Renewable Energy

Expert Session on “Opportunity & Challenges in Renewable Energy” at GHRCEM, Pune

The Renewable Club hosted an expert session titled “Opportunities and Challenges in Renewable Energy” on September 27, 2024. The primary goal of the event was to raise awareness about the role and potential of renewable energy in national development.

Mr. Rahul Nalawade, MD and CEO of SawaymUrja Renewable Energy Pvt. Ltd., provided an in-depth discussion on the technologies utilized in the renewable energy sector and the various sources available for energy generation.

India's renewable energy sector is at a pivotal moment. While the country has made significant progress in expanding renewable capacity, it must now tackle substantial infrastructural, financial, and policy challenges. A successful energy transition will depend on ongoing government support, technological innovation—particularly in energy storage—and coordinated efforts to modernize the grid and address land-use issues. Additionally, improving energy efficiency in the industrial sector is crucial, along with overcoming major hurdles in technological development and current research areas.

A total of 76 students from various branches participated in the event, with Mr. Kamal Ukey and Mr. N. P. Sirdeshmukh playing key roles in generating interest among students. Many students expressed enthusiasm for undertaking solar and wind renewable energy projects as part of their academic work.