Regulatory and Market Dynamics in Captive Renewable Power

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

I have spent over 12 years in the power sector, focusing on both thermal and renewable energy projects, power trading, regulatory compliance, and business development. My career began in 2013 as a Graduate Engineer Trainee at Bhadreshwar Vidyut Pvt Ltd, where I coordinated a 2x150 MW coal-based thermal power plant in Gujarat, overseeing BTG and BOP activities from supply contracts through to commissioning. Between 2015 and 2017, I worked as a Senior Engineer at OPG Power Generation Pvt Ltd, managing a 420 MW thermal project in Tamil Nadu. My responsibilities included executing power purchase agreements, facilitating open access trading, managing captive supply and revenue generation, and coordinating with SLDC for scheduling and dispatch.

From December 2021 to November 2024, I worked as a Certified Energy Manager at OPG Power Ventures PLC. In this role, I was responsible for monthly power sales operations, invoicing, debtor analysis, energy accounting, and supporting new business development. I also managed legal actions through NCLT and arbitration for defaulting industrial and commercial consumers. Since November 2024, I have been a Manager (Business Development) at…