Topic: Future and Challenges – Indian Power Grid

Presented by: Abhay Kumar, Powergrid India, Rajil Srivastava, Powergrid India

This webinar:
The Indian power system is rapidly transitioning towards a cleaner, digitalized, and renewable-heavy power grid, with total installed capacity reaching 520.51 GW as of January 2026. Key drivers include record renewable additions, smart grid technology, and policy reforms to enhance efficiency and financial sustainability. Challenges include grid congestion, storage needs, and managing renewable variability and grid stability, alongside persistent need for augmentation & modernization of Distribution network. At the same time, it opens up opportunities in Battery Storage, Electrical equipment and associated items manufacturing, advance analytics & AI, Nuclear generation, Hybrid Renewable Energy systems, Cross border interconnections under One Sun, One World, One Grid initiative. The webinar will discuss the above aspects in detail which is crucial for meeting the clean energy needs of growing India.

Presenter bios:
Abhay Kumar – https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhay-kumar-4839b9362/
Rajil Srivastava – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajil13/

This is sponsored by PES WFI and IEEE PSRC