Smart Energy India– the premier energy conference in India, which echos the development of Smart Grid is all set to debut on November 14th, 2011 with a theme “Today’s inter-operable solution for tomorrow’s integrated grid.” According to organizers, “Smart Energy International – India forms part of a global series of events that provides one of the most effective experiential forums available to the electricity utilities industry. Events take place in Australia, Middle East, USA, Canada, Asia and now India. They are an asset that presents you to international markets by connecting global buyers to sellers and people to people in the connected future worldwide! The conference presents Smart Energy India and World Meter Design Congress, which—together with the pre-conference on Smart Cities-will form a unique gathering of international and national experts and market leaders.”
The premier event will be attended by who’s who of the industry including Sam Pitroda, adivsor to Prime Minister and convener, Smart Grid India Forum. The two keynote speakers will present their views on following topics.
India: Technological advancements and future goals
By Honorable Mr. P. Umashankar, Secretary, Ministry of Power, Government of India
Interoperability: Tomorrow’s answer today
Mr. Sam Pitroda, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Convener, The Smart Grid India Forum
Featured Speakers
- Mr. G. V. Balram, Chief General Manager, BESCOM
- Mr. R. K. Goyal, Principal Consultant, Tetratech
- Dr. M. V. Krishna Rao, Director, GECE
- Mr. Harsh Sharma, Vice President – Meters, BSES
- Dr. Rahul Tongia, Director, C-Step
Key Sessions
- The current state of the Indian Grid – an insight into the transmission and distribution scenarios
- Green Power – Renewable energy Integration in the Smart Grid
- Interoperability in the smart grid – an introduction
- ICT for Smart Distribution Systems – an introduction
- Smart consumer policies for a smarter grid
Apart from the above key highlights, the additional and probably the most exciting thing this year has is Smart Grid technical study tour which will visit Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore providing participants a broader insights of Smart Energy opportunities in India. India intends to provide electricity to every household by 2012, which will require over $100 billion investment in new transmission , distribution, and other related infrastructure representing huge opportunity for investors, companies, and other stakeholders.
For more program details, use the following links
Website: http://www.smartenergy-india.