By Enersider Desk | New Delhi | 19 June 2025
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy co-organised a panel discussion on “Energy Security through Renewable Energies” under the 10th edition of the Green and Sustainable Development Partnership (GSDP) Conversation Series, according to an official statement.
The panel featured Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Ambassador of Germany to India and Bhutan Philipp Ackermann, Vaishali Nigam Sinha, Co-founder and Chairperson of Sustainability, ReNew, and Aparna Roy, Fellow and Lead, Climate Change and Energy, Observer Research Foundation. The discussion was moderated by Shreya Jai, Energy Lead, Climate Trends.
In his keynote address, Secretary Sarangi highlighted India’s renewable energy journey over the past decade, which has positioned the country as a global leader. He attributed this progress to a policy ecosystem comprising Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO)/ Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO), Standard Bidding Guidelines for tariff-based competitive bidding, permitting up to 100% Foreign Direct Investment under the automatic route, and targeted measures to strengthen domestic manufacturing through initiatives such as the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme and the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM).
He noted that flagship programmes such as PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and PM-KUSUM have brought states, households and farmers to the forefront of India’s renewable energy transition. Upcoming interventions such as Agri-PV and floating solar are expected to unlock new avenues for clean energy deployment.
Highlighting the strategic importance of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, he noted its potential to reduce India’s dependence on imported fossil fuels while creating opportunities for industrial decarbonisation and energy security.
Ambassador Philipp Ackermann highlighted that India and Germany share a common aspiration to achieve energy security. He emphasized that true self-reliance can be unlocked through strong bilateral partnerships, noting that India’s scale and private sector offer opportunities to deepen relations. He reflected on how India’s energy transition journey can provide lessons for other nations.
The discussion explored the next growth frontiers for India’s renewable energy sector and pathways to balance energy transition and energy security.
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