by NR INDRAN / INT

Leading international energy consultancy, ITP Group hosted its 30th anniversary celebrations at the British High Commissioner’s residence on 21st October 2011.<

The event featured addresses by Dr. Farooq Abdullah – Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, who was the Chief Guest of the event, Sir Richard Stagg, KCMG, CMG – British High Commissioner, Tulsi Tanti, Chairman and Managing Director, Suzlon Energy Limited, Bernard McNelis, co-founder and Joint MD of ITP Group and Chandrasekar R, Group CEO, ITP Group.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Chandrasekar R – Group CEO, ITP Group, said “ITP group is a pioneer in the industry with a focus on sustainable development and growth. The Indian office of ITP was started in 1997 and has worked on multiple projects in the renewable energy and climate change space. ITP India is the recipient of the prestigious ‘Ashden Awards’, also known as the Green Oscars, for a project undertaken in Uttaranchal for the enhancement of the area’s watermills. Unlike other consulting firms, ITP group not only provides advice but also implements the advice on behalf of its clients”.

ITP’s celebration was co-hosted by Sir Richard Stagg KCMG, CMG – British High Commissioner, who said, “It is a privilege for the UK government to have ITP celebrating their 30th anniversary in Delhi and in many ways the company has been ahead of the curve in preparing for the world in which energy became scarce and the impact of climate change became clear”.

Congratulating ITP Group on completing 30 years, Chief Guest, Dr. Farooq Abdullah –said “Many islands will disappear if we don’t act quickly, Maldives will just be a name. All of us have to act, not only India, but the whole world has to act gradually and forcefully to reduce carbon emissions”.

In keeping with the company’s 30th anniversary theme, ITP also hosted a panel discussion titled ‘Forecast 2030: The future of renewable energy over the next two decades’. The panel discussion saw distinguished industry leaders from the government and corporate sector discussing the future of renewable energy and the panelists included: Mr. Chandrasekar  R, Group CEO, ITP Group;  Mr. Suresh Prabhu, Former Union Cabinet Minister, Dr. S. P. Gon Chaudhuri, Advisor Energy, Government of West Bengal, Mr. K Subramanya, CEO, Tata BP Solar, Mr. Sumant Sinha, Chairman and CEO, ReNew Wind Power and Mr. Owen Jenkins,Counsellor, Climate Change and Energy, British High Commission.

The main purpose of the panel discussion was to address the key opportunities and challenges that faced the industry as it continues to grow and the policy framework that needs to support its growth. The panel discussion provided immense insight on how the industry will shape up in the years to come and provided incisive talking points that left many with food for thought.

Mr. Chandrasekar also used this occasion to relaunch the brand of ITP Group. ITP Group, which was till now known as IT Power, has been a leader in the field of sustainable development for the past 30 years. It is one of the oldest and the most reputed consulting firms and provides complete solutions in the field of climate change,renewable energy and energy efficiency.

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