PM Modi Inaugurates Bharat Renewable Energy Summit 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The four-day summit, organized by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, focuses on the theme 'Invest. Innovate. Inspire.' and highlights India's clean energy milestones.
What happened
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on 2 November 2026. The four-day international event is scheduled from 2 to 5 November 2026 and is organized by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India.
The summit operates under the theme 'Invest. Innovate. Inspire.' and builds upon the legacy of India's flagship RE-INVEST platform. It is co-located with major international events, including the 9th Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly and the 4th International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH).
Over 130 countries, more than 40 Ministers, financial institutions, investors, and over 400 exhibitors are participating in the expo. Nine countries and regional blocs—Australia, Denmark, the European Union, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom—are participating as Country Partners, alongside thirteen Indian States and Union Territories showcasing their clean energy initiatives.
Important dates
| Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 Duration | 2 to 5 November 2026 |
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📌 Static GK links
- Venue of Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
- International Solar Alliance (ISA) was launched jointly by India and France in 2015 during the COP21 summit in Paris.
- The Director General of the International Solar Alliance is Ashish Khanna.
What candidates should do
- Note down the exact theme of the summit for direct questions in SSC and banking exams.
- Revise India's clean energy targets, specifically the 500 GW non-fossil target by 2030 and the current installed capacity figures.
- Memorize the key co-located events like the 9th ISA Assembly and the 4th International Conference on Green Hydrogen.
PrepZen analysis
The Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 serves as a major milestone for India's green transition, highlighting its leadership in the global renewable energy sector. Having achieved its 50% non-fossil electricity capacity target by 2025, India is positioning itself as an investment hub to meet the ambitious 500 GW non-fossil capacity goal by 2030. For aspirants preparing for Banking, SSC, Railways, and UPSC exams, questions from this topic are likely to focus on the summit's theme, venue, organizing ministry, capacity targets, and associated international bodies like the International Solar Alliance.
Practice questions
Q1. What is the theme of the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026?
Q2. Which ministry organized the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026?
Q3. What is India's targeted non-fossil electricity capacity to be achieved by the year 2030?
Event held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Theme: "Invest. Innovate. Inspire."
India achieved 50% non-fossil electricity capacity target by 2025.
🎯 Key Point: Renewable Energy Summit 2026 in New Delhi, themed "Invest. Innovate. Inspire."
FAQs
Where was the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 held?
The summit was held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
What are the dates for the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026?
The four-day summit is scheduled from 2 to 5 November 2026.
Which international assembly was co-located with the summit?
The summit was co-located with the 9th Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly and the 4th International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH).
What is the financial size of the Africa Solar Facility (ASF) launched under the ISA?
The Africa Solar Facility is a USD 200 million catalytic finance facility targeted at deploying distributed renewable energy in Africa.
Sources and references
- pmindia.gov.in (www.pmindia.gov.in) Official
- hcipom.gov.in (www.hcipom.gov.in) Official
- newsonair.gov.in (newsonair.gov.in) Official
- ahk.de (indien.ahk.de)
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