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Trontek’s Samrath Kochar Explains How Rooftop Solar Adoption is Boosting Battery Storage Demand

Indian consumers are gradually shifting from viewing solar purely as a way to reduce electricity bills to seeing it as a tool for energy independence and reliable power backup, said Samrath S Kochar, Founder and CEO, Trontek Electronics, in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

Waterless Robotics Can Recover Up to 12% Lost Solar Generation, Says TAYPRO’s Yogesh Kudale

TAYPRO offers both CAPEX and OPEX deployment models to suit different project structures and investment preferences, said Yogesh Kudale, Co-Founder and CEO, TAYPRO, in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

From Aerospace to EVs: Why Spherical Aluminium Powders Are Game-Changing

Spherical gas-atomised aluminium powders are foundational to high-growth sectors such as aviation, aerospace, EVs, solar technologies, and additive manufacturing, said Naivedya Agarwal, Managing Director, Runaya, in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

Re Sustainability's Masood Mallick Highlights Key Challenges in India’s Waste Management Sector

Each of the waste streams we manage hazardous industrial waste, municipal solid waste, biomedical waste, e-waste operates under a distinct regulatory regime, said Masood Mallick, Managing Director and Group CEO, Re Sustainability Ltd., in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

Dr. Faruk G. Patel Explains KP Group’s Green Hydrogen Push and 10 GW Vision

KP Group’s green hydrogen and ammonia initiatives are being developed with a clear focus on phased execution and commercial readiness. The installation of the green hydrogen facility is completed, and currently live testing is underway, said Dr. Faruk G. Patel, Chairman and MD, KP Group, in an interview with Energetica India.

EVs Emerging as High-Yield Financial Assets for Businesses: Bharat Bala, Builder & CEO, AMP.EV

Based on current market trends and the financial architecture of the EV sector, subscription-led adoption in the B2B sector is poised to scale significantly, said Bharat Bala, Builder and CEO at AMP.EV, in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

Technology & Grid Modernisation Key to Reliable Power Supply, Says Lokesh Chandra, CMD, MSEDCL

Even amid rising input costs and heavy technology investments, MSEDCL has decisively balanced financial discipline with affordability through a forward-looking Energy Transition and Resource Adequacy Plan, said IAS Lokesh Chandra, CMD, Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL), in an exclusive interview with Energetica India.

India Has Potential to Add 10 GW of Agri-Voltaic Capacity in Five Years: Manish Khare

Over the next five years, India has the potential to deploy at least 10 GW of Agri-PV capacity, provided the right policy and financial ecosystem is established, said Manish Khare, Managing Director, Khare Energy, in an interview with Mrinmoy Dey, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

Industry is Shifting from Standalone Solar to Integrated Energy Solutions: MD, Truzon Solar

Beyond hardware integration, we are focusing on intelligent monitoring platforms that enable real-time energy tracking, performance analytics, and predictive maintenance by integrating the customer’s solar plant with our smart app, said Ch. Bhavani Suresh, Founder and Managing Director of Truzon Solar, in an interview with Mrinmoy Dey, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

India Must Develop A Robust Testing and Certification Ecosystem for BESS: Ekta Kabra, Geon

Beyond battery chemistry, software and systems integration will play a defining role in shaping the future of energy storage. Advanced BMS, AI-driven predictive analytics, modular BESS architectures, and hybrid renewable-plus-storage solutions are expected to see rapid adoption, said Ekta Kabra, Vice Chairperson and MD, Geon, in an interview with Mrinmoy Dey, Associated Editor, Energetica India.

Advanced Technology Adoption is Central to Emmvee’s Growth Strategy: Suhas Donthi

Advanced technology adoption is central to Emmvee’s growth strategy. It is transitioning towards high-efficiency cell architectures, including TOPCon, and has secured a 4.5 GWp multi-year TOPCon cell supply agreement to ensure technology continuity, said Suhas Donthi, Whole Time Director, President & CEO, Emmvee Photovoltaic Power Ltd., in an interview with Energetica India.

Lithium Battery Testing and Semiconductor Labs Infra to Drive Next Phase of Growth: Dibakar Roy

Our expansion strategy is closely aligned with India’s manufacturing roadmap. We are strengthening our presence across key solar and battery manufacturing hubs, while also expanding into emerging regions where new capacities are being announced, said Dibakar Roy, Founder & CEO, Aster E Technologies, in an interview with Energetica India.

Sunil Wankhede Says Low-Carbon Materials from Alleima India Can Support India’s Climate Goals

Industrial decarbonisation often involves harsher operating conditions. Achieving climate targets therefore requires materials that perform reliably under high temperature, high pressure and corrosive environments, said Sunil Wankhede, Vice President - Sales, Alleima India, in an interview with Energetica India.

Zenergize's Navneet Daga Explains How Company Achieved 80% Localisation in DC Fast Charging

We have designed our chargers to withstand short-duration voltage fluctuations without interrupting an active charging session, significantly enhancing uptime and operational reliability, said Navneet Daga, Co-founder & CEO, Zenergize, in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

Fast-Responding Gas Engines & Batteries Key to Balancing Renewable Power: Venkatesh R, Wärtsilä

As renewables are intermittent in nature, flexible technologies like fast-starting gas engine power plants, battery energy storage systems, and demand response are essential for providing both short-duration and seasonal balancing to maintain grid stability, said Venkatesh R, Managing Director & Director, Energy Business, Wärtsilä India, in an interview with Energetica India.

Can LNG & EVs Successfully Coexist in India’s Freight Ecosystem? Tells UGEL's MD Maqsood Shaikh

India will need a pragmatic, multi-fuel transition pathway, combining cleaner fuels like LNG, selective electrification, hydrogen pilots, and modal optimisation, to decarbonise freight without undermining logistics competitiveness or supply chain resilience, said Maqsood Shaikh, MD & CEO, Ultra Gas & Energy Ltd., in an interview with Energetica India.

Smart Meters Central to RE Integration & Demand-Side Management in India, Says Jitendra Agarwal

Genus’ smart metering deployments have delivered tangible benefits to DISCOMs supporting modernisation and financial stability, said Jitendra Kumar Agarwal, Joint Managing Director of Genus Power Infrastructures Ltd., in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

Sungrow is Targeting 60 GW+ Milestone in India: Harendra Tomar

As of early 2026, our strategy is defined by the “60 GW+ Milestone,” which solidifies India as one of the top markets. This growth is supported by a 35+ GW manufacturing facility in Bengaluru, said Harendra Tomar, Leader- Business Development, Sungrow, in an interview with Energetica India.

Sean Matthew Explains How Surface Engineering is Becoming Core Strategy for Indian Refineries

As assets age and operating severity continues to increase, surface engineering will become a core part of refinery strategy, and it will no longer be just a maintenance solution, said Sean Matthew, Business Development Manager, IGS, in an interview with Energetica India.

India’s EV Battery Demand is Shifting from Cost to Value: Pratik Kamdar, Neuron Energy

Scaling production while ensuring quality and fostering innovation is a core focus for Neuron Energy, said Pratik Kamdar, Co-founder & CEO, Neuron Energy, in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India.