At the 23rd edition of Hydro Power in India conference, this panel discussion brought together leading private sector developers to share their perspectives on the evolving hydropower and pumped storage landscape in India.
The panel examined key issues and concerns facing the segment, including financing challenges, regulatory approvals, environmental clearances, land acquisition hurdles, long gestation periods and tariff competitiveness. It also explored the future outlook for hydropower and PSP development, along with the policy support, market reforms and incentives required to accelerate private sector participation and investment.
Panelists included:
- Manoj Kumar Dixit, Chief Operating Officer, Hydro Business, GMR Energy
- Pritam Kumar, Chief-Hydro, Tata Power
- Vivek Shrivastava, Consultant (PSP&Hydro), Torrent Power
- Naresh Telgu, Chief Operating Officer, Adani Green Energy
- Ankur Vashishtha, Senior Vice President, Hydro & PSP, JSW Energy