According to the keynote address that Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) delivered during the Curtain Raiser of the BRE Summit & Expo 2026, the assembly will, for the first time, bring together three major renewable energy events under one platform – BRE Summit & Expo 2026, the 9th Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly, and the 4th International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH).
Joshi further informed that the Prime Minister has agreed to inaugurate BRE Summit & Expo 2026. He said the Prime Minister’s presence reflects India’s commitment to renewable energy as a key pillar of Viksit Bharat and its contribution to global sustainable development.
As perJoshi the summit will bring together leading renewable energy developers, technology companies, manufacturers, battery storage firms, green hydrogen pioneers, financial institutions, international organisations, and investors, ensuring representation of the entire renewable energy value chain under one roof. He added that the summit has also been designed with a truly global outlook. Invitations have been extended to 34 countries for the BRE Summit & Expo, while the International Solar Alliance has invited 128 countries for the assembly.
Joshi emphasized that India’s credibility on the global stage is built on its strong track record of delivery, which has enabled it to convene the global renewable energy community. He further stated that India will soon cross the landmark of 300 GW of installed non-fossil fuel capacity. He also informed that the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is expected to cross 50 lakh beneficiary households in the coming weeks.
Concluding his address, the Union Minister described the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 as a significant milestone – in India’s engagement with the global renewable energy community.
