Interviews Archives - Renewable Watch

Views of Padma Jaiswal: “India’s waste diversity demands localised solutions”

March 17, 2026

Urban India is facing growing challenges in managing municipal solid waste (MSW) as rapid urbanisation, population growth and changing consumption patterns continue to increase the volume of waste generated in cities. Many urban centres struggle […]

Views of Ghanshyam Prasad: “The hydropower and pumped storage segments are witnessing renewed interest”

February 26, 2026

At the 23rd edition of the Hydro Power in India conference organised by Renewable Watch and Power Line, Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority (CEA), spoke about the renewed momentum in hydropower and pumped storage […]

Demand Uptick: Industry perspective on key trends in the green hydrogen space

January 16, 2026

Driven by global demand, government incentives and technological progress, India is poised to emerge as a key player in the green hydrogen space, not only as a user of green hydrogen, but also as an […]

Views of Arti Dogra: “Rajasthan stands at the cusp of a new energy framework”

January 13, 2026

As India’s power distribution companies grapple with rising demand, growing rooftop solar penetration and mounting financial stress, improving efficiency in the last mile has become a strategic imperative. In this context, Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam […]

Views of Shripad Yesso Naik: “The MNRE is venturing into new areas of clean energy development”

January 10, 2026

India’s energy transition is at a defining moment. This transition has been reinforced by a series of targeted policy interventions and programme-level roll-outs, reflecting a coordinated and execution-focused approach by the government. Flagship missions and […]

Interview with Akash Tripathi: “India’s renewable energy sector has made remarkable strides”

December 22, 2025

In an interview with Renewable Watch, Akash Tripathi, Managing Director, Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), shared his views on SECI’s key achievements over the past year, the tariffs discovered in recent green ammonia […]

Interview with K.P. Rudrappaiah: “KREDL has been instrumental in driving Karnataka’s renewable energy transition”

December 18, 2025

On the sidelines of Windergy 2025, Chennai, the Renewable Watch team interviewed K.P. Rudrappaiah, Managing Director, Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL). He discussed the state’s renewable energy achievements, capacity addition targets under the resource […]

Interview with Dr Debajit Palit: “We need to rethink how DRE systems are designed”

December 15, 2025

Renewable mini grids are considered as vital elements of the energy ecosystem for delivering reliable, clean power to remote and underserved regions, supporting rural development and energy access. In the third episode of the Renewable […]

Interview with Dr Rahul Tongia: “Electrification and grid greening must advance together”

December 11, 2025

As India accelerates the electrification of mobility and industry, questions around what truly constitutes “green” energy are becoming more complex. While the country continues to scale up renewable capacity, its power mix remains dominated by […]

Interview with Shripad Yesso Naik: “India is uniquely positioned to lead the global energy transition”

December 10, 2025

India’s renewable energy sector has witnessed remarkable progress over the past decade, emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing clean energy markets. With record capacity additions, declining tariffs, expanding manufacturing capability and a maturing ecosystem […]

Interview with Ashish Khanna: “We are at a unique inflection point”

December 9, 2025

In the second episode of the Renewable Watch Podcast, Sarthak Takyar, Associate Director, Renewable Watch, interacted with Ashish Khanna, Director General, International Solar Alliance (ISA), to discuss the institution’s approach to addressing the diverse needs […]

Interview with Ghanshyam Prasad: “India has performed remarkably well in the renewable energy sector”

December 5, 2025

In a recent interview with Renewable Watch, Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority (CEA), shared his views on the performance of the power sector over the past year and the progress towards the country’s clean […]

Interview with Mohammad Rihan: “Solar is on course to become the dominant source of power generation”

December 3, 2025

India’s solar sector has moved rapidly from early experimentation to large-scale deployment, accompanied by deepening work on manufacturing, grid integration, storage, recycling and green hydrogen. The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) has repositioned itself […]

Interview with Anil Sardana: “The sector is firmly on track to deliver reliable, affordable and cleaner energy”

November 27, 2025

In a recent interview with Renewable Watch, Anil Sardana, Managing Director, Adani Energy Solutions Limited and Adani Power Limited, shared his views on the current state of the Indian power sector. He spoke about the […]

Upward Trajectory: EPC players’ perspective

November 25, 2025

India’s renewable engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) sector has witnessed accelerated growth in the last year, supported by a sharp rise in project execution and a maturing renewable energy ecosystem. Moreover, EPC players are increasingly […]

Interview with Kishor Nair: “The market is witnessing a significant surge in standalone BESS”

November 24, 2025

As the Indian renewable energy sector grows and matures, there is increasing demand from consumers – both utilities and corporates – for firm renewable energy that matches their load requirements. This has led to a […]

Interview with J.P. Chalasani: “Wind is a critical resource for making India’s energy transition successful”

November 20, 2025

In a recent interview with Renewable Watch, J.P. Chalasani, Chief Executive Officer, Suzlon Group, shared his perspectives on the evolving landscape of the wind energy sector. He spoke about the recent trends shaping the segment, […]

Growing Localisation: Manufacturers’ perspective

November 18, 2025

India’s renewable manufacturing landscape has undergone a significant transformation over the past few years, supported by strong policy incentives and growing localisation across solar and wind components. However, the industry still faces key gaps in […]

Interview with Dr Praveer Sinha: “The sector stands at the crossroads of disruption and opportunity”

November 17, 2025

In a recent interview with Renewable Watch, Dr Praveer Sinha, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Tata Power Company Limited, shared his views on India’s energy transition and the move towards 24×7 clean power. He […]

Interview with Dr Srivatsan Iyer: “Renewables must become despatchable and reliable”

November 13, 2025

India’s renewable energy landscape is evolving rapidly, as the sector moves beyond standalone solar and wind plants to storage-based hybrids, round-the-clock (RTC) renewables, and firm and despatchable renewable energy (FDRE) projects that can address intermittency […]