Interview
We aspire to be a world leader in energy technology: Enphase Energy
Founded in 2006, US-based Enphase Energy focuses on energy management technology for residential and commercial solar panels. Enphase has revolutionized the solar industry with its microinverter-based technology, and approximately 1.5 million Enphase-based systems have been deployed in more than 130 countries, so far. In this exclusive interaction, we have Sunil Thamaran, India Head, Enphase Energy, telling us more on Enphase’ microinverter technology, whilst discussing the company’s aggressive growth plans in the high-potential Indian market. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
We are proud partners in India’s energy transition: Siemens India
- Aug 14, 2021
For India’s power transmission & distribution sector, Siemens has been not just a long-standing partner, but also the creator of new-technology paradigms. Siemens has several firsts to its credit—voltage source converter (VSC) technology being a very recent case in point. We have in this exclusive interview, Gerd Deusser, Head – Energy, Siemens India, telling us more about how Siemens is deepening its engagement with India, and that too by extensive localization. Siemens is committed to bringing state-of-the-art technologies to support India’s energy transition, asserts Deusser. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
We are aiming to bring advanced technology to energy meters: HPL Electric
- Aug 11, 2021
HPL is a prominent brand in the Indian energy meter market. In this exclusive interview, we have Gautam Seth, Joint Managing Director, HPL Electric & Power Ltd, taking us through his company’s prowess in the energy metering business. Seth proudly notes that HPL’s R&D facility has been able to introduce cutting-edge indigenous technology, like NB-IoT for instance, to the energy meter market. With smart energy meters now becoming a national priority, the prospects for HPL Electric are very bright, asserts Gautam Seth.
Gross metering is a monopolistic policy: Artha Energy Resources
- Aug 6, 2021
Whenever one speaks of rooftop solar (RTS), what immediately comes to mind is the subject of gross-metering and net-metering. For years on end, this issue has become the focal point of debate among stakeholders—RTS owners, discoms, policy makers, consultants, and independent think-tanks. In this exclusive conversation, we have Animesh Damani, Managing Partner, Artha Energy Resources, explaining all that needs to be known on this highly interesting but controversial subject. Damani is of the view that among all solar-centric states, Maharashtra has a sound policy framework when it comes to metering of rooftop solar projects. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
The energy market is moving towards flexible systems: Wärtsilä
- Jul 30, 2021
Wärtsilä has been in India from the early 1980s and has contributed immensely to the power segment of the country. Today, with rapid changes in the energy landscape, Wärtsilä is leading from the front in providing cost-effective solutions to address the rapidly changing energy dynamics. In this exclusive exchange, Ventakesh R., Managing Director, Wartsila India Pvt Ltd, tells us more on how Wärtsilä Energy is leading the transition towards a decarbonised and 100 per cent renewable energy future.
Innovation is our key guiding principle: LAPP India
- Jul 28, 2021
The Germany-headquartered LAPP Group was the first multinational cable manufacturing company to set up operations in India, over 20 years ago. In this interview, we have Gary Bateman, Managing Director, LAPP India, tracing the group’s journey in India over these long years. Bateman proudly notes that LAPP India is today serving customers from a wide spectrum of industries, and that too with highly localized but world-class products. Bateman is confident that the growth potential of India’s economy opens immense opportunities for wire and cable technology providers.
The outlook for PXIL remains encouraging: Power Exchange India Ltd
- Jul 21, 2021
India’s first institutionally-promoted energy exchange, Power Exchange of India Ltd (PXIL) is currently in a very vibrant phase with a sharp increase in trading volumes and the launch of new electricity trading tools. In this exclusive interview with T&D India, we have Prabhajit Kumar Sarkar, MD & CEO, Power Exchange India Ltd discussing current trends at PXIL and its plans for the future. Sarkar also shares keen insights on how power exchanges can become the most important constituent of the short-term electricity trading market. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
Smart digital solutions are key to energy transition: Hitachi ABB Power Grids
- Jul 9, 2021
Hitachi ABB Power Grids represents the coming together of two prodigious names in the power transmission industry—Hitachi and ABB. In this exclusive joint interaction with T&D India, we have Thomas Westman, Head of High Voltage Service, Hitachi ABB Power Grids and Rupinder Singh, Head of High Voltage Products, Hitachi ABB Power Grids in India, discussing the evolving complexity that the Indian power grid faces, and how Hitachi ABB Power Grids is equipped to provide cost-effective and technically superior solutions to address the most pressing challenges. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
Digitally-enabled and connected assets are the foundation of an intelligent grid: Siemens Energy
- Jul 6, 2021
In April this year, Siemens Energy launched “SensSolution” — the world’s first power transmission solution with holistic cloud connectivity and designated web application suite. We have in this exclusive interaction, Nicolas Söllner, Product Manager, SensSolution, Siemens Energy, sharing keen insights on this revolutionary power transmission solution. He explains that digitally-enabled and connected systems are the foundation of the intelligent grids of tomorrow. In response, Siemens Energy is continually enhancing its portfolio of products, systems and solutions with such integrated “Sens” technology, asserts Söllner. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
We have established ourselves as market leaders in India: Aggreko
- Jul 3, 2021
Aggreko, the world’s largest power rental company, started its operations in India in 2009. Ever since, Aggreko has steadily gained acceptance and is today the market leader. In this exclusive interview, we have Shobhit Taneja, Country Manager – India, Aggreko, tracing Aggreko’s journey in India, and discussing the company’s future plans for the subcontinent. Taneja also explains how Aggreko is consciously keeping a low carbon footprint, thanks to use of renewable energy sources, energy storage and by ensuring that its generators perform at efficiency levels well above industry standards. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.