Abhinav Nanda is Assistant Vice President (AVP) – Contracts and Commercial at O2 Power Private Limited, where he oversees large-scale procurement and contract portfolios in the renewable sector. With expertise in strategic sourcing, contract structuring, and risk management, he is a strong advocate of localisation and resilient contracting as drivers of India’s energy transition. In…
India’s electricity market is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of electricity derivatives. In this interview, hosted by Power Peak Digest and published on the YouTube channel Electricity Market in India, Rajendra Abhijeet, a seasoned expert with over 15 years of experience in the power sector, specialising in regulatory and compliance, shares insights…
In a recent podcast on the Electricity Market in India YouTube channel, host Shivani Singh (Power Peak Digest), alongside co-host Mr. Rajib Roy Choudhury, interviewed Mr. Raman Ladda, Director at Infisol Energy, to delve into the transformative potential of the PM-KUSUM scheme, with a focus on Component C. Infisol Energy is a solar EPC…
In India’s power sector, discussions often spotlight generation, such as renewables, hydro, thermal, or nuclear, but the transmission system, the backbone that delivers electricity, rarely gets its due. General Network Access (GNA), introduced by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), simplifies access to shared transmission lines for power producers. In a recent Power Peak…
Madhya Pradesh’s electricity distribution sector stands at a critical crossroads, grappling with mounting financial losses, operational inefficiencies, and regulatory bottlenecks. The Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2022 proposes transformative reforms, such as introducing competition through multiple distribution licensees, enhancing regulatory autonomy, and restructuring power procurement practices, to revitalize the sector. But will these measures address the systemic challenges…
India has come a long way in its energy journey since its independence. According to the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), total power generation capacity (utilities and non-utilities) surged from 1,362 MW (1.36 GW) in 1947 to 521.31 GW by March 2024. Per capita electricity consumption rose from 16.3 kWh in 1947 to 1,395 kWh…
The entire world is grappling with geopolitical uncertainty due to the prolonged war between Russia and Ukraine, the tussle for economic power between the USA and China, and the conflict between Israel and Hamas. This is resulting in increased inflation, demand uncertainty, disrupted supply chains, and rising unemployment. Amid all this, one sector has…
Only a few months ago, the news coming from a mega event in Gujarat assured us that India is not only going to achieve but surpass the 500 GW from non-fossil fuel capacity target set for 2030. The general mood has turned quite the opposite after the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) fiasco on climate…
Interview with Nick Daprocida, CEO of E2E Energy Solutions, Canada E2E Energy and Novus Earth to Develop Geothermal Project in Canada E2E Energy Solutions has partnered with Novus Earth to develop the Latitude 53 Hinton geothermal energy project near Hinton, Alberta, with construction scheduled to begin in early 2025. This two-phase initiative aims to utilize…
The global shift towards renewable energy is crucial in mitigating climate change, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and ensuring a sustainable future. Yet, this transition is far from equitable. For carbon-intensive regions, where economies and livelihoods are tightly linked to fossil fuels, the renewable energy transition presents significant challenges. These regions face the risk of economic…