Markets is presenting a bilateral trade session in collaboration with the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce. As a world leader in business-to-business events, Informa encourages all companies to consider integrating solar into their operations. During the event, the Solar Installers Premier League will take place, giving the installers a chance to showcase their skill sets, product handling expertise, and other things. It is projected that this activity will encourage more installers and entrepreneurs to get into this sector.

8. What is Informa Markets’ long-term vision for RenewX in Chennai, and how do you plan to scale its impact in shaping South India’s renewable energy roadmap?

RenewX 2025 is completely sold out! It reflects the market’s dynamics and RenewX’s brand value. The team will make all efforts to increase customer profitability, customer experience, and product availability. The potential for solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources in South India is huge. RenewX’s journey in Chennai is to continue and lead the market with unlimited business opportunities.