INDIA’S KEY PLATFORM FOR SOLAR ENERGY

Intersolar India’s 9th edition welcomed 12,863 solar and energy storage experts and 238 exhibitors. The total attendance including all exhibitor personnel even exceeded 16,000 business professionals from a total of 55 countries. The positive atmosphere of the exhibition reflected the strong state of India‘s solar market. Exhibitors described Intersolar India 2017 as ideal for generating leads, closing business deals and building lasting relationships. With the special exhibitions ees (electrical energy storage) and Power2Drive, Intersolar India has set the next steps for the energy transition in India. Around 50 companies showcased electrical energy storage solutions on the show floor-highlighting the ever increasing importance of stabilizing the grid in India. Businesses and investors made the most of the multiple networking opportunities, and numerous agreements and collaborations were initiated at the successful Buyer-Seller Forum. Furthermore 759 delegates received profound insights from around 152 speakers at the accompanied high quality conference, at the exhibition stage

program and side-events. The event program was packed with 19 exciting and diversified conference sessions and more than 30 exhibition stage presentations and covered topics on the Indian PV market, rooftop systems, project financing, innovative technologies, PV quality assurance, agro-PV, floating PV and many more. Mercom India, Intersolar India’s official Knowledge Partner, exclusively released a white paper on the drivers and challenges of India’s PV market during Intersolar India. Trainings and workshops have enriched the overall event program.

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SAVE THE DATES FOR INTERSOLAR INDIA AVAILABLE IN 2 KEY MARKETS:

DECEMBER 11–13, 2018 Bangalore International Exhibition Centre – Karnataka, India

APRIL 4–5, 2019 Mumbai, Bombay Exhibition Centre – Maharashtra, India

INTERSOLAR EXHIBITORS SAY… INTERSOLAR PARTNERS & VISITORS SAY…

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“In this Intersolar exhibition we are launching our new products. We have always participated in Intersolar, Bombay and Munich. We get very good response and very good visitor quality. We will be participating next year.” Mehul Gogri, Manager – Corporate Communications, Goldi Green Technologies (Gujarat, India)

“IREDA is a financial institution dedicated to financing only renewable energy projects. Intersolar India is into this business for almost 9 years now and every year they have been growing. This is one of the most respected solar conferences and exhibitions that take place across the globe.” Kuljit Singh Popli, Chairman & MD, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) (Delhi, India)

“This is the first time Government of Kerala is attending this type of exhibition as a state partner. We are very excited to be here as part of this mega show where we find about 250+ exhibitors. It gives an opportunity for great learning, where new technology is exhibited, new products are being shown, new innovations are being showcased and we are really excited to gain from this international show.” Dr. Hari Kumar, Director, ANERT, Government of Kerala (Kerala, India)

“Intersolar India is a very good platform for all the stake holders to come and meet because this is the only conference completely covering the solar sector only. Focusing on the solar sector and whether it is utility scale or rooftop, there are stakeholders coming from all segments of solar. This is one of the biggest events happening in Mumbai where most of the investors, lenders and manufacturers are located.” Priyadarshini Sanjay, Managing Director, Mercom Communications India (Karnataka, India)

“The exhibition was brilliant. I had attended the networking session yesterday and that was another good source of networking with the senior leaders in the industry forging some good partnerships. The buyer seller forum was a very good success for me because I was able to interact with a couple of the suppliers and look at good deals that may be beneficial to both parties in the future.” Gokul Prakash, CEO & Founder, Lamberton Power Pvt. Ltd. (Maharashtra, India)

“For the exhibition I can say it is great. We have a good presence of customers visit. There are many developers from Maharashtra and other places. We expect a good business at this show and good customer footfall at our stall. Quality of business is good.” Dr. Rahul Kapil, Operation VP and Director, Longi Solar (China)

“The Intersolar events are always great for business. There were many business opportunities we discussed about during these days and the quality of visitors was above our expectations. Compared with other exhibitions, at Intersolar India, the second day looked even better than the first one. We will definitely be here for 2018 edition.” Hamlet Tunyan, CEO, RECOM (Germany)

“Visitor quality is good. There is a lot of interest from prospective customers, developers and there is lot of interest even from stake holders. L&T has been participating in Intersolar every year and we will continue to do that. We find this as the right venue.” Milan Kumar, Head-Tracker Initiative, L&T Construction (Tamil Nadu, India)

“We have been participating since last 5 years. It’s a very good platform where we meet our old customers, get new inquiries and generate new customers. We showcase our good products, our new developments. Definitely we will participate next year also in Intersolar India as well as in Europe also.” Amitkumar Chheda, Manager Sales & Marketing, Jurchen Technology (Maharashtra, India)

PHOTOS. 80% of visiting business professionals have a decision making position and 94% of all exhibitors were able to reach their most important target groups.

Future Participation100% of delegates and 95% of visitors expressed interest in attending the event again in 2018.

Overall Satisfaction 96% of visitors are satisfied or very satisfied with the event and most of them are willing to visit a future event.

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IMPRESSIONS INTERSOLAR INDIA 2017

Total Attendance16,139 business professionals including visitors, exhibitors, conference delegates and speakers attended the event.

Target Audience94% of the exhibitors were satisfied with the development of business leads and with the prospects of reaching their target audiences.

Visitor Frequency91% of all exhibitors were „very satisfied“ or „satisfied“ with the number of visitors at their booth.

Influence on Visitors90% stated that their participation will influence the product or service evaluation, recommendation, or purchasing over the next 12 months.

Level of Management80% of visiting business professionals have a decision making position.

Quality of Attendees92% of all exhibitors were „very satisfied“ and „satisfied“ with the exhibition atmosphere.

Visitor Loyalty65% of attending visitors are returning for the second, third time or even more.

Visitor Internationality89% of all exhibitors rated the international nature of visitors as „very satisfying“ or „satisfying“.

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PHOTOS. 12,863 visitors from 55 countries explored the 9th Intersolar India exhibition.

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EXHIBITOR PROFILE AND FEEDBACK

The exhibition attracted a variety of exhibitors on the entire solar supply chain – from cell manufacturing to balance of system components as well as energy storage technologies.

At Intersolar India, 238 exhibitors from 17 countries, including 50 exhibitors with energy storage solutions, demonstrated how they are advancing the Indian energy transition. 94% of all exhibitors were able to reach their most important target groups very effectively and 92% of exhibitors rated attendees to be of high quality, making Intersolar India a must-attend event for all solar and energy storage professionals!

InternationalityDomestic and international entrepreneurs were represented at the event, with 73% of the exhibitors coming from India, 14% from other parts of Asia, 11% were from Europe and Middle East and 2% from America. Domestic exhibitors came from 15 Indian States, representing 60% from India’s western states, 24% from southern and eastern states and 16% from northern states.

Exhibitors‘ assessment of the exhibition in detail

Reaching your targeted audiences

Quality of attendees

Visitor frequency

International nature of visitors

Exhibition atmosphere

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Achievement of the top objectives from participation during the event

Demonstrating market presence

Imaging building/increasing company recognition

Building customer relationships

Attracting new business contacts/customers

Gaining further information on new products and trends

Entering the Indian solar market

Introducing new products

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Internationality

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exhibitors came from 16 different countries

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Overall Assessment

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Future Participation

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exhibitors expressed interest in exhibiting

again in 2018.

PHOTOS. Intersolar India offers numerous opportunities to network, build customer relationships and attract new customers.

VISITOR PROFILE AND FEEDBACK

In 2017, 12,863 visitors from 55 countries explored the 9th Intersolar India exhibition, underlining the enthusiastic response to the current Indian market situation. 65% of the attending business professionals are returning for the second, third time or even more. This emphasizes the fact that 96% of visitors are

satisfied or very satisfied with the event and most of them are willing to visit a future event. 91% of visitors were satisfied or very satisfied with meeting key industry players and 90% stated that their participation will influence the product or service evaluation, recommendation, or purchasing over the next 12 months.

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again in 2018.

Purchase Activities

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Visitors by Business Activity (in %)

16%Project Developer/

Planner, EPC

13%Distributor/

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11%Installer/Integrator

11%Service Provider

Visitors by Management Responsibilities (in %)

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15%Consultant

20%Other Management

20%Other

Top 15 Visitor Areas of Interest (in %)¹

Cells, Modules & Thin Film 50%

Inverters 48%

Power Plants 43%

Batteries, Fuel Cells 38%

Manufacturing Equipment, Materials & Components 36%

Balance of Systems (BOS), Tracking and Mounting Systems 35%

Off Grid Systems 35%

Measurement & Control Technology 34%

Smart Grid Technologies, Grid Management 32%

Solar Thermal Technologies 32%

Financing 31%

Smart Home/Smart Buildings 31%

Electricity Trading & Marketing 29%

Energy Storage Stationary Systems 24%

Solar Thermal Power Plants 22%

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PHOTOS. 759 attendees from 23 countries and 152 speakers attended the high-level Intersolar India event program.

INTERSOLAR INDIA PROGRAM 2017

759 attendees from 23 countries and 152 speakers attended the high-level Intersolar India conference and exhibition program as well as side events. Supported by an 18-member strong conference committee, the Intersolar program consisting of 20 conference sessions, 15 exhibition stage presentations covered a wide range of subjects, stretching from the Indian PV market, commercial and industrial rooftop systems, project financing, PV manufacturing, innovative technologies, PV quality assurance, agro-PV, floating PV, mini-/micro grid, e-mobility, and many more. In addition, technical trainings, workshops and special events like the networking event and several award ceremonies have enriched the overall event program.

BUYER-SELLER FORUM

The Buyer Seller Forum is a successful matchmaking program. The platform generates new business opportunities by helping exhibitors to meet the right B2B professionals. Many exhibitors took the opportunity to get directly in contact with potential buyers and new companies at the pre-scheduled buyer-seller meetings. In 2017, top decision makers conducted over 189 face-to-face meetings with the exhibitors. Exhibitors benefit especially from one to one meetings with influencers and decision makers, develop new business contacts and form new strategic partnerships, gain industry knowledge and a better understanding of the budget allocations, product requirements, sourcing needs and procurement process of the buyers.

Buyer-Seller Participants Say… “The buyer-seller forum meeting which I had today has given opportunity for me to meet new buyers for our products as well as some sellers whom I can meet for some new upcoming projects. So it was a great experience and I had a wonderful time there.” Dr. E. Vimal Kumar, CEO, Mangla Smart Energy (Delhi, India)

“The Buyer-Seller Forum which is being organised on the side-lines of this conference and exhibition is useful for the project developers as we can directly connect with potential customers and have discussions regarding the project. The platform is very useful!” Rajendra Kharul, Director and CEO, Synergy Infrasys Management Pvt. Ltd. (Maharashtra, India)

Future Participation

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of delegates expressed interest in attending the

conference again in 2018.

Satisfaction of Conference Delegates

Conference format/content

Conference venue

Networking opportunities

Training/Workshops

Conference Speakers

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