Digitalization & Smart Grids: AI, IoT & Blockchain in Solar Asset Management

Wednesday, April 08, 2026

Time: 01:15 pm - 02:45 pm
Hall: Dubai World Trade Centre
Room: Conference Area

Discover how advanced digital technologies are transforming solar operations. This session explores AI-driven analytics, IoT-enabled monitoring, and blockchain-based transparency to optimize performance, streamline maintenance, and enhance profitability. Learn how smart grids and data intelligence are shaping the next generation of efficient, resilient solar energy systems.

01:15 pm - 01:20 pmWelcome and Introduction

01:20 pm - 01:40 pmAccelerating Rooftop Solar Adoption in India with Geospatial Intelligence

Shantanu Roy

Sector Coordinator, Renewables and Energy Conservation

Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP)

01:40 pm - 02:45 pmFurther Speakers to be Announced

To Program Overview

Speakers

Speaker

Shantanu Roy, Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP)

Sector Coordinator, Renewables and Energy Conservation

India

Shantanu Roy is the Sector Coordinator for Renewables and Energy Conservation at the Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP), a leading technology and policy think tank based in Bengaluru, India. With over 17 years of experience across renewable energy, thermal power, and oil & gas, he has led multidisciplinary teams and managed complex projects that drive sustainable energy solutions. At CSTEP, he advances initiatives in rooftop solar, Building-Integrated PV (BIPV), Agrivoltaics and other innovative renewable energy applications, working closely with government bodies and industry stakeholders to design strategies aligned with India's clean energy targets.