India’s Power Grid Faces Renewable Surge

Q1. Could you start by giving us a brief overview of your professional background, particularly focusing on your expertise in the industry?

I have approximately 15 years of experience in transmission and grid management, with strong expertise in delivering complex STEM-based projects. My work has primarily focused on 765 kV systems, contributing to the enhancement and stability of India’s energy grid.

I have worked with reputed organizations such as Tata Power, Sterlite, and Hyosung, where I handled key assignments under TBCB projects for the Ministry of Power. Currently, I am associated with NIIF, where I contribute to the development of the power infrastructure sector, supported by government sovereign funds.

Q2. With the rollout of Green Energy Corridor (GEC) Phase III, is the transmission infrastructure actually keeping pace with the rapid injection of renewable power, or should we anticipate significant curtailment risks?

As of today, with the government’s clear vision around expansion initiatives such as “One Nation, One Grid,” we are making strong progress toward aligning transmission infrastructure with the rapid growth in renewable energy capacity.

That said, there are some initial challenges. The pace of renewable energy addition has been quite abrupt, leading to short-term mismatches between demand and supply…