Interviews
We Want to Install Solar on the Roofs of 1 Million Home-Owners in Next 5 Years
Lack of single window approval for net metering and government subsidies is one big issue which is a bit out of our hands - takes too much time and resource and hits our customer satisfaction scores negatively. In an exclusive interaction series with startup companies in the energy sector, Manu Tayal, Associate Editor, Energetica India, interacted with Pranesh Chaudhary, Founder & CEO, ZunRoof Tech Private Limited. Here’re the edited excerpts from that interaction:
Government Should Come Up with Supportive Policies and Smooth System for Net Metering
Now is the time to focus on domestic manufacturing which would help conserve substantial foreign exchange and create atleast 3 to 4 lakh jobs in next five years. About 63 per cent of cell manufacturing capacity and 43 per cent of module manufacturing facilities in India are located at SEZs. Government should support local manufacturing and came up with supportive plans for SMEs as well, so they would get a chance in manufacturing and would be able to export as well as cater to domestic market. In an exclusive interaction series with women influencers in the power sector, Manu Tayal, Associate Editor, Energetica India, interacted with Priyanka Mohan, Director, Kor Energy. Here’re some excerpts from that interaction:
We are Up for Bringing Our in-house Battery Show from USA to India soon.
The plans of expanding the horizon of REI are already set in motion. We are going big way in bringing Bio Energy sector to life once again as it has tremendous potential in India. Additionally, the Batteries and EVs pose huge potential and we are up for the grab in bringing our in-house event “The Battery Show” from USA into India soon. Not to forget, the Digital portfolio is here to stay that’d keep us insulated against any such natural / man-made calamity moving forward and will bring element of buoyancy, resilience in our businesses, said Rajneesh Khattar, Group Director - India, Informa Markets, in an exclusive conversation with Manu Tayal, Associate Editor, Energetica India. Khattar shares about how Informa is setting example by organising India’s first physical event amid Covid-19, precautions taken, his message for the industry, expansion plans among others.
Policy Support has been Insufficient for Realising the Full Potential of EV Market
We are doing good business in OEM segment, and are on top position in the OEM development in Indian market. Our management has decided to start local manufacturing unit in 2021, and will announce very soon about the location. We are very aggressive towards developing our business on local manufacturing concept, said Brijesh Prajapati, Managing Director- India, Sofarsolar, in an exclusive conversation with Manu Tayal, Associate Editor, Energetica India. Prajapati shares about his company’s product offerings, business growth, expertise, expansion plans for India etc.
In the longer term ArcVera has expansive plans for India
We provide accurate long-term hourly and short-interval ten-minute time series of energy production estimates to inform the design of hybrid projects. Without a granular, time series approach in methodology, major errors in design and expectations for hybrid performance accrue, and worst-case scenarios persist unmitigated. Our expertise is perfectly suitable to the application of winning tenders, or energy auctions simply because small details and accuracy matter much more with respect to the return-on-investment when compared with a feed-in-tariff structured market, says Dr. Gregory S. Poulos, Founder and CEO, ArcVera Renewables, in an exclusive conversation with Manu Tayal, Associate Editor, Energetica India. Dr. Gregory discussed about his company’s offerings for the Indian market, target customers, long term plans for India etc.
To Boost EVs’ Demand in India, Govt Should Focus on Both Fiscal and Non-Fiscal Impediments
To complement our existing business and to further expand our product lines and technological capabilities, Amphenol has come up with Amphenol PCD, Chennai and their state of art manufacturing & assembly lines have been set up at Maramalai Nagar, Chennai to fulfil the requirement of electrical connectors to be used in Electric Vehicle, Rail mass transit, Data centre and Energy storage, says Naresh Kumar, General Manager, Amphenol PCD, in an exclusive conversation with Manu Tayal, Associate Editor, Energetica India. Kumar discussed extensively about Amphenol’s business expansion under Make in India, it’s product offerings, accomplished targets, FAME-II scheme etc.
More Focused Approach will be Required Towards Funding Low Cost Innovation
Number of schemes for new entrants under the Start-up India initiative has been set up, primarily in terms of funding, tax breaks and rebates. Additional support in the form of Incubation Centres and Ease of Doing Business can be helpful. Some of the best steps could be – spreading more awareness about schemes launched, e-governance and reducing bureaucracy & government interference. For example - GST registration requirements for 3 years has already been removed. Besides, more focused approach will be required towards – funding low cost innovation, easy loan process, single window to process all documentation work, tax relaxation etc. In an exclusive interaction series with startup companies in the energy sector, Manu Tayal, Associate Editor, Energetica India, interacted with Nitin Saxena, Founder, ALBJ Green Power. Here’re the edited excerpts from that interaction
Revayu Energy Looking to Raise $4 Mn from Potential Investors.
No doubt there have been challenges, but more challenges we faced, stronger has been our determination to overcome those. Moreover, we truly believe that if there is a problem, there has to be a solution and most of our innovations are driven out of our problem solving approach. Telecom industry emits 6 million metric tonnes of CO2 annually and by using our hybrid energy solution the carbon footprint can be reduced substantially. In an exclusive interaction series with startup companies in the energy sector, Manu Tayal, Associate Editor, Energetica India, interacted with Prateek Gupta, Founder & CEO, Revayu Energy. Here’re the edited excerpts from that interaction
It is High Time for Indian Industry to Take up R&D and Advanced Cell Manufacturing.
India is expected to attract investment in two-to-four Giga factories for advanced Li-ion batteries, attracting over $3 billion in investments in the next 3 years. The battery pack manufacturers in India are currently assembling high capacity packs with the goal to target electric vehicles and stationary storage market. Assembling of Li-ion battery packs is a dynamic industry in India and is growing at a healthy pace, says Dr. Rahul Walawalkar, President, India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), in an exclusive interaction with Manu Tayal, Associate Editor, Energetica India.
India will Require Strong Professionals to Power its RE Ambitions Over Next 5 Yrs
Traditionally, energy studies have been male-dominated, but I’ve seen a shift over the years. Today, in renewables in particular, there are a growing number of women in leadership positions, with many setting up their own businesses. To my mind, the disparity that existed has reduced to a large extent and there are opportunities available for qualified professionals irrespective of gender. In an exclusive interaction series with women influencers in the power sector, Manu Tayal, Associate Editor, Energetica India, interacted with Dr. Uma Rajarathnam, Vice President and Global Head of Applied Research and Collaboration, Enzen. Here’re some excerpts from that interaction:
Major Reforms Need to be Initiated in the Power Distribution Sector
I feel major reforms need to be initiated in the power distribution sector to address the challenges facing the power sector. Privatization of the sector will be key to ensuring profitability and operation efficiency for the sector. The recent announcement privatizing the DISCOMs in Union Territories was a significant step in this direction. Increased private sector participation in power distribution will not only help DISCOMs deal with the growing financial stress but also enhance the quality of services, says Jaideep Mukherji, CEO, Smart Power India, an arm of The Rockefeller Foundation, in an exclusive interview with Manu Tayal, Associate Editor, Energetica India. Mr Jaideep discussed in detail about various topics including role of mini-grids in Covid-19 scenario, their significance in rural India, possible solutions for Discoms financial distress etc. Here're the edited excerpts
EV Policy for India Must be Tailor-Made to India’s Particular Needs
The integration of ABB’s solar inverter business is a decisive step forward in our strategy. With this transaction, we expanded our solutions portfolio and achieved an even more distinctive market positioning. With the acquisition of ABB’s solar inverter business, FIMER becomes the 4th largest solar inverter supplier in the world with the widest range of solutions available, says KN Sreevatsa, Country Managing Director, FIMER (India), in an exclusive conversation with Manu Tayal, Associate Editor, Energetica India. Sreevatsa discussed about FIMER’s business strategy on ABB solar business acquisition, it’s Made in India products’ specialty, expectation on EV Policy in India etc. Here’re the edited excerpts..
Sustainability is What Comes Naturally to Women
Sustainability is what comes naturally to women. Academic pursuits in STEM or Arts or commerce- all are a wonderful fit for renewables. I place a testimony that with concerted efforts, scholarship, merit and a positive mindset: Sky Is The Limit. There is a fine balance of ancient best practices and technology when it comes to renewable energy that gives intrinsic motivation – so go for it & give your best: The Best Will Come Back to You!
In an exclusive interaction series with women influencers in the power sector, Manu Tayal, Associate Editor, Energetica India, catches up with Dr. Megha Pushpendra, Lead- Strategic Communication, International Solar Alliance (ISA). Here’re some excerpts from that interaction:
Solar+Storage, Smart Energy Management and Energy Efficiency is the Future for Solar PV
Solar + Storage as well as smart energy management and energy efficiency is the future for solar photovoltaic (PV). Solar storage has been growing robustly in Europe and Australia. We've launched the GroHome solution including, smart meter, smart switch, smart thermostat, says Lisa Zhang, Marketing Director, Growatt in an exclusive interview with Manu Tayal, Associate Editor, Energetica India. Lisa shared her company’s strategy amid Covid-19 scenario, new product offerings, expansion & investment plans etc.
We are not far behind China if we focus on building ecosystem for battery manufacturing.
I believe policymakers should focus on building battery manufacturing capacity. We are not far behind China if we focus on building the ecosystem required for battery manufacturing today. We could attain global leadership in the segment, says Animesh Damani, Partner at Artha Energy Resources in an exclusive interview with Manu Tayal, Associate Editor, Energetica India. Damani shared his expert insights and thoughts on various emerging topics in the power sector including financial advice, opportunities for India, policy hurdles, his company’s future plans etc.
Kadri Simson, European Commission discusses about The European Green Deal & its future RE plans
Yash Jain, MicroSun Solar Tech Pvt Ltd. talks about the company’s progress and its future plans
Honey Raza, Solis India talks about company’s plans for India and opportunities from COVID-19
The process of photovoltaic enterprises' tran...
Energetica India talks to Rana Adib, REN21 to learn about Renewables 2020 Global Status Report
1. Renewable power continues to have fantastic progress. It beats all other fuels in growth and competitiveness. This momentum continues, thanks in large part to sustained policy support and cost reductions. But the progress in the power sector is only a s...
Francoise d’Estais, UNEP discusses the Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2020 Report
a. This year the report highlights a few records for renewable energy investment:
The highest solar power capacity additions in one year, at 118 GW.
The highest investment in offshore wind in one year, at USD 29.9 billion, up 19 percent year-on-year.
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