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Power Asset Management is Shifting from Capacity to Performance: Kota Bhanu Prakash

A generational shift is under way – experienced engineers are retiring just as technology itself is becoming more complex. The industry needs to move beyond conventional classroom training to structured competency assessment, simulator-based learning and continuous on-the-job development, said Kota Bhanu Prakash, CEO and Board Member, STEAG Energy Services India (A Bluspring Enterprise), in an interview with Mrinmoy Dey, Associate Editor, Energetica India magazine.

Tunwal E-Motors’ Jhumarmal Tunwal Eyes Expansion in Emerging EV Markets

At Tunwal, we offer different battery options based on customer needs, said Jhumarmal Pannaram Tunwal, Promoter, Chairman & MD, Tunwal E-Motors, in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

GPI Targets 45 CBG Projects in Three Years, Says GPI Business Head Vipin Malhotra

GPI is well positioned to capitalise on the growing demand for CBG infrastructure and waste-to-energy projects, leveraging its extensive expertise, said Vipin Malhotra, Business Head, GPI (Compressed Biogas) in an interview with Energetica India.

India’s Domestic Solar Cell Base to Mature by 2028–29: Ishver Dholakiya, Goldi Solar

By 2028–29, we expect India to have developed a substantially more mature and resilient domestic cell manufacturing base, said Ishver Dholakiya, Founder and Managing Director, Goldi Solar, in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

EVERTA’s Manasvi Sharma Says Uptime, Utilisation Matter More Than Charger Deployment Numbers

EVERTA’s approach is to look at the application first and then determine the appropriate charging architecture, said Manasvi Sharma, CEO, EVERTA, in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

India’s Grid Needs to Become More Intelligent and Responsive: AVEVA

AVEVA India Country Head Tarun Singh and Power & Utilities Industry Principal Ann Moore highlight the growing role of industrial AI, predictive analytics and real-time visibility as India expands renewable energy and modernises its power infrastructure, in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

India Needs Grid-Forming Inverters to Integrate More Solar, Wind

Inverter is evolving from a power-conversion device into an intelligent, grid-interactive asset. We are seeing advances in Grid-Forming technology, Grid-Following controls, fast frequency response, reactive power control and voltage support, said Pavit Gandhi, Executive Vice President - Sales, WattPower, in an interview with Mrinmoy Dey, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

Mahindra Susten’s MD Avinash Rao Says India Needs Balanced Energy Mix for Reliable Transition

We need continued and much larger investment across the energy value chain to support the next phase of the energy transition, said Avinash Rao, Managing Director & CEO, Mahindra Susten, in an exclusive interview with Energetica India.

Solar Industry Must Adapt to Integrated Manufacturing Ecosystem: ISMA’s Amit Manohar

The transition towards ALCM and greater domestic manufacturing should be viewed as part of a longer-term roadmap, said Amit Manohar, Secretary General, ISMA in an exclusive interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

India on Way to Become RE Superpower over the Next Decade: SunBridge Group Chairman

Strengthening domestic manufacturing and continuing renewable energy deployment need to progress together. A balanced and phased approach to building manufacturing capacity can help address both priorities and propel India to become an RE superpower over the next decade, said Anuj Agarwal, Founder and Chairman, SunBridge Group, in an interview with Mrinmoy Dey, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

Deep-Tech Startups Must Bridge Commercialisation Gap, Says Shell India’s Debasis Goswami

We are seeing promising innovation across two connected fronts: technologies that can help transform energy supply, and digital solutions that can make existing energy and industrial systems more efficient, reliable and intelligent, said Debasis Goswami, Head – Shell E4, Investments, Startup Acceleration & Deployments, Shell India, in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

Renewable Procurement Must Become More Flexible, Scalable, Says Dhananjay Kumar, ENGIE

ENGIE is building the ability to optimise generation, storage and customer demand together rather than treating each independently, said Dhananjay Kumar, Director - Regulatory and Corporate Affairs, ENGIE, in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

Renewables, Storage and Granular Energy Matching Key to Sustainable AI Growth: PDG

By combining India’s renewable energy potential and procurement options with greater energy efficiency, increasingly granular carbon-free energy matching and responsible resource management, AI capacity can grow while remaining aligned with a clear decarbonisation pathway, said Pritimukta Sarangi, Group Director of Sustainability and Technology, PDG, in an interview with Mrinmoy Dey, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

Neuron Energy’s Pratik Kamdar Says Scale, R&D and Technology Will Drive Next Phase of Growth

We are building scalable, long-term capabilities that serve multiple high-growth segments at once, said Pratik Kamdar, Co-founder & CEO, Neuron Energy, in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

Naveen Gupta, Trev Mobility, Says Premium EV Mobility Must Compete on Reliability and Service

The next phase of India’s EV story will not be defined by how many electric vehicles we put on the road, but by how efficiently we can operate them, said Naveen Gupta, Founder and CEO, Trev Mobility, in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

Advanced Coated Steel Can Improve Solar Asset Life, Reduce Maintenance, Says Ranjan Dhar

We expect demand for green steel to increase substantially over the next decade, said Ranjan Dhar, Director & Vice President, Sales & Marketing, AM/NS India, in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

India’s CNG, CBG and Hydrogen Push Makes it Strategic Market for KonveGas: Alexander Enulescu

Our approach to scale has always been about resilience and localisation rather than volume alone, said Alexander Enulescu, Founder & CEO, KonveGas, in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

GreenLine Mobility CEO Madhur Taneja Explains the Shift Towards Integrated Green Freight

Our immediate priority is to scale an integrated green freight ecosystem rather than focus on a single technology, said Madhur Taneja, CEO, GreenLine Mobility Solutions Ltd., in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

Bondada Group Targets Major BESS Expansion Amid Rising Demand for LDES: Dr. Raghavendra Rao

At Bondada, our approach is to strengthen our domestic sourcing and supplier ecosystem alongside our engineering and project-execution capabilities, said Dr. Bondada Raghavendra Rao, Chairman and Managing Director, Bondada Group, in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

Hoymiles India’s Monika Shekhar on Strengthening Localisation and Supply-Chain Resilience

Our focus is on building a resilient supply chain, providing faster customer support, and creating long-term value for our partners, said Monika Shekhar – Assistant General Manager, Marketing, Hoymiles India, in an interview with Energetica India.
 
 
 
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