Clean Energy Access Network

We extend a warm welcome to Dr. Amol Shende, our newly appointed Treasurer on CLEAN’s Governing Board! With his expertise and commitment to advancing clean energy, we look forward to achieving new milestones in our journey toward a sustainable future.

🌟 Embracing New Leadership! 🌟

Join us in welcoming Nikhil Akhade, our newly elected Board member and Vice President at CLEAN! His dedication and expertise in clean energy promise a future of impactful growth and innovation.

Let’s look forward to remarkable achievements together! 💼✨

🌟 Welcoming Leadership Excellence! 🌟

Join us in extending a warm welcome to Santosh Gupta, our newly elected member and Secretary of the Governing Board at CLEAN! With his wealth of experience and commitment to clean energy, we look forward to impactful strides under his leadership.

Here’s to new beginnings and collective growth! ✨

Dr. Priyadarshini Karve, CEO, CLEAN was a panelist in a panel discussion on UNFCCC COP29 which will be at Baku, Azerbaijan in November 2024. The discussion was organised jointly by Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics and All India Radio Pune in association with Indian Network on Ethics and Climate Change (INECC), Clean Energy Access Network (CLEAN), BAIF Development Foundation, and Terre Policy Centre. The discussion focused on what issues are likely to be discussed at COP29 and their relevance for India, Maharashtra and Pune City. The audience consisted of students, and young green entrepreneurs, and social activists. The edited recording of the event will be broadcast on All India Radio Pune on 2 Nov 2024.

Join us at CLEAN in driving the change towards accessible, affordable, and renewable energy for all. Together, we are building a brighter, greener tomorrow with innovative solutions that transform lives and the planet. Let’s create a world where clean energy is a reality for everyone!

Qoute of the month!

Empowering Green Startups: Policy and Incubation Insights - Join our expert panel as they share strategies and frameworks to support the growth of green startups through innovative policies and incubation programs. Learn from the best in the industry!

🎙 Featuring:
Hari Natarajan, Programme Specialist, Action for Climate and Environment, UNDP India
Sapptarishi Ghosh, CEO, Symbiosis Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Moderated by Priyadarshini Karve, CEO, Clean Energy Access Network

Save the date:
📅 October 8, 2024 | ⏰ 5:00-6:00 P.M.

Register via the link in the bio or scan the QR code!

Dear All. CLEAN has contributed to and is endorsing Maharashtra Urban Mobility Charter put together by several CSOs in Maharashtra. The specific demands of interest to the DRE sector are : electrification of the public transport bus fleets in cities with predominantly DRE powered charging infrastructure, and provisions for recycling of lithium batteries.

Hi Innovators,

Hope you're doing well!

We are excited to invite you to the second session of the Greenovation Talks webinar series on "Academia's Role in Clean Energy Innovation," which is scheduled for 27th September from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

🗓 Date: 27th September 2024
🕒 Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM
📍 Registration Form: https://bit.ly/47pN5yJ

In this session, we'll explore how academic institutions can play a pivotal role in driving innovation in clean energy, with insights from two esteemed speakers:
Savti Bhogle, Founder of Sustaintech India Private Limited
Anubhav Tiwari, Chief Innovation Officer at NIELIT-MeitY, Govt of India

This webinar promises to be an enriching discussion on the contribution of academia to sustainable energy solutions. We would be delighted to have you join us for this insightful session.

Feel free to share this with anyone interested in your network!

We are collaborating with SwitchON Foundation for the weekly Greenovation Talks webinar series, starting this week. This online series will feature leading experts in renewable energy, innovation specialists, and startup mentors. The goal is to provide a platform for startups, students, researchers, and innovators to build knowledge and showcase their solutions through the Greenovation Energy Challenge.

Our first session is scheduled for Friday, 20th September at 5:15 PM on Zoom, and we are thrilled to have the Solar Man of India, Prof. Chetan Singh Solanki, as our inaugural speaker. The webinar, "Unlocking Energy's Future: Driving the Change with the Greenovation Energy Challenge," will focus on innovative solutions to address energy challenges in agriculture and allied sectors.

Date: 20th September 2024
Time: 5:15 P.M. - 6:15 P.M.
Topic: "Unlocking Energy's Future: Driving the Change with the Greenovation Energy Challenge"
Speaker: Prof. Chetan Singh Solanki
Registration Form: https://bit.ly/47pN5yJ
Platform: https://bit.ly/3ZllgFP

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur with an innovative solution in renewable energy for agriculture? SwitchON Foundation has launched the inaugural edition of its flagship renewable energy innovation competition, Greenovation Energy Challenge 2024 a renewable energy innovation competition in collaboration with CLEAN.

Greenovation Energy Challenge is inviting applications from early-stage start-ups and innovators working at the intersection of sustainable energy and agriculture. If you're passionate about creating solutions that transform the way energy is used in agriculture and allied sectors, this challenge is for you!

We are seeking groundbreaking innovations in:
Sustainable Energy & Agriculture: Solutions that enhance irrigation, crop production, storage, and distribution, and improve business models in agri-tech through renewable energy integration.

Reskilling & Job Creation: Initiatives that empower the workforce by offering reskilling opportunities and creating new jobs in the renewable energy sector, paving the way for a cleaner, greener future

Improving Livelihoods & Reducing Emissions: Projects that implement sustainable energy solutions to improve livelihoods, reduce carbon emissions, and minimize the overall environmental impact.

Why Apply?
- Get a chance to pilot your solutions.
- 50 Lakhs in Awards - Upto ₹25 lakhs cash and ₹25 lakhs in-kind support
- Mentorship and support from industry leaders.
- Opportunity to contribute to India's green energy transition.

Inviting start-ups, students, researchers, to become part of the challenge and demonstrate your innovations today!
If you happen to know anyone please feel free to circulate within your network

For more information, please contact Ananya Dey at [email protected] or 7596033687. We look forward to your participation and innovative solutions!