Interview
We are aiming at a pan-India presence: ERO Power
Mumbai-headquartered ERO Power LLP is India’s first power distribution systems operator (DSO), catering to special economic zones (SEZs) and other commercial hubs. Currently, it is providing cost-effective power supply to five SEZs in Maharashtra, with a cumulative load of over 125 MW. Very recently, ERO Power received interstate trading licence from CERC that has added a new dimension to the company’s offerings. In this exclusive interaction, we have Vandana Yermalkar, CEO, ERO Power, also joined in by Nisar Shaikh, Distribution Licensee Head, ERO Power and Jaikumar Dakhane, Business Development Head, ERO Power, giving a detailed account of the company’s current operations, its future plans and how the newly-acquired trading licence can gainfully complement the company’s existing DSO activities.
We can contribute to India’s vision of becoming a green hydrogen leader: Nuberg EPC
- Jan 15, 2025
Nuberg Engineering Ltd (Nuberg EPC) is a domestic industrial EPC conglomerate serving the global markets in segments like chemicals & fertilizers, hydrocarbons, nuclear, defence and steel, to name a few. In this exclusive interaction, we have A.K. Tyagi, Founder, Chairman & Managing Director, Nuberg Engineering Ltd expounding on the emerging green hydrogen segment from a technical and EPC perspective. Despite the challenges associated in the EPC of green hydrogen plants, Tyagi is confident that Nuberg, with its vast experience in the conventional hydrogen space, can play a pivotal role in developing efficient hydrogen production facilities and support the overall green economy in India.
India is the largest market for HTLS conductors globally: Epsilon Composite
- Jan 14, 2025
France-headquartered Epsilon Composite specializes in manufacturing high-efficiency cores used in HTLS conductors. Epsilon recently entered the Indian market through a strategic partnership with Transrail Lighting Ltd. In this exclusive interview, we have Alexandre LULL, Managing Director, Epsilon Composite, giving an in-depth understanding of high-efficiency cores from a technological perspective, whilst elaborating on how Epsilon Composite is significantly contributing towards meeting the demand for truly efficient HTLS conductors globally. Alexandre LULL confidently maintains that India, as the largest global market for HTLS conductors today, can immensely benefit from Epilson Composite’s offerings. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
All power utilities today recognize the importance of adopting advanced solutions: Utiltyx
- Dec 31, 2024
US-based Utiltyx was formed with a vision to transform how security is addressed, network models are updated and visualized, and how grid data is leveraged in providing descriptive, diagnostic, predictive & prescriptive analytics in power distribution. In this exclusive interview, Anikreddyapalli Konda, Founder & CEO, Utiltyx, giving a holistic understanding of managing the digitized power grid, especially from the cybersecurity perspective. In the Indian context, Konda foresees immense potential for Utiltyx given that all power utilities today recognize the importance of adopting advanced solutions. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
We reinforce our commitment to “Make in India”: Gautam Solar
- Dec 24, 2024
With a standing of over 27 years, Gautam Solar is a reputed domestic solar module manufacturer that has now planned backward integration into solar cells. In this interaction, we have Gautam Mohanka, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Gautam Solar Ltd, telling us more on the company’s Rs.1,000-crore capex programme that will be co-financed through an initial public offering (IPO) of equity shares. Mohanka is confident that Gautam Solar will contribute significantly to India’s 500-GW renewable energy capacity target, whilst fully supporting the “Make in India” philosophy.
Prospects for IntelliSmart under RDSS are extremely promising
- Dec 10, 2024
IntelliSmart Infrastructure Pvt Ltd (IntelliSmart), a joint venture between National Investment & Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) and Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL), today has an order book of over 20 million smart electricity meters under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), and is now proposing to tap opportunities in the gas metering business. In this exclusive interaction, Anil Rawal, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, IntelliSmart Infrastructure Pvt Ltd, speaks about the immense potential of smart metering in the gas distribution segment, whilst sharing IntelliSmart’s achievements in the smart electricity metering segment where it has been setting newer industry benchmarks. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
HPS in India: A Century of Innovation and Growth
- Dec 9, 2024
With a legacy of over 100 years, Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) is one of the leading manufacturers of transformers and related magnetics. Following the acquisition of PETE Transformers in Hyderabad in 2012, HPS has faced both opportunities and growth in the Indian market. Under the guidance of Shailendra Singh, Managing Director of HPS India, the company has focused on expanding its operations to meet the growing demand for its products. HPS offers a wide array of transformers, including oil-filled and dry-type, serving key sectors such as renewable energy, infrastructure, and oil and gas. Looking to the future, HPS is well-positioned for continued growth, driven by the increasing need for electrification and a steadfast commitment to quality. In this exchange, we have Shailendra Singh, Managing Director – India, Hammond Power Solutions, taking us through HPS’ journey in India, and the road ahead.
We want to play a significant role in India’s power sector: Prem Cables
- Nov 21, 2024
In existence for six decades, Rajasthan-based Prem Cables Pvt Ltd is widely regarded as a leading supplier of overhead conductors, cables and aluminium wire rods. We have Abhay P. Shah, Managing Director, Prem Cables Pvt Ltd, discussing the company’s future plans in view of the soaring equipment demand, arising from India’s massive power T&D upgrade. Shah notes that while Prem Cables would like to continue playing a significant role in India’s power sector, the company would also like to expand its footprint to the overseas markets.
Wirepas is poised for significant growth in India
- Nov 16, 2024
Wirepas Oy of Finland is a leading provider of RF (radio frequency) mesh network technology for industrial and commercial IoT deployments, including smart metering. Wirepas has collaborated with several AMISPs in India and has to its credit 4.2 million smart meters using its patented technology. In this exclusive interview with T&D India, we have Jani Vehkalahti, Senior Vice President, Smart Grids at Wirepas, giving an in-depth understanding of RF mesh technology and how it scores over alternatives like cellular solutions, especially in the Indian context. Given India’s massive smart meter rollout under RDSS, Wirepas is poised for significant growth in the subcontinent, asserts Vehkalahti. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
We remain dedicated to upholding high standards: Finolex Cables
- Oct 24, 2024
With a standing of sixty years, Finolex Cables is among India’s leading electrical and telecommunication cable companies. In this exclusive interaction, we have Amit Mathur, President — Sales & Marketing, Finolex Cables Ltd, discussing the company’s recent technological innovations like wires & cables using modern E-beam technology and the newly-launched superior flame-retardant “FinoGreen” wires. With strategic investments in technology, product innovation, and market expansion, Finolex is set to remain a leader in the electrical wire and cable industry, asserts Mathur.