Interview
We see TAYPRO evolving into a solar asset performance partner
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
IndiGrid’s growth strategy is aligned with India’s energy transition
- Feb 26, 2026
IndiGrid Infrastructure Trust (IndiGrid), India’s first power sector investment infrastructure trust (InvIT), has recently witnessed very significant developments such as its entry in the battery energy storage system (BESS) space, and the launch of Energrid – a co-promoted platform for participating in upcoming greenfield projects. In this exclusive interaction, Harsh Shah, Managing Director, IndiGrid, explains how the new investment platform will help IndiGrid prioritise cash-flow visibility and distribution stability. Shah asserts that IndiGrid’s focus will remain on disciplined capital deployment, portfolio resilience, and predictable distributions – an approach that positions IndiGrid to support India’s energy transition while delivering sustainable value to stakeholders. An interaction by Venugopal Pillai.
The years ahead look very promising for Hi-Tech Radiators
- Feb 21, 2026
Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Mumbai, Hi-Tech Radiators is a global leader in the transformer radiator and tank industry. With five manufacturing units, the company serves 200+ business partners across 55+ countries. In this exclusive interaction, we have Kartik Daftari, MD & CEO, Hi-Tech Radiators Pvt Ltd, explaining the criticality of radiators and tanks in determining the efficiency of a transformer. The transformer industry today is enveloped by a sense of optimism and Hi-tech Radiators is aligning itself to the industry’s expectations and growth plans.
We are addressing supply chain challenges through better planning and coordination: Chief – Transmission, Tata Power
- Feb 9, 2026
Tata Power is in the midst of a very eventful phase with respect to its transmission business. The Tata Group power utility has recorded new project wins and successful completion of marquee projects, apart from significant progress on its ongoing schemes. In this backdrop, Dr. Nilesh Kane, Chief – Transmission & Distribution, Tata Power, in conversation with Venugopal Pillai, shares the company’s recent achievements, and his perception on key sectoral challenges. Dr. Kane is confident that Tata Power, backed by its immense experience as one of India’s oldest power utilities, will not only achieve but surpass its targeted 7,000-ckm transmission line portfolio, by March 2028.
The scale of HVDC expansion planned in India presents a very strong opportunity: GE Vernova T&D India
- Feb 6, 2026
It has been a very exciting phase for GE Vernova Grid Solutions with respect to recent HVDC-centric developments in India. A big mandate for the KPS III HVDC project from Adani Energy as well as India’s first back-to-back HVDC terminal refurbishment order from PGCIL has put GE Vernova T&D India under the spotlight. We have Sandeep Zanzaria, CEO & MD, GE Vernova T&D India Ltd, in this exclusive interview, telling us more about the recent HVDC orders, the growing relevance of HVDC technology in India, and the technical subtleties of VSC and LCC variants of HVDC technology. Sandeep Zanzaria asserts that GE Vernova T&D India is very well positioned to participate across the entire HVDC value chain, thanks to its advanced technologies and proven execution experience in India. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
We are well on track to scale up our presence in power transmission: GRIL
- Jan 31, 2026
With a portfolio of five interstate transmission projects, including one commissioned, G R Infraprojects Ltd (GRIL) is emerging as a leading private transmission developer. In this exclusive interaction, we have Saurabh Kaushik, Business Head – Power T&D, G R Infraprojects Ltd, telling us more on GRIL’s power transmission projects currently under implementation, and the company’s plans of extending its footprint to the intrastate transmission space. GRIL is now well poised to scale up its presence in the power transmission space and support India’s renewable energy evacuation goals, feels Saurabh Kaushik.