The visit will also include discussions with Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar during the 5th India-Australia Energy Dialogue. The meetings aim to strengthen collaboration in areas such as solar PV, green hydrogen, and energy storage. Both countries will explore two-way investments and skill development for the renewable workforce.

This follows the second India-Australia Annual Summit held in November 2024 on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Anthony Albanese had expressed their ambition to accelerate climate action through joint projects and the launch of the India-Australia Renewable Energy Partnership.

After India, Bowen will travel to China to meet Minister Huang Runqiu for the 9th Australia-China Ministerial Dialogue on Climate Change in Beijing. These diplomatic engagements are part of Australia’s broader effort to strengthen international climate collaboration and renewable energy initiatives.

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Commissioning of interstate transmission lines is progressing gradually. This is expected to speed up renewable project installations. Recent mergers, acquisitions, and potential listings by developers should also provide more capital to accelerate capacity additions.

Solar plus energy storage systems are now cheaper than ever. Recent tenders discovered tariffs as low as ₹2.7-2.76/kWh. Developers will supply power for peak and morning hours along with normal solar generation. These savings can help maintain profitability despite lower tariffs.

Power demand is slowly rising, with September seeing a 3% year-on-year increase. Experts expect a further rise in October and November due to colder weather and higher industrial activity. Slower tendering and clearing old auction backlogs could strengthen investor confidence in India’s renewable sector.

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