Interview
Skipper has grown into a trusted brand, both in India and overseas
With a standing of over four decades, Skipper is today one of the largest manufacturer of power T&D structures, globally. Kolkata-headquartered Skipper operates through three divisions – engineering products, infrastructure and polymers. In this exclusive interview, we have Sharan Bansal, Director, Skipper Ltd, giving rich insights into the company’s power T&D business. Bansal asserts that Skipper is well poised for domestic business growth given India’s major thrust on power T&D infrastructure upgrade. In the global supply chain, India is gaining confidence as a trusted Asian supplier, which can have a big positive impact on Skipper, feels Bansal.
Power transmission can do without e-reverse auction: EPTA
- Dec 18, 2023
Formed in 2012, Electrical Power Transmission Association (EPTA) strives towards safeguarding the interests of Indian private transmission companies, and further the goal of a robust power transmission sector. In this exclusive interview, we have I.S. Chaturvedi, Director General, EPTA, speaking to Venugopal Pillai about EPTA’s activities and important matters on the association’s agenda. Discussing critical policy-related issues, I.S. Chaturvedi firmly believes that while tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) is a commendable method for developer selection, the practice of e-reverse auction (e-RA) can indeed be dispensed with.
Young consumers are actively seeking sustainable options: Polycab India
- Dec 5, 2023
Polycab India recently undertook to major change in its brand philosophy with a view to extending its traditional leadership in the wire & cable business to areas like electrical appliances, home automation, etc. In this interaction, we have Bhushan Sawhney – Executive President & Chief Business Officer (B2B), Polycab India Ltd, discussing the company’s “brand refresh” as well as its diversification drive. Sawhney explains that Polycab is shifting its positioning from being primarily a B2B brand to embracing a consumer-centric approach, focusing on the well-informed and sustainability-conscious young population.
We are committed to championing environmentally sustainable practices: Hitachi Energy India
- Dec 4, 2023
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. In this exclusive interaction, we have Atul Pandit, Senior Vice President, Transformer, Hitachi Energy India, discussing the company’s transformer business. He asserts that Hitachi Energy India is making significant technological advancements that are in fact setting new benchmarks for the transformer industry. Pandit explains that for Hitachi Energy India, sustainability and localization are two important philosophies where the company is taking major strides. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
We are confident of the positive impact that LVIoT can create: TekUncorked
- Nov 22, 2023
TekUncorked has introduced an LVIoT platform that forecasts and mitigates risks and threats to the electricity distribution network. In this exchange, we have Meenakshi Vashist, Founder & CEO, TekUncorked, giving an overview of the platform’s working, and how power distribution utilities can derive immense benefit from the platform to reduce grid losses and improve power quality. While TekUncorked LVIoT platform is slowly gaining acceptance in India, it is also making inroads in the global market, notes Meenakshi Vashist. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
We are extremely positive on India’s solar potential: Ocean Sun AS
- Nov 6, 2023
Norway-based Ocean Sun AS has revolutionized solar power generation through its patented membrane-based floating solar technology. Ocean Sun recently extended its footprint to India through a collaborative agreement with SJVN Green Energy, a subsidiary of Central PSU SJVN Ltd. In this exclusive interaction, Dr. Børge Bjørneklett, Founder & CEO, Ocean Sun AS, speaks to Venugopal Pillai on this path-breaking membrane technology that has already created very successful references globally. Dr. Bjørneklett is very upbeat on India’s solar potential and strongly feels that this floating solar technology can complement India’s solar power ambitions.
We are committed to assist C&I consumers in their sustainability efforts: BluPine Energy
- Nov 3, 2023
BluPine Energy is a renewable energy services company that is aiming at developing a green energy portfolio of over 4 GW, comprising largely of solar, wind, and storage assets, with a view to providing its customers with comprehensive, cost-effective, and sustainable low-carbon solutions. In this exclusive interview, we have Rahul Mishra, Head – C&I, BluPine Energy, discussing the growing inclination of commercial & industrial (C&I) customers to go in for green energy.
Healthy transformers are most crucial in transmission systems: MPPTCL
- Oct 27, 2023
The ubiquitous transformer is the perhaps the most indispensable component in the power T&D segment. In this exclusive interaction, we have Praveen Gargava, Additional Chief Engineer, Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Ltd, sharing keen insights on the role of transformers in the field of power transmission. A veteran with over 35 years of experience in EHV substations having published several research papers, Gargava also discusses the importance transformers in the context of Madhya Pradesh – a state that is witnessing high growth in power demand, especially from the agriculture sector. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
Scientific recycling is a crucial ally in meeting India’s “Net Zero” goals: RecycleKaro
- Oct 18, 2023
Evergreen Reyclekaro India Pvt Ltd, popularly known as RecycleKaro, is a company dedicated to completing the value chain of a circular economy. It responsibly and scientifically recycles e-waste and spent batteries, helping in the extraction of valuable resources that are redirected to manufacturers as raw material. In this conversation, we have Rajesh Gupta, Founder & Director, RecycleKaro, expounding on the subject of scientific e-waste recycling – its criticality in a developing nation like India, and the positive contribution that it can ultimately make to the country’s Net Zero goals.
India’s energy sector offers ample business opportunities: PLP
- Oct 17, 2023
US-headquartered PLP is a global hardware manufacturer and solutions provider, serving a host of industries including energy, communication and railways. PLP set up its formal operations in India in 2021, in close association with PLP Thailand. In this interaction we have Surapol Pichayajittipong, Managing Director – PLP Thailand , PLP India & PLP Vietnam, discussing PLP India’s current operations and future plans. Pichayajittipong is confident of ample business opportunities in India’s energy sector, and would like to see PLP as part of the India growth story.