India's Power Transition and RE Growth

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

I am an energy sector expert and have worked at NTPC Ltd. for more than 38 years in various functions (Project Management, Operations, Corporate Planning, Technical Services, Procurement, and Consultancy). I also specialize in Business Excellence and TQM. During these four decades of work experience, I have managed coal, gas, and solar energy plants at the leadership level. I am a postgraduate in Engineering and Management and hold a doctorate in General Management. I developed the Business Excellence Model for the power sector based on the EFQM Business Excellence Model. I am the author of a customized model called the NTPC Business Excellence Model for evaluating the performance and sustainability of power plants. I am currently available for consulting in the energy domain, project management, and corporate leadership training.

Q2. What structural changes are having the greatest impact on India’s power sector today, and how are they reshaping investment priorities across the industry?

India is in an energy transition phase from fossil fuel-generated power to renewable energy (RE), especially solar. The transition is being driven in a coordinated…