Energetica India Magazine May - June 2026

EDITORIAL Dear Energetica India Readers, We are delighted to welcome you to the SNEC Special – May-June Edition of Energetica In- dia Magazine. The SNEC PV & ES Expo 2026 will take place from June 3 to June 5, 2026, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. The event is one of the most established interna- tional gatherings for the photovoltaic and energy storage industries. It brings together companies, researchers, and policymakers working across the solar and smart energy value chain. In this edition, we feature exclusive interviews with industry pioneers who are driving the tran- sition toward a cleaner and more resilient energy ecosystem: • Aakshi Mahajan, Head – Digital Marketing, IB Solar, asserts that IB Solar’s integrated EPC and turnkey approach is one of its strongest differen- tiators. Customers today are looking for reliable partners who can deliver end-to-end solutions rather than fragmented services. • Hiren Pravin Shah, MD and CEO, REPLUS En- gitech, emphasises that renewable energy expan- sion without balancing capacity will create stress on the system. The issue is no longer whether storage is needed, but whether deployment can keep pace with the grid’s evolving requirements. • Ranjit Kulkarni, VP & GM, Honeywell Process Technology, India, highlights that India has a strong advantage due to its large agricultural res- idue base and a growing ethanol ecosystem. The opportunity lies in connecting these resources through a stronger supply chain. In our Influential Women in Renewable Energy segment, we celebrate Archana Bhatnagar, Di- rector, Market and Project Development, South Asia, Wärtsilä Energy, for her inspiring contribu- tions to the sector. Our feature story, “Energy Security in a Volatile World: Is Renewables the Real Answer?” , ex- plores how the Strait of Hormuz remains a crit- ical chokepoint for global oil trade, where even the possibility of prolonged instability sends shockwaves across Asian energy markets heavi- ly dependent on imported fossil fuels. The latest West Asia conflict once again exposes the risks of excessive reliance on imported fossil fuels. Renewable energy, battery storage, and EVs are increasingly being viewed as pathways to energy security. This edition also features thought-provoking opinion pieces and analytical articles: • “Keeping India’s Wind Fleet Turning: How Mo - bil™ is Making Smarter Turbine Maintenance a Reality” by Vasanth Thangavelu, General Manag - er - Brand Marketing South AP, ExxonMobil Lu - bricants Pvt. Ltd., explains that India’s wind fleet is maturing rapidly, bringing a shift in priorities. The conversation is no longer just about adding capacity; it is about protecting the investments already in place. For operators managing tur- bines across remote and high-altitude sites in In- dia, every unplanned maintenance intervention carries significant costs in terms of time, safety, and lost generation. • “Can Renewable Energy Protect India from Fu - ture Global Oil Shocks?” by Vinay Thadani, CEO and Executive Director, GREW Solar, highlights that India’s crude oil demand grew by roughly 3.2 percent, nearly double China’s rate. While countries such as China have accelerated electric mobility and alternative fuel adoption, India is still in the early stages of that transition, which means the opportunity ahead is substantial. The 3rd edition of the REconnect Annual Flag - ship Summit & Expo 2026, held at The Grand New Delhi on May 21–22, concluded successfully, bringing together policymakers, industry lead- ers, renewable energy developers, manufacturers, financiers, and technology providers to deliberate on the future of India’s clean energy transition. Organised by Energetica India under the theme, ‘Redefining Energy Security: Building a New Energy World Through Renewables,’ the two- day summit reflected the growing global urgency surrounding energy security amid geopolitical tensions such as the Iran-Israel conflict and on - going disruptions in global supply chains. In our Product Feature segment, we highlight: • Deye’s scalable 100kW–2MW C&I Energy Stor- age Solution for reliable and intelligent power management. We hope you enjoy reading this edition. Feel free to reach us at abha@energetica-india.net & m.dey@energetica-india.net with your thoughts and feedback. We value every opportunity to engage with our readers and grow alongside you in this vibrant industry.