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.

As the EV revolution gains momentum, the supporting infrastructure must evolve just as rapidly, said Nitin Mengi, Vice President - Lubrizol Additives IMEA and CMD, Lubrizol India Pvt. Ltd. in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

Tier-2 cities are becoming key talent hubs for the EV and auto-tech sectors due to a convergence of factors, said Kartik Narayan, CEO-Staffing, TeamLease Services, in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

Our renewable energy roadmap – RE100 by 2030 – is designed to not only reduce our carbon footprint but also improve long-term energy security and cost competitiveness, said MM Rathi, Joint President – Power Management, Shree Cement, in an interview with Mrinmoy Dey, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

Zelio is planning to launch three new products this calendar year across different categories, designed to meet the diverse needs of modern commuters by combining innovative technology, user-friendly features, and eco-friendly efficiency, said Kunal Arya, Co-Founder & MD, Zelio E Mobility, in an interview with Energetica India Magazine.

Eastman is redefining solar energy by offering a comprehensive, end-to-end portfolio tailored for C&I customers, said Shekhar Singal, Managing Director, Eastman Auto & Power Ltd., in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

At Simon India, we’ve aligned our capabilities to support decarbonisation, circularity, and climate resilience, said, Aashutosh Aggarwal, CEO, Simon India Ltd., in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

For large, complex renewable energy projects, insurance must be integrated strategically from the start, said Jonas Dalgaard, Chief Commercial Officer - Sustainable Energy at Howden, in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

Mobec is making EV charging simple, flexible, and eco-friendly, said Harry Bajaj, Founder & CEO, Mobec Innovation in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.