Views and Reflections
Curtailment Concerns: Need to focus on effective power delivery, not just expansion
From April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026, India added over 54 GW of renewable capacity. However, a substantial part of renewable energy was curtailed due to grid security concerns and transmission constraints.
The Future Of Economic Growth Runs On Electricity
Electricity is emerging as a key driver of economic growth, shaping manufacturing, AI infrastructure and industrial investment.
Renewables at Close to 30% generation share: Powering India's next phase of the energy transition
India has come a long way in expanding its renewable energy (RE) capacity. But this represents the easier part of the RE transition.
Green Energy: Driving India’s Growth – Ratul Puri
As India aspires to become a global economic powerhouse, one factor is emerging as both a challenge and an opportunity: energy. In particular, renewable energy is becoming the cornerstone of India’s strategy for sustained growth.
India's Net-Zero Path Could Unlock Millions of Green Jobs-If Skilling Gaps Are Bridged
Economies worldwide are increasingly being impacted by climate change. As per the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) in 2021, unless immediate, large-scale and rapid solutions are implemented to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, limiting global warming to 1.5°C (Celsius) will remain beyond reach.
India needs mindset change towards sustainability for systemic transformation
Considering India's energy demand doubled between 2000 and 2020 and is set for a tremendous surge to the tune of 73 exajoules (EJ) by 2050, we really have to focus on achieving sustainable energy security for decades to come.
Beyond UPS: How Grid-Scale Batteries Are Driving Energy Security Goals
Considering India's energy demand doubled between 2000 and 2020 and is set for a tremendous surge to the tune of 73 exajoules (EJ) by 2050, we really have to focus on achieving sustainable energy security for decades to come.
3rd Power Focus Summit: Ratul Puri on India’s Energy Challenge
Hindustan Power, led by Chairman Ratul Puri, is moving forward with an ambitious plan to expand its energy portfolio to 5 GW by 2028.
Solar aatmanirbharta is vital for energy-secured Viksit Bharat
Solar self-reliance is critical to the vision of 'Viksit Bharat'. The sooner we collectively work towards it, the better positioned we will be in achieving energy security for India
To mitigate heatwave effects we must priortise innovations in RE
India is no stranger to scorching summers. Recently, the country has endured its longest and most intense heatwave in recorded history, with temperatures in some areas soaring to a blistering 50 degrees Celsius.
Union Budget 2024 Ratul Puri Calls for Policy Boost and AI Revolution to Achieve India's Ambitious Power Targets
India has been making significant strides in the renewable energy sector, aiming to transform its energy landscape and reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. One of the key figures driving this transformation is Ratul Puri, Chairman of Hindustan Power Group.
The Green Hydrogen Opportunity
Last month, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy issued guidelines to green hydrogen producers under Tranche II of Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition or SIGHT scheme.
Ratul Puri Commissions Annupur Thermal Power Plant for Hindustan Power
In a major milestone for India's power sector, Hindustan Powerprojects Private Limited (HPPPL), under the leadership of Ratul Puri, successfully commissioned Phase I of the Annupur Thermal Power Plant in Madhya Pradesh in 2015.
Combating Heatwaves with Renewable Energy Innovation: Insights from Ratul Puri
As India grapples with its longest and most severe heatwave on record, with temperatures soaring beyond 50°C, the urgency for climate-resilient infrastructure and sustainable energy solutions has never been greater. Ratul Puri, a leading voice in India’s energy sector
How Clean Energy Will Drive India’s Economic Growth
Life’s ups and downs taught me that true success lies in community development. This belief led me to business, where building teams and driving collective growth has become our core focus at Hindustan Power.
Anuppur- The Start Of A Socially Responsible Dream
Ratul Puri, Chairman of Hindustan Powerprojects, recently discussed with Anilesh S. Mahajan the growing importance of renewable energy in driving India`s economic progress.
Ratul Puri on India’s Energy Future at 3rd Power Focus Summit
India’s dynamic energy sector took center stage at the 3rd Power Focus Summit, where leading voices gathered to assess the evolving landscape of power generation, reform, and renewable energy.