Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) will remain at the heart of India's clean energy transition, Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy and Power Shripad Yesso Naik affirmed on Monday, 21 September 2026, speaking at the organisation's 15th Foundation Day event in New Delhi. Naik, who attended as the chief guest, said SECI's decade-and-a-half journey is emblematic of India's rising stature in the global renewable energy landscape.

Key Remarks from the Foundation Day

Addressing the gathering, Naik said the corporation had 'consistently delivered on the nation's clean energy vision' over the past 15 years. 'SECI's 15-year journey stands as a reflection of India's growing leadership in the global renewable energy transition,' he said, adding that he was confident the corporation would 'continue to play a central role towards its achievement.'

The event was attended by several senior figures from India's energy establishment, including Central Electricity Authority Chairperson Ghanshyam Prasad, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Additional Secretary Mayank Tewari, and INOXGFL Group Chairman Vivek Jain, alongside other senior officials from the renewable energy sector.

SECI MD Highlights Innovation and Stakeholder Collaboration

SECI Managing Director Akash Tripathi said the organisation remains committed to creating new opportunities in the renewable energy sector through innovation and close collaboration with stakeholders. He credited both SECI's internal dedication and the country's broader collective will for the progress achieved over 15 years. 'These 15 years have been a testament to SECI's dedication and the nation's collective will towards sustainable energy. We are thankful to all our stakeholders for putting their faith in us,' he said.

Green Hydrogen and Hard-to-Abate Industries in Focus

As part of the Foundation Day celebrations, SECI organised a stakeholders' meeting that brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and financial institutions. Discussions centred on emerging opportunities and challenges in India's energy transition. One notable session examined the role of green hydrogen and other green molecules in decarbonising hard-to-abate industries — sectors such as steel, cement, and chemicals that cannot easily electrify their processes. Participants discussed pathways for domestic production, future industrial applications, and the policy, financing, infrastructure, and technological support required to scale up green hydrogen markets in India.

SECI's Role in India's Renewable Ambitions

Established in 2011 under the MNRE, SECI has served as the principal implementing and aggregating agency for large-scale renewable energy projects across solar, wind, and hybrid sectors. The corporation plays a critical role in facilitating long-term power purchase agreements between developers and state utilities, effectively de-risking clean energy investment in India. This comes amid India's internationally stated target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based electricity capacity by 2030, of which utility-scale solar and wind — SECI's primary domains — form the backbone.

With green hydrogen emerging as a strategic frontier and domestic clean energy capacity expanding rapidly, SECI's Foundation Day signals a broader stocktaking of where the sector stands — and how far it still has to go.