Interview
Checko is a significant milestone in combating the counterfeit market: Havells India
Havells India recently introduced “Checko” — a powerful tool that aims to fight against the counterfeit electrical equipment market. In this exclusive interview, Arvind Agrawal, Senior Vice President, Havells India Ltd, explains how the revolutionary “Checko” uses physically unclonable features to create copy-proof labels. Agrawal notes that Checko, which has currently been deployed in the company’s flexible wire segment, could soon be extended to other products, thereby providing unmatched peace of mind to the company’s customers with respect to product authenticity. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
India’s self-reliance in the solar value chain is growing: Navitas Solar
- Feb 16, 2024
Navitas Solar is leading solar module manufacturer that also offers EPC services to both grid-scale and rooftop solar projects. In this interaction, we have Sunay Shah, Director-Projects, Navitas Solar, discussing his company’s current activities and growth plans, apart from offering keen insights in India’s solar power industry. Shah feels that the country’s rooftop solar potential has been largely untapped but the recent Pradhanmatri Suryoday Yojana will provide the much needed fillip. On the solar equipment value chain, Sunay Shah is optimistic about India’s self-reliance improving considerably in the coming years.
We aim to harness cutting-edge technologies: Sharika Enterprises
- Jan 23, 2024
What started off as a power sector consultancy firm in 1998, Sharika Enterprises today offers niche EPC solutions in the power T&D space. In this exclusive interview, we have Rajinder Kaul, Chairman & Managing Director, Sharika Enterprises Ltd, sharing a comprehensive view on his company’s exciting journey. Rajinder Kaul strongly feels that disruptive technologies like AI and ML will reshape the technical contours of the power T&D sector and this is exactly the opportunity that Sharika Enterprises would like to develop on. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
Skipper has grown into a trusted brand, both in India and overseas
- Dec 22, 2023
With a standing of over four decades, Skipper is today one of the largest manufacturer of power T&D structures, globally. Kolkata-headquartered Skipper operates through three divisions – engineering products, infrastructure and polymers. In this exclusive interview, we have Sharan Bansal, Director, Skipper Ltd, giving rich insights into the company’s power T&D business. Bansal asserts that Skipper is well poised for domestic business growth given India’s major thrust on power T&D infrastructure upgrade. In the global supply chain, India is gaining confidence as a trusted Asian supplier, which can have a big positive impact on Skipper, feels Bansal.
Power transmission can do without e-reverse auction: EPTA
- Dec 18, 2023
Formed in 2012, Electrical Power Transmission Association (EPTA) strives towards safeguarding the interests of Indian private transmission companies, and further the goal of a robust power transmission sector. In this exclusive interview, we have I.S. Chaturvedi, Director General, EPTA, speaking to Venugopal Pillai about EPTA’s activities and important matters on the association’s agenda. Discussing critical policy-related issues, I.S. Chaturvedi firmly believes that while tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) is a commendable method for developer selection, the practice of e-reverse auction (e-RA) can indeed be dispensed with.
Young consumers are actively seeking sustainable options: Polycab India
- Dec 5, 2023
Polycab India recently undertook to major change in its brand philosophy with a view to extending its traditional leadership in the wire & cable business to areas like electrical appliances, home automation, etc. In this interaction, we have Bhushan Sawhney – Executive President & Chief Business Officer (B2B), Polycab India Ltd, discussing the company’s “brand refresh” as well as its diversification drive. Sawhney explains that Polycab is shifting its positioning from being primarily a B2B brand to embracing a consumer-centric approach, focusing on the well-informed and sustainability-conscious young population.
We are committed to championing environmentally sustainable practices: Hitachi Energy India
- Dec 4, 2023
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. In this exclusive interaction, we have Atul Pandit, Senior Vice President, Transformer, Hitachi Energy India, discussing the company’s transformer business. He asserts that Hitachi Energy India is making significant technological advancements that are in fact setting new benchmarks for the transformer industry. Pandit explains that for Hitachi Energy India, sustainability and localization are two important philosophies where the company is taking major strides. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
We are confident of the positive impact that LVIoT can create: TekUncorked
- Nov 22, 2023
TekUncorked has introduced an LVIoT platform that forecasts and mitigates risks and threats to the electricity distribution network. In this exchange, we have Meenakshi Vashist, Founder & CEO, TekUncorked, giving an overview of the platform’s working, and how power distribution utilities can derive immense benefit from the platform to reduce grid losses and improve power quality. While TekUncorked LVIoT platform is slowly gaining acceptance in India, it is also making inroads in the global market, notes Meenakshi Vashist. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
We are extremely positive on India’s solar potential: Ocean Sun AS
- Nov 6, 2023
Norway-based Ocean Sun AS has revolutionized solar power generation through its patented membrane-based floating solar technology. Ocean Sun recently extended its footprint to India through a collaborative agreement with SJVN Green Energy, a subsidiary of Central PSU SJVN Ltd. In this exclusive interaction, Dr. Børge Bjørneklett, Founder & CEO, Ocean Sun AS, speaks to Venugopal Pillai on this path-breaking membrane technology that has already created very successful references globally. Dr. Bjørneklett is very upbeat on India’s solar potential and strongly feels that this floating solar technology can complement India’s solar power ambitions.
We are committed to assist C&I consumers in their sustainability efforts: BluPine Energy
- Nov 3, 2023
BluPine Energy is a renewable energy services company that is aiming at developing a green energy portfolio of over 4 GW, comprising largely of solar, wind, and storage assets, with a view to providing its customers with comprehensive, cost-effective, and sustainable low-carbon solutions. In this exclusive interview, we have Rahul Mishra, Head – C&I, BluPine Energy, discussing the growing inclination of commercial & industrial (C&I) customers to go in for green energy.