Energetica India Magazine March 2022

Q In which segments Godrej & Boyce has been working in the power sec- tor in India? Raghavendra Mirji: The Power Infra & Renewable Energy (PIRE) business by Godrej & Boyce offers integrated solu- tions in the power transmission and dis- tribution sectors by setting benchmarks in capacity, complexity, and speed of execution and enabling companies to leverage clean and renewable energy for their operations. We have begun our journey with Power distribution Proj- ects in Maharashtra and MP states and today we are operating across the coun- try. Over the years, we have developed our capabilities in the EHV segment to deliver complex and large Transmission & Substation Projects. Today we have the capability to execute any large T&D project worth Rs 500 crore. We have also enhanced our capabilities in Ground Mounted and Rooftop Solar projects. Q Can you share some of the major clientele in the power business? Raghavendra Mirji: We are working with all the key Power Transmission & Distribution companies. Power Grid Corporation of India is one of our ma- jor customers. The list also includes key Transmission companies like GETCO, TSTRANSCO, BSPTCL, KPTCL, DTL, PSPTCL, WBSETCL, APTRANSCO, AEGCL, etc. and the Distribution util- ity companies in Maharashtra, Madhya A s an established player in Power T&D and Solar Segment in India, the business unit is targeting to reach Rs 2,000 crore worth of orders in the T&D, Renewable and Railway Segment in the next two years. The business has recently commis- sioned several substation projects up to 400kV across India including tough terrain of the northeast. Going forward, we plan to expand our capacity by building 765kV substations within two years. We are also aiming for portfolio expansion of up to Rs 1,000 crore by next year of which, Rs 500 crore would be allocated to Railways, Rs 300 crore in Ground-mounted solar and about Rs 200 crore in overseas business opportunities, disclosed Raghavendra Mirji , Senior Vice President & Head – Power Infrastructure & Renewable Energy (PIRE), Godrej Electricals & Electronics, in conversation with Manu Tayal , Associate Editor, Energetica India. Mr. Mirji also discussed about the company’s expansion plans, its offerings for the power sector, key challenges of the industry etc. Here’re the edited excerpts from that interaction: 20 energetica INDIA- Mar_2022 INTERVIEW Raghavendra Mirji Senior Vice President & Head – Power Infrastructure & Renewable Energy (PIRE), Godrej Electricals & Electronics