Panel: Growth and Challenges in Domestic Solar PV Manufacturing

P. Vinay Kumar, CEO of Vibrant Energy, backed by the Macquarie Group, is a Renewable Energy industry veteran with a track record of having built and managed ~ 3000 MW of Solar and Wind Assets. o As a Former CEO & MD of Brookfield Asset Management - India Renewables he was instrumental in launching Brookfield in the Renewables sector in India. He has also been an Independent Director on the Board of KKR-backed Virescent India which is one of India's first white-label RE InVITs. o Prior to Brookfield, he worked as COO of Greenko Group leading the Project Development Group. He built 3 GW of solar and wind plants including the world's largest solar plant (817 MW DC) in Kurnool (India) while at Greenko. Also part of the core team that dilgienced multiple acquisitions - including that of SunEdison's assets in India. o During prior stints with EPC companies in Transmission and Distribution, he executed largeformat transmission and distribution projects in India/Africa. Has experience across the Power Value chain (Generation, Transmission and Distribution). o Began his career with the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) where he spearheaded transformational IT initiatives for Indian Customs, like the Risk Management Systems (RMS) which won him the PM's award for excellence in Public Administration. He is also a recipient of the Finance Minister's Medal for best Officer and was also awarded the Samman Patra recognition. o Adjudged Solar Person of the year 2017 - by EQMag, among Solar heroes of 2018, and more recently among 100 most powerful solar leaders in 2021. He is a recognized industry thought leader, influencer in the clean energy industry in India. o Has a Bachelor's degree in Engg. from IIT Madras, PGDBM from XLRI Jamshedpur, and is a CFA.

'97 Batch MBA with 26 years of experience in in multifarious industry spectrum in all regions of the country, presently working as National Head - SALES AND MARKETING IN ADANI SOLAR Repeatedly produced sustained revenue and growth in dynamic and changing markets that reflects pioneering experience and year-on-year success in achieving business growth objectives among flagship MNCs like PHILIPS, TATA & SHELL HE has been instrumental in conceiving and rolling out retail model in Adani in the country over 1000 cities.

Hiten Parekh is a visionary whose exemplary experience has always led him to enter new markets, penetrate accounts, and expand the client base. His award-winning, relationship-oriented sales have consistently set records for the past 24+ years. His diversified sales experience across the globe artfully matches need with products or services while managing expectations for optimal satisfaction, retention, and results. An effective manager and communicator, he inspires winning teams to action by developing and delivering sales strategies with unwavering confidence, persuasion, and inspiration for the teams. As an expert presenter, negotiator, and businessperson rolled into one, he is able to accurately evaluate challenges faced by the client and develop appropriate solutions to enhance ROI.

Rohit Gadre leads BNEF's solar sector research for India. His focus is on analyzing market trends, policy dynamics, companies' strategies and building forecasts to provide strategic insights on the development in the sector. Rohit previously worked as a consultant with DNV GL Singapore advising regulators, government agencies, utilities, developers and credit ratings agencies on regional electricity markets, energy policies and energy efficiency standards. Rohit holds an MSc in the Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment from University College London and B.E. in Environmental Engineering from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.