Conference on Advancements in Renewable Energies—2026 

According to the International Energy Agency, Paris (an Intergovernmental organization), 80% of today's energy demand is being met by fossil fuels only, which results in the emission of CO2 of the order of 30-35 Gt year-1. The escalating and alarming climate changes insists on finding an alternative to the existing energy supply chain, which demands newer approaches in energy conversion and storage.

CARE-2026 aims to bring pioneering researchers from both academia (theory & experiment) and industry to a common platform to discuss such pressing issues on energy crisis, particularly related to hydrogen energy, advancements in photovoltaic and opto-electronics, and potential strategies in electrochemical energy storage. This three-day event being conducted during September 23-25, 2026 will be discussing those topics, while giving emphasis to each topic on a day, and intends to bring intense discussion among researchers on novel research strategies while forming future energy policies. This platform will be of great value to India’s push towards green hydrogen generation, solar energy, and electric vehicle technologies.

The conference also encourages the participation of young researchers where they will be provided with a chance to present their promising work in the form of poster presentation which will be assessed by a panel consisting of experts in each field. 

Abstract submission and Registration

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), a National Centre of the Government of India under the umbrella of the Department of Atomic Energy, operates at the cutting edge of global science. The Institute was founded in 1945 with support from the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust under the vision of Dr. Homi Bhabha.

To facilitate a greater role in world science and technology, this premier centre of scientific research has taken the first steps towards establishing a 200-acre campus in Hyderabad. At TIFR Hyderabad (TIFRH), more than 300 members work on research topics that are carefully chosen across the life sciences, chemistry, physics and materials sciences. We emphasize an interdisciplinary approach to science. This well-rounded, multi-pronged approach has distinct merits – around the world there is increasing cognizance of the fact that some of the most interesting research in solving human problems is done at the frontiers of disciplines using tools from various streams to comprehensively address a scientific question. The department-less structure at TIFRH allows scientists to truly understand, engage in and contribute to each other’s research in ways that cannot be possible in the best of other research institutes in the country. This truly presents a unique opportunity in the context of Indian science.

India is at the cusp of rapid development, which will in a large measure be facilitated by highly trained scientific personnel. There is a critical need for both quality and quantity in scientific training and TIFRH will cater to both. Not only is the timing unique, our location in Hyderabad is fortuitous too. The proximity to institutes like the University of Hyderabad and the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB) should generate synergy and innovation both in research and in conducting academic programmes. Fruitful interactions are also currently underway with academic institutions in Hyderabad with overlapping interests like IICT, CCMB, CDFD, IIIT, IIT Hyderabad and BITS Pilani, Hyderabad. Collaborations with industry will be actively encouraged to translate science to real world applications. Over the coming years, we aim to make Hyderabad one of the powerhouses of knowledge in India, providing vital highly skilled personnel for academic institutions and industries all over the country driving overall economic growth, and as importantly, the growth of scientific attitudes to the challenges that face us.

 Organizing Team