New Delhi: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai inaugurated the state’s pavilion at the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo (BRESE) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, showcasing the state’s renewable energy initiatives, investment opportunities and plans to expand its clean energy capacity.
The state’s participation comes as the four-day summit, being held from November 2 to 5, brings together policymakers, investors, energy companies, technology providers and international stakeholders to discuss investment and innovation in the renewable energy sector.
The pavilion provides a platform for Chhattisgarh to present its renewable energy policies, available resources and potential projects to domestic and international investors.
Chhattisgarh Highlights Renewable Energy Investment Opportunities
During the inauguration, Sai said the state was working towards renewable energy development in line with the national vision emphasised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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He noted that the summit offered an opportunity for participants from different sectors to exchange ideas and discuss emerging developments in clean energy.
Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Subodh Kumar Singh (IAS: 1997: CG), and other officials were present at the inauguration.
The Chief Minister also released a publication at the state’s exhibition stall covering Chhattisgarh’s renewable energy policy, investment opportunities and green energy initiatives. The publication is intended to familiarise investors and industry stakeholders with the state’s energy-sector potential.
State Presents Energy Investment Roadmap
Chhattisgarh also used the summit to outline its broader energy-sector investment plans.
According to reports on the Chief Minister’s presentation, the state is looking at investment opportunities worth approximately Rs 5.60 lakh crore over the next five years across the energy sector.
The renewable energy component includes proposed investments of around Rs 1.33 lakh crore for projects with a planned capacity of 23,923 MW. The broader roadmap also includes expansion of thermal power generation.
The state has indicated that it wants to increase the contribution of green energy to its overall electricity demand from around 15% to more than 45%.
Solar Power and Energy Storage Among Key Priorities
The state’s renewable energy plans also cover solar power generation, rooftop installations, agricultural solar pumps and battery-based energy storage.
Some of the initiatives and targets highlighted include:
- Battery energy storage: Plans to install battery energy storage systems with a combined capacity of 10,000 MWh over the next two years.
- Existing storage project: A 40 MW/120 MWh battery storage system linked to a 100 MW solar project is already operational in Rajnandgaon.
- Rooftop solar: Around 1.26 lakh rooftop solar installations have been reported under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
- Solar irrigation: Approximately 1.66 lakh solar-powered irrigation pumps are being used across nearly 1.94 lakh hectares.
- PM-KUSUM: The state plans to establish solar power plants with a combined capacity of 395 MW under the scheme.
Chhattisgarh is also exploring opportunities in compressed biogas, bio-ethanol and green hydrogen, with agricultural waste, cattle dung and other bio-resources identified as potential feedstock.
Eight compressed biogas plants with a combined capacity of 80 metric tonnes are reportedly under development, involving proposed investments of around Rs 800 crore.
Bharat Renewable Energy Summit Brings Global Stakeholders Together
Organised by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 is being held from November 2 to 5 at Bharat Mandapam.
The summit is expected to bring together participants from more than 130 countries, with over 400 manufacturers, developers, technology providers, startups and research institutions participating in the accompanying exhibition.
Thirteen states and Union Territories, including Chhattisgarh, are showcasing their renewable energy potential, investment opportunities and manufacturing capabilities.
The event is also being held alongside the Ninth Assembly of the International Solar Alliance and the Fourth International Conference on Green Hydrogen.
Through its participation, Chhattisgarh is seeking to engage with investors and energy-sector stakeholders as it works to expand renewable energy generation, storage infrastructure and opportunities for clean energy investment.
