In the fourth edition of our ‘She Matters’ series, we speak with Er. Neha Sakka, Electrical Engineer, Leading TEVAOP Initiative, who highlights a ‘dangerous’ blind spot in energy policies and underscores the urgent need to mandate women’s inclusion in core technical leadership, while also addressing other barriers that prevent women from advancing in the sector.

As the ecosystem deepens in both technological capability and commercial sophistication, India will be well-positioned to transition toward more nuanced frameworks – ranging from ancillary service-based contracts to innovative BESS as a Service, says Satish Talmale, CEO, EnerGrid, in an interview with Mrinmoy Dey, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

Anand Sri Ganesh, CEO of NSRCEL, and Sapna Bhawnani, VP - Communications & CSR, APAC at Alstom, in a conversation with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor at Energetica India, share insights on their collaborative efforts to drive sustainable mobility in India.

In the third edition of our ‘She Matters’ series, we speak with Vasudha Madhavan, Founder & CEO of Ostara Advisors, who sheds light on the structural barriers that continue to hold women back in the energy sector. She emphasises that targeted policies to address these barriers will not only close the gender gap but also accelerate India’s transition to a cleaner, more equitable energy future.

Last month, the Ministry of Power released the draft Energy Conservation (Compliance Enforcement) Rules, 2025, marking a significant shift from policy-setting to active enforcement under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. For the first time, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) will have explicit powers to detect, verify, and assess violations, and represent cases before adjudicating officers under State Electricity Regulatory Commissions. In an exclusive interaction with Energetica India, Rishi Agrawal, Co-Founder and CEO of TeamLease RegTech, shared his detailed insights on the implications of the draft rules, their impact on energy-intensive sectors, and the compliance frameworks companies must adopt to stay ahead of stricter enforcement.

A resilient power grid depends on a strong, trust-based threat intelligence network among government and energy entities, said Himanshu Kumar Gupta, Sr. Director – Government Business and Channels, India & SAARC, Trend Micro, in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

India’s transition to renewable energy is both urgent and inevitable, but I have seen first-hand that the road is not without hurdles, said, Dr. Vibha Dhawan, Director General, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), in an interview with Energetica India Magazine.

In the second edition of our ‘She Matters’ series, Jharna Saha, Co-Founder & CMO of Enlog, highlights the policy blind spots, workplace bias, and structural barriers that limit women’s participation in the energy sector, while outlining practical ways to address them.

The renewable energy sector is growing rapidly, but our labour compliance frameworks haven’t kept pace, said Munab Ali Beik, Head - Compliance Advisory, Core Integra, in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

I see hybrids becoming the default design in high- penetration zones, said Sanjay Gupta, CEO, Apollo Green Energy Ltd., in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

Vir Mobility’s R&D is completely in-house, with a test–iterate–improve cycle rooted in actual rider feedback, said Sahil Uttekar, Co-founder and Director, Vir Mobility, in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

Our solutions address both immediate efficiency gains and long-term adoption of low-carbon technologies, said Satish Ingavale, MD, John Crane India, in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

Our technology builds agility and resilience by providing comprehensive operational intelligence, said Chris Lee, Senior Vice President, AVEVA, Asia-Pacific, in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

To accelerate the transition to renewable energy further, there is a need to streamline land acquisition, fast-track grid modernisation and connectivity, while establishing clear, long-term guidelines for energy storage deployment, said Ratul Puri, Chairman, Hindustan Power, in an interview with Mrinmoy Dey, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

The majority of women (60 percent) in the energy sector believe that gender-responsive policies are essential to achieving India’s ambitious target of 500 GW of clean energy by 2030, according to a recent report by the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA). The study, conducted across 26 states, highlighted the need for robust policy and regulatory frameworks to encourage greater participation of women in the sector. The report also revealed persistent challenges: 26 percent of respondents pointed to unconscious bias, lack of visibility, and structural barriers as key hurdles. They also stressed the importance of inclusive hiring practices, leadership development opportunities, and institutional support to strengthen women’s role in the industry. To better understand the ground realities, Energetica India spoke with leading women shaping the sector. In the first of our ‘She Matters’ series, we feature insights from Richa Varshney, Director and Business Head – Renewable Energy, Tembo Global Industries Ltd.

While the 20 percent ethanol blending target has already been met, the CBG industry is witnessing steady growth, said Sunil Rajan, CEO, WOG Technologies, in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

Customer service and post-installation support are the most important aspects of the rooftop solar journey, said Arvind Kumar, Founder, Exolar Energy, in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

Voltanova is purpose-built for long-duration storage, serving industries and grid-scale applications, said Jaicky Kumar, Co-founder and CEO of Voltanova, in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Energetica India.

WATTSync turns compliance into a value driver by linking regulatory requirements with operational insights, said Marc Manns, Vehicle Line Director – Electrical & Electronics at Tata Technologies, in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

The ‘Make in India’ initiative is a growing trend, not only in solar but across several industries. We recognize this and are aligning our future plans accordingly to support the Indian market, said Echo Wang, International Business Director, Nanjing First Energy Co., Ltd., in an interview with Energetica India Magazine.