Mr BC Mahesh
President & BU Head – Industrial Products, Thermax
Mr BC Mahesh formally took over the leadership of the CII Heat Pump Alliance. His deep domain expertise, industry leadership, and rich experience will be instrumental in advancing the vision of the Alliance and achieving its objectives.
ABOUT THE ALLIANCE
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Industrial electrification, India holds significant untapped potential
Energy Security
Reducing Dependence on Fossil Fuels
High Efficiency
Efficient & Scalable Heating Solutions
Decarbonization
Supporting India's Net-Zero Transition
Electrification is a key pathway to industrial decarbonization. With less than 20% of India’s industrial energy demand currently electrified, the country has a significant opportunity to accelerate the transition to cleaner and more resilient energy systems.
The recent global energy crisis has further reinforced the critical importance of energy security, industrial decarbonization, and electrification. Heat pumps are emerging as one of the most energy-efficient and scalable solutions for industrial and commercial heating, enabling secure, sustainable, and low-carbon operations.
In this context, CII has formed a dedicated Heat Pump Alliance to bring together key stakeholders across the ecosystem through a structured and collaborative approach.
OBJECTIVES
Accelerate the adoption of heat pumps as a key pathway for thermal electrification
Identify and promote underexplored applications of heat pumps across sectors
Facilitate introduction and adoption of next-generation high-temperature heat pumps
Support research and development of a robust domestic heat pump ecosystem
Strengthen domestic manufacturing, innovation, product development and local value chains
Facilitate policy and regulatory dialogue for financing mechanisms
ACTIVITIES
Second Roundtable Discussion
18 September 2026
HICC, Hyderabad
The Second Roundtable Discussion of the CII Heat Pump Alliance was held during the 25th CII Energy Efficiency Summit.
Members of the Heat Pump Alliance
Technology Partners
Ecosystem Partners
