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Climate Change Department, Government of Gujaratand

Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA)

GMDC Ground, Ahmedabad

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Country Partners

Supported byPresenting Sponsor

Seminar Sponsors

F & B PartnerLunch SponsorTravel Partner Hospitality Partner

Supporting Organizations

Media Partners

Platinum Sponsor Gold Sponsor

Executive Summary .......................................................4-5

Exhibitors ........................................................................6

Inauguration ...................................................................7

Exhibition ...................................................................8-13

Business Seminars....................................................14-22

Foreign Dignitaries and Delegates ...............................23-25

ENERASIA Award Ceremony .......................................26-27

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Present

Organized by

Country Partners

Supported byPresenting Sponsor

Seminar Sponsors

F & B PartnerLunch SponsorTravel Partner Hospitality Partner

Supporting Organizations

Media Partners

Platinum Sponsor Gold Sponsor

Executive Summary .......................................................4-5

Exhibitors ........................................................................6

Inauguration ...................................................................7

Exhibition ...................................................................8-13

Business Seminars....................................................14-22

Foreign Dignitaries and Delegates ...............................23-25

ENERASIA Award Ceremony .......................................26-27

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Present

ENERASIA 2015 - The Global Energy Summit at GMDC Ground, Ahmedabad held on 3-4-5 December 2015 was successfully concluded after a three-day impressive show of products, technologies and intense deliberations about the energy sector.

ENERASIA 2015 housed 120 exhibition stalls and five seminars with participation of over 1000 energy experts and professionals and more than 10,000 footfall. This time the event witnessed concentrated target visitors associated with the energy fraternity.

Shri Saurabhbhai Patel, Hon'ble Minister- Energy & Petrochemicals, Government of Gujarat inaugurated the Summit on 3rd December 2015 in morning hours. Shri I. M. Bhavsar, Chairman Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) was the Guest of Honour on the occasion.

Many leading Indian and multinational energy companies participated in ENERASIA 2015 offering wide perspective about developments, technologies and innovative projects in the energy sector to the visitors. The companies included GMB, GEDA, Gujarat Tourism, CLP India, Apar Industries Limited, Inox Wind Limited, GERMI and many more.

This time, ENERASIA 2015 was concurrently organized with I for Afrika, the special event dedicated to African countries for exploring business alliances between the Indian companies and the African counterparts. For the first time, the Global Summit in Gujarat witnessed participation of as many as 40 African countries.

Business Seminars at the Summit presented many renowned speakers from India and abroad. The inaugural session titled “Indo-African Energy Conclave” presented distinguished speakers from Africa and India. Topics of the technical seminars were discreetly chosen and focused on the renewable energy, future road map for solar power generation and energy financing. A special session on energy opportunities in Saudi Arabia was also among the major highlights of ENERASIA 2015. Energy professionals from India and abroad participated whole heartedly in these sessions and leveraged upon the opportunity to hold open, constructive discussions on key energy aspects. At a special function, ENERASIA awards were presented to the energy companies and associations that have shown exemplary performance and initiatives in the energy sector.

ENERASIA 2015 demonstrated its commitment towards building energy-rich society by presenting the event with increased participation of countries and enlightening technical sessions.

10,000+ Visitors 120 Exhibitors 5 Seminars | |

25 Eminent Speakers Participation of 50 Countries|

ENERASIA 2015 - The Global Energy Summit at GMDC Ground, Ahmedabad held on 3-4-5 December 2015 was successfully concluded after a three-day impressive show of products, technologies and intense deliberations about the energy sector.

ENERASIA 2015 housed 120 exhibition stalls and five seminars with participation of over 1000 energy experts and professionals and more than 10,000 footfall. This time the event witnessed concentrated target visitors associated with the energy fraternity.

Shri Saurabhbhai Patel, Hon'ble Minister- Energy & Petrochemicals, Government of Gujarat inaugurated the Summit on 3rd December 2015 in morning hours. Shri I. M. Bhavsar, Chairman Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) was the Guest of Honour on the occasion.

Many leading Indian and multinational energy companies participated in ENERASIA 2015 offering wide perspective about developments, technologies and innovative projects in the energy sector to the visitors. The companies included GMB, GEDA, Gujarat Tourism, CLP India, Apar Industries Limited, Inox Wind Limited, GERMI and many more.

This time, ENERASIA 2015 was concurrently organized with I for Afrika, the special event dedicated to African countries for exploring business alliances between the Indian companies and the African counterparts. For the first time, the Global Summit in Gujarat witnessed participation of as many as 40 African countries.

Business Seminars at the Summit presented many renowned speakers from India and abroad. The inaugural session titled “Indo-African Energy Conclave” presented distinguished speakers from Africa and India. Topics of the technical seminars were discreetly chosen and focused on the renewable energy, future road map for solar power generation and energy financing. A special session on energy opportunities in Saudi Arabia was also among the major highlights of ENERASIA 2015. Energy professionals from India and abroad participated whole heartedly in these sessions and leveraged upon the opportunity to hold open, constructive discussions on key energy aspects. At a special function, ENERASIA awards were presented to the energy companies and associations that have shown exemplary performance and initiatives in the energy sector.

ENERASIA 2015 demonstrated its commitment towards building energy-rich society by presenting the event with increased participation of countries and enlightening technical sessions.

10,000+ Visitors 120 Exhibitors 5 Seminars | |

25 Eminent Speakers Participation of 50 Countries|

3-4-5 December, 2015

n Gujarat Energy Development Agency

n U R Energy

n Gujarat Maritime Board

n Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd.

n Electrotherm

n Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited

n Australian Premium Solar India Pvt. Ltd.

n Apar Industries Ltd.

n J.S. Electrical Enterprises, Ahmedabad

n Hikon India

n Leedax Lighting Technologies

n Uniexcel Agencies & Services Pvt. Ltd.

n Inox Wind Ltd.

n Wind Wolrd India Ltd.

n GRE Electronics

n Baroda Mold and Die

n Charotar Gas Sahakari Mandali Ltd.

n Rutvik Engineering Pvt. Ltd.

n Solar Quarter

n The Wolt Techniques

n PRAVEG's Energy One

n Transcend Solar - Chennai

n Monotech Systems Limited

n Tender Tiger

n MBH Power

n SESI

n Electrical Research & Development Association

n GERMI

n PCRA

n Pulse Electronics and Controls

n IESA

n Indo-African Chamber

n Indo-Arab Chamber

n Patel Airtemp

n JSK Electrical Pvt. Ltd.

n Kalpataru Power Transmission

n Jiangsu Jingke Smart Electric Co Ltd-China

n EUROPE INDIA SME BUSINESS COUNCIL

n INDIAN RENEWABLE ENERGY FEDERATION

n Uniroyal Cables Pvt.Ltd.

n Harsha Abakus Solar

n Cyra Engines Pvt. Ltd.

n Green E Solar

n JJPV Solar

n Surana Solar Limited

n Expo Detail

n Asian Indiana

n Tender 24/7

n Offshore World

n Smart Energy

n Tesla Transformers Ltd

n Onshore Constructions Co. Pvt. Ltd

n Electropneumatics & Hydraulics (I) Pvt. Ltd

n Economode Food Equipment India Pvt. Ltd

n Lykis Ltd.

n Ajanta Marbles Pvt. Ltd.

n Pratik Exim

n Oman Trade

n Kakatiya Energy Systems Pvt. Ltd

n EMAMI Ltd

n DSV Air & Sea Pvt. Ltd.

n G.M. Export

n Knack Packaging Pvt. Ltd.

n Mirror Image Pvt. Limited

n Mohanlal Babulal Bafna

n Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd.

n TATA Class Edge

n ITL World - Travel Management Company

n Canpac Trends Pvt. Ltd

n Intime Fire Appliances Pvt. Ltd.

n IMS ONE WORLD

n Indo-Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industries

n Sarthak Fenestration Pvt. Ltd.

n RajaRamBapu Group of Companies

EXHIBITORS

Shri Saurabhbhai Patel, Hon’ble Minister - Energy and Petrochemicals, Government of Gujarat inaugurated ENERASIA 2015 on 3rd December, 2015.

Shri I. M. Bhavsar, Chairman, GEDA was the Guest of Honour for the inaugural ceremony.

The Hon’ble Minister visited the exhibition stall at ENERASIA 2015 an interacted with the participating companies.

n Velocity International

n Edulight Learning Services Pvt Ltd

n Legion Energy Pvt Ltd

n Royal Buona Pvt. Ltd

n Sitson India Pvt Ltd

n Unihealth Consultancy Pvt. Ltd

n Pyrocrat Systems LLP

n Winners Industries Pvt. Ltd.

n Best Engineering Technologies

n VSA Machines India.

n S. S. Metal Industries

n Aspire Disruptive Skill Foundation

n Power One Microsystems Pvt. Ltd.

n Shivamani Pharma Pack Pvt. Ltd.

n Nakoda Products

n KICH Architectural Products Pvt. Ltd.

n HM Overseas

n Farohar Enterprizes Private Ltd.

n Telawne Power Equipments Pvt. Ltd

n Symphony Limited

n ATLAS MACHINES (INDIA)

n SVUM

n Perfect Systems

n Kalash Enterprises

n Pooja Industries

n Jhanvi EarthMovers

n Super Gifts

n Accord India Gifts

n Vinayak Corporation

n Silver Oak College of Engineering & Technology

n EMC Ltd

n Harbor Agro Pvt. Ltd. (Harbor Group)

n ASHUTOSH RUBBER PVT. LTD

n Chanchlani Impex

n Tarpan Prints Pvt. Ltd.

n Prima Plastics Limited

n Prerna Enterprises

n GSR Marketing Ltd.

n Avalon Global Research

n HINDPRAKASH TRADELINK PVT. LTD.

n Paltech Cooling Towers & Equipment Ltd.

n Crystal Logistic Cool Chain Limited

n Petrof Rening Technologies

n PSS Marmi Granites LLP

Inauguration of ENERASIA 2015

3-4-5 December, 2015

n Gujarat Energy Development Agency

n U R Energy

n Gujarat Maritime Board

n Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd.

n Electrotherm

n Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited

n Australian Premium Solar India Pvt. Ltd.

n Apar Industries Ltd.

n J.S. Electrical Enterprises, Ahmedabad

n Hikon India

n Leedax Lighting Technologies

n Uniexcel Agencies & Services Pvt. Ltd.

n Inox Wind Ltd.

n Wind Wolrd India Ltd.

n GRE Electronics

n Baroda Mold and Die

n Charotar Gas Sahakari Mandali Ltd.

n Rutvik Engineering Pvt. Ltd.

n Solar Quarter

n The Wolt Techniques

n PRAVEG's Energy One

n Transcend Solar - Chennai

n Monotech Systems Limited

n Tender Tiger

n MBH Power

n SESI

n Electrical Research & Development Association

n GERMI

n PCRA

n Pulse Electronics and Controls

n IESA

n Indo-African Chamber

n Indo-Arab Chamber

n Patel Airtemp

n JSK Electrical Pvt. Ltd.

n Kalpataru Power Transmission

n Jiangsu Jingke Smart Electric Co Ltd-China

n EUROPE INDIA SME BUSINESS COUNCIL

n INDIAN RENEWABLE ENERGY FEDERATION

n Uniroyal Cables Pvt.Ltd.

n Harsha Abakus Solar

n Cyra Engines Pvt. Ltd.

n Green E Solar

n JJPV Solar

n Surana Solar Limited

n Expo Detail

n Asian Indiana

n Tender 24/7

n Offshore World

n Smart Energy

n Tesla Transformers Ltd

n Onshore Constructions Co. Pvt. Ltd

n Electropneumatics & Hydraulics (I) Pvt. Ltd

n Economode Food Equipment India Pvt. Ltd

n Lykis Ltd.

n Ajanta Marbles Pvt. Ltd.

n Pratik Exim

n Oman Trade

n Kakatiya Energy Systems Pvt. Ltd

n EMAMI Ltd

n DSV Air & Sea Pvt. Ltd.

n G.M. Export

n Knack Packaging Pvt. Ltd.

n Mirror Image Pvt. Limited

n Mohanlal Babulal Bafna

n Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd.

n TATA Class Edge

n ITL World - Travel Management Company

n Canpac Trends Pvt. Ltd

n Intime Fire Appliances Pvt. Ltd.

n IMS ONE WORLD

n Indo-Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industries

n Sarthak Fenestration Pvt. Ltd.

n RajaRamBapu Group of Companies

EXHIBITORS

Shri Saurabhbhai Patel, Hon’ble Minister - Energy and Petrochemicals, Government of Gujarat inaugurated ENERASIA 2015 on 3rd December, 2015.

Shri I. M. Bhavsar, Chairman, GEDA was the Guest of Honour for the inaugural ceremony.

The Hon’ble Minister visited the exhibition stall at ENERASIA 2015 an interacted with the participating companies.

n Velocity International

n Edulight Learning Services Pvt Ltd

n Legion Energy Pvt Ltd

n Royal Buona Pvt. Ltd

n Sitson India Pvt Ltd

n Unihealth Consultancy Pvt. Ltd

n Pyrocrat Systems LLP

n Winners Industries Pvt. Ltd.

n Best Engineering Technologies

n VSA Machines India.

n S. S. Metal Industries

n Aspire Disruptive Skill Foundation

n Power One Microsystems Pvt. Ltd.

n Shivamani Pharma Pack Pvt. Ltd.

n Nakoda Products

n KICH Architectural Products Pvt. Ltd.

n HM Overseas

n Farohar Enterprizes Private Ltd.

n Telawne Power Equipments Pvt. Ltd

n Symphony Limited

n ATLAS MACHINES (INDIA)

n SVUM

n Perfect Systems

n Kalash Enterprises

n Pooja Industries

n Jhanvi EarthMovers

n Super Gifts

n Accord India Gifts

n Vinayak Corporation

n Silver Oak College of Engineering & Technology

n EMC Ltd

n Harbor Agro Pvt. Ltd. (Harbor Group)

n ASHUTOSH RUBBER PVT. LTD

n Chanchlani Impex

n Tarpan Prints Pvt. Ltd.

n Prima Plastics Limited

n Prerna Enterprises

n GSR Marketing Ltd.

n Avalon Global Research

n HINDPRAKASH TRADELINK PVT. LTD.

n Paltech Cooling Towers & Equipment Ltd.

n Crystal Logistic Cool Chain Limited

n Petrof Rening Technologies

n PSS Marmi Granites LLP

Inauguration of ENERASIA 2015

The aesthetically designed GEDA Pavilion was the cynosure of all eyes at ENERASIA 2015. The concept of the design centered on the roof-top solar in which the State of Gujarat has made impressive forays in the recent years. The Pavilion presented key information about vision, activities and projects of GEDA.

Shri D. J. Pandian, IAS (Retd.) and Ex-Chief Secretary, GoG, is seen at the GEDA exhibition stall along with the GEDA team.

The stall of Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) was designed to provide blue ambience, the colour that likens with the azure sea colour symbolising the maritime sector. The blue-lit stall stood out in the exhibition area with simple yet elegant panels standing tall with informative displays.

Shri. A. K. Rakesh, Vice Chairman & CEO, GMB visited the GMB Stall and interacted with the visitors and GMB team.

The aesthetically designed GEDA Pavilion was the cynosure of all eyes at ENERASIA 2015. The concept of the design centered on the roof-top solar in which the State of Gujarat has made impressive forays in the recent years. The Pavilion presented key information about vision, activities and projects of GEDA.

Shri D. J. Pandian, IAS (Retd.) and Ex-Chief Secretary, GoG, is seen at the GEDA exhibition stall along with the GEDA team.

The stall of Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) was designed to provide blue ambience, the colour that likens with the azure sea colour symbolising the maritime sector. The blue-lit stall stood out in the exhibition area with simple yet elegant panels standing tall with informative displays.

Shri. A. K. Rakesh, Vice Chairman & CEO, GMB visited the GMB Stall and interacted with the visitors and GMB team.

The Stall of Tourism Corporation of Gujarat presented a design of intricately carved pillars with interesting panels on tourism spots of Gujarat.

ENERASIA 2015 witnessed visit of thousands of energy professionals including representatives of energy companies, consultants, members of energy associations, professors & teachers from academic institutions and the students.

The spacious exhibition hall with wide aisle ensured convenience and comfort to all the visitor at ENERASIA 2015.

The Stall of Tourism Corporation of Gujarat presented a design of intricately carved pillars with interesting panels on tourism spots of Gujarat.

ENERASIA 2015 witnessed visit of thousands of energy professionals including representatives of energy companies, consultants, members of energy associations, professors & teachers from academic institutions and the students.

The spacious exhibition hall with wide aisle ensured convenience and comfort to all the visitor at ENERASIA 2015.

Visitors at ENERASIA 2015 exhibitionAesthetically designed stalls at

ENERASIA 2015

Visitors at ENERASIA 2015 exhibitionAesthetically designed stalls at

ENERASIA 2015

Indo-African Energy Conclave 3rd December, 2015 | 10.00 am – 11.30 am

Energy Financing - Innovative Solutions 3rd December, 2015 | 12.00 pm – 1.30 pm

Opportunities in the Energy Sector of Saudi Arabia 3rd December, 2015 | 1.30 pm - 3.00 pm

Renewable Energy - The Way Forward 3rd December, 2015 | 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm

Solar energy Sector - The Road Ahead 4th December, 2015 |11.00 am – 12.30 am

The inaugural session was the Indo- African Energy Conclave which presented important observations, intentions and suggestions from the top office bearers representing African region and Gujarat.

The lamp lighting ceremony at the start of the inaugural session was graced in the presence of African and Indian Dignitaries. Seen in the picture are Mr. Desire Koumba, Ambassador of Gabon & the Dean of Central Africa, H.E. Prof. Phillips Kutima, Deputy Governor, Kenya, Shri I.M. Bhavasar, Chairman, GEDA, Shri Yash Malik, Executive Director, ONGC and Shri Balwant Singh, Managing Director, IDAM Infrastructure Advisory Private Limited along with Mr. K. L. Daga, President, IACCI.

The seminars at ENERASIA 2015 had a focus on renewable energy sector. Two of the five seminars were on the renewable energy including the one dedicated to solar energy. Eminent speakers were invited from India and abroad to speak at the technical sessions, which witnessed participation of several leading dignitaries from the energy sector.

Inaugural Session

Solar energy Sector - The Road Ahead 4th December, 2015 |11.00 am – 12.30 am

The inaugural session was the Indo- African Energy Conclave which presented important observations, intentions and suggestions from the top office bearers representing African region and Gujarat.

The lamp lighting ceremony at the start of the inaugural session was graced in the presence of African and Indian Dignitaries. Seen in the picture are Mr. Desire Koumba, Ambassador of Gabon & the Dean of Central Africa, H.E. Prof. Phillips Kutima, Deputy Governor, Kenya, Shri I.M. Bhavasar, Chairman, GEDA, Shri Yash Malik, Executive Director, ONGC and Shri Balwant Singh, Managing Director, IDAM Infrastructure Advisory Private Limited along with Mr. K. L. Daga, President, IACCI.

The seminars at ENERASIA 2015 had a focus on renewable energy sector. Two of the five seminars were on the renewable energy including the one dedicated to solar energy. Eminent speakers were invited from India and abroad to speak at the technical sessions, which witnessed participation of several leading dignitaries from the energy sector.

Inaugural Session

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Technical Session 1

Sanjeev Gupta Managing Director NEXGEN Financial Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

n Sanjeev Gupta is a Chartered Accountant with more than 25 years of Merchant Banking experience in the Power sector (especially Solar) Financing.

n He is the Co-Founder & Managing Director of “NEXGEN”, a SEBI registered (Category – 1) Permanent Merchant Banker, providing integrated funding solutions mainly for Debt & Equity. He is accredited with more than Rs. 60,000 Cr (US $ 9 bn) of financial solution providing.

n Under his leadership “NEXGEN” has developed & exhibited a specific focus & expertise in Solar Power Financing & related Policy Advocacy

n He holds key positions in various apex trade associations, committees and forums with specific focus on energy sector.

n He has authored various Articles on Solar (RE) Financing , Port & Maritime Financing and SME Financing. He is also a regular contributor to many trade bulletins.

P. J. Thakkar Member - Technical GERC

n Shri Prakash J Thakkar, 60 years, joined the Commission on 13th October 2015.

n He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda. Shri Thakkar has over 36 years of rich and diversified experience of power sector which includes Hydro Generation, Substation Engineering and Distribution.

n Prior to joining GERC, he was working as Director(Technical) in Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd. (REC). He was looking after all technical and operational aspects of various projects financed by REC in the generation (including non-Renewable energy), transmission and distribution sectors as well as Rural Electrification projects under the erstwhile Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY).

n He has worked for about 11 years in NHPC (Installation and operation & maintenance of Hydrogenerators) and 15 years on different posts in Power Grid Corporation of India Limited.

n He was a member of India’s first 400 kV Thyristor Controlled Series Compensation (TCSC) project implementation team. He has also served as Advisor to Government of Nepal for operation & maintenance of Devighat Hydro Electric Project during the year 1985-86.

n He has authored/co-authored various technical papers in National and International seminars

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rofile

Technical Session 1

Gurdeep Singh Managing Director, GSECL

n Mr. Gurdeep Singh is currently the Managing Director of Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL). GSECL has operational assets of 5894 MW based on coal, lignite, gas, hydro, wind and solar. Further, 800 MW super critical power project at Wanakbori is under implementation.

n Mr. Singh is Mechanical Engineer and has over 27 years’ experience in Power Generation. He started his career with NTPC and has worked at various levels both in Indian and Multi-National Companies namely Powergen, CLP and AES and has worked in different areas of Power Sector ranging from Business Development, Projects and Operations.

T. C. A. Ranganathan Ex.Chairman, EXIM Bank of India

n Mr. T. C. A. Ranganathan, after completing his graduation/post-graduation in Economics from St. Stephen's college / Delhi School of Economics, has been a career banker for over 38 years. He was the Chairman, Export Import Bank of India.

n As chair of Exim Bank, he started new country lending programmes to assist growth of Indian Project Exports to Emerging Market Economies.

n He had been a member of several GoI overseas initiatives such as Indo-South Africa CEO Forum, Indo-Africa business council, Indo-Myanmar Joint trade and investment forum etc. He was also on the board of the Emerging Markets Advisory Council of the International Institute of Finance (Washington, USA), other Indian Financial Institutions and on the Management/Executive councils of CII/FICCI/Assocham etc.

n Currently, he is associated with some U.N arms for overseas consultancy apart from working as an arbitrator through the panels of NSE/BSE/NCDEX/Indian Council of Arbitration.

n He contributes columns to various economic newspapers and magazines on issues relating to international trade/domestic economy and is also a non-executive independent director on the board of some Indian companies.

A. K. Bansal Director, CARE Rating

n Shri A. K. Bansal is a Post Graduate in Agriculture from the renowned G B Pant Agriculture University, Pant Nagar, Nainital and recipient of ICAR Junior Research Scholarship. He joined Union Bank of India as Agricultural Field Officer at the age of 23 years in the year 1976.

n Mr. A. K. Bansal has worked as Executive Director of Indian Overseas Bank between 2010-13.

n He has had a successful and rewarding career path at Union Bank during which he was awarded Super Achiever and Star Performer status and conferred with the Chairman Club Membership. He was also the driving force for setting up the Bank’s Capital Market Cell at Mumbai and establishing the Bank’s first museum at M S M branch in Mumbai.

n He has been conferred the “Indira Super Achiever Award” for the year 2010-11 by the Indira Group of Institutions, Pune in recognition of his high contribution value to the field of Banking and Finance during his banking career.

n He is also on the Board of Directors of Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance Company Limited.

Pawan Agrawal President - Corporate Finance, YES Bank

n Pawan Agrawal is President, Corporate Finance and is leading Infrastructure Finance practise for YES Bank for Northern and Eastern India. He has more than 14 years of experience in credit, structured finance and project finance.

n In particular, Pawan has been leading YES Bank’s initiatives in Renewable Energy Financing and Policy advocacy and has been deeply engaged with Union Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) on behalf of YES Bank as the Knowledge Partner at forums such as RE-INVEST and MNRE’s Zonal Review Meetings, to propel ground actions towards 175 GW Renewable Energy target.

n Pawan has been a regular speaker in various knowledge forums organized by Infraline Energy, CII, MNRE, TERI, ASSOCHAM, India Infrastructure, UBM, PHD Chambers, First View, etc. and also in various events organized by leading educational institutions including FMS-Delhi, IIT-Delhi, IMI, Lal Bahadur Shashtri University, etc.

n Pawan is a rank holder CA, CMA, MBA from FMS and has also cleared all three level of CFA, USA examination. Prior to joining YES BANK, he has also worked with CRISIL, Indian-Oil and Ernst & Young

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rofile

Technical Session 1

Sanjeev Gupta Managing Director NEXGEN Financial Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

n Sanjeev Gupta is a Chartered Accountant with more than 25 years of Merchant Banking experience in the Power sector (especially Solar) Financing.

n He is the Co-Founder & Managing Director of “NEXGEN”, a SEBI registered (Category – 1) Permanent Merchant Banker, providing integrated funding solutions mainly for Debt & Equity. He is accredited with more than Rs. 60,000 Cr (US $ 9 bn) of financial solution providing.

n Under his leadership “NEXGEN” has developed & exhibited a specific focus & expertise in Solar Power Financing & related Policy Advocacy

n He holds key positions in various apex trade associations, committees and forums with specific focus on energy sector.

n He has authored various Articles on Solar (RE) Financing , Port & Maritime Financing and SME Financing. He is also a regular contributor to many trade bulletins.

P. J. Thakkar Member - Technical GERC

n Shri Prakash J Thakkar, 60 years, joined the Commission on 13th October 2015.

n He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda. Shri Thakkar has over 36 years of rich and diversified experience of power sector which includes Hydro Generation, Substation Engineering and Distribution.

n Prior to joining GERC, he was working as Director(Technical) in Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd. (REC). He was looking after all technical and operational aspects of various projects financed by REC in the generation (including non-Renewable energy), transmission and distribution sectors as well as Rural Electrification projects under the erstwhile Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY).

n He has worked for about 11 years in NHPC (Installation and operation & maintenance of Hydrogenerators) and 15 years on different posts in Power Grid Corporation of India Limited.

n He was a member of India’s first 400 kV Thyristor Controlled Series Compensation (TCSC) project implementation team. He has also served as Advisor to Government of Nepal for operation & maintenance of Devighat Hydro Electric Project during the year 1985-86.

n He has authored/co-authored various technical papers in National and International seminars

Speake

rofile

Technical Session 1

Gurdeep Singh Managing Director, GSECL

n Mr. Gurdeep Singh is currently the Managing Director of Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL). GSECL has operational assets of 5894 MW based on coal, lignite, gas, hydro, wind and solar. Further, 800 MW super critical power project at Wanakbori is under implementation.

n Mr. Singh is Mechanical Engineer and has over 27 years’ experience in Power Generation. He started his career with NTPC and has worked at various levels both in Indian and Multi-National Companies namely Powergen, CLP and AES and has worked in different areas of Power Sector ranging from Business Development, Projects and Operations.

T. C. A. Ranganathan Ex.Chairman, EXIM Bank of India

n Mr. T. C. A. Ranganathan, after completing his graduation/post-graduation in Economics from St. Stephen's college / Delhi School of Economics, has been a career banker for over 38 years. He was the Chairman, Export Import Bank of India.

n As chair of Exim Bank, he started new country lending programmes to assist growth of Indian Project Exports to Emerging Market Economies.

n He had been a member of several GoI overseas initiatives such as Indo-South Africa CEO Forum, Indo-Africa business council, Indo-Myanmar Joint trade and investment forum etc. He was also on the board of the Emerging Markets Advisory Council of the International Institute of Finance (Washington, USA), other Indian Financial Institutions and on the Management/Executive councils of CII/FICCI/Assocham etc.

n Currently, he is associated with some U.N arms for overseas consultancy apart from working as an arbitrator through the panels of NSE/BSE/NCDEX/Indian Council of Arbitration.

n He contributes columns to various economic newspapers and magazines on issues relating to international trade/domestic economy and is also a non-executive independent director on the board of some Indian companies.

A. K. Bansal Director, CARE Rating

n Shri A. K. Bansal is a Post Graduate in Agriculture from the renowned G B Pant Agriculture University, Pant Nagar, Nainital and recipient of ICAR Junior Research Scholarship. He joined Union Bank of India as Agricultural Field Officer at the age of 23 years in the year 1976.

n Mr. A. K. Bansal has worked as Executive Director of Indian Overseas Bank between 2010-13.

n He has had a successful and rewarding career path at Union Bank during which he was awarded Super Achiever and Star Performer status and conferred with the Chairman Club Membership. He was also the driving force for setting up the Bank’s Capital Market Cell at Mumbai and establishing the Bank’s first museum at M S M branch in Mumbai.

n He has been conferred the “Indira Super Achiever Award” for the year 2010-11 by the Indira Group of Institutions, Pune in recognition of his high contribution value to the field of Banking and Finance during his banking career.

n He is also on the Board of Directors of Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance Company Limited.

Pawan Agrawal President - Corporate Finance, YES Bank

n Pawan Agrawal is President, Corporate Finance and is leading Infrastructure Finance practise for YES Bank for Northern and Eastern India. He has more than 14 years of experience in credit, structured finance and project finance.

n In particular, Pawan has been leading YES Bank’s initiatives in Renewable Energy Financing and Policy advocacy and has been deeply engaged with Union Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) on behalf of YES Bank as the Knowledge Partner at forums such as RE-INVEST and MNRE’s Zonal Review Meetings, to propel ground actions towards 175 GW Renewable Energy target.

n Pawan has been a regular speaker in various knowledge forums organized by Infraline Energy, CII, MNRE, TERI, ASSOCHAM, India Infrastructure, UBM, PHD Chambers, First View, etc. and also in various events organized by leading educational institutions including FMS-Delhi, IIT-Delhi, IMI, Lal Bahadur Shashtri University, etc.

n Pawan is a rank holder CA, CMA, MBA from FMS and has also cleared all three level of CFA, USA examination. Prior to joining YES BANK, he has also worked with CRISIL, Indian-Oil and Ernst & Young

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Eng. Mohammad Al-Shallali Chief Technical Advisor, ERAM Group

n Eng. Mohammad Al- Shallali is a Certified professional Consultant with an extensive experience of 34 years in the field of project management of construction of Power facilities, power plants, extra high voltage substations and transmission lines.

n His experience is enhanced by four years of experience in a reputable manufacturing company in the field of power transmission towers and four years as EPC contractor in power sector.

n He has earned Master degree, Business Administration and Management, General from University of Wales, Cardiff and Bachelor of Applied Science (BASC), Civil Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

Elio Maggi Director, Eram Group, KSA

n Elio Maggi has graduated with a master’s degree in Geology at the University of Pavia (Italy) in 1982.

n He started his career as a geologist for Dresser Europe working on exploration activity in the Mediterranean Sea. In 1984 he joined Saipem Group as field engineer rose to the position as Chairman and Managing Director of Saudi Arabian Saipem Ltd in 1994.

n He was later appointed as GCC Area Manager for Saipem Group

n In 2000, he was nominated Area Manager for Eni Group, the Italian oil company, to coordinate its exploration and upstream activities in Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

n In 2004 he set up its own company in the water and wastewater treatment business and undertook several projects Gulf, India and Africa

n In 2012 he joined Eram Group as Executive Director, with the specific task to promote the Group activity in different sectors ranging from Oil & Gas to Power and Infrastructures.

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V. SubramaniamFormer Secretary, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy Government of India

n Mr. V. SUBRAMANIAN is a retired IAS officer and Chairman of the Indian Wind Energy Association. He is also Founder – member and the Mentor of the Indian Renewable Energy Federation.

n He has served as the Secretary to the Government in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and occupied various important positions in the Government of West Bengal and the Government of India.

n He has served on the Boards of Air India, Indian Airlines, Airports Authority of India, Helicopters Corporation of India, Indian Tourism Development Corporation and a host of other PSEs.

n As Secretary in the MNRE, he undertook path breaking initiatives that resulted in more than doubling the grid connected renewable power generation capacity in less than three years. He was also the Business Development Adviser to the CSIR, till recently.

n He is a Director on the boards of leading Public and Private Sector Companies.

Balawant Joshi Managing Director IDAM Infrastructure Advisory Pvt Ltd

n Balawant Joshi is an energy sector expert with more than 20 years of experience in the energy, infrastructure and utilities sector. In power sector, his experience spans across entire value chain i.e. generation, transmission, distribution and supply.

n He has been involved in design, development and implementation of several policies for grid-connected as well as off-grid renewable energy technologies.

n He is Member of Climate Change business council and National Renewable Energy committee of CII and a member of Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineer (IEEE) and Life Member of Computer Society of India.

n Balawant is an electrical engineer with post graduation in both finance and software technology.

Ved Mani Tiwari Vice Managing Director – India Operations SunEdison

n Ved Mani Tiwari holds a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from MMMUT, MBA from ISB, Hyderabad, and has completed Executive Programs from Kellogg School of Management and Wharton Business School. In his current position, he is responsible for building up renewable energy business for the company in India.

n Before joining SunEdison, Mr. Tiwari served a number of senior positions in the Government of India, including as Director at Board level in Kochi Metro, Chennai Metro and Nagpur Metro.

n Prior to his metro assignments, Mr.Tiwari served as Director in the Ministry of Railways where he was responsible for financing, designing, engineering and procurement of infrastructure projects involving PPP mode of project financing and execution.

n Overall, he has an extensive experience of over 25 years in Infrastructure Sector (Energy, Urban Development and Transportation) in planning, construction, financing and operation.