Mrs. Chandani Sabhani from Kosol Energie has been honoured with the “Women at the Frontlines: Manufacturing” recognition at the 3rd National Women in Energy Summit 2026, organised by the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) under the Women in Solar Energy (WISE) platform.
The award was presented during the summit in the presence of industry leaders, policymakers, and renewable energy experts who gathered to acknowledge the vital role of women in shaping the future of sustainable energy. Mrs. Chandani Sabhani received the honour under the “Women at the Frontlines: Manufacturing” category, recognising her leadership and contribution to strengthening India’s solar manufacturing ecosystem. The award was presented to her by Deepa Bagai, a former IAS officer and Chairman of the National Research Development Corporation (NRDC).
The recognition celebrates women leaders who are making remarkable contributions to India’s renewable energy sector. The WISE Awards recognise professionals who are driving innovation, leadership, and inclusivity while strengthening the country’s clean energy ecosystem.The award ceremony was attended by several distinguished leaders and policymakers from the energy sector. The event featured the presence and remarks from key dignitaries, including Zorica Crisolli, Project Director at GIZ; Manju Gupta, Executive Director at Power Grid Corporation of India; Suman Chandra, Director at the Ministry of New and Renewable
Energy; and Sudeep Jain, Member Secretary of the National Commission for Women.
The awards ceremony was graced by the Chief Guest, Aparajita Sarangi, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha (Bhubaneswar, Odisha), who highlighted the importance of women’s leadership in accelerating India’s sustainable energy transition.
The National Women in Energy Summit serves as a significant platform to highlight the growing role of women professionals across various segments of the energy industry, including manufacturing, technology, research, and leadership. The summit also focuses on encouraging greater gender diversity and participation in the renewable energy sector.
At Kosol Energie, empowering women and promoting inclusive growth has always been an important part of the company’s culture. The organisation actively encourages women professionals to take on leadership roles and contribute to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable development within the renewable energy industry. By fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, Kosol Energie continues to inspire more women to build successful careers in the clean energy sector.
Through her role at Kosol Energie, Mrs. Sabhani has played an important part in promoting innovation and strengthening the company’s presence in solar manufacturing. Her recognition reflects the increasing impact of women leaders in driving India’s transition toward renewable and sustainable energy.
The company expressed pride in the achievement and reiterated its commitment to supporting initiatives that promote diversity, innovation, and women’s empowerment in the renewable energy sector.
