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Time of India
4 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
Scholar from Bastar represents state at US solar conference
Raipur: Bastar's Saurabh Motiwala, a renewable energy professional and a PhD research scholar at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, represented Chhattisgarh at the 'SOLAR 2025' conference in the USA. The 54th annual national solar conference of the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) was held at the University of Colorado Boulder on August 4-6. Motiwala's PhD research focuses on the "Techno-economic Evaluation of Utility-scale Solar PV + BESS Project in Gujarat." His work develops technical, economic, and policy frameworks for integrating large-scale solar energy and battery storage. Experts at the conference praised his research, calling it relevant for both Chhattisgarh and other developing regions, he said. He also shared his experience of organising Chhattisgarh's first certified 'green wedding' and building the state's 5-star rated green home at the event. His other achievements include leading awareness campaigns on green energy and sustainable development through workshops and training programmes. The 'SOLAR 2025' conference brought together scientists, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss renewable energy technologies and policy. Speaking at the event, he shared, "Ensuring universal access to renewable energy is not just a technological challenge, it is a vital step towards social and economic equity." he said. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
7 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
Bastar scholar represents Chhattisgarh at US solar conference
Saurabh Motiwala RAIPUR: Saurabh Motiwala, a renewable energy professional and a PhD research scholar at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, represented Chhattisgarh at the 'SOLAR 2025' conference in the USA. The 54th annual national solar conference of the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) was held at the University of Colorado Boulder from August 4-6, 2025. Motiwala's PhD research focuses on the "Techno-economic Evaluation of Utility-scale Solar PV + BESS Project in Gujarat." His work develops technical, economic, and policy frameworks for integrating large-scale solar energy and battery storage. Experts at the conference praised his research, calling it relevant for both Chhattisgarh and other developing regions, he said. He also shared his experience of organising Chhattisgarh's first certified 'green wedding' and building the state's 5-star rated green home at the event. His other achievements include leading awareness campaigns on green energy and sustainable development through workshops and training programmes. The 'SOLAR 2025' conference brought together scientists, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss renewable energy technologies and policy. Speaking at the event, he said, "Ensuring universal access to renewable energy is not just a technological challenge, it is a vital step towards social and economic equity."
