Interview
We see tremendous opportunity in the greenfield power transmission space: IndiGrid
India Grid Trust (IndiGrid), India’s first infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) in the power transmission sector, was recently in the news with some major developments like winning its first greenfield TBCB power transmission project and its diversification into renewable energy. In his second interview with T&D India, we have Harsh Shah, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGrid, giving an in-depth account of recent exciting developments at IndiGrid. Shah is very confident that tremendous amount of investment will be made in power transmission, and that IndiGrid will continue to focus on DPU-accretive investments. This, as Shah points out, will groom IndiGrid into the best-yielding investment vehicle in the infrastructure space. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
We help cities grow, industries expand, and communities thrive: Linxon
- Feb 23, 2022
Started in 2018, Linxon represents a partnership between Hitachi Energy (previously ABB) and SNC-Lavalin. It is a unique case of an original equipment manufacturer joining forces with a project management and project execution specialist. In India, Linxon has built an impressive list of project references, within less than three years of starting operations, in the areas of power substations and metro rail electrification. In this exclusive interview, Dinesh Chadha, Managing Director, Linxon India & Deputy Chief Executive Officer Linxon, discusses his company’s genesis and activities. Dinesh Chadha explains how India’s massive renewable energy ambitions can be a business growth driver for Linxon in the subcontinent.
We aim to impact 7 million homes in the next five years: zunpulse
- Feb 17, 2022
Godrej family-backed zunpulse is India’s fastest growing smart home automation brand. Launched in September 2020 with an aim to bridge electricity supply and consumption gaps in Indian homes through a range of clean and smart energy products, zunpulse has so far “smartified” over 1 million homes. A highlighting aspect of zunpulse is that it is the only brand to provide comprehensive home automation on a single indigenously-designed mobile application. In this exchange, we have Pranesh Chaudhary, Founder and CEO, zunpulse, giving an in-depth understanding of the zunpulse ecosystem, and how his company aims to positively impact 7 million homes over the next five years.
We aspire to achieve 100 BU trading volume in FY22: IEX
- Feb 7, 2022
The past couple of years have been very eventful for Indian Energy Exchange (IEX), India’s most active energy exchange. In this exclusive interview, we have Rohit Bajaj, Senior Vice President and Head – Business Development, Indian Energy Exchange Ltd, taking us through the key developments like green energy trading, real-time market, cross-border electricity trade, resumption in REC trading, etc. Bajaj exudes confidence that IEX is currently on a growth wave, and that IEX will strive to innovate its technology, products and services, so as to help market participants meet their energy requirement in the most efficient manner.
We want to scale up to 5 GW in five years: Amp Energy India
- Feb 3, 2022
Associated with Amp Energy Group of Canada, Amp Energy India is a balanced renewable energy-based IPP with a portfolio of over 1.5 GW, spread across the country. Amp Energy India has developed a specialized line of business of setting up Open Access-based solar power plants for its customers. In this exclusive exchange, we have Shriprakash Rai, Head, C&I Business, Amp Energy India, telling us about his company’s activities and future plans, whilst giving a detailed account of the OA-based line of activity.
E-switch technology will be a big asset to consumers: Godrej Lawkim Motors
- Dec 27, 2021
Godrej Lawkim Motors, part of Godrej & Boyce, has newly launched the E-switch technology in its motors, as a replacement to the conventional centrifugal switch. In this exclusive interaction, we have Xercsis K. Marker, Executive Vice President & Business Head, Godrej Lawkim Motors, telling us why and how the new E-switch technology promises to be of multidimensional advantage to consumers. Marker also takes through the five-decade long history of Godrej Lawkim Motors, whilst discussing his company’s undisputed market leadership in hermetic compressor motors.
We want to be the most preferred brand even in the solar space: Polycab
- Dec 4, 2021
Polycab India, the country’s largest manufacturer of wires and cables is supporting India’s green energy ambitions. Marking its diversification is a two-pronged strategy. One, Polycab is manufacturing a wide range of solar energy-centric products, and two, the company is tapping solar energy for captive use as its manufacturing sites. In this exclusive interaction, we have Anurag Agarwal, Executive President-Strategic Initiatives & International Businesses, Polycab India, taking us through Polycab’s solar energy initiatives. Anurag highlights that the recent addition of solar off-grid and hybrid inverters, Solar street lights and other solar led products demonstrates Polycab’s agility to strengthen our bouquet of solar products.
Cross-border grids can support clean energy transition: Powerlinks Transmission
- Dec 3, 2021
Powerlinks Transmission Ltd, a 51:49 joint venture between Tata Power and Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd, represents India’s first-ever public private partnership in the power transmission sector. Kiran Gupta, CEO & Executive Director, Powerlinks Transmission Ltd, recalls the two-decade long successful journey of Powerlinks, as she shares pertinent views on cross-border grids, private sector involvement in power transmission and even InvITs. Having been associated with the power distribution sector as well, Kiran Gupta also offers keen insights on this crucial consumer-centric link in the power value chain.
Grid operators must understand the need for cyber security expertise: DNV
- Nov 14, 2021
Independent energy expert and assurance provider DNV very recently published the “DNV Recommended Practice DNV-RP-0575” containing new guidelines for power system companies planning to improve the cyber security of protection devices and digital technologies. In this backdrop, T&D India got in touch with Trond Solberg, Managing Director, Cyber Security, DNV, to gain insights on the subject of cyber attacks on power grids. Trond asserts that cyber security vulnerabilities will always exist, and it is therefore of paramount importance that grid operators continually work to know what their risk picture looks like. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
We have always adopted latest technologies to enhance customer experience: Tata Power-DDL
- Oct 8, 2021
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd, serving a population of 7 million in north Delhi, is very often cited as a very successful example of public-private partnership in power distribution. This power utility is known for its customer centric approach and for continually elevating customer experience. In this interaction, we have Dwijadas Basak, Chief — Customer Experience, Commercial & Social Impact Group, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd, discussing the utility’s digital initiatives and its demand side management (DSM)-related activities. Basak discusses how the pandemic, the adverse impact on society notwithstanding, inspired Tata Power DDL to accelerate its digitalization drive in the ultimate interest of the customer.