Interview
The NTPC BESS order marks a significant strategic milestone for SPML Infra
In early May 2026, SPML Infra Ltd landed a massive Rs.1,128-crore EPC order from NTPC to put up a 1-GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Central PSU’s Barauni thermal power plant in Bihar. This project is among the single-largest BESS mandates ever awarded in India. In the backdrop of this significant achievement, Abhinandan Sethi, Managing Director, SPML Infra Ltd, while elaborating on the contract, discusses how SPML Infra is well positioned to build a strong presence in India’s fast-growing energy storage sector and emerge as a leading EPC player in this space.
This is the time to bid judiciously for power transmission projects: Resonia
- May 23, 2026
Resonia Ltd, the power transmission infrastructure business of erstwhile Sterlite Power, is amongst India’s seasoned private sector transmission service providers, having to its credit an enviable list of marquee projects. Recently, Resonia crossed some more important milestones in its corporate journey, including the commissioning of landmark transmission schemes in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir and Rajasthan. The company also debuted in the intrastate transmission system space. In the background of these developments, we have Prashant Sinha, Chief Executive Officer, Resonia Ltd, in conversation with Venugopal Pillai, sharing Resonia’s recent achievements, discussing industry-related challenges, and giving insight into the company’s journey ahead.
We aim to be a key enabler in creating more value than just infrastructure: Sterlumiq
- May 4, 2026
Sterlite Electric Ltd and Spanish entity Lumiker Aplicaciones Technogicas S.L (RDT Lumiker) recently formed a joint venture, Sterlumiq, for establishing a platform for development, manufacture, sales, and services of cable advanced monitoring optical solutions (CAMOS) and associated products. Shortly following the launch, Frederic Trefois, CEO, Sterlite Electric and Manuel Munoz Luengo, CEO, RDT Lumiker (also selected as CEO Sterlumiq) spoke to Venugopal Pillai, discussing Sterlumiq and how its offering “CAMOS” can technically elevate the EHV cabling sector both in India and abroad.
India is entering a structural investment cycle in power T&D: Salasar Techno Engineering
- Apr 21, 2026
Established in 2001, Salasar Techno Engineering Ltd has evolved into a diversified, publicly-listed infrastructure powerhouse with deep capabilities across the entire value chain from conceptual design and precision fabrication to large-scale turnkey EPC execution. Salasar delivers mission-critical infrastructure solutions across telecom, power transmission and distribution, railways, renewable energy, and urban smart-city ecosystems. In this exclusive interaction, we have Raghav Agarwal, President, Salasar Techno Engineering Ltd, discussing the company’s capabilities and achievements in the power T&D space. From Salasar’s perspective, power transmission remains a key area of focus, given the scale of investments and the evolving requirements around grid expansion and modernization, notes Raghav Agarwal. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
We are very bullish on India’s solar growth story: Aerem Group
- Mar 26, 2026
Founded in 2021, Mumbai-headquartered Aerem Group is a Mumbai-headquartered “FinTech for CleanTech” company, specializing in full-stack solutions for rooftop and distributed solar adoption. It currently empowers over 2,000 EPCs, MSMEs, and households, enabling 1,200+ MW solar capacity with massive CO₂ reductions. In this exclusive interaction, we have Anand Jain, Founder & CEO, Aerem Group, explaining the full suite of Aerem Group solutions that addresses the entire solar value chain. Anand Jain is bullish on India’s 500 GW RE target by 2030 and foresee Aerem Group growing three-fold, backed by increased solar adoption by C&I customers and MSMEs.
We see TAYPRO evolving into a solar asset performance partner
- Mar 20, 2026
TAYPRO Pvt Ltd is a pioneering Indian cleantech company specializing in AI-driven, waterless robotic solutions for solar panel cleaning. In this interaction, we have Yogesh Kudale, Co-Founder & CEO, TAYPRO, discussing how TAYPRO has been addressing critical operational challenges faced by solar plants, including water consumption, panel damage, and manual maintenance inefficiencies. Kudale foresees TAYPRO evolving beyond a robotics provider into a solar asset performance partner, using AI, data analytics, and predictive systems to maximize generation, reduce resource dependency, and support large scale solar infrastructure in India and globally.
We are closely evaluating opportunities in the intrastate transmission space: Apraava Energy
- Mar 13, 2026
Apraava Energy recently commissioned its first greenfield power transmission project, overcoming acute execution challenges. In this exclusive interaction, Naveen Munjal, Director – Business Development & Commercial, Apraava Energy, takes us through the newly-commissioned Fatehgarh-IV project and shares the company’s growth plans of its power transmission business, which includes potential entry in the intrastate power transmission space. Munjal asserts that Apraava Energy, which also has a significant presence in renewable energy generation, is committed to nation-building by delivering reliable, sustainable, and affordable energy solutions. An interaction by Venugopal Pillai.
Continuous innovation has made solar energy deployment more scalable and reliable: Truzon Solar
- Mar 11, 2026
Established in 2008, Truzon Solar is India’s leading solutions provider across the entire solar value chain, offering installation as well as comprehensive O&M services. In this exchange, we have Ch. Bhavani Suresh, Founder & Managing Director, Truzon Solar, giving an in-depth understanding of the company’s strong execution capabilities, whilst sharing his views on critical industry-related issues. Ch. Bhavani Suresh asserts that Truzon Solar’s priority is to enable businesses and communities smoothly transition toward cleaner and more affordable energy. Read more
We foresee transmission lines as intelligent assets, not just passive infrastructure: CTC Global
- Mar 7, 2026
CTC Global recently announced the launch of the GridVista System that provides utilities with real-time, high-resolution data to optimize grid capacity, prevent outages, reduce wildfire risk, and lower operational costs. T&D India caught up with Anne McDowell, Vice President — Commercial Operations, CTC Global, to know more about GridVista and to understand how this new solution, in conjunction with CTC Global’s high-efficiency ACCC® Conductor, offers a holistic solution to transmission service operators. Anne McDowell, pertinently observes that GridVista addresses the future of power transmission lines where high-performance hardware will work in combination with intelligent data systems. An interaction by Venugopal Pillai.
Our EPC division is the backbone of our “Concept to Commissioning” philosophy: SWELECT Energy Systems
- Mar 4, 2026
SWELECT Energy Systems Ltd, formerly Numeric Power Systems Ltd, has emerged as a leading solar power solutions company focusing on three major businesses – manufacturing, IPP and EPC. In this exclusive interaction, R. Chellappan, Whole Time Director & Vice Chairman, SWELECT Energy Systems Ltd, takes us through the company’s activities and shares SWELECT’s growth plans. Chellappan states that providing holistic T&D-related services, as part of the company’s EPC activities, has given unmatched advantage to the company’s clientele. Besides, integrating the newly-launched BESS products, into the T&D layer has made SWELECT a true enabler of “round-the-clock” power, notes Chellappan. Read more