ESCON 2023
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Welcome to Energy Sustainability Conclave (ESCON) 2023, a state level energy conclave organized by Trident Academy of Technology, Bhubaneswar. The conclave aims to bring together experts, policymakers, industry leaders, researchers and students to discuss and deliberate on the current and future trends, challenges and opportunities in the energy sector, with a special focus on Odisha.

The conclave will be held on 2nd December 2023 at Trident Academy of Technology, Bhubaneswar. The conclave will feature four thematic sessions, each covering a key aspect of the energy landscape.

With a fast-changing scenario in the field of global energy in terms of a paradigm shift from conventional carbon emitting generation to clean tech and the increased emphasis on intelligent efficiency and sustainable use of carbonless power. Researchers, faculty members and students of Energy Technology of our country feel the necessity of open discussions through energy conclaves to bring in advanced contemporary knowledge to the arena to face the climate change challenges, both for mitigation and resilient adaptations in energy use in all walks of human life.

In view of the above, we thought it appropriate to organise a sustainable energy conclave for exchange of contemporary knowledge on advancements in renewable energy and energy efficiency involving reputed policy makers or the Government, academicians, and other renewable energy stakeholders. We are sure that our invited delegates will have the benefit of educating themselves on the technology adoption and the policy interventions of our State Government in this area.

Key Sessions

Renewable Energy in Odisha

This session will explore the potential, status and prospects of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, biomass, hydro and geothermal in Odisha. It will also highlight the best practices, innovations and success stories of renewable energy projects in the state.

Intelligent Efficiency in Energy

This session will examine the role of smart technologies, data analytics, artificial intelligence and digitalization in enhancing the efficiency, reliability and sustainability of energy systems. It will also showcase the latest developments, applications and solutions in the field of intelligent efficiency in energy.

Redefining the Future Mobility

This session will address the challenges and opportunities of transforming the transportation sector with clean, green and smart mobility solutions. It will also present the emerging trends, policies and initiatives in the areas of electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cells, biofuels and public transport.

Challenges for the Grid

This session will discuss the issues and implications of integrating renewable energy sources, distributed generation, energy storage and demand response into the existing grid infrastructure. It will also propose the strategies, frameworks and standards for ensuring the security, stability and resilience of the grid.

Mr. Sivapada Swain, IRS(Retd)

Former Chief Commissioner of Incometax
Ministry of Finance, Govt. of IndiaΒ 

Former Member
Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission


Mr. Trilochan panda

Managing Dirtector
GRIDCO, Odisha

Mr. Gagan Bihari Swain

Director (C&FA)
GRIDCO, Odisha


Panel 1:Renewable Energy in Odisha : A Post Policy Overview

Chairman & Keynote Speaker

Mr. Mahesh P. Dash

Chief Project Manager - RE
GRIDCO, Odisha

Speaker-1

Mrs. Sasmita Patajoshi

Joint Director,
OREDA

Speaker-2

Ms. Abhinanda Basu

Regional Head-Business Development
Tata Power

Panel 2:Challenges for the Grid : Managing the Intermittent Green Energy Injections

Chairman & Moderator

Mr. B. B. Mehta

Director
SLDC

Keynote Speaker

Mr. P.K. Patnaik

Sr. GM
OPTCL, Odisha

Speaker-1

Prof. Chandrashekhar Narayan Bhende

Dean & Professor
IIT , Bhubaneswar

Speaker-2

Dr. Debani Prasad Mishra

HOD (Electrical)
IIIT , Bhubaneswar

Panel 3:Intelligence efficiency in Energy : Go Smart and Save Energy

Chairman & Moderator

Mr Ashok Tripathy

Board Member
Tata Power
North and South

Keynote Speaker

Mr. Manoj Kumar Singh

CGM(Commercial)
TPCODL, Odisha

Speaker-1

Dr. Shaik Samsher Ali

Energy Consultant
SAMS

Speaker-2

Mr. Bibhu Charan Swain

Energy Consultant
Power Tech Solutions

Panel 4:Redefining the future Mobility : Carbonless with EV and Hydrogen

Chairman & Keynote Speaker

Dr. Isham Panigrahi

Professor
KIIT, Bhubaneswar

Speaker-1

Dr. Chandrasekhar Perumala

Professor
KIIT, Bhubaneswar

Speaker-2

Dr. Debajyoti Sahu

Asst. Professor
KIIT, Bhubaneswar

Speaker-3

Mr. Gopal Krishna Dash

Managing Director
Parklands Solar