Interview
We are extremely positive on India’s solar potential: Ocean Sun AS
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.
We are well positioned to dominate the renewables market: Zetwerk
- Aug 30, 2023
Zetwerk offers high-quality production, globally competitive costs and unparalleled lead times in the manufacturing of capital goods, consumer goods and precision parts. In this interaction we have Abhay Adya, Business Head, Renewables, Zetwerk, explaining in detail the precise nature of operations of Zetwerk, focusing mainly on renewable energy. Abhay Adya asserts that solid design, procurement and execution capabilities, backed by a robust project management tool, has been a differentiator in Zetwerk’s solution offering.
Long-duration energy storage is imperative to grid stability: LDES Council
- Aug 23, 2023
Launched in 2021 at the COP26 in Glasgow, The Long Duration Energy Storage Council (LDES Council) is on a mission to replace the use of fossil fuels to meet peak demand by accelerating the market for long duration energy storage. In this exclusive interaction with T&D India, Julia Souder, CEO, LDES Council, gives a comprehensive understanding of the LDES Council – its formation, functioning and objectives. Given India’s massive thrust on renewable energy, long-duration energy storage would play a critical complementary role, and so would LDES Council, notes Julia Sounder. An interaction by Venugopal Pillai.
Power T&D will be integral to our growth journey: Jakson Group
- Aug 16, 2023
Established in 1947, Jakson Group is a diversified conglomerate with business interests in distributed energy, EPC, solar energy, real estate, hospitality, etc. In this interaction with T&D India, we have Raghav Gupta, Managing Director — EPC Business, Jakson Group, discussing the company’s current strengths and envisioned opportunities in the power T&D-related EPC business. Raghav Gupta is confident that given the government’s focus on a robust and self-reliant power grid, upcoming opportunities in the power T&D space are going to be an integral component of Jakson group’s growth journey.
Smart meter deployment needs consumer-centric approach: IntelliSmart
- Aug 4, 2023
IntelliSmart Infrastructure Pvt Ltd (IntelliSmart), a joint venture between National Investment & Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) and Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL), is India’s leading smart metering and digital solutions provider. In this exclusive interaction, we have Anil Rawal, MD & CEO, IntelliSmart Infrastructure Pvt Ltd, discussing how IntelliSmart is contributing significantly to India’s smart metering endeavours, especially through the RDSS programme. Rawal feels that while smart metering can help discoms to become commercially efficient, smart meter deployment needs a consumer-centric approach.
We are eager to drive India’s energy transition: Envision
- Jul 12, 2023
Envision Energy is a world-leading company, designing, manufacturing and operating smart wind turbines and energy storage systems, also providing green hydrogen solutions. In this exclusive conversation with T&D India, we have RPV Prasad, CEO, Envision Wind Power Technologies India, giving us an in-depth understanding on Envision’s wind turbine business. Prasad asserts that Envision’s growth plans in India are in tune with India’s thrust on renewable energy, and that Envision is poised to make a significant contribution to India’s net-zero targets.