Energizing India Podcast

India is racing to add renewable energy capacity. But are we getting the most out of what we've already built? ⚡In this episode of Energizing India, Ravin Mirchandani speaks with Praveen Kakulte, Founder & CEO of Powercon Ventures, about unlocking hidden potential in wind and solar assets through smarter monitoring, advanced analytics, and better asset management.From aging infrastructure to grid challenges and energy storage, discover why optimizing existing assets could be India's next big clean energy opportunity.

India's power distribution sector is undergoing a major transformation—from traditional electricity supply to intelligent, customer-centric energy management.In this episode of the Energizing India Podcast, Shashi Bala speaks with Abhishek Ranjan, CEO of BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL), about how Delhi's DISCOMs have modernized their infrastructure, reduced power losses, and transformed customer experiences through digital innovation.From rooftop solar and EV charging to AI-driven grid management, digital twins, and peer-to-peer energy trading, the conversation explores how technology and innovation are shaping the future of India's power distribution sector.Note:* Views expressed are personal and are not attributable to any other stakeholders, including past and present stakeholders.#EnergizingIndia #EIPodcast #AbhishekRanjan #ShashiBala #BSESRajdhani #PowerDistribution #SmartGrid #EnergyTransition #DigitalTransformation #EVCharging #RenewableEnergy #IndiaEnergy

India’s battery revolution is growing rapidly—but can we scale it safely and indigenously?In this episode of the Energizing India Podcast, Ravin MIRCHANDANI speaks with Dr. Rashi GUPTA, popularly known as the “Battery Wali,” about her journey in building India’s lithium-ion battery ecosystem and the challenges of developing homegrown technology.From Battery Management Systems and second-life batteries to safety standards, skilled manpower, and reducing import dependency, Rashi shares why quality, testing, and ethical engineering will be critical as India moves toward a terawatt-hour-scale energy storage future.

Tata Power’s Big Bet on India’s Energy Future | Dr. Praveer SINHAIndia’s energy transition is moving beyond clean generation—it’s about building a smarter, more reliable, and self-reliant energy ecosystem.In this episode of the Energizing India (EI) Podcast, Ravin MIRCHANDANI speaks with Dr. Praveer SINHA, CEO & MD of Tata Power, about the company’s transformation into an integrated green energy leader, with a growing focus on rooftop solar, EV charging, energy storage, and domestic manufacturing.The conversation explores the challenges of distribution reforms, workforce skilling, renewable energy integration, and reducing India’s dependence on fossil fuels while strengthening long-term energy security.

India's energy challenge is changing. We are moving from a power-scarce nation to one with abundant renewable energy—but managing that power is becoming increasingly complex. In this episode of the Energizing India (EI) Podcast, Shashi Bala speaks with R.P. Singh (Retd. IAS), Former State Election Commissioner, Uttar Pradesh, about India's evolving power sector, grid management, distribution reforms, battery storage, the "duck curve," and the future of decentralized energy. The conversation explores why India's next energy revolution will depend not just on generating more electricity, but on building a smarter, more flexible, and resilient power system.