Three market signals shaping the conversation.
Figures below are attributed to their official source. Maha Expo does not present them as proprietary research.
Solar resource across most parts of India
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy states that most parts of India receive this daily solar radiation range and describes solar as scalable for centralised and distributed applications.
MNRE Solar OverviewProjected storage requirement for 2026–27
MNRE's ESS overview, citing the Central Electricity Authority's National Electricity Plan 2023, gives a 2026–27 requirement of 47.65 GWh from pumped storage and 34.72 GWh from BESS. The projection rises to 411.4 GWh by 2031–32.
MNRE Energy Storage Systems OverviewCurrent PM E-DRIVE extension horizon
The Ministry of Heavy Industries states that PM E-DRIVE has been extended to this date for applicable segments other than the specified closed e-3W category, and publishes separate operational guidance for EV public charging stations.
PM E-DRIVE About the SchemeWho should meet whom—and what each meeting needs.
This is Maha Expo's organiser framework for turning a broad exhibition visit into a specific commercial conversation.
| Exhibitor profile | Priority audience | Evidence to prepare | Useful outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solar manufacturers | Dealers, distributors and EPC teams | Product range, certifications, supply footprint and channel requirement | A qualified distribution or project conversation |
| EV and charging providers | Dealers, fleet stakeholders and project teams | Vehicle or charger use case, standards, service model and deployment readiness | A dealership, fleet or infrastructure next step |
| Battery and BESS suppliers | Integrators, project developers and institutional buyers | Chemistry, safety, performance, warranty and target application | A technical or commercial evaluation |
| Cross-sector solution providers | Consultants, investors, procurement teams and channel partners | India deployment case, integration role and partner profile | A defined partner or project pathway |
Prepare every meeting around four decisions.
- Product
Which exact solution, application and Indian buyer problem are you bringing?
- Proof
Which specifications, certifications, deployments, service capabilities or safety evidence support it?
- Partner
Do you need a dealer, distributor, EPC partner, project participant, buyer or investor?
- Progress
What specific next step should both sides agree before the conversation ends?
Clean-energy terms used across Maha Expo.
Plain-language definitions keep exhibitor, buyer, media and AI-assisted references consistent.
- Solar energy
- Energy generated from sunlight, including photovoltaic systems and the components, controls, services and project capabilities required to deploy them.
- Electric vehicle charging
- The hardware, software, power connection, operations and service ecosystem used to charge electric vehicles.
- Battery technology
- Cells, modules, packs, battery-management systems, testing, safety, recycling and related technologies used in mobility, stationary and industrial applications.
- Battery energy storage system (BESS)
- An electrochemical storage system combining batteries with power conversion, controls and safety systems to store and dispatch electricity.
- Energy storage system (ESS)
- A system that stores energy for later use; it may use electrochemical, mechanical, thermal, electrical or chemical technologies.
- B2B clean-energy exhibition
- A trade-focused marketplace where manufacturers and solution providers meet channel partners, project participants, buyers and other professional stakeholders.