Knowledge and education
Conferences, technical meetings, student chapters and certification programmes that build solar expertise across India.
Indian Section of ISES · Since 1978
Empowering India's renewable energy future.
SESI is India's apex society for solar energy, connecting academia, research, industry and government.
- 1978Society established
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ISES
Indian Section
- 2,000+Members, interdisciplinary
- New Delhi Secretariat
About the Society
India's solar energy society
SESI, established in 1978 with its Secretariat in New Delhi, is the Indian Section of the International Solar Energy Society.
We promote the extensive and effective use of solar energy for a sustainable future. The Society is interdisciplinary, drawing together leading energy researchers, manufacturers of renewable energy systems, programme implementers, academics and students.
High academic attainments are not a prerequisite. Any person engaged in the research, development or utilisation of renewable energy, or in allied fields, is welcome to join.
Academia, research, industry, representation
Four roles the Society plays to move solar energy forward in India.
Research and dissemination
The SESI Journal and Newsletter share peer-reviewed work, technical notes and news on renewable energy.
A bridge to industry
Connecting manufacturers, developers and service providers with the research and policy community.
A voice for solar
Advocating the effective use of solar energy with government, regulators and the wider energy sector.
How the Society works
From a bi-annual journal to a national solar energy day.
Conferences and congresses
National and international conferences, students' congresses on renewable energy, and technical meetings that bring the sector together.
Journal and newsletter
The SESI Journal, a bi-annual technical journal, and the SESI Newsletter.
Awards
Recognising outstanding contributions to solar energy research, industry and implementation.
Student chapters
Campus chapters that connect students with India's solar industry and research community, with guidance for setting up a chapter.
Green Ambassador Programme
Junior and Senior Green Ambassador certification and training for schools and communities.
Solar Energy Day
सौर ऊर्जा दिवस, 21–22 June, when individuals, institutions and industry meet under the KRIPA framework: Knowledge, Review, Interaction, Planning and Action.
Nearly five decades of solar energy in India
- 1978
The Society is founded
SESI is established with its Secretariat in New Delhi, bringing together people working on solar and renewable energy.
- ISES
Indian Section of ISES
SESI becomes the Indian Section of the International Solar Energy Society, linking Indian work to a global network.
- Ongoing
The SESI Journal
A bi-annual technical journal carries papers, technical notes and reviews on renewable energy utilisation.
- Ongoing
Students and outreach
Student chapters and the Junior and Senior Green Ambassador programme bring the sector to campuses and communities.
- 21–22 June
Solar Energy Day
सौर ऊर्जा दिवस brings individuals, institutions and industry together under the KRIPA framework.
Join India's solar community
Membership is open to anyone engaged in renewable energy. Every member receives a free subscription to SESI's publications.
- PatronFor leading supporters of the Society's work.
- FellowFor members with sustained, distinguished contribution.
- Organizational MemberCompanies and institutions in the solar sector.
- Individual MemberProfessionals working with renewable energy.
- Student MemberUndergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students.
- Voluntary Organisation & Non-ProfitNon-profit and voluntary agencies.
The Journal and the Newsletter
A bi-annual technical journal carrying papers on renewable energy utilisation, technical notes and reviews.
Members receive the SESI Journal and the SESI Newsletter as part of their subscription. The Journal publishes work from across academia, research and industry, and is a record of the direction of solar energy in India.
Join to receive the JournalWhat's coming up
Solar Energy Day — सौर ऊर्जा दिवस
Individuals, institutions and industry come together to celebrate solar energy, working through the KRIPA framework: Knowledge, Review, Interaction, Planning and Action.
See all eventsStudents' Congress on Renewable Energy
A forum for student researchers and chapters to present work and meet the sector.
Annual General Body Meeting
The Society's annual meeting of members and the Governing Council.
Join India's solar energy community.
Become a member and help shape a renewable energy future for India.
Contact
Solar Energy Society of India
- Secretariat
- Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) Hqrs. building,
Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, Block B, Katwaria Sarai,
New Delhi 110016 - +91 93551 55775
- info@sesi.solar
Follow SESI
Membership enquiries, publications and event partnerships all start with the Secretariat.