- UPEX 2026 to be Held in Lucknow from May 7–9
TIL Desk Prayagraj:
In a step towards positioning Uttar Pradesh as a leading hub for clean energy investment, a pre-event awareness programme for the Uttar Pradesh Energy Expo (UPEX) 2026 was organised at Vikas Bhawan, Prayagraj, on Friday.
The initiative is being organised by the UP State Chapter, PHDCCI and First View, in association with UPNEDA (Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency), Government of Uttar Pradesh, and SEVA, with supported by KEI Industries Limited.
The awareness programme focused on the ‘PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana’, bringing together industry stakeholders and officials to deliberate on emerging opportunities, policy frameworks, and the growing potential of the solar energy sector in the state.
Addressing the gathering, Harshika Singh, IAS, Chief Development Officer, Prayagraj, emphasised that promoting renewable energy is imperative for the state’s sustainable growth. She noted that flagship initiatives such as the PM Surya Ghar Yojana and the PM-KUSUM Scheme are encouraging households, farmers, and industries to adopt solar energy, thereby strengthening energy security and advancing sustainable development.
Welcoming the participants, U.P. Tripathi, Conference Co-convenor, UPEX 2026, announced that the Uttar Pradesh Energy Expo 2026 will be held from May 7 to 9, 2026, at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow. He stated that the three-day expo will bring together key stakeholders from across the renewable energy ecosystem, with participation from over 150 exhibitors from India and abroad, along with more than 60 speakers across 10 thematic sessions focusing on technology, policy, and investment opportunities.
Gopal Kushwaha, District Development Officer, Prayagraj, highlighted the importance of promoting solar energy at the grassroots level. He stated that wider adoption of renewable energy solutions, particularly under government schemes, will play a crucial role in strengthening rural development, improving energy accessibility, and supporting sustainable economic growth in the district.
Vinay Kumar Tandon, President, Eastern U.P. Chamber of Commerce and Industry, observed that solar energy holds immense potential and is emerging as a viable alternative to conventional energy sources. He added that UPEX 2026 will feature dedicated segments such as the UP EV Expo, UP Smart Grid Expo, and UP Storage Expo, showcasing advancements in electric mobility, smart grid systems, and energy storage technologies.
Providing insights into government initiatives, Komil Dwivedi, Project Officer, UPNEDA (Prayagraj), elaborated on the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and the PM-KUSUM Scheme. She noted that Uttar Pradesh has the potential to emerge as one of the leading states in solar energy adoption under these schemes.
Prashant Srivastava, Senior Manager – Sales & Marketing (BH), KEI Industries Limited (Varanasi), also shared his perspective on the expanding opportunities within the renewable energy sector.
Vaibhav Khare, Senior Officer, MSME DFO (Prayagraj), remarked that the upcoming expo will serve as a key platform for strengthening the solar energy ecosystem in the state. He noted that initiatives such as these are instrumental in raising awareness and encouraging wider participation in government schemes.
Delivering the vote of thanks Shailendra Srivastava, Resident Officer, UP State Chapter, PHDCCI, reiterated that the primary objective of UPEX 2026 is to position Uttar Pradesh as a premier destination for clean energy investment. He added that the expo will showcase rooftop solar installations, large-scale solar projects, and Commercial & Industrial (C&I) solutions, alongside innovations in EVs, smart grids, and energy storage.
He further informed that a series of awareness programmes are being conducted across the state in the lead-up to the expo, with upcoming programmes scheduled in Varanasi on April 7, Gorakhpur on April 17, and Lucknow on April 24.
