Participation in India Energy Transition Summit (IETS) 2026

27th February 2026

B.Tech First Yearstudents of Dronacharya Group of Institutionsparticipated in the 4^th Edition of the India Energy Transition Summit (IETS 2026) held on 27^th February 2026, at FICCI Federation House, New Delhi, under the guidance of Faculty Coordinator Dr. Neelam Baghel. A total of ten students - Mr. Pushkar Nagar, Mr. Rishabh Singh, Ms. Aadhya Singh, Mr. Siddharth Sharma, Mr. Satyam Pandey, Ms. Suhani Bhardwaj, Mr. Prince Yadav, Ms. Kajal Agrahari, Ms. Shrishti Pathak, and Ms. Pallavi—attended the summit. The event served as a prominent platform bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, academicians, and international experts to deliberate on India’s clean energy future.

The primary objective of student participation was to provide exposure to real-world energy challenges and solutions beyond classroom learning. The summit emphasized India’s ambitious goals of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030 and attaining Net Zero emissions by 2070. It aimed to enhance students’ understanding of national climate commitments while introducing them to emerging domains such as renewable energy technologies, green hydrogen, smart grids, and carbon capture systems.

During the summit, students attended several insightful sessions including “Pathways to Net Zero – Building Blocks for India’s Energy Transformation,” “Unlocking Renewable Energy Potential in RE-Rich States,” “Emerging Technology & Innovation in India’s Energy Sector,” and discussions on alternative fuels such as green hydrogen, along with CCUS, coal gasification, and industrial decarbonization. These sessions provided comprehensive insights into policy frameworks, technological advancements, financial mechanisms, and international collaboration driving India’s energy transition.

The participation enabled students to deepen their understanding of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, and hydrogen. They also learned about the significance of long-duration energy storage for grid stability and the importance of regulatory reforms and investments in accelerating clean energy deployment. Interaction with experts broadened their perspective on sustainable engineering practices and ongoing research trends in the energy sector.

Overall, attending the India Energy Transition Summit 2026 proved to be a highly enriching academic and professional experience for the first-year students. The exposure strengthened their conceptual foundation, enhanced their awareness of career opportunities in renewable energy and sustainability, and motivated them to engage in research, internships, and innovation-driven initiatives. Such participation at an early stage of engineering education plays a vital role in shaping responsible and sustainability-focused engineers for the future.