**Executive Summary**
This document summarizes Union Minister Pralhad Joshi's engagements at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, highlighting India's leadership in driving a just, affordable, and inclusive global energy transition. The key focus areas include sharing India's renewable energy experience, promoting collaboration for clean energy, and emphasizing the role of AI in the energy sector. Key dates mentioned include January 20 and 21, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **India's Role in Global Energy Transition:**
* India is recognized for driving the global renewable energy transition.
* India's clean energy transition combines growth, affordability, and sustainability.
* India shares decentralized renewable energy experience with the Global South.
* **Discussions and Engagements:**
* Union Minister Pralhad Joshi engaged in discussions with Børge Brende, President and CEO of the WEF.
* Discussions focused on global cooperation in addressing economic and developmental challenges.
* The importance of multilateral platforms such as the WEF in building global consensus was highlighted.
* A roundtable discussion shared India's experience in scaling rooftop, agricultural, and decentralized renewable energy solutions.
* **Renewable Energy Initiatives and Achievements:**
* India’s solar tariffs have declined by nearly 80 per cent.
* Domestic renewable energy manufacturing capacity has expanded to 144 GW.
* India is promoting rooftop solar adoption through PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and solar-powered agriculture through PM-KUSUM.
* Decentralized renewable energy systems and mini-grids play a role in improving reliability and resilience in remote and weak-grid regions.
* **State-Level Efforts:**
* India's energy transition is advanced through strong, reform-oriented States.
* Madhya Pradesh is cited as a leading example in terms of scale, speed, and system for renewable energy.
* **Collaboration and Partnerships:**
* Shri Pralhad Joshi met with Guillaume Vermersch, Group CFO of Mercuria Group, to advance collaboration on clean energy.
* Mercuria Group is committed to investing nearly 50 per cent in green energy and has interest in India's expanding clean energy ecosystem.
* **AI in Energy:**
* Shri Pralhad Joshi delivered a keynote address on the Global Mission on AI for Energy.
* AI's potential in improving forecasting, reducing losses, and strengthening grid reliability was emphasized.
* **Viksit Bharat 2047**
* India is positioned as a reliable global manufacturing and investment hub on the path towards Viksit Bharat 2047
**Impact Analysis**
**Global Community**
*Impact*
The global community is positioned to benefit from India's leadership, scalable solutions, and experience in renewable energy, particularly the Global South. India will continue sharing practical, scalable solutions through platforms such as the International Solar Alliance.
*Action Required*
The global community should collaborate with India to advance sustainable and inclusive energy transitions.
**Indian Government and States**
*Impact*
The document highlights India's efforts and initiatives in the renewable energy sector.
*Action Required*
Continue to implement and expand renewable energy programs, leveraging state-level initiatives and international collaborations.
**Energy Sector Stakeholders (Industry, Investors, etc.)**
*Impact*
The stakeholders in the energy sector will get insights into investment opportunities, technological advancements, and policy directions.
*Action Required*
The stakeholders should invest in renewable energy projects, collaborate with India on clean energy initiatives, and adopt AI-driven solutions.
Key Entities Referenced
Pralhad Joshi: Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, India, key speaker at the World Economic Forum 2026.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy: Indian government ministry responsible for promoting renewable energy.
World Economic Forum (WEF): International organization hosting the Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, where India showcased its renewable energy initiatives.
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: Flagship initiative for rooftop solar adoption in India
PM-KUSUM: Flagship initiative for solar-powered agriculture in India
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
India Stands in Global Spotlight for Driving
Renewable Energy Transition: Union Minister
Pralhad Joshi at World Economic Forum 2026,
Davos
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Highlights India’s Clean Energy
Transition Combining Growth, Affordability and Sustainability
India Shares Decentralised Renewable Energy Experience
with Global South at WEF Roundtable
प्रव तथ: 21 JAN 2026 8:12PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Shri Pralhad Joshi held a series of high-level
engagements at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos today, underscoring India’s
leadership in driving a just, affordable and inclusive global energy transition.
Engaged in a constructive discussion with Mr. @borgebrende, President and CEO
of the @wef. We discussed the importance of global cooperation in addressing
shared economic and developmental challenges, the role of platforms like the
World Economic Forum in shaping consensus and… pic.twitter.com/gJqkPcF0nD
— Pralhad Joshi (@JoshiPralhad) January 21, 2026Shri Pralhad Joshi held a constructive discussion with Børge Brende, President and CEO, World
Economic Forum along with Union Minister of Railways, Electronics & IT and Information &
Broadcasting Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw. The discussions focused on the importance of global cooperation in
addressing shared economic and developmental challenges, the role of multilateral platforms such as the
World Economic Forum in building global consensus, and the need for sustained dialogue between
governments, industry and stakeholders to advance sustainable, resilient and inclusive growth, including
across energy and development sectors.
India’s Decentralised Renewable Energy Experience Shared with Global South
During a roundtable discussion at the World Economic Forum, Shri Pralhad Joshi shared India’s
experience in rapidly scaling rooftop, agricultural and decentralised renewable energy solutions,
particularly relevant for the Global South. The roundtable was attended by Devendra Fadnavis, Chief
Minister of Maharashtra, and Amon Murwira, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade,
Republic of Zimbabwe.
Shared India’s experience in scaling rooftop, agricultural and decentralized
renewable energy solutions for the Global South during the roundtable at @wef,
alongside Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri @Dev_Fadnavis ji and
H.E. Prof. Dr. Amon Murwira, Minister of Foreign Affairs and… pic.twitter.com/JZz
7HFHguX
— Pralhad Joshi (@JoshiPralhad) January 21, 2026The Union Minister highlighted that, guided by the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India’s
clean energy transition demonstrates that rapid growth, affordability and sustainability can progress
together. He elaborated on flagship initiatives such as PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana for rooftop solar
adoption and PM-KUSUM for solar-powered agriculture, which are expanding clean energy access for
households and farmers and reducing costs.
Shri Joshi also underlined the role of decentralised renewable energy systems and mini-grids in improving
reliability and resilience in remote and weak-grid regions.Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Devendra Fadnavis lauded the clean energy initiatives being
undertaken under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and highlighted the rapid
strides and achievements in the renewable energy sector under the guidance of the Union Minister for
New and Renewable Energy Shri Pralhad Joshi.
Reaffirming India’s commitment to inclusive energy transitions and deeper South–South cooperation, the
Union Minister emphasised that India will continue sharing practical, scalable solutions through platforms
such as the International Solar Alliance, as the global community works collectively towards a resilient
and climate-secure future.
India’s States as Engines of Energy Transition
Addressing a session on ‘De-Risking the Green Leap: Subnational Blueprints for Utility-Scale Energy
Transition Session‘ along with Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shri Mohan Yadav, Union Minister
Joshi stated that India today stands in the global spotlight for driving the global renewable energy
transition. He added that India’s energy transition is being advanced not only at the national level but also
through strong, reform-oriented States translating policy into tangible outcomes.
He highlighted Madhya Pradesh as a leading example in terms of scale, speed and system, noting that the
State has demonstrated strong execution capabilities, among the lowest costs for solar power and battery
storage in the country, and globally competitive green hydrogen prices.
The Union Minister emphasised that the key challenge in the global energy transition today is not
ambition or capital, but effective execution, and said that India’s State-led renewable energy success
stories offer valuable lessons for the world.
Clean Energy Collaboration
On the sidelines of WEF 2026, Shri Pralhad Joshi held a constructive meeting with Guillaume Vermersch,
Group Chief Financial Officer of Mercuria Group. The discussions focused on advancing collaboration
aligned with India’s clean energy and energy transition priorities, including scaling renewable energy
through market-based mechanisms, strengthening carbon markets and climate finance, and advancing
green hydrogen, biofuels and energy storage. The Union Minister welcomed Mercuria Group’s
commitment to invest nearly 50 per cent in green energy and its interest in India’s expanding clean energy
ecosystem.
Held a constructive meeting with Guillaume Vermersch, Group CFO of @Mercuria
Group, focused on advancing collaboration aligned with India’s clean energy and
energy transition priorities.
We discussed scaling renewable energy through market-based mechanisms,
strengthening carbon… pic.twitter.com/rZIiQgAzCX
— Pralhad Joshi (@JoshiPralhad) January 21, 2026
Clean Energy Transition Driving Growth and Competitiveness
On 20th January, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Shri Pralhad Joshi presented the Country
Strategy Dialogue on India at the Congress Centre during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
2026 in Davos, in the presence of Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and
Electronics & Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Minister for Civil Aviation Shri
Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu.Engaged in a constructive discussion with Mr. @borgebrende, President and CEO
of the @wef. We discussed the importance of global cooperation in addressing
shared economic and developmental challenges, the role of platforms like the
World Economic Forum in shaping consensus and… pic.twitter.com/gJqkPcF0nD
— Pralhad Joshi (@JoshiPralhad) January 21, 2026
Emphasising India’s scale and speed of execution, he noted that solar tariffs have declined by nearly 80
per cent, renewable energy coupled with storage has become cost-competitive, green hydrogen and green
ammonia prices discovered in India are among the most competitive globally, and domestic renewable
energy manufacturing capacity has expanded to 144 GW, positioning India not only as a major clean
energy market but also as a reliable global manufacturing and investment hub on the path towards Viksit
Bharat 2047.
India Reaffirms Commitment to Global Mission on AI for Energy
Shri Pralhad Joshi also delivered the keynote address at the session titled “Call to Action: Spotlight on the
Global Mission on AI for Energy” at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos,
highlighting India’s energy transition journey and its relevance for the global community, particularly the
Global South.
Delivered my keynote remarks at the session on “Call to Action: Spotlight on the
Global Mission on AI for Energy”, sharing India’s journey in the energy transition
and what it can offer the world—especially the Global South. Highlighted how
India has built 266.78 GW of… pic.twitter.com/UC90x5QSCa
— Pralhad Joshi (@JoshiPralhad) January 20, 2026
Shri Joshi highlighted the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in the energy sector, noting
that AI can improve forecasting, reduce losses, lower costs and strengthen grid reliability. He also shared
India’s shift from pilot-based interventions to platform-based deployment through Digital Public
Infrastructure for Energy, enabling large-scale and systemic adoption of AI-driven solutions.
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