Technology

How Toshiba Predicts Plant Risks to Ensure Reliable Operations amid India’s Rising Power Demand, Say MD Daisuke Murata and CTE Tadafumi Shintani

India’s rising electricity demand and expanding renewable capacity are changing how power plants need to operate to ensure an uninterrupted power supply. Toshiba JSW Power Systems Pvt Ltd (Toshiba JSW) is responding with technologies focused on flexible operations, predictive analysis, and AI-enabled solutions. In an interview with ENERGDIVE, Daisuke Murata, Managing Director, Toshiba JSW, and Tadafumi Shintani, Director & Chief Technology Executive, Toshiba JSW, discuss its India strategy and the opportunities emerging from the country’s evolving power sector.

REI Expo is an Essential Platform for Stakeholders across the Energy Value Chain

As India accelerates its renewable energy transition, Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo 2026 comes at a pivotal moment for the industry. Organised by Informa Markets India, the 19th edition brings together renewable energy, storage, manufacturing and global technology players. Julian Thomas, Portfolio Director – Energy & Battery Sector, Informa Markets India Pvt Ltd, discusses REI’s evolution, global partnerships, and the opportunities ahead.

India’s Battery Supply Chain: Ready for Scale?

The country’s Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) market is expanding faster than its domestic cell manufacturing base. The next challenge is turning announced capacity into competitive, reliable and bankable battery supply.

The Renewable Century Will Belong to Those Who Own the Learning Curve

India’s greatest clean energy advantage may lie not in how much technology it manufactures or deploys, but in how effectively it converts the world’s most diverse energy market into a source of technological leadership.

Transforming Refinery Off-gasses into Valuable Hydrogen

BharatH₂Sep, BPCL’s indigenous membrane-based hydrogen recovery technology, converts refinery off-gases into reusable hydrogen while reducing emissions, operating costs and dependence on conventional high-energy separation systems.

The Next Energy Equation

Our strategic narrative examines the engineering and investment demands of a Net Zero economy. Karnataka is aligning renewable development with demand centres; Madhya Pradesh is linking solar expansion to storage; Bihar is treating feeder solarisation as a lever for rural enterprise.

Tata Power, Ocean Sun Partner to Pilot Membrane-Based Floating Solar Technology in Maharashtra

Tata Power and Norway’s Ocean Sun will pilot a 300 kWp membrane-based floating solar system in Maharashtra to assess its performance and commercial viability.

Adani Green Energy Expands Operational BESS Capacity to 6.63 GWh at Khavda

Adani Green Energy has expanded its operational BESS capacity at Khavda to 6.63 GWh, up from 3.55 GWh in June 2026.

PNGRB Marks 20 Years as India Expands Gas Infrastructure, PNG Adoption

India’s gas network has expanded with nationwide CGD authorisation, 35,000 km of authorised pipelines and rising PNG connections.

SWELECT Launches Scalable SWEES EN Hybrid Inverter Range

SWELECT Energy Systems launches its SWEES EN hybrid inverter range for Commercial and Industrial customers. It ranges from 5 kW to 50 kW but the scalable variant can also exceed 50 kW.

Delhi Launches PM Surya Ghar Portal With Up To ₹1.56 Lakh Rooftop Solar Subsidy

Delhi government launched a portal for rooftop solar registrations, offering combined Centre and Delhi subsidies of up to ₹1.56 lakh for systems up to 3 kW.

Alpex Solar Inaugurates 2.2 GW G12R TOPCon Cell Manufacturing Facility in Uttar Pradesh

Alpex Solar has inaugurated a 2.2 GW G12R TOPCon solar cell facility in Mathura, strengthening its backward integration and domestic manufacturing capacity.

India Launches Net Zero Portal and NAPCC Dashboard to Track Climate Action

The new digital platforms aim to improve transparency, monitoring and coordination of voluntary Net Zero commitments and national climate missions.

Beyond the Hype: What it Really Takes to Make AI Work in Power

Artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape operations across India's power and renewable energy sector, but its success depends less on algorithms than on the quality of data, engineering expertise, predictive applications and cybersecurity.

Infineon Acquires C2i Semiconductors to Advance Power Solutions for AI Data Centres

Infineon’s acquisition of Bengaluru-based C2i Semiconductors will strengthen power delivery and energy-efficiency solutions for AI data centres while expanding its engineering capabilities in India.

Schneider Electric Launches Yuva Yodha National Tech Hackathon

Schneider Electric has launched Yuva Yodha, a national technology hackathon focused on developing solutions across smart manufacturing, grid reliability, sustainable agriculture and smart buildings.

India, Japan Deepen Strategic Partnership with Focus on Energy Security, Critical Technologies

India and Japan have unveiled a strategic roadmap centred on energy security, resilient supply chains, critical minerals, AI and emerging technologies amid growing geopolitical and trade uncertainties.

SK Sinha assumes charge as Director (Finance) at GAIL.

SK Sinha has assumed charge as Director (Finance) at GAIL, bringing over 30 years of experience in corporate finance and financial management.

MNRE Amends Prototype Wind Turbine Guidelines to Enable Power Sale to DISCOMs

MNRE has amended its prototype wind turbine guidelines, allowing DISCOMs and other eligible entities to procure scheduled power while introducing revised commissioning and commercial deployment norms.

Coal Gasification Key to India's Energy Security, says Coal Secretary Sanoj Kumar Jha

Coal Secretary Sanoj Kumar Jha said coal gasification will strengthen India's energy security, reduce import dependence and support industrial growth through value-added products.

India Installs 3.9 Crore Smart Meters under RDSS Scheme by Dec 2025; AT&C Losses Drop to 15%

India installed 3.9 crore smart meters under Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) as of December 2025 slashing AT&C losses from 21.91% in 2021 to 15.04% in 2025.

PM Modi to Inaugurate India Energy Week 2026 in Goa Virtually; Global Energy Leaders to Attend

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate India Energy Week 2026 in Goa virtually, with global ministers and industry leaders gathering to discuss energy security, investment and decarbonisation pathways.

Centre of Excellence on Power Regulation Inaugurated at IIT Delhi

A Centre of Excellence on power sector regulation was inaugurated at IIT Delhi to support research, capacity building and evidence-based policymaking amid India’s energy transition.

India, Germany Deepen Clean Energy Partnership with Green Funding, Technology Platforms

India and Germany expanded cooperation on renewable energy, green hydrogen, storage and clean energy manufacturing, backed by new funding commitments during Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit.

HPCL Refinery Upgrade Strengthens India’s Energy Security, Says Arunachal Deputy CM

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy CM Chowna Mein said HPCL’s residue upgradation facility at Vizag refinery strengthens India’s energy security and improves refining efficiency.

Govt says LPG Subsidy Delivery, Authentication Improve under Pahal Scheme

The Government has reported significant improvements in transparency, biometric authentication and subsidy delivery under the PAHAL scheme and the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.

MNRE Issues Policy Update, Signals Shift Towards System Integration in Renewable Energy Programme

From Capacity to Discipline and Flexibility

Having rapidly added gigawatts, India’s energy transition now prioritises reliability, flexibility and investment certainty, with Powergen India 2025 focusing on disciplined execution, market-aligned demand and resilient grids.

India to Boost Refining Capacity to 309.5 MMTPA by 2030: Union Minister Suresh Gopi

The government told the Rajya Sabha that India’s refining capacity will rise by 2030, supported by expanded biofuel, green hydrogen and liquefied natural gas initiatives.

The Next Frontier: Advancing HSE to Achieve Global SDGs

The future of business is intrinsically linked to the future of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE). This is not rhetoric, it is a defining conclusion revealing HSE’s vital role as a strategic imperative for organisational resilience and sustainable development.