Arpit Modi

Simarpreet Singh

Director and CEO, Hartek Solar

Simarpreet Singh, a visionary and dynamic Indian entrepreneur, is deeply committed to creating a Sustainable India for the future As the Founder and CEO of Hartek Solar, which ranks among the Top 3 solar companies in India, he has played a pivotal role in advancing the renewable energy sector Simarpreet's exceptional achievements have garnered global recognition, including being named a Forbes 30 under 30 Asia achiever in 2019 He received the prestigious Pride of India award in Chicago, USA, from GSA@75 India, acknowledging his outstanding contributions in Clean Energy & Sustainability A three-time TEDx speaker, he was also honored as The Young Role Model of India's Net Zero Mission for Clean Energy at the "Mahindra Rise Sustainability Champion Awards" hosted by Mahindra & Mahindra Simarpreet's accolades continue with his inclusion in the list of Top 100 most Powerful and influential Sikhs in the World, as well as being recognized as a 40 under 40 business leader by SQ He was bestowed with the Entrepreneur of the Year award by SPJIMR and named one of the Top 100 most Powerful solar business leaders by SQ Not only does Simarpreet lead by example, but he also actively encourages and motivates young entrepreneurs and business professionals to pursue their dreams. His inspiring speeches have graced prestigious institutions such as IIM, SP Jain, NarseeMonjee, PEC, and many others An electrical engineer with a Master's in Business Administration from SP Jain Mumbai, Simarpreet further honed his skills with an Executive MBA from the renowned Harvard Business School Beyond his role as a successful entrepreneur, Simarpreet has held significant positions in the industry, including Chairman of Power and Renewable Regional committee of PHD chamber from 2017 to 2021, and Chairman of Chandigarh Council of ASSOCHAM in 2021-2022. He is also an active member of the IEEMA solar association, where he contributes to policy advocacy in renewable energy, Hydrogen policy, and energy storage Driven by his passion for Nation building and a relentless commitment to a sustainable India, Simarpreet Singh continues to make a significant impact in the renewable energy landscape

General Manager: Central design & Engineering, Hero Future Energies Abhinav Mahajan

Arpit is a highly accomplished Professional in the field of Design with over 17 years of work experience on multi-diversified projects across the globe As General Manager: Central Design & Engineering at Hero Future Energies, he has successfully executed over 1 5 GW of large-scale PV ground mount projects In India and Overseas, involving from conceptual engineering to execution and O&M team during the project lifecycle Arpit has also worked in diversified fields such as combined cycle and fossil fuel power plants, LNG terminals, Oil Refinery, gas pipelines & EHV transmission Lines & Substations With a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and a certificate course in Strategic Management & Business Essentials from INSEAD, he has demonstrated his expertise in the solar industry, winning awards such as the Chairman Top 20 Challenge for Innovation and Extra Miler Award, two consecutive years for Extraordinary performance beyond one Key’s Responsibilities Arpit is committed to advancing the PV industry's sustainability, reliability, and economic viability while following swiftly evolving market trends and pursuing audacious goals for a more sustainable future

Director, Integrated Batteries India Pvt Ltd

Abhinav is a dynamic leader with a strong vision to make renewable energy the primary source of power in India and create a fossil-free world. With over a decade of experience in the solar industry, Abhinav has played a significant role in the growth and success of his family business, Integrated Batteries India Pvt Ltd He pursued his MBA from Australia and has worked with renowned companies like DnB and Roy Morgan Research Under his leadership, IB Solar has become one of the fastestgrowing manufacturing brands in the Indian solar industry, with a strong presence in both domestic and international markets. Abhinav is a renowned speaker at various solar forums, conferences, events, and seminars and is actively involved in promoting Make in India in crucial projects such as telecom, government, and PSU projects With his expertise and forward-thinking approach, Abhinav aims to contribute significantly to India's journey towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2050