The Indo-German Energy Forum

The Indo-German Energy Forum (IGEF) provides a dialogue platform for high-level policy makers, financial institutions, industry and research organizations to deepen and enhance the bilateral cooperation for the energy transition in Germany and India.

Both leaders expressed satisfaction about the cooperation in the field of renewable energy and energy efficiency, including the important and successful work under the Indo-German Energy Forum (IGEF).

Highlights

Since its establishment in 2006, the Indo-German Energy Forum has successfully intensified Indo-German Cooperation in the areas of energy security, energy efficiency and renewable energies, investment in energy projects as well as collaborative research and development. Below are the recent Highlights of IGEF:

7. April 2025
HINT.CO Roadshow on 2nd H2Global tender in Mumbai
7. March 2025
2-day expert training and stakeholder workshop on EU RFNBO Certification
21. February 2025
Business Roundtable on Green Shipping

Future Events

The smarter E Europe (incl. Intersolar)
Spanning four exhibitions, The smarter E Europe brings together relevant players from around the world, showcasing the latest market developments, trends and technologies. The four exhibitions will take place from May 7–9, 2025, at Messe München:

Intersolar Europe – The world’s leading exhibition for the solar industry

eesEurope – The continent’s largest and most international exhibition for batteries and energy storage systems

Power2Drive Europe – The international exhibition for charging infrastructure and e-mobility

EM-Power Europe – The international exhibition for energy management and integrated energy solutions

A catalyst for innovations: To demonstrate the industry’s innovative power, The smarter E Europe relies on a combination of conferences, forums and workshops to complement the four exhibitions and is organized by Solar Promotion GmbH and Freiburg Wirtschaft Touristik und Messe GmbH & Co. KG (FWTM).

For more information, please click here.
6th India Power & Renewable Conference - 2025

6th Annual India Power & Renewable Conference 2025 which is scheduled for May 15 - 16, 2025 at Hotel Le-Meridien, New Delhi. India Power & Renewable Conference 2025 serves as the annual closed-door networking platform, uniting stakeholders across the entire energy value chain and industry leaders. This 6th edition, hosted in the New Delhi, attracts over 350 decision-makers globally. IPRC continues to be India’s meeting place for the entire power, and renewable value chain. The leaders from the industry will reassess priorities and challenge the status quo. IPRC offers opportunities for those who seek to embrace positive disruption and inspire, driving energy action and determining our trajectory to 2047.

For more information visit: https://ipc2025.com/
World Hydrogen Summit and Exhibition

The World Hydrogen 2025 Summit and Exhibition is taking place from 20th to 22nd May in Rotterdam Ahoy, Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Brought to you by the Sustainable Energy Council and RX Global, in partnership with the Dutch Government, the Province of South Holland, the City of Rotterdam and the Port of Rotterdam, World Hydrogen 2025 is recognised as the official meeting place where hydrogen deals get done and key partnerships are forged.

For more information, click here.
Hamburg Sustainability Conference

The second Hamburg Sustainability Conference on June 2–3, 2025.

The Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) stands as a catalyst for global change, dedicated to forging partnerships and developing innovative solutions for today’s most urgent challenges. With a clear mission to drive sustainable change and accelerate the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the HSC provides a platform where ideas and visions are translated into concrete solutions for measurable progress.

For more information, please click here.
India Energy Storage Week (IESW)

India Energy Storage Week (IESW) is a flagship international conference & exhibition by India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), will be held from 23rd to 27th June 2025 in New Delhi. It is a one-stop networking platform for energy storage, e-mobility & green hydrogen sector. The aim is to get the entire value chain of these sectors at one venue. The IESW series of exhibitions has created a niche in the energy storage, electric vehicle & hydrogen segment and proved very beneficial by getting the right participation from the government and private industry.

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European Hydrogen Week

The European Hydrogen Week 2025 is scheduled to take place from September 29 to October 3, 2025, in Brussels, Belgium. This event will continue to bring together key stakeholders from across the hydrogen value chain, including industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and innovators.

For more information, please click here.
Windergy India 2025

Windergy India 2025 will be held from 29 - 31 October 2025 at Chennai, India. Organised by the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) and PDA Ventures Pvt Ltd, the 7th edition of Windergy India comprising of a 3-day trade fair and 2 day conference will provide a vibrant platform to meet, interact and engage with policymakers, regulatory authorities, international and domestic technology, solutions and service providers from the wind power industry.

For more information, please click here.
REI Expo

Informa Markets is organising the 18th edition of the Renewable Energy India Expo (REI Expo) from 30 Oct - 1 Nov 2025 at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida.

For information click here.

IGEF

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Our Mission

The Indo-German Energy Forum was established in 2006 by the Indian Prime Minister and the German Chancellor in order to enhance and deepen the…
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How we are organized

High-level policy makers from ministries and government agencies, representatives and experts from industry, associations, financial institutions and…
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Current projects and activities

The IGEF invites stakeholders to participate in high-level policy and expert dialogue. Strategic demonstration projects, collaborative studies and…

5 Subgroups Define Our Agenda

The Subgroup I Flexibilisation of Thermal Power Plants

Flexibilisation of existing thermal power plants to adapt to increasing shares of power from fluctuating renewable energy sources is one of the…
Subgroup II on Renewable Energies

The Subgroup II on "Renewable Energies" discusses with private sector stakeholders from India and Germany innovative business models and upcoming…
Subgroup III on Energy Efficiency

The Subgroup III on 'Energy Efficiency' focuses on energy efficiency measures to achieve the energy goals of Germany and India.
Subgroup IV on Green Energy Financing and Grid Integration

The Subgroup IV on "Green Energy Financing and Grid Integration" focuses on large scale grid integration of renewable energy sources.
Subgroup V on Green Hydrogen

The Subgroup V on "Green Hydrogen" focuses to strengthen mutual cooperation in production, utilisation, storage, and distribution of Green Hydrogen.

Thermal plants ensure continuous power, but coal should be used only when renewables aren't available. As India increases renewable energy, flexible thermal plants support the grid and are vital to our energy transition.

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