The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), in collaboration with GGGI India, organised a closed-door stakeholder consultation at its campus in Gurugram to discuss the development of a proposed Virtual Resource Centre of Excellence (R-CoE) for Solar Energy. The session brought together key stakeholders from across India’s solar ecosystem to contribute to the design and framework of the initiative.
Diverse Stakeholder Participation
The consultation witnessed participation from leading organisations and institutions, including:
- International Solar Alliance (ISA)
- Centre for Social and Economic Progress
- The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
- The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
- Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)
- NTPC Limited
- Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)
- Centre for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP)
This diverse representation enabled a comprehensive exchange of perspectives across industry, policy, and research domains.
Focus on Designing the R-CoE Platform
The focus of the session was on working together to create the main structure and features of the proposed R-CoE, which is meant to be a national digital platform to improve India’s solar ecosystem.
Key focus areas discussed included:
- Capacity building and structured training programmes
- Knowledge dissemination through case studies and technical resources
- Data-driven decision support tools and digital solutions
- Enhanced collaboration across industry, academia, and government
Participants provided insights on training priorities, existing knowledge gaps, platform usability, and institutional mechanisms required for effective implementation.
Strengthening Capabilities Beyond Capacity
The consultation emphasised the need to move beyond mere solar capacity addition towards building long-term capabilities. Stakeholders highlighted the importance of:
- Developing skilled human resources
- Establishing robust knowledge-sharing systems
- Encouraging cross-sector collaboration
This approach aims to ensure that India’s solar growth is supported by a strong foundation of expertise and innovation.
Next Steps and Outlook
NISE and GGGI will use the feedback they got during the consultation to improve the R-CoE framework and make pilot modules. The project is part of a larger effort to improve the capacity of institutions and support long-term growth in India’s solar industry.
The proposed R-CoE is expected to be very important for helping people make informed decisions, learn more about technology, and work together with other stakeholders. This will make the solar energy ecosystem in the country stronger overall.
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