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VOLUME 5 ISSUE 4 • DECEMBER 2018<br />
<strong>Dawn</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>new</strong> <strong>era</strong><br />
<strong>for</strong> <strong>energy</strong><br />
<strong>storage</strong> <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>India</strong>
EXPERT'S NOTE<br />
2019 year <strong>for</strong> <strong>energy</strong><br />
<strong>storage</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong><br />
Dr. Rahul Walawalkar<br />
Executive Director, IESA<br />
President & MD, CES <strong>India</strong><br />
The<br />
Government <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>India</strong> is set to<br />
launch the<br />
ambitious<br />
National Energy<br />
Storage Mission<br />
that can<br />
trans<strong>for</strong>m <strong>India</strong><br />
from be<strong>in</strong>g one<br />
<strong>of</strong> the largest<br />
markets to a<br />
global hub <strong>for</strong><br />
R&D and<br />
manufactur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>of</strong> advanced<br />
<strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong><br />
technologies...<br />
The year 2018 has come to be pivotal <strong>for</strong> <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong> and<br />
the EV <strong>in</strong>dustry <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>. <strong>India</strong> Energy Storage Alliance and our<br />
members worked closely with policymakers <strong>in</strong> New Delhi to<br />
f<strong>in</strong>alize the draft National Energy Storage Mission. We also worked<br />
with various state agencies to help launch their <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong> and<br />
EV policies, particularly Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, Andhra<br />
Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. IESA was honoured<br />
to be associated with NITI Aayog <strong>in</strong> host<strong>in</strong>g the MOVE Mobility<br />
Summit which has set the agenda <strong>for</strong> a shift towards 30 per cent EVs<br />
by 2030. IESA launched a <strong>new</strong> <strong>in</strong>itiative, E$$Meet <strong>in</strong> 2018 to br<strong>in</strong>g<br />
together C&I customers and lead<strong>in</strong>g <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong> solution providers<br />
at two events held <strong>in</strong> Coimbatore and Pune. In 2019, we plan to<br />
take this <strong>in</strong>itiative nationwide with an additional 8- 10 C&I activity<br />
hubs covered over the year.<br />
As we prepare to welcome participants to the 6th Energy Storage<br />
<strong>India</strong> Conference, the Government <strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong> is set to launch the<br />
ambitious National Energy Storage Mission that can trans<strong>for</strong>m <strong>India</strong><br />
from be<strong>in</strong>g one <strong>of</strong> the largest markets to a global hub <strong>for</strong> R&D and<br />
manufactur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> advanced <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong> technologies. On the<br />
launch <strong>of</strong> NESM, IESA expects the announcement with<strong>in</strong> 6 months <strong>of</strong><br />
at least two giga factories <strong>for</strong> the manufacture lithium ion batteries.<br />
S<strong>in</strong>ce NESM also provides opportunities <strong>for</strong> other technologies, we<br />
are anticipat<strong>in</strong>g additional <strong>in</strong>vestments <strong>in</strong> various advanced <strong>storage</strong><br />
technologies such as metal air batteries, flow batteries, advanced lead<br />
acid batteries and thermal <strong>storage</strong> technologies.<br />
IESA has conducted two Masterclass sessions to <strong>in</strong>struct leaders<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong>n companies look<strong>in</strong>g to diversify <strong>in</strong>to these emerg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
manufactur<strong>in</strong>g opportunities. It will cont<strong>in</strong>ue to hold such tutor<strong>in</strong>g<br />
events <strong>in</strong> 2019.<br />
This year at ESI 2019, we anticipate over 1000 participants to<br />
jo<strong>in</strong> us <strong>in</strong> explor<strong>in</strong>g technologies, policies and markets <strong>for</strong> <strong>energy</strong><br />
<strong>storage</strong>, microgrids and EVs <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>. Participants can learn from 100<br />
+ thought leaders from <strong>India</strong>, US, UK, Germany, Japan, Ch<strong>in</strong>a, Canada<br />
and Australia. ESI will provide opportunities <strong>for</strong> participants to meet<br />
over 50 key organizations work<strong>in</strong>g on driv<strong>in</strong>g national <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong><br />
policies, under a s<strong>in</strong>gle ro<strong>of</strong>.<br />
I hope you will f<strong>in</strong>d your participation <strong>in</strong> ESI 2019 fruitful and that<br />
we will be able to derive <strong>in</strong>puts <strong>for</strong> accel<strong>era</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g your plans <strong>for</strong> <strong>energy</strong><br />
<strong>storage</strong>, microgrids and EVs. We look <strong>for</strong>ward to cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g to work<br />
together to make <strong>India</strong> a global hub <strong>for</strong> R&D and manufactur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong><br />
advanced <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong> and EV technologies by 2022.<br />
• December 2018 3
CONTENTS Volume 5 • Issue 4 • December 2018<br />
09<br />
12<br />
16<br />
APPOINTMENTS<br />
19<br />
08 NATIONAL UPDATE<br />
10 NEWS FLASH<br />
12 COMPANY UPDATE<br />
14 INTERNATIONAL UPDATE<br />
16 NEW TECHNOLOGY<br />
High-Speed vacuum transportation<br />
Team Avishkar Hyperloop from IITM is<br />
work<strong>in</strong>g to develop the world's fastest<br />
Hyperloop...<br />
18 <strong>ETN</strong> - SUBSCRIPTION FORM<br />
19 APPOINTMENTS<br />
20 INTERVIEW<br />
An attempt to create an Eco-system<br />
Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL)<br />
is a jo<strong>in</strong>t venture <strong>of</strong> four National<br />
Public Sector Enterprises – NTPC Limited,<br />
PFC, REC and POWERGRID...<br />
22 COVER STORY<br />
<strong>Dawn</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>new</strong> <strong>era</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong><br />
If <strong>India</strong> is serious about access<strong>in</strong>g its<br />
estimated 300GWh <strong>of</strong> <strong>storage</strong> opportunity<br />
<strong>in</strong> the next four years...<br />
28 HON'BLE PM'S MESSAGE<br />
Mov<strong>in</strong>g towards Susta<strong>in</strong>ability<br />
30 GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS<br />
Government MOVERS <strong>of</strong> the<br />
mobility mach<strong>in</strong>ery<br />
<strong>India</strong> stands on the br<strong>in</strong>k <strong>of</strong> an urban<br />
population boom which will <strong>in</strong>evitably br<strong>in</strong>g<br />
every sector under stress. To capitalize on the<br />
tremendous resultant opportunity, NITI Aayog<br />
organized the Global Mobility Summit...<br />
40 LEADERS SPEAK<br />
Capta<strong>in</strong>s <strong>of</strong> Mobility<br />
<strong>India</strong>’s rapid economic growth, runn<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><br />
tandem with the digitization <strong>of</strong> economies,<br />
requires a disruption <strong>in</strong> the way people and<br />
goods move...<br />
52 CELLS<br />
Understand<strong>in</strong>g Li-ion batteries<br />
We come across different variations <strong>of</strong><br />
Li-ion batteries, and they f<strong>in</strong>d application <strong>in</strong><br />
different areas. Let us now see what are the<br />
differences <strong>in</strong> reality?<br />
56 NEW TECHNOLOGY<br />
EV market development <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong><br />
<strong>India</strong> has no alternative but to<br />
adopt Electric Vehicles (EVs)<br />
<strong>of</strong> all categories...<br />
58 FOCUS<br />
Li-ion recycl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Here is an overview <strong>of</strong> Li-ion battery<br />
recycl<strong>in</strong>g ecosystem and various<br />
technologies available <strong>for</strong> recovery <strong>of</strong><br />
valuable battery materials…<br />
60 MINI-GRIDS<br />
Towards all-round susta<strong>in</strong>ability<br />
In the com<strong>in</strong>g days, a fairly large number<br />
<strong>of</strong> m<strong>in</strong>i- and micro- grids are to be<br />
commissioned <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>, which will be fed<br />
by Solar Energy...<br />
64 BACK-UP<br />
Battery <strong>storage</strong> technology <strong>for</strong><br />
power systems<br />
Proper support to the grid through<br />
re<strong>new</strong>able energies that are <strong>in</strong>termittent <strong>in</strong><br />
nature is possible only through adequate<br />
battery <strong>storage</strong> facility...<br />
67 EV ROUNTABLE<br />
IESA EV roundtable on Karnataka<br />
EV policy<br />
68 ELECTRIC VEHICLE<br />
Support<strong>in</strong>g EV deployment<br />
ARAI’s Centre <strong>of</strong> Excellence <strong>in</strong> e-mobility,<br />
setup under the FAME <strong>India</strong> Scheme,<br />
will support <strong>India</strong>n auto <strong>in</strong>dustry <strong>in</strong> the<br />
development, test<strong>in</strong>g, validation and<br />
certification <strong>of</strong> EVs and their components...<br />
70 POST EVENT REPORT<br />
PM <strong>in</strong>augurates first assembly<br />
<strong>of</strong> the International solar alliance<br />
Recently, the M<strong>in</strong>istry <strong>of</strong> New and<br />
Re<strong>new</strong>able Energy hosted the First<br />
Assembly <strong>of</strong> International Solar Alliance<br />
(ISA), the 2 nd <strong>India</strong>n Ocean Rim Association<br />
(IORA) Energy M<strong>in</strong>isterial Meet, and the<br />
2 nd Global RE-Invest Meet & Expo at the<br />
<strong>India</strong> Expo Mart...<br />
72 EVENT INFORMATION<br />
Next Engagements<br />
Some <strong>of</strong> the <strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g events are com<strong>in</strong>g<br />
up globally, which our community members<br />
cannot af<strong>for</strong>d to miss. Read on…<br />
74 COMPANY & ADVERTISER<br />
INDEX / IMPRINT<br />
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on e-mobility, re<strong>new</strong>able <strong>energy</strong> and <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong><br />
hosted <strong>in</strong> Delhi. Prime M<strong>in</strong>ister Narendra Modi has repeatedly<br />
stressed on the importance <strong>of</strong> re<strong>new</strong>able <strong>energy</strong> <strong>for</strong> our nation's<br />
growth as well as <strong>for</strong> <strong>India</strong>'s commitment to the Paris Agreement,<br />
aim<strong>in</strong>g <strong>for</strong> 40 per cent re<strong>new</strong>ables <strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong>'s total <strong>energy</strong> requirements<br />
by 2030, thus develop<strong>in</strong>g the self-confidence to go from<br />
“Poverty to Power.”<br />
Emphasiz<strong>in</strong>g the importance <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong>, he made an <strong>of</strong>ficial<br />
commitment <strong>in</strong>dicat<strong>in</strong>g the launch<br />
<strong>of</strong> the country’s first National<br />
Energy Storage Mission at the 2nd<br />
The growth <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>India</strong> will be<br />
dependent on<br />
the ability <strong>of</strong><br />
the country<br />
to <strong>in</strong>digenize<br />
battery manufactur<strong>in</strong>g...<br />
RE-INVEST Meet held <strong>in</strong> October<br />
2018. The event was attended by<br />
the UN Secretary Gen<strong>era</strong>l, Antonio<br />
Guterres.<br />
The growth <strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong> will be<br />
dependent on the ability <strong>of</strong> the<br />
country to <strong>in</strong>digenize battery<br />
manufacture ... In l<strong>in</strong>e with this,<br />
and the country's Make <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong><br />
mission, the most happen<strong>in</strong>g<br />
quarter <strong>of</strong> 2018 was the last one,<br />
with high level delegations visit<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Delhi to delib<strong>era</strong>te and discuss<br />
the future <strong>of</strong> <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong> and<br />
e-mobility <strong>for</strong> <strong>India</strong>. Industry<br />
capta<strong>in</strong>s from the mobility sector gathered on a common plat<strong>for</strong>m<br />
at the Global Mobility Summit and voiced their op<strong>in</strong>ions and<br />
visions <strong>for</strong> <strong>India</strong>'s roadmap to a carbon free future.<br />
<strong>ETN</strong> was honoured to be chosen as the exclusive magaz<strong>in</strong>e<br />
partner <strong>for</strong> the MOVE Global summit organized by NITI Aayog.<br />
We are glad that we could cover the event successfully. This<br />
issue carries those views and op<strong>in</strong>ions from the Capta<strong>in</strong>s <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Industry, the who's who <strong>of</strong> the mobility sector, along with stories on<br />
outstand<strong>in</strong>g solar achievements from states and their perspectives.<br />
I hope you f<strong>in</strong>d that it makes <strong>for</strong> a great read.<br />
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Gen<strong>era</strong>l Manager Publications<br />
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• December 2018 7
NATIONAL UPDATE<br />
The Future<br />
Will power be free any time?<br />
The cont<strong>in</strong>uous technological development <strong>in</strong> the field <strong>of</strong> solar <strong>energy</strong> is lead<strong>in</strong>g us towards a<br />
perfectly green world. Prices <strong>of</strong> solar modules and their accessories are also decl<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g steadily.<br />
While witness<strong>in</strong>g such a rapid trans<strong>for</strong>mation from fossil fuel based power to solar power, naturally<br />
the question arises whether power will be free any time <strong>in</strong> future.<br />
Dur<strong>in</strong>g the plenary session (RENNOVATE) <strong>of</strong> the First Assembly <strong>of</strong> International Solar Alliance (ISA);<br />
the 2nd IORA Re<strong>new</strong>able Energy M<strong>in</strong>isterial Meet<strong>in</strong>g and the 2nd Global Re<strong>new</strong>able Energy Investment<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g and Expo, (REINVEST- 2018); Chief Executive Officer, S<strong>of</strong>t Bank Group, Masayoshi Son, said, “ Cost<br />
<strong>of</strong> Solar power gen<strong>era</strong>tion is much cheaper <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong> compared to rest <strong>of</strong> the world. I will give free power<br />
from solar power projects after 25 years <strong>of</strong> PPA to all ISA member countries. We're <strong>in</strong>vest<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> tech &<br />
<strong>in</strong>novation so that we can harness solar <strong>energy</strong> efficiently to provide free power to children, mothers and<br />
communities across the world. It's not a dream, we now have the resources to make this happen.”<br />
Contextually, accord<strong>in</strong>g to Bloomberg New Energy F<strong>in</strong>ance (BNEF) analysis, the price <strong>of</strong> PV panels is<br />
expected to decl<strong>in</strong>e by 34 per cent this year, roughly the equivalent to the fall <strong>in</strong> module prices <strong>in</strong> 2016,<br />
and only exceeded by the 40 per cent price drop <strong>in</strong> 2011. Also, they th<strong>in</strong>k that the module prices will fall<br />
by another 10 to 15 per cent <strong>in</strong> 2019.<br />
Charg<strong>in</strong>g Infrastructure<br />
Dwarka metro station now hosts<br />
18 EV charg<strong>in</strong>g stations<br />
Recently, <strong>in</strong> presence <strong>of</strong> Dr. Mangu S<strong>in</strong>gh, Manag<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Director, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC);<br />
the Union M<strong>in</strong>ister <strong>of</strong> Heavy Industries & Public<br />
Enterprises, Anant G Geete has <strong>in</strong>augurated a Charg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Infrastructure <strong>in</strong> the premises <strong>of</strong> Dwarka metro station<br />
<strong>in</strong> New Delhi. The Charg<strong>in</strong>g Infrastructure has been<br />
developed by Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Ltd<br />
(REIL) hav<strong>in</strong>g 18 charg<strong>in</strong>g stations.<br />
Speak<strong>in</strong>g on the occasion the m<strong>in</strong>ister <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>med<br />
400 e-rickshaws may be charged from these stations<br />
free <strong>of</strong> cost. He also added that if sponsors are ready<br />
then charg<strong>in</strong>g would rema<strong>in</strong> free <strong>of</strong> cost.<br />
REIL has already set up 45 charg<strong>in</strong>g stations <strong>in</strong> different<br />
cities. Funded by Department <strong>of</strong> Heavy Industry,<br />
the charg<strong>in</strong>g stations were <strong>in</strong>stalled by REIL. Prior to<br />
this, Geete had also launched eight charg<strong>in</strong>g stations <strong>in</strong><br />
the premises <strong>of</strong> Udyog Bhawan <strong>in</strong> New Delhi <strong>for</strong> facilitat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
charg<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> e-Vehicles.<br />
Anant Geete is address<strong>in</strong>g at the <strong>in</strong>auguration <strong>of</strong> the e-Charg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
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Re<strong>new</strong>able Energy<br />
Adoption <strong>of</strong> RE ga<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g pace<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong><br />
<strong>India</strong>n government has completely geared up<br />
to harness Re<strong>new</strong>able Energy (RE). In the last<br />
four years, steps taken by the government are<br />
steadily push<strong>in</strong>g the country towards fulfill<strong>in</strong>g<br />
its commitment <strong>in</strong> the COP 21. In his speech dur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the <strong>in</strong>auguration <strong>of</strong> the first Assembly <strong>of</strong> the<br />
International Solar Alliance (ISA), Prime M<strong>in</strong>ister<br />
Narendra Modi highlighted the current achievements<br />
<strong>in</strong> this field.<br />
Modi said, “The impact <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g use <strong>of</strong><br />
re<strong>new</strong>able <strong>energy</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong> is now becom<strong>in</strong>g visible.<br />
We have started to work on action plan <strong>for</strong><br />
deployment <strong>of</strong> re<strong>new</strong>able <strong>energy</strong> to meet the<br />
targets set under the Paris Climate Agreement.<br />
We have decided to produce <strong>for</strong>ty percent <strong>of</strong> our<br />
electricity through non-fossil fuel based resources<br />
by the year 2030.”<br />
“As per this target, we have doubled our re<strong>new</strong>able<br />
<strong>energy</strong> capacity to72 gigawatt <strong>in</strong> the<br />
last four years. In this direction, our solar <strong>energy</strong><br />
capacity has grown by n<strong>in</strong>e times. Today, nonhydro<br />
re<strong>new</strong>able <strong>energy</strong> accounts <strong>for</strong> 20 per cent<br />
<strong>of</strong> the total electricity produced by us. Not only<br />
this, we are go<strong>in</strong>g to add nearly 50 gigawatt capacity<br />
to it very soon. It’s a clear <strong>in</strong>dication that<br />
we have been successfully mov<strong>in</strong>g on the path<br />
to achieve the target <strong>of</strong> 175 gigawatt by 2022 that<br />
we have set <strong>for</strong> ourselves and we will certa<strong>in</strong>ly<br />
be able to achieve it,” he added.<br />
Recognition<br />
Narendra Modi receives Champion <strong>of</strong> the Earth award<br />
<strong>India</strong>n Prime M<strong>in</strong>ister, Narendra Modi has been awarded the prestigious UN Champions <strong>of</strong> the Earth Award.<br />
The annual prize is awarded to outstand<strong>in</strong>g leaders from government, civil society and the private sector<br />
whose actions have had a positive impact on the environment. President <strong>of</strong> France, Emmanuel Macron has<br />
also been awarded <strong>in</strong> the same category <strong>for</strong> his work on the Global Pact <strong>for</strong> the Environment.<br />
The award to the <strong>India</strong>n Prime M<strong>in</strong>ister, which was presented to him on October 3 at New Delhi, has once aga<strong>in</strong><br />
proved his true and dedicated ef<strong>for</strong>t to prevent further damage to the global environment. Comment<strong>in</strong>g on<br />
the award to Modi, UN Secretary-Gen<strong>era</strong>l António Guterres’ remarked, “Today, we recognize a statesman who<br />
embodies the true mean<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> leadership. Prime M<strong>in</strong>ister Modi recognizes that climate change poses a direct,<br />
existential threat to us all. Prime M<strong>in</strong>ister Modi knows what we need to do to avert catastrophe. And Prime<br />
M<strong>in</strong>ister Modi understands the enormous benefits <strong>of</strong> climate action.”<br />
“Because let us be clear: climate change is still runn<strong>in</strong>g faster than we are. The Paris Agreement on climate<br />
change that we absolutely must implement is not be<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>in</strong>deed,<br />
fully implemented. And many leaders around the world are not<br />
do<strong>in</strong>g enough to make sure that it becomes a reality. And we<br />
know that the Paris Agreement is not enough. We know that<br />
we need more ambition. We know that we need to <strong>in</strong>crease<br />
the engagements that were made <strong>in</strong> Paris [and], when <strong>in</strong> 2020,<br />
countries will present their <strong>new</strong> commitments. But the truth<br />
is that this example <strong>of</strong> leadership that Prime M<strong>in</strong>ister Modi<br />
represents is not be<strong>in</strong>g followed enough <strong>in</strong> the world,” he added.<br />
Draw<strong>in</strong>g reference to <strong>India</strong>’s progress <strong>in</strong> solar <strong>energy</strong>, he said,<br />
“Today, it is absolutely clear: solar <strong>energy</strong> became cheaper than<br />
Hon'ble Prime M<strong>in</strong>ister Narendra Modi receiv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
award from UN Secretary-Gen<strong>era</strong>l António Guterres<br />
the <strong>energy</strong> produced by coal, by gas or by oil, which means, aga<strong>in</strong>,<br />
that climate action is the right approach not only from the po<strong>in</strong>t<br />
<strong>of</strong> view <strong>of</strong> the environment, but also from the po<strong>in</strong>t <strong>of</strong> view <strong>of</strong> the<br />
economy and development. And today, <strong>in</strong>deed, thanks to Prime<br />
M<strong>in</strong>ister Modi’s leadership, <strong>India</strong> became the fourth largest producer <strong>of</strong> solar power and the fifth largest producer<br />
<strong>of</strong> re<strong>new</strong>able <strong>energy</strong> <strong>in</strong> the world. And I believe that, very soon, the rank<strong>in</strong>g will improve thanks to the enormous<br />
<strong>in</strong>vestments that are be<strong>in</strong>g made and the strong determ<strong>in</strong>ation to mobilize the people <strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong>.<br />
EV Promotion<br />
Delhi EV Policy 2018 – awat<strong>in</strong>g public comments<br />
The recently released draft <strong>of</strong> Delhi Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2018 is now open <strong>for</strong> public comments. This has<br />
recognized that a <strong>new</strong> approach is required to kick-start EV adoption <strong>in</strong> Delhi. There<strong>for</strong>e, it seeks to put <strong>in</strong><br />
place sev<strong>era</strong>l measures that address the key hurdles to EV adoption and target 25 per cent <strong>of</strong> all <strong>new</strong> vehicle<br />
registrations to be electric by 2023.<br />
Draw<strong>in</strong>g attention on the clue to address the alarm<strong>in</strong>g level <strong>of</strong> pollution <strong>in</strong> the state, the Delhi Transport M<strong>in</strong>ister<br />
Kailash Gahlot has said, ''About 30 per cent <strong>of</strong> particulate pollution <strong>in</strong> w<strong>in</strong>ter is caused by vehicles. Rapid<br />
adoption <strong>of</strong> zero-emission electric vehicles is there<strong>for</strong>e <strong>of</strong> great importance to<br />
Delhi. Recognis<strong>in</strong>g the need <strong>for</strong> a <strong>new</strong> approach to kick-start electric vehicle<br />
adoption, we have drafted a comprehensive Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy with<br />
an aim to make Delhi a leader <strong>in</strong> adoption <strong>of</strong> electric vehicles. We believe that<br />
go<strong>in</strong>g electric and breath<strong>in</strong>g better are two sides <strong>of</strong> the same co<strong>in</strong>.''<br />
Accord<strong>in</strong>g to a UNI report, concerned about the <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g level <strong>of</strong> air pollution,<br />
the Delhi government, through this policy, has planned to create a significant<br />
corpus <strong>of</strong> funds to <strong>in</strong>centivise electric vehicle segment. All <strong>in</strong>centives<br />
are <strong>in</strong> addition to the <strong>in</strong>centive <strong>of</strong>fered by the Government <strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong> as part<br />
A significant corpus <strong>of</strong> funds to<br />
<strong>in</strong>centivise the EV segment has been<br />
planned…<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Scheme <strong>for</strong> Faster Adoption and Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> (Hybrid &) Electric<br />
Vehicles <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong> as notified on 13 03 2015 and any subsequent amendments<br />
there<strong>of</strong>.<br />
8 December 2018 • • December 2018 9
NEWS FLASH<br />
New Project<br />
MNRE launches solar project plan <strong>for</strong> J&K<br />
MNRE has recently set <strong>in</strong> motion its ambitious<br />
plan <strong>of</strong> implementation <strong>of</strong> 23 GW Gridconnected<br />
Ultra Mega Solar PV Projects <strong>in</strong><br />
the Leh and Ladakh regions <strong>of</strong> Jammu & Kashmir.<br />
Phase-I <strong>of</strong> the same comprises sett<strong>in</strong>g up <strong>of</strong> 2,500<br />
MW Solar PV Capacity <strong>in</strong> Kargil Region and 5,000<br />
MW to be set up <strong>in</strong> Leh district.<br />
(Representational image) Scope <strong>of</strong> the work: sett<strong>in</strong>g up <strong>of</strong> the Solar<br />
PV Projects plus mak<strong>in</strong>g the power evacuation <strong>in</strong>frastructure…<br />
The scope <strong>of</strong> work shall comprise sett<strong>in</strong>g up <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Solar PV Projects along with implementation <strong>of</strong> the<br />
entire power evacuation <strong>in</strong>frastructure (substations<br />
along with transmission l<strong>in</strong>es), till the drawal po<strong>in</strong>t.<br />
A s<strong>in</strong>gle tender shall be issued <strong>for</strong> selection <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Project Developer, who shall be responsible <strong>for</strong> the<br />
sett<strong>in</strong>g up <strong>of</strong> the Solar PV Project along with the<br />
power evacuation <strong>in</strong>frastructure.<br />
Tentatively, the projects are planned to be set up<br />
<strong>in</strong> the Pang region <strong>in</strong> Leh and <strong>in</strong> the Zangla region<br />
<strong>in</strong> Kargil. Drawal po<strong>in</strong>t <strong>for</strong> the 2,500 MW Project is<br />
tentatively planned to be located <strong>in</strong> New Wanpoh<br />
and <strong>for</strong> the 5,000 MW capacity, it has been tentatively<br />
planned to be located <strong>in</strong> Hisar.<br />
The RfS (Request <strong>for</strong> Selection) document is<br />
likely to be issued by 15th December, 2018.<br />
Investment<br />
Hero Electric raises 160 crores<br />
from Alpha Capital Advisors<br />
Naveen Munjal<br />
Hero Electric, <strong>India</strong>’s largest<br />
electric two-wheeler<br />
manufacturer, has raised<br />
INR 160 crore from Alpha Capital<br />
Advisors, a Mumbai-based<br />
<strong>in</strong>vestment management firm.<br />
With this <strong>in</strong>vestment, Alpha<br />
Capital Advisors get a significant<br />
m<strong>in</strong>ority stake <strong>in</strong> the automaker.<br />
Comment<strong>in</strong>g on the<br />
effectivity <strong>of</strong> the <strong>in</strong>vestment,<br />
Naveen Munjal, Manag<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Director, Hero Electric, expla<strong>in</strong>ed,<br />
“Align<strong>in</strong>g with the Government <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>India</strong>’s vision <strong>for</strong> electric mobility,<br />
Hero Electric has been a pioneer<br />
<strong>in</strong> develop<strong>in</strong>g a range <strong>of</strong> best-<strong>in</strong>class<br />
electric 2- and 3- wheelers.<br />
This fund <strong>in</strong>fusion will help us<br />
diversify our product portfolio,<br />
acquire <strong>new</strong> technology and focus<br />
on strengthen<strong>in</strong>g our research<br />
and development capabilities<br />
to achieve certa<strong>in</strong> rate <strong>of</strong><br />
localisation. Progress <strong>in</strong> all these<br />
areas will help accel<strong>era</strong>te Hero<br />
Electric’s already robust growth.”<br />
In 2018, Hero Electric has unveiled<br />
a l<strong>in</strong>e-up <strong>of</strong> its global products <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>India</strong> and transitioned its entire<br />
product portfolio to Lithiumion<br />
battery-powered 2-wheelers.<br />
The company is now plann<strong>in</strong>g to<br />
launch more key products <strong>in</strong> a<br />
phased manner.<br />
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COMPANY UPDATE<br />
Two-Wheeler Battery<br />
Amaron motorcycle batteries launched <strong>in</strong> Bangladesh<br />
EV Charg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Amara Raja Batteries Ltd (ARBL),<br />
manufacturer <strong>of</strong> Amaron Automotive<br />
batteries and <strong>India</strong>’s<br />
lead-acid batteries major, has <strong>in</strong>troduced<br />
its motorcycle battery <strong>in</strong><br />
Bangladesh. The launch <strong>in</strong> Dhaka<br />
has been jo<strong>in</strong>tly announced by<br />
Manish Tuli, Head Amaron – South<br />
Asia <strong>of</strong> ARBL, Sajit Kumar and Ayaz<br />
Udd<strong>in</strong> Ripon, Director and Chief<br />
Executive Officer, Ripon Autos, the<br />
authorized distributor <strong>for</strong> Amaron<br />
motorcycle batteries <strong>in</strong> Bangladesh.<br />
Amaron is <strong>of</strong>fer<strong>in</strong>g ma<strong>in</strong>tenance-free<br />
and long-last<strong>in</strong>g motorcycle<br />
batteries there.<br />
Comment<strong>in</strong>g on Amaron’s<br />
future <strong>in</strong>itiatives, Tuli said, “Bangladesh,<br />
predom<strong>in</strong>antly be<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
two-wheeler market, we see a significant<br />
growth potential <strong>for</strong> Amaron<br />
here, as the motorcycle market<br />
cont<strong>in</strong>ues to expand.”<br />
Ripon said, “We believe that<br />
quality products will always benefit<br />
our customers. With Amaron,<br />
quality is not just promised but<br />
guaranteed. With the k<strong>in</strong>d <strong>of</strong> technology<br />
on <strong>of</strong>fer<strong>in</strong>g, customers can<br />
now be certa<strong>in</strong> about choos<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
quality product that lasts long.”<br />
Amaron is a zero ma<strong>in</strong>tenance,<br />
fully charged and factory activated<br />
motorcycle battery, hav<strong>in</strong>g attributes<br />
such as longer battery life,<br />
Best-In-Class (BiC) vents, which<br />
provides improved safety, less corrosion<br />
and altogether, a superior<br />
value proposition.<br />
SmartE to use SUN Mobility’s battery swapp<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>frastructure<br />
PV Project<br />
Sterl<strong>in</strong>g & Wilson eyes on projects <strong>in</strong> Kazakhstan<br />
Sterl<strong>in</strong>g & Wilson is plann<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to enter Kazakhstan, which<br />
is aim<strong>in</strong>g at reduc<strong>in</strong>g its dependency<br />
on fossil fuel power<br />
gen<strong>era</strong>tion to alternative <strong>energy</strong>.<br />
The country is work<strong>in</strong>g towards<br />
<strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g the share <strong>of</strong> re<strong>new</strong>able<br />
<strong>energy</strong> <strong>in</strong> electric power gen<strong>era</strong>-<br />
Bikesh Ogra<br />
tion to three per cent by the year<br />
2020 and to ten per cent by 2030.<br />
In the words <strong>of</strong> Bikesh Ogra,<br />
CEO-Solar, Sterl<strong>in</strong>g & Wilson,<br />
“Though Kazakhstan has huge oil<br />
reserves, grow<strong>in</strong>g <strong>energy</strong> consumption<br />
is one <strong>of</strong> the drivers beh<strong>in</strong>d<br />
the growth <strong>of</strong> re<strong>new</strong>able <strong>energy</strong>.<br />
International Energy Agency has<br />
predicted the demand <strong>for</strong> <strong>energy</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong> the country to double up by the<br />
year 2035. The Central Asian country’s<br />
grow<strong>in</strong>g concern <strong>of</strong> climate<br />
change is also one <strong>of</strong> the factors <strong>for</strong><br />
the switch to re<strong>new</strong>ables. Sterl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
& Wilson is explor<strong>in</strong>g all options to<br />
support the country <strong>in</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g its<br />
re<strong>new</strong>able <strong>energy</strong> targets.”<br />
Sterl<strong>in</strong>g & Wilson has a subsidiary<br />
company <strong>in</strong> Kazakhstan<br />
with a category I license. The local<br />
With <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g electricity<br />
consumption, the distribution<br />
trans<strong>for</strong>mers<br />
get overloaded dur<strong>in</strong>g peak load<br />
hours. In order to reduce the stress<br />
on trans<strong>for</strong>mers dur<strong>in</strong>g peak<br />
hours and reduce the peak power<br />
requirement, The Energy and Recompany<br />
would be responsible <strong>for</strong><br />
execution <strong>of</strong> Solar PV projects. The<br />
company is now actively present <strong>in</strong><br />
Asian cont<strong>in</strong>ent outside <strong>India</strong>, with<br />
over 50 MWp <strong>of</strong> solar PV plants op<strong>era</strong>tional<br />
<strong>in</strong> Philipp<strong>in</strong>es power<strong>in</strong>g<br />
more than 30,000 homes, and another<br />
60 MWp project is <strong>in</strong> commission<strong>in</strong>g<br />
phase <strong>in</strong> Bangladesh.<br />
With its close to 6.14 GWp <strong>of</strong><br />
solar EPC portfolio <strong>in</strong> various geographies<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g Africa, Middle<br />
East, Asia, Australia, Lat<strong>in</strong> America<br />
& USA, the company is currently<br />
construct<strong>in</strong>g 1,177 MWp <strong>of</strong> Solar<br />
PV plant <strong>in</strong> Abu Dhabi, which is the<br />
world’s largest s<strong>in</strong>gle location Solar<br />
PV plant till date. It is also build<strong>in</strong>g<br />
a number <strong>of</strong> projects <strong>in</strong> Zambia,<br />
Egypt, Namibia, Niger, Jordan, Argent<strong>in</strong>a,<br />
and Morocco.<br />
SUN Mobility, a lead<strong>in</strong>g provider<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>energy</strong> <strong>in</strong>frastructure and<br />
services <strong>for</strong> Electric Vehicles<br />
(EVs), has <strong>for</strong>ged a partnership<br />
with SmartE, <strong>India</strong>’s largest electric<br />
vehicle fleet op<strong>era</strong>tor, to deploy its<br />
universal <strong>energy</strong> <strong>in</strong>frastructure<br />
to support SmartE’s grow<strong>in</strong>g EV<br />
op<strong>era</strong>tions.<br />
In April 2018, SUN Mobility<br />
showcased the Interop<strong>era</strong>ble<br />
Smart Mobility solution <strong>for</strong> 2- and<br />
3- wheelers. This is the first-<strong>of</strong>-itsk<strong>in</strong>d<br />
deployment <strong>in</strong> the country <strong>for</strong><br />
electric three-wheelers. SmartE’s<br />
fleet <strong>of</strong> electric three-wheelers<br />
will make use <strong>of</strong> SUN Mobility’s<br />
solution and will be deployed<br />
at SmartE Park & Charge Hubs<br />
across the Delhi-NCR, to bolster<br />
its first and last-mile connectivity<br />
services.<br />
The month-long field trials<br />
<strong>for</strong> this solution were successfully<br />
concluded <strong>in</strong> Gurugram recently.<br />
The partnership will see SUN<br />
Mobility scal<strong>in</strong>g the battery<br />
swapp<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>frastructure over the<br />
Goldie Srivastava, CEO, SmartE and Chetan Ma<strong>in</strong>i, CEO, Sun Mobility at the partnership<br />
announcement<br />
next three months to support 500<br />
electric three-wheelers <strong>in</strong> Phase 1.<br />
Comment<strong>in</strong>g on the<br />
partnership, Goldie Srivastava, Co-<br />
Founder and CEO, SmartE, said,<br />
“The partnership underscores our<br />
commitment to make last-mile<br />
commute easy, safe, af<strong>for</strong>dable<br />
and eco-friendly <strong>for</strong> everyone. SUN<br />
Mobility’s Interop<strong>era</strong>ble Smart<br />
Mobility solution will enable us to<br />
rapidly scale up our vision without<br />
hav<strong>in</strong>g to worry about the <strong>energy</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong>frastructure.”<br />
Focus<strong>in</strong>g on the possibility<br />
<strong>of</strong> achiev<strong>in</strong>g higher efficiency<br />
<strong>of</strong> op<strong>era</strong>tion, Chetan Ma<strong>in</strong>i, Co-<br />
Founder and Vice-Chairman,<br />
SUN Mobility, said, “Conventional<br />
electric three-wheelers that run on<br />
lead-acid batteries usually require<br />
eight hours <strong>of</strong> overnight charg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and four hours <strong>of</strong> opportunity<br />
charge dur<strong>in</strong>g the day. The assets<br />
rema<strong>in</strong> idle half <strong>of</strong> the time dur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the day and could only cover 60-80<br />
km that cause a loss <strong>of</strong> potential<br />
revenue. Our solution, through<br />
swapp<strong>in</strong>g, enables them to realize<br />
the full potential <strong>of</strong> last-mile<br />
transport and clock more than<br />
150 kms per day.”<br />
Energy Storage<br />
TERI launches pilot study to <strong>in</strong>troduce BESS<br />
Dr Ajay Mathur<br />
sources Institute (TERI), with support<br />
from MacArthur Foundation,<br />
has launched a first-<strong>of</strong>-its-k<strong>in</strong>d<br />
pilot project <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong> to support<br />
implementation <strong>of</strong> Battery Energy<br />
Storage Systems (BESS) at distribution<br />
level, <strong>in</strong> Kolkata. Work<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong> collaboration with West Bengal<br />
State Electricity Distribution Company<br />
Limited (WBSEDCL), the project<br />
aims at <strong>in</strong>tegration <strong>of</strong> BESS at<br />
distribution level.<br />
A comprehensive module<br />
would be developed to assist WB-<br />
SEDCL <strong>in</strong> determ<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g applicationspecific<br />
optimum battery capacity,<br />
op<strong>era</strong>tional logic and levelized cost<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>storage</strong>. This module could be<br />
customized <strong>for</strong> other Distribution<br />
utilities as well. For implementation<br />
<strong>of</strong> the pilot project, TERI would<br />
act as project management con-<br />
sultant (PMC) to WBSEDCL & Dept.<br />
<strong>of</strong> Power & NES, GoWB. Prom<strong>in</strong>ent<br />
local Battery manufacturers have<br />
also shown keen <strong>in</strong>terest to support<br />
the project as this is one <strong>of</strong><br />
the first <strong>of</strong> its k<strong>in</strong>d project <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>,<br />
demonstrat<strong>in</strong>g utilization <strong>of</strong> BESS<br />
at downstream <strong>of</strong> distribution network.<br />
Speak<strong>in</strong>g about the project,<br />
Dr Ajay Mathur, Director Gen<strong>era</strong>l,<br />
TERI, said, "We, at TERI, are delighted<br />
to work with WBSEDCL on<br />
the <strong>in</strong>novative, and possibly cost<br />
effective, option <strong>of</strong> us<strong>in</strong>g batteries<br />
to meet peak loads, as well as to<br />
store electricity from ro<strong>of</strong>top solar<br />
<strong>in</strong>stallations at <strong>of</strong>f-peak hours. We<br />
believe that this could be an excit<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and game-chang<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>novation<br />
that could be effectively utilised <strong>in</strong><br />
urban areas."<br />
12 December 2018 • • December 2018 13
INTERNATIONAL UPDATE<br />
Balanc<strong>in</strong>g Solution<br />
Fortum to accel<strong>era</strong>te<br />
Sweden’s targets <strong>for</strong><br />
re<strong>new</strong>able <strong>energy</strong><br />
Fortum will try connect<strong>in</strong>g a battery to a hydropower plant…<br />
Fortum will take <strong>in</strong>to use a significant battery<br />
solution <strong>in</strong> Sweden. The Nordic’s biggest battery<br />
to date will be <strong>in</strong>stalled at Fortum’s Forshuvud<br />
hydropower plant located on the Dalälven <strong>in</strong> Sweden.<br />
The battery system’s output is 5MW and the <strong>storage</strong><br />
capacity is 6.2 megawatt-hours. The total cost <strong>of</strong> the<br />
system is approximately EUR 3 million.<br />
“Batteries are thought to be used mostly to<br />
store <strong>energy</strong>. Now, however, we will try connect<strong>in</strong>g<br />
a battery to a hydropower plant with the idea<br />
<strong>of</strong> improv<strong>in</strong>g the plant’s ability to function as<br />
regulat<strong>in</strong>g power <strong>for</strong> the Nordic electricity network,”<br />
said Mart<strong>in</strong> L<strong>in</strong>dström, Head <strong>of</strong> Asset Management<br />
Hydro at Fortum.<br />
“The battery’s very quick response time improves<br />
the speed and preciseness <strong>of</strong> the Forshuvud<br />
hydropower plant’s regulation, so we are able to<br />
provide even better service to grid companies. We<br />
hope that this significant <strong>in</strong>novation helps us to<br />
more quickly achieve Sweden’s ambitious targets <strong>for</strong><br />
re<strong>new</strong>able <strong>energy</strong> use and create a cleaner world,”<br />
he added further.<br />
With w<strong>in</strong>d power expected to <strong>in</strong>crease<br />
significantly, the electricity network must be more<br />
flexible <strong>in</strong> order to ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> a consistent balance<br />
between production and consumption. Ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
the correct frequency <strong>of</strong> the grid is necessary <strong>for</strong> the<br />
op<strong>era</strong>tion <strong>of</strong> the electricity system.<br />
Many power plants ramp their power output<br />
up or down to keep the network’s frequency at 50<br />
Hz. Balanc<strong>in</strong>g may be needed very quickly, even <strong>in</strong> a<br />
matter <strong>of</strong> a few seconds. The <strong>new</strong> battery will help<br />
to keep the frequency <strong>in</strong> balance, and the Forshuvud<br />
power plant will recharge the battery with re<strong>new</strong>able<br />
hydropower. The <strong>new</strong> battery will adjust the balance<br />
quickly.<br />
Charg<strong>in</strong>g Station Locator<br />
HMG, EVgo <strong>in</strong>k contract to<br />
help drivers<br />
EVgo, the US’s largest public Electric Vehicle (EV)<br />
fast charg<strong>in</strong>g network, has announced a multiyear<br />
contract with Hyundai and Kia that will provide<br />
the auto manufacturers’ North American EV drivers<br />
with on-board, real-time access and availability to<br />
more than 1,000 EVgo fast charg<strong>in</strong>g stations.<br />
Beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>g 2019, Hyundai Kona Electric<br />
and Kia Niro EV drivers will easily access EVgo station<br />
location <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation via their vehicles’ available connected<br />
navigation systems – and its cloud plat<strong>for</strong>m op<strong>era</strong>ted<br />
by Hyundai MnSOFT, a subsidiary <strong>of</strong> HMG. The<br />
contracted EVgo network data available to Hyundai<br />
Kona Electric and Kia Niro EV drivers will <strong>in</strong>clude current<br />
charger availability <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation, rout<strong>in</strong>g drivers to<br />
open chargers at nearby stations. A Kia UVO account<br />
<strong>for</strong> the Niro EV and a Hyundai Blue l<strong>in</strong>k account <strong>for</strong><br />
the Kona Electric are<br />
required to view EVgo<br />
station location <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation.<br />
“EVgo is committed<br />
to enabl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
EV adoption across<br />
the United States by<br />
work<strong>in</strong>g with leaders<br />
<strong>in</strong> transportation<br />
electrification to ensure<br />
awareness and<br />
Cathy Zoi<br />
access to EVgo’s rapidly<br />
expand<strong>in</strong>g, public<br />
fast charg<strong>in</strong>g network. The <strong>in</strong>clusion <strong>of</strong> EVgo station location<br />
and availability <strong>in</strong> Hyundai and Kia’s <strong>in</strong>-vehicle<br />
navigation system makes it easier <strong>for</strong> drivers to f<strong>in</strong>d<br />
and use EVgo’s reliable and convenient fast charg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
stations,” said Cathy Zoi, EVgo CEO.<br />
Affiliation<br />
Associations <strong>of</strong> Puerto Rico<br />
<strong>for</strong>malize partnership<br />
Re<strong>new</strong>ed Contract<br />
Redflow w<strong>in</strong>s second South<br />
African telco battery order<br />
Australian <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong> company Redflow<br />
Limited has won a follow-up sale <strong>of</strong><br />
32 z<strong>in</strong>c-brom<strong>in</strong>e flow batteries to provide<br />
standby <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong> <strong>for</strong> mobile phone towers <strong>in</strong><br />
South Africa.<br />
This second sale follows an <strong>in</strong>itial order <strong>for</strong> five<br />
batteries <strong>for</strong> use at mobile phone towers run by a<br />
lead<strong>in</strong>g South African telecommunication company.<br />
The towers are owned by a local company that<br />
is supported by the South African Government’s<br />
Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) affirmative<br />
action agenda.<br />
Redflow CEO Tim Harris, who received the <strong>new</strong><br />
order after a visit to South Africa, said it clearly demonstrated<br />
the technological and commercial viability<br />
<strong>of</strong> Redflow’s z<strong>in</strong>c-brom<strong>in</strong>e flow batteries <strong>for</strong> telecommunication<br />
deployments.<br />
“Our batteries<br />
thrive on heat and<br />
hard work, which is<br />
what these sites <strong>in</strong><br />
South Africa require,”<br />
he expla<strong>in</strong>ed.<br />
Redflow’s longterm<br />
South African<br />
partner, Specialized<br />
Solar Systems (SSS),<br />
Tim Harris<br />
work<strong>in</strong>g with re<strong>new</strong>able<br />
<strong>energy</strong> specialist<br />
Amber Energy, is provid<strong>in</strong>g the <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong> and<br />
telecommunications skills to deploy the batteries at<br />
remote mobile phone towers. This <strong>new</strong> order <strong>of</strong> 32 batteries<br />
will support the telecommunication company’s<br />
mobile tower rollout programme to March 2019.<br />
The Solar & Energy Storage Association <strong>of</strong> Puerto<br />
Rico (SESA-PR) has now been an associate <strong>of</strong><br />
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the<br />
national trade association <strong>of</strong> the U.S. solar <strong>in</strong>dustry.<br />
“This partnership was a natural outgrowth follow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the solar <strong>in</strong>dustry’s response to last year’s devastat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
hurricanes. By work<strong>in</strong>g together under one umbrella,<br />
we will be better able to coord<strong>in</strong>ate resources<br />
and promote the vibrant growth <strong>of</strong> Puerto Rico’s solar<br />
market,” said Abigail Ross Hopper, SEIA’s President<br />
and CEO. “We <strong>for</strong>med SESA-PR to unite the solar <strong>in</strong>dustry’s<br />
disaster response ef<strong>for</strong>ts follow<strong>in</strong>g Hurricanes<br />
Irma and Maria. With SEIA’s national resources<br />
and our on-the-ground<br />
ef<strong>for</strong>ts, the Puerto Rico<br />
solar and <strong>storage</strong> markets<br />
are poised <strong>for</strong><br />
rapid growth. SESA-PR<br />
works to ensure there’s<br />
effective public policy,<br />
jobs tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g and f<strong>in</strong>anc<strong>in</strong>g<br />
mechanisms<br />
<strong>in</strong> place to facilitate the<br />
ramp-up needed <strong>for</strong><br />
ro<strong>of</strong>top, commercial, Abigail Ross Hopper<br />
and utility scale solar<br />
<strong>in</strong>stallations,” said SESA-PR’s Founder and President,<br />
PJ Wilson.<br />
(L2R) Dr. Schmitt and Ken Zak.<br />
Source: Dürr MEGTEC, LLC<br />
Cleantech<br />
New acquisition <strong>in</strong>creases<br />
Dürr's global presence<br />
Dürr has completed the acquisition <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustrial environmental technology bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />
<strong>of</strong> the US company Babcock & Wilcox<br />
(B&W). The transaction has created one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
lead<strong>in</strong>g global providers <strong>of</strong> air pollution and noise<br />
control technologies, which is all set to <strong>of</strong>fer companies<br />
from all sectors a broad range <strong>of</strong> solutions<br />
<strong>for</strong> tighten<strong>in</strong>g emissions regulations worldwide.<br />
The addition <strong>of</strong> the regional <strong>of</strong>fices <strong>of</strong> the two environmental<br />
technology specialists, MEGTEC and<br />
Universal, will significantly <strong>in</strong>crease Dürr's global<br />
presence and provide a strong global plat<strong>for</strong>m <strong>for</strong><br />
serv<strong>in</strong>g customers.<br />
Clean Technology Systems (CTS), Dürr's environmental<br />
technology division, is grow<strong>in</strong>g significantly<br />
as a result <strong>of</strong> the acquisition. MEGTEC supplies technologies<br />
<strong>for</strong> air pollution control such as Wet and Dry<br />
Electrostatic Precipitators, Fabric Filters, and Solvent<br />
Recovery Systems along with <strong>in</strong>dustrial dryers and<br />
coat<strong>in</strong>g systems <strong>for</strong> lithium-ion-battery electrodes.<br />
Universal, a lead<strong>in</strong>g supplier <strong>of</strong> acoustic solutions,<br />
specializes <strong>in</strong> sound attenuation systems and air filters.<br />
It will add noise control as a <strong>new</strong> dimension to<br />
the CTS environmental bus<strong>in</strong>ess.<br />
Dr. Daniel Schmitt, CEO <strong>of</strong> the Clean Technology<br />
Systems division and <strong>in</strong>-charge <strong>of</strong> the jo<strong>in</strong>t environmental<br />
technology bus<strong>in</strong>ess <strong>of</strong> Dürr, MEGTEC and<br />
Universal says, “This <strong>new</strong> comb<strong>in</strong>ation establishes<br />
a much wider and stronger product portfolio and<br />
<strong>in</strong>cludes the services <strong>of</strong> 1,500 highly skilled work<strong>for</strong>ce<br />
with sales <strong>of</strong> around € 400 million. We are well<br />
placed to <strong>of</strong>fer our customers all exhaust-air purification<br />
technologies from a s<strong>in</strong>gle source along<br />
with advanced acoustic solutions. Additionally, our<br />
synergies are expected to create cost sav<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong> procurement<br />
and through product standardization. We<br />
have an unmatched <strong>of</strong>fer – with the best possible<br />
solutions <strong>for</strong> our customers on a global scale.”<br />
14 December 2018 • • December 2018 15
NEW TECHNOLOGY<br />
High-Speed vacuum transportation<br />
Team Avishkar Hyperloop from IITM is work<strong>in</strong>g to develop the world's<br />
fastest Hyperloop pod <strong>in</strong> terms <strong>of</strong> speed while compet<strong>in</strong>g at the SpaceX<br />
Hyperloop Pod Competition 2019...<br />
Hyperloop is the fifth<br />
mode <strong>of</strong> transportation<br />
proposed by Elon Musk,<br />
CEO <strong>of</strong> TESLA and SpaceX. The<br />
founder <strong>of</strong> SpaceX, Musk was<br />
<strong>in</strong>strumental <strong>in</strong> br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
idea <strong>of</strong> Hyperloop to the world<br />
when <strong>in</strong> 2013 he released a White<br />
Paper summariz<strong>in</strong>g his ideas <strong>of</strong><br />
hyperloop. Hyperloop will carry<br />
passengers <strong>in</strong> a capsule which will<br />
travel <strong>in</strong>side a near-vacuum tube<br />
Source: Team Avishkar Hyperloop - IITM<br />
from start station to end station.<br />
SpaceX organizes the Hyperloop<br />
Pod Competition every year to<br />
promote student <strong>in</strong>novation <strong>in</strong><br />
develop<strong>in</strong>g various aspects <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Hyperloop concept.<br />
The idea<br />
Avishkar Hyperloop from IIT<br />
Madras received further impetus<br />
when SpaceX announced the<br />
Hyperloop Pod Competition 2019.<br />
With Elon Musk personally <strong>in</strong>volved<br />
<strong>in</strong> the organization <strong>of</strong> such<br />
a huge event, naturally the number<br />
<strong>of</strong> participat<strong>in</strong>g teams would<br />
be high. With the entry <strong>of</strong> Richard<br />
Elon Musk at the <strong>in</strong>augural Hyperloop Pod Competition at Los Angeles, Cali<strong>for</strong>nia…<br />
Branson owned and Virg<strong>in</strong> funded<br />
Hyperloop One, another legend<br />
had entered the fray. Further momentum<br />
was achieved <strong>in</strong> the arena<br />
when the Government <strong>of</strong> Maharashtra<br />
announced its plans to<br />
build a Mumbai-Pune hyperloop<br />
<strong>in</strong> collaboration with Hyperloop<br />
One earlier this year.<br />
Speed wars<br />
It all began a year ago, when<br />
the team was <strong>for</strong>med. Despite<br />
it be<strong>in</strong>g a completely unknown<br />
technology, the team was highly<br />
enthusiastic, if not a bit scared.<br />
SpaceX had just announced the<br />
A render<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> the first hyperloop pod <strong>of</strong> Avishkar Hyperloop <strong>in</strong> the vacuum tube<br />
Hyperloop Pod Competition 2018,<br />
and hav<strong>in</strong>g registered <strong>for</strong> it, the<br />
aim was to reach the f<strong>in</strong>als on its<br />
first attempt.<br />
While the team did qualify<br />
<strong>for</strong> the second stage after an<br />
amaz<strong>in</strong>g Prelim<strong>in</strong>ary Design Report<br />
which was created <strong>in</strong> under<br />
a month, other teams proved to<br />
be just a tad better. The German<br />
team Warr Hyperloop achieved<br />
457 kmph <strong>in</strong> that July competition.<br />
Team Avishkar Hyperloop<br />
plans to break this record and<br />
preparations <strong>for</strong> the 2019 competition<br />
are on full sw<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
The design<br />
Just like any other <strong>for</strong>m <strong>of</strong><br />
transport, Hyperloop is not exempt<br />
from the basic rules: Passenger<br />
Safety and Satisfaction<br />
and Cost Effectiveness. The team<br />
has ensured that the design<br />
meets all specified criteria <strong>for</strong><br />
the pod. Over time and with experience,<br />
the team members have<br />
developed a fluid work culture<br />
regard<strong>in</strong>g their respective subsystems<br />
<strong>of</strong> work. With six major<br />
subsystems, the distribution <strong>of</strong><br />
tasks has been extremely smooth<br />
and has resulted <strong>in</strong> deadl<strong>in</strong>es<br />
be<strong>in</strong>g achieved well <strong>in</strong> advance.<br />
Senior members from the team<br />
have imparted their knowledge<br />
to Gen-Next and altogether it has<br />
been a smooth transition <strong>for</strong> all<br />
members.<br />
S<strong>in</strong>ce achiev<strong>in</strong>g high speeds is<br />
the ma<strong>in</strong> goal <strong>of</strong> the competition,<br />
Team Avishkar has two separate<br />
methods <strong>of</strong> propulsion. Implement<strong>in</strong>g<br />
both methods <strong>in</strong> a s<strong>in</strong>gle<br />
pod is not feasible, but this hasn’t<br />
stopped the team from carry<strong>in</strong>g<br />
out separate research and development<br />
on both these propulsion<br />
mechanisms. Wheel Drive is the<br />
primary method <strong>of</strong> propulsion<br />
which employs electric motors. It<br />
provides the higher <strong>in</strong>itial torque<br />
<strong>of</strong> up to 250 Nm needed to overcome<br />
frictional drag when the<br />
pod is still <strong>in</strong> contact with the<br />
guide rails. On the other hand, a<br />
hitherto unknown mode, known<br />
as Double Sided L<strong>in</strong>ear Induction<br />
Motor is also be<strong>in</strong>g developed by<br />
the team. The system op<strong>era</strong>tes at<br />
around 600 Amps. Although still<br />
under development, the team is<br />
gear<strong>in</strong>g up to carry out the first<br />
test-run <strong>of</strong> the DSLIM on an <strong>in</strong>digenously<br />
designed mechanism<br />
<strong>in</strong> IIT Madras.<br />
Just like the propulsion, it is<br />
imp<strong>era</strong>tive that the pod comes<br />
safely to a stop with<strong>in</strong> the required<br />
distance. This task is undertaken<br />
by the Brak<strong>in</strong>g Subsystem<br />
which is also divided further<br />
<strong>in</strong>to two separate divisions: Frictional<br />
Brak<strong>in</strong>g and Eddy-Current<br />
Brak<strong>in</strong>g. Both these teams use the<br />
track on which the pod runs to<br />
slow it down. The major difference<br />
lies <strong>in</strong> the mechanisms used<br />
by them. The Frictional Brak<strong>in</strong>g<br />
is achieved through the use <strong>of</strong><br />
Pneumatic Actuators laced with<br />
Kevlar Pads <strong>in</strong> conjunction with<br />
the Control System <strong>of</strong> the Pod,<br />
which helps <strong>in</strong> achiev<strong>in</strong>g the effects<br />
<strong>of</strong> Anti-Lock Brak<strong>in</strong>g System.<br />
The Eddy-Current Brak<strong>in</strong>g is selfexplanatory.<br />
Like the DSLIM, the<br />
Eddy-Current Brak<strong>in</strong>g has been<br />
recently tested by the team and<br />
the results were very promis<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
It seems to be powerful enough to<br />
stop the pod from a high speed <strong>of</strong><br />
around 175m/s.<br />
The development<br />
All this is not possible without<br />
a sturdy structure on which<br />
to support the entire mach<strong>in</strong>ery.<br />
The Structures Team has lived up<br />
to the demands and successfully<br />
created the best possible structure<br />
<strong>for</strong> the pod. Us<strong>in</strong>g research<br />
on carbon-fibre composites the<br />
team has created a lightweight,<br />
albeit durable chassis which can<br />
support every s<strong>in</strong>gle component<br />
mounted on the pod, weigh<strong>in</strong>g<br />
less than 20 kilograms <strong>in</strong> all. The<br />
fact that it has a safety factor <strong>of</strong><br />
more than 10 is commendable.<br />
The two underrated but vital<br />
subsystems are Power Systems<br />
and Controls and Communication.<br />
Needless to say, the entire<br />
pod will be noth<strong>in</strong>g more than<br />
A breakdown <strong>of</strong> the various subsystems that help the team function efficiently<br />
16 December 2018 • • December 2018 17
NEW TECHNOLOGY<br />
APPOINTMENTS<br />
Prototype <strong>of</strong> the DSLIM, <strong>in</strong>digenously<br />
developed by Team Avishkar Hyperloop, IIT-M<br />
Commercially there have been a lot <strong>of</strong> advancements. Virg<strong>in</strong><br />
Hyperloop One is one such company that is build<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
first hyperloop track <strong>for</strong> <strong>India</strong> between Mumbai and Pune<br />
Ben Shepherd<br />
On jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Redflow,<br />
“I am passionate about<br />
<strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong> and want<br />
to be wherever I can have<br />
the strongest impact.”<br />
B Shepherd jo<strong>in</strong>s Redflow as Chief Commercial Officer<br />
Ben Shepherd will jo<strong>in</strong> Redflow Limited, a publicly-listed Australian company that produces small 10kWh<br />
z<strong>in</strong>c-brom<strong>in</strong>e flow batteries. Ben comes from CSIRO sp<strong>in</strong>out battery company Ecoult, where he was Head <strong>of</strong><br />
Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Development and Product Management s<strong>in</strong>ce 2016.<br />
Shepherd holds a Bachelor’s degree with honors <strong>in</strong> Industrial Design and a Master’s Degree <strong>in</strong><br />
International Relations. He will relocate from Sydney to Brisbane to jo<strong>in</strong> Redflow’s executive team. Prior to<br />
Ecoult, he spent 10 years <strong>in</strong> bus<strong>in</strong>ess development at Keycorp, which <strong>in</strong>cluded launch<strong>in</strong>g a Keycorp <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>in</strong><br />
the US and open<strong>in</strong>g <strong>new</strong> geographies such as Turkey and Saudi Arabia.<br />
He will be the Chief Commercial Officer <strong>of</strong> Redflow, and his role will <strong>in</strong>clude establish<strong>in</strong>g Redflow’s<br />
unique ZBM2 and ZCell batteries <strong>in</strong> target markets – by build<strong>in</strong>g up and work<strong>in</strong>g alongside the company’s<br />
<strong>in</strong>staller partner channel <strong>in</strong> Australia and <strong>in</strong>ternationally.<br />
Tim Harris, CEO, Redflow, said, “Ben is well equipped to fulfill this role, with both <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustry<br />
knowledge from Ecoult and <strong>in</strong>ternational bus<strong>in</strong>ess development experience from his time with Keycorp.<br />
Redflow allows Ben to br<strong>in</strong>g those two together as we launch our z<strong>in</strong>c-brom<strong>in</strong>e flow batteries <strong>in</strong>to our target<br />
<strong>in</strong>ternational markets.”<br />
the fuselage <strong>of</strong> an airplane without<br />
proper power supply or accurate<br />
co-ord<strong>in</strong>ation between the<br />
various subsystems.<br />
While all these subsystems<br />
work <strong>in</strong> close conjunction with<br />
each other, the job <strong>of</strong> coord<strong>in</strong>at<strong>in</strong>g<br />
them falls to the Project Management<br />
Team which has been<br />
<strong>in</strong>strumental <strong>in</strong> connect<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
team members to the appropriate<br />
alumni, <strong>in</strong>dustries, as well<br />
as pitch<strong>in</strong>g the idea to attract<br />
sponsors. Thanks to their ef<strong>for</strong>ts,<br />
Solidworks <strong>India</strong> has come <strong>for</strong>ward<br />
as the first <strong>of</strong>ficial sponsor<br />
<strong>for</strong> Avishkar Hyperloop.<br />
With the goal <strong>of</strong> build<strong>in</strong>g <strong>India</strong>’s<br />
First Self-Propelled Completely<br />
Autonomous Hyperloop<br />
Pod, this team from The <strong>India</strong>n<br />
Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology Madras<br />
has taken giant strides and come<br />
up with success. The Centre <strong>for</strong><br />
Innovation <strong>in</strong> IIT-M as well as the<br />
Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored<br />
Research IIT-M have supported<br />
and assisted the team to<br />
realize its dream. With such great<br />
supporters as well as the dedicated<br />
team members, they are confident<br />
<strong>of</strong> develop<strong>in</strong>g the fastest<br />
Hyperloop Pod.<br />
Sh<strong>in</strong>ichi Kato<br />
As Manag<strong>in</strong>g Director<br />
and Representative<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> JUWI Nippon<br />
Energy, Kato manages all<br />
aspects <strong>of</strong> the corporation<br />
and is credited with<br />
found<strong>in</strong>g the company<br />
<strong>in</strong> Japan…<br />
S Kato takes over as MD <strong>of</strong> JUWI Nippon Energy KK<br />
Sh<strong>in</strong>ichi Kato, an experienced f<strong>in</strong>ance and <strong>energy</strong> expert from Japan, will lead the JUWI Nippon Energy<br />
KK as its Manag<strong>in</strong>g Director and Representative Director. The JUWI group has a dedicated unit to develop<br />
re<strong>new</strong>able <strong>energy</strong> projects <strong>in</strong> Japan s<strong>in</strong>ce July 2018. JUWI Nippon Energy KK, based <strong>in</strong> Tokyo, will focus on<br />
develop<strong>in</strong>g utility scale solar <strong>energy</strong> projects all over the country as well as on buy<strong>in</strong>g project rights <strong>for</strong><br />
suitable PV power projects punctually.<br />
With the launch <strong>of</strong> JUWI Nippon, the Juwi Group <strong>of</strong> Germany cont<strong>in</strong>ues to realize another element <strong>of</strong> its<br />
strategic approach to focus on project development activities <strong>in</strong> specific markets. Until now, Juwi was wellknown<br />
<strong>in</strong> Japan as an experienced EPC contractor <strong>for</strong> large PV power projects as well as a company <strong>of</strong>fer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
technical and commercial op<strong>era</strong>tion services. This was established <strong>in</strong> the jo<strong>in</strong>t venture JUWI Shizen Energy.<br />
JUWI Shizen Energy will cont<strong>in</strong>ue its bus<strong>in</strong>ess activities as be<strong>for</strong>e.<br />
Be<strong>for</strong>e jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g JUWI, Sh<strong>in</strong>ichi Kato had been with Acacia Re<strong>new</strong>ables KK and Equis Energy Japan <strong>for</strong> two<br />
years where he led both Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Development and support<strong>in</strong>g functions. Prior to jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g the re<strong>new</strong>able<br />
<strong>energy</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustry, he spent over 30 years <strong>in</strong> the commercial bank<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>dustry with various <strong>in</strong>ternational<br />
<strong>in</strong>stitutions such as Sumitomo Mitsui Bank<strong>in</strong>g Corporation, Credit Agricole CIB, GE Capital and The Tokyo<br />
Star Bank (TSB) – where he held various management roles <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g executive <strong>of</strong>ficer and CFO, head <strong>of</strong> LBO<br />
f<strong>in</strong>ance, structured f<strong>in</strong>ance and project f<strong>in</strong>ance.<br />
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Shawn Shaw<br />
With a background <strong>in</strong><br />
applied physics, Shaw is a<br />
registered power systems<br />
electrical eng<strong>in</strong>eer.<br />
He teaches solar fleet<br />
quality management as<br />
well as <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong><br />
measurement…<br />
Natural Power recruits Head <strong>of</strong> Solar & Energy Storage<br />
Natural Power, a lead<strong>in</strong>g re<strong>new</strong>able <strong>energy</strong> and <strong>in</strong>frastructure consultancy, has appo<strong>in</strong>ted Shawn Shaw to<br />
the role Head <strong>of</strong> Solar and Energy Storage. The company has a proven reputation and track record <strong>of</strong> work<strong>in</strong>g<br />
with clients to deliver solar and <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong> projects, from site f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g and feasibility studies through<br />
to f<strong>in</strong>anc<strong>in</strong>g and construction. Based <strong>in</strong> the Saratoga Spr<strong>in</strong>gs, New York <strong>of</strong>fice, Shaw will be responsible<br />
<strong>for</strong> lead<strong>in</strong>g and grow<strong>in</strong>g Natural Power’s robust solar and <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong> bus<strong>in</strong>ess l<strong>in</strong>es focused on due<br />
diligence, technical advisory, and <strong>in</strong>dependent consult<strong>in</strong>g to f<strong>in</strong>anciers, <strong>in</strong>vestors, project developers and<br />
government agencies across the world.<br />
Shaw jo<strong>in</strong>s from The Cadmus Group where he was pr<strong>in</strong>cipal <strong>in</strong> charge <strong>of</strong> the firm’s multimillion-dollar<br />
Distributed Energy Resources (DER) practice area. Dur<strong>in</strong>g his time <strong>in</strong> this role, Shaw founded and led a<br />
multidiscipl<strong>in</strong>ary team responsible <strong>for</strong> more than 6,500 hands-on solar PV <strong>in</strong>spections, dozens <strong>of</strong> owner’s<br />
agent engagements, numerous <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong> studies, and consult<strong>in</strong>g projects <strong>for</strong> a wide variety <strong>of</strong> utilities,<br />
state agencies, and private sector clients. Shaw br<strong>in</strong>gs technical expertise <strong>in</strong> solar PV, <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong>,<br />
per<strong>for</strong>mance analysis, test<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>in</strong>spection, and eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g to Natural Power’s <strong>in</strong>dustry-lead<strong>in</strong>g team <strong>of</strong><br />
eng<strong>in</strong>eers, analysts, and consultants.<br />
Jim Adams, President <strong>of</strong> Natural Power <strong>in</strong> North America, said, “Given the near order <strong>of</strong> magnitude<br />
growth expected <strong>in</strong> <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong> and the cont<strong>in</strong>ued strong growth <strong>of</strong> solar PV, we are excited to have<br />
Shawn jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g our team. This <strong>new</strong> consolidated team, under Shawn’s leadership, will help focus our ef<strong>for</strong>ts<br />
and drive even better results <strong>for</strong> our clients across the <strong>in</strong>dustry.”<br />
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INTERVIEW<br />
An attempt to create an Eco-system<br />
Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) is a jo<strong>in</strong>t venture <strong>of</strong> four National<br />
Public Sector Enterprises – NTPC Limited, PFC, REC and POWERGRID. The<br />
Super Energy Service Company (ESCO) was set up under M<strong>in</strong>istry <strong>of</strong> Power.<br />
In an exclusive <strong>in</strong>terview, Saurabh Kumar, Manag<strong>in</strong>g Director, EESL, talks<br />
to PK Chatterjee on various aspects related to the Electric Vehicles’ (EV’s)<br />
deployment <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>. Excerpts…<br />
What’s your view on the<br />
significance <strong>of</strong> GoI’s ef<strong>for</strong>t to<br />
deploy EVs <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>?<br />
Shift<strong>in</strong>g to electric vehicles<br />
is one <strong>of</strong> the viable solutions to<br />
address <strong>India</strong>’s grow<strong>in</strong>g concern<br />
over pollution while reduc<strong>in</strong>g its<br />
oil import dependence and carbon<br />
emissions. EVs have the potential<br />
to support <strong>India</strong>’s growth<br />
by enhanc<strong>in</strong>g manufactur<strong>in</strong>g, job<br />
creation, and technical capabilities.<br />
Accord<strong>in</strong>g to a recent report<br />
published by FICCI and Rocky<br />
Mounta<strong>in</strong> Institute, <strong>India</strong>’s shift<br />
to shared, electric and connected<br />
mobility could help save up to INR<br />
20 lakh crore <strong>in</strong> oil imports and<br />
nearly one giga tonne <strong>of</strong> carbon<br />
dioxide emissions by 2030.<br />
<strong>India</strong> is currently estimated<br />
to have four lakhs electric two<br />
wheelers, one lakh e-Rickshaws<br />
and a few thousands electric cars.<br />
EESL is committed to fulfill<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Government <strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong>’s (GoI’s)<br />
vision on e-Mobility. It is creat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
an eco-system <strong>for</strong> manufacturers<br />
and suppliers to <strong>in</strong>vest <strong>in</strong> e-Mobility<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>. We are aggregat<strong>in</strong>g demand<br />
through bulk procurement,<br />
guaranteed payment to suppliers,<br />
while conduct<strong>in</strong>g awareness activities<br />
<strong>for</strong> consumers. In do<strong>in</strong>g<br />
so, we’re attempt<strong>in</strong>g to address<br />
some <strong>of</strong> the challenges that have<br />
<strong>in</strong>hibited growth <strong>of</strong> this <strong>in</strong>dustry,<br />
such as low demand, high f<strong>in</strong>ancial<br />
risk and costs <strong>for</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustries,<br />
and lack <strong>of</strong> consumer awareness<br />
and charg<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>frastructure. We<br />
are confident that EESL will be<br />
able to replicate the success <strong>of</strong><br />
LED revolution, where we received<br />
mammoth support from public at<br />
large – and we look <strong>for</strong>ward to the<br />
same type <strong>of</strong> acceptance to help<br />
us make electric vehicle a success.<br />
What is the current status <strong>of</strong><br />
the last year’s largest tender<br />
<strong>for</strong> 10,000 EVs and 2,000<br />
charg<strong>in</strong>g stations?<br />
EESL has completed procurement<br />
<strong>of</strong> 10,000 Electric Cars and<br />
has issued orders to M/s Tata Motors<br />
(5,050 nos.) and M/s Mah<strong>in</strong>dra<br />
& Mah<strong>in</strong>dra Ltd (4,950 nos.).<br />
The price discovered by EESL <strong>for</strong><br />
e-Cars through tender<strong>in</strong>g is 25 per<br />
cent less than the current retail<br />
price <strong>of</strong> similar cars <strong>in</strong> the market.<br />
As on date, 707 e-Cars have been<br />
deployed under registration, and<br />
Saurabh Kumar<br />
175 AC Chargers and 62 DC Chargers<br />
have been commissioned.<br />
How is the user’s feedback<br />
on this EV adoption? Are<br />
there any challenges on<br />
the way?<br />
EESL has received an overwhelm<strong>in</strong>g<br />
response on EV adoption.<br />
There is a grow<strong>in</strong>g awareness<br />
among the common populace<br />
about the significance <strong>of</strong> clean<br />
<strong>energy</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong> and its crucial<br />
role <strong>in</strong> combat<strong>in</strong>g the menace<br />
<strong>of</strong> pollution. An effective charg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong>frastructure is required <strong>for</strong><br />
creat<strong>in</strong>g the ecosystem <strong>for</strong> EVs<br />
to op<strong>era</strong>te smoothly and that will<br />
be possible when there will be<br />
clear policy and regulatory environment,<br />
active participation <strong>of</strong><br />
states and <strong>in</strong>dustry. For <strong>in</strong>stance,<br />
clarity on standards <strong>for</strong> EV charg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong>frastructure will drive <strong>in</strong><br />
more <strong>in</strong>vestments. Fortunately,<br />
the government is already try<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to address the issue.<br />
Also, s<strong>in</strong>ce it is a <strong>new</strong> technology,<br />
there is a need to assess areas<br />
like grid stability, the emerg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
prices, lev<strong>era</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g the right technologies,<br />
charg<strong>in</strong>g specifications<br />
and more. Clearly, the process is<br />
expected to be an elongated one.<br />
However, EESL is creat<strong>in</strong>g impetus<br />
to it by specifically focus<strong>in</strong>g<br />
on government vehicles to support<br />
<strong>in</strong>frastructure <strong>for</strong> e-Mobility<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>.<br />
What is the plan <strong>of</strong> ESSL to<br />
promote <strong>in</strong>digenous EVs and<br />
EV <strong>in</strong>frastructure development<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>?<br />
Currently, EESL caters to only<br />
four-wheeler electric vehicles <strong>for</strong><br />
the government. Through the EV<br />
programme, EESL is attempt<strong>in</strong>g to<br />
create an eco-system <strong>for</strong> manufacturers<br />
and suppliers to <strong>in</strong>vest<br />
<strong>in</strong> EV <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>, aggregat<strong>in</strong>g demand<br />
through bulk procurement,<br />
guarantee<strong>in</strong>g payment to suppliers,<br />
and conduct<strong>in</strong>g awareness<br />
activities <strong>for</strong> consumers. In do<strong>in</strong>g<br />
so, we’re attempt<strong>in</strong>g to address<br />
some <strong>of</strong> the challenges that have<br />
<strong>in</strong>hibited growth <strong>of</strong> this <strong>in</strong>dustry,<br />
such as low product demand,<br />
high f<strong>in</strong>ancial risk and costs <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong>dustries, and lack <strong>of</strong> consumer<br />
awareness. As a first step, we<br />
aim to replace the government’s<br />
5,00,000 estimated conventional<br />
Internal Combustion Eng<strong>in</strong>e (ICE)<br />
cars with electric variants.<br />
We expect that these ef<strong>for</strong>ts<br />
will lead to the establishment and<br />
expansion <strong>of</strong> upstream and ancillary<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustries <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>, such as<br />
suppliers <strong>of</strong> lithium-ion battery<br />
packs and electric traction motors,<br />
and developers <strong>of</strong> charg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong>frastructure.<br />
EESL has already received an<br />
encourag<strong>in</strong>g response from Central<br />
Government departments<br />
and across states. So far, 16 agreements<br />
or MoUs have been signed,<br />
which <strong>in</strong>cludes Public Works Department<br />
(Maharashtra), Greater<br />
Hyd<strong>era</strong>bad Municipal Corporation<br />
(Telangana), Government <strong>of</strong><br />
Andhra Pradesh, Niti Aayog, the<br />
M<strong>in</strong>istry <strong>of</strong> Power, and the 15th<br />
F<strong>in</strong>ance Commission. EESL is <strong>in</strong><br />
advanced negotiations with other<br />
state governments across <strong>India</strong>.<br />
What are your views on EV<br />
technology and cost both <strong>in</strong><br />
short and long term?<br />
Expensive EV batteries pose<br />
the biggest hurdle <strong>in</strong> mak<strong>in</strong>g EV<br />
revolution a reality. Currently, EV<br />
battery comprises 60 to 65 per<br />
cent <strong>of</strong> the vehicle cost. Also, an<br />
effective charg<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>frastructure<br />
is required <strong>for</strong> creat<strong>in</strong>g the ecosystem<br />
<strong>for</strong> EVs, and hence a clear<br />
policy and regulatory environment<br />
is the need <strong>of</strong> the hour. Over<br />
the past decade, the battery prices<br />
have gone down <strong>in</strong>ternationally<br />
by 70 to 80 per cent, and are projected<br />
to decrease by another 40<br />
per cent <strong>in</strong> the next three to four<br />
years. The government is also<br />
try<strong>in</strong>g to address the issue – and<br />
recently, the central government<br />
has announced that there will be<br />
no need <strong>for</strong> a licence to establish<br />
EV charg<strong>in</strong>g station <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>.<br />
What is ESSL’s future plan<br />
to <strong>in</strong>crease EV adoption <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>India</strong>?<br />
EESL is driven by the objective<br />
<strong>of</strong> enabl<strong>in</strong>g more – more efficiency,<br />
more <strong>in</strong>novation, more<br />
excellence - towards enabl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
rapid adoption <strong>of</strong> trans<strong>for</strong>mative<br />
<strong>energy</strong> efficiency solutions. To fulfil<br />
the government’s e-Mobility vision,<br />
EESL has planned to replace<br />
the government’s fleet <strong>of</strong> five lakh<br />
conventional ICE cars with electric<br />
variants. It also aims to establish<br />
a charg<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>frastructure<br />
across all states, where EVs are<br />
be<strong>in</strong>g deployed. EESL has already<br />
received an encourag<strong>in</strong>g response<br />
from Central Government departments<br />
and across states. It is thus<br />
act<strong>in</strong>g as a catalyst to the government’s<br />
ef<strong>for</strong>ts to usher electric<br />
mobility revolution <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>.<br />
We’re<br />
attempt<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to address<br />
some <strong>of</strong> the<br />
challenges that<br />
have <strong>in</strong>hibited<br />
growth <strong>of</strong> this<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustry, such<br />
as low demand,<br />
high f<strong>in</strong>ancial<br />
risk and costs<br />
<strong>for</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustries,<br />
and lack <strong>of</strong><br />
consumer<br />
awareness<br />
and charg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong>frastructure...<br />
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<strong>Dawn</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>new</strong> <strong>era</strong> <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong><br />
If <strong>India</strong> is serious<br />
about access<strong>in</strong>g<br />
its estimated<br />
300GWh <strong>of</strong> <strong>storage</strong><br />
opportunity <strong>in</strong><br />
the next four<br />
years, then now<br />
is the time <strong>for</strong><br />
policymakers<br />
to take decisive<br />
action. Electric<br />
vehicles, beh<strong>in</strong>d<br />
the meter and<br />
grid scale <strong>energy</strong><br />
<strong>storage</strong> are key<br />
applications to<br />
help the <strong>India</strong>n<br />
government meet<br />
w<strong>in</strong>d and solar<br />
targets…<br />
Source: <strong>ETN</strong> Team<br />
As we step <strong>in</strong>to 2019,<br />
the time has come<br />
to assess significant<br />
developments and<br />
progress achieved by <strong>India</strong> <strong>in</strong> the<br />
outgo<strong>in</strong>g year 2018 - under the<br />
visionary leadership <strong>of</strong> Prime<br />
M<strong>in</strong>ister Narendra Modi.<br />
Power scenario at a glance<br />
Accord<strong>in</strong>g to the latest report<br />
from the Central Electricity<br />
Authority, <strong>India</strong> now has a total<br />
<strong>in</strong>stalled power gen<strong>era</strong>tion<br />
capacity <strong>of</strong> 346 GW, out <strong>of</strong> which<br />
72 GW or 20.8 per cent is from<br />
re<strong>new</strong>ables (Table 1). Altogether<br />
the sub-cont<strong>in</strong>ent is expected to<br />
add up to 8.5 GW <strong>of</strong> re<strong>new</strong>able<br />
<strong>energy</strong> capacity <strong>in</strong> 2018-19.<br />
The Government <strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong> has<br />
<strong>in</strong>creased its previous re<strong>new</strong>able<br />
<strong>energy</strong> gen<strong>era</strong>tion target <strong>in</strong><br />
this year-it is now attempt<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to gen<strong>era</strong>te 60 GW from large<br />
hydro power plants and 175 GW<br />
from other RES (100 GW from<br />
solar power plants, 60 GW from<br />
w<strong>in</strong>d power plants, 10 GW from<br />
biomass power plants and 5 GW<br />
from small hydro power plants)<br />
by March 2022.<br />
The Government <strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong>’s<br />
ef<strong>for</strong>ts to boost development <strong>of</strong><br />
smart cities, promote electric<br />
Table 1: <strong>India</strong>’s total <strong>in</strong>stalled gen<strong>era</strong>tion capacity as on 31.10.2018<br />
Fuel MW % <strong>of</strong> Total<br />
Total Thermal 2,21,768 64.1%<br />
Coal 1,95,993 56.6%<br />
Gas 24,937 7.2%<br />
Oil 838 0.2%<br />
Hydro (Re<strong>new</strong>able) 45,487 13.1%<br />
Nuclear 6,780 2.0%<br />
RES* (MNRE) 72,013 20.8%<br />
TOTAL 3,46,048<br />
*Installed capacity <strong>in</strong> respect <strong>of</strong> RES (MNRE) as on 30.06.2018.<br />
RES (Re<strong>new</strong>able Energy Sources) <strong>in</strong>clude Small Hydro Project, Biomass Gasifier,<br />
Biomass Power, Urban & Industrial Waste Power, Solar and W<strong>in</strong>d Energy.<br />
Source: Central Electricity Authority<br />
vehicles and achieve 40 per cent<br />
re<strong>new</strong>ables <strong>in</strong> the <strong>energy</strong> mix by<br />
2030 have made the country <strong>in</strong>to<br />
one <strong>of</strong> the global leaders <strong>in</strong> green<br />
<strong>energy</strong> manufacture and action<br />
<strong>for</strong> climate change.<br />
Electrification <strong>in</strong> the country<br />
The Saubhagya scheme<br />
would see complete household<br />
electrification <strong>in</strong> the country<br />
latest by Feb ahead <strong>of</strong> the March<br />
2019 deadl<strong>in</strong>e, said Power M<strong>in</strong> R<br />
K S<strong>in</strong>gh. Under the 16,320 crore<br />
scheme which was launched <strong>in</strong><br />
September 2017, free electricity<br />
connections are provided to all<br />
households <strong>in</strong> rural and poor<br />
families <strong>in</strong> urban areas. Staterun<br />
REC Ltd has been designated<br />
as the nodal agency <strong>for</strong> the<br />
scheme.<br />
Accord<strong>in</strong>g to the GoI, 15<br />
states <strong>in</strong> the country have<br />
already achieved 100 percent<br />
household electrification under<br />
the Saubhagya program. <strong>India</strong><br />
has already achieved cent per<br />
cent village electrification,<br />
which means at least 10 per cent<br />
households <strong>in</strong> each village are<br />
electrified.<br />
Significant solar <strong>in</strong>itiatives<br />
<strong>of</strong> the year<br />
Dur<strong>in</strong>g the first two quarters<br />
<strong>of</strong> 2018, <strong>India</strong> commissioned<br />
4.9 GW <strong>of</strong> solar power capacity,<br />
International<br />
Solar Alliance<br />
represents the<br />
future <strong>of</strong> <strong>energy</strong><br />
scenario the<br />
world over...<br />
Antonio Guterres<br />
Secretary Gen<strong>era</strong>l <strong>of</strong><br />
United Nations<br />
which earned <strong>India</strong> the status <strong>of</strong><br />
the second largest solar market<br />
<strong>in</strong> the world. As recently as April<br />
2018, tenders were floated <strong>for</strong><br />
around 1.3 GW <strong>of</strong> solar plants.<br />
Despite a downward trend <strong>in</strong><br />
the third quarter, solar plant<br />
commission<strong>in</strong>g is catch<strong>in</strong>g up.<br />
Latelythe Maharashtra State<br />
Electricity Distribution Co Ltd<br />
floated a competitive round <strong>for</strong><br />
1 GW <strong>of</strong> grid-connected solar<br />
photovoltaic capacity; The<br />
Karnataka Re<strong>new</strong>able Energy<br />
Development Limited has issued<br />
a tender <strong>for</strong> the allotment <strong>of</strong><br />
100 MW grid connected solar<br />
projects <strong>in</strong> five talukas across the<br />
state; and the Uttar Pradesh New<br />
Energy Development Agency has<br />
re-tendered a 500 MW project, to<br />
mention just a few.<br />
Accord<strong>in</strong>g to 3 Dec 2018<br />
updates from the Institute <strong>for</strong><br />
Energy Economics and F<strong>in</strong>ancial<br />
Analysis, US, “<strong>India</strong> is on track to<br />
achieve the majority <strong>of</strong> its Paris<br />
agreement goals,” which implies<br />
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that <strong>India</strong> will achieve its 40 per<br />
cent non-fossil fuel capacity<br />
target a decade early. The report<br />
states, “<strong>India</strong>’s achievement<br />
follows Prime M<strong>in</strong>ister Narendra<br />
Modi’s 2015 announcement <strong>of</strong><br />
ambitious policy commitments<br />
to meet the global Paris<br />
Agreement, with an emphasis<br />
on susta<strong>in</strong>able development and<br />
climate justice. <strong>India</strong>’s visionary<br />
National Electricity Plan 2018<br />
has established a clear pathway<br />
<strong>for</strong> the country to substantially<br />
exceed the first target which is<br />
to have 40 per cent <strong>of</strong> electric<br />
power <strong>in</strong>stalled capacity from<br />
non-fossil fuels by 2030.”<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the major<br />
developments <strong>in</strong> this regard that<br />
has firmly engraved <strong>India</strong>’s name<br />
<strong>in</strong> the global re<strong>new</strong>able <strong>in</strong>itiative<br />
list is the country’s significant<br />
role <strong>in</strong> sett<strong>in</strong>g up <strong>of</strong> International<br />
Solar Alliance. Prais<strong>in</strong>g the ef<strong>for</strong>t,<br />
the Secretary Gen<strong>era</strong>l <strong>of</strong> United<br />
Nations, Antonio Guterres said,<br />
“International Solar Alliance<br />
represents the future <strong>of</strong> <strong>energy</strong><br />
scenario the world over.”<br />
National Energy Storage<br />
Mission<br />
Energy <strong>storage</strong> plays an<br />
important role <strong>in</strong> re<strong>new</strong>able<br />
<strong>in</strong>tegration, <strong>energy</strong> access, electric<br />
mobility and the smart cities’<br />
<strong>in</strong>itiatives by the Government.<br />
<strong>India</strong> Energy Storage Alliance<br />
estimates the market <strong>for</strong> <strong>energy</strong><br />
<strong>storage</strong> to grow to over 300 GWh<br />
dur<strong>in</strong>g 2018-25. <strong>India</strong> is expected<br />
to attract <strong>in</strong>vestment <strong>in</strong> 2 to 4<br />
Giga factories <strong>for</strong> advanced Li-ion<br />
batteries, attract<strong>in</strong>g over USD 3<br />
billion <strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>vestments <strong>in</strong> the next<br />
three years. The year 2019 is to<br />
be one <strong>of</strong> opportunities <strong>for</strong> the<br />
<strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong> sector <strong>in</strong> terms<br />
<strong>of</strong> manufactur<strong>in</strong>g, assembl<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
<strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong> project<br />
developments, equipment supply,<br />
R&D <strong>of</strong> technology enhancement<br />
etc. An <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g number <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>for</strong>eign and <strong>India</strong>n technology<br />
players are explor<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>vestment<br />
options <strong>in</strong> this sector.<br />
<strong>India</strong>'s rapid transition from<br />
fossil fuels to re<strong>new</strong>ables will<br />
soon br<strong>in</strong>g RE capacity to 25<br />
per cent <strong>of</strong> the total, which will<br />
cause grid <strong>in</strong>stability to become<br />
a critical issue. Recogniz<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
importance <strong>of</strong> Energy Storage<br />
to address this problem, GoI is<br />
putt<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> place the National<br />
Energy Storage Mission.<br />
In February 2018, MNRE<br />
constituted an Expert Committee<br />
under its Secretary with<br />
representatives from relevant<br />
m<strong>in</strong>istries, <strong>in</strong>dustry associations,<br />
research <strong>in</strong>stitutions and experts<br />
to propose a draft <strong>for</strong> sett<strong>in</strong>g<br />
up a National Energy Storage<br />
Mission <strong>for</strong> <strong>India</strong>. The Expert<br />
Committee has proposed a draft<br />
NESM with objectives to strive <strong>for</strong><br />
leadership <strong>in</strong> the <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong><br />
sector by creat<strong>in</strong>g an enabl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
policy and regulatory framework<br />
that encourages manufactur<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
deployment, <strong>in</strong>novation and<br />
further cost reduction. IESA’s<br />
Executive Director, Dr Rahul<br />
Walawalkar was among those<br />
<strong>in</strong>ducted to the Committee to<br />
contribute his vast expertise <strong>in</strong><br />
the field.<br />
The year 2018 has witnessed<br />
some large scale deployment<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong> technologies<br />
<strong>in</strong> the country. The jo<strong>in</strong>t 10<br />
MW project <strong>of</strong> AES <strong>India</strong> and<br />
Mitsubishi Corporation to serve<br />
the grid op<strong>era</strong>ted by Tata Power<br />
Delhi Distribution Ltd (TPDDL)<br />
at Roh<strong>in</strong>i <strong>in</strong> New Delhi is one.<br />
Odisha Hydro Power Corp (OHPC)<br />
is also plann<strong>in</strong>g to set up a hydropump-<strong>storage</strong><br />
at an <strong>in</strong>vestment<br />
<strong>of</strong> INR 3,000 crore to meet peakhour<br />
rural electricity demand.<br />
The government is seriously<br />
<strong>in</strong>centiviz<strong>in</strong>g<br />
domestic<br />
manufacture <strong>of</strong> lithium-ion<br />
batteries, which will reduce<br />
<strong>India</strong>’s dependence on import. As<br />
far as the <strong>in</strong>digenous technology<br />
development <strong>in</strong> this field is<br />
concerned, <strong>India</strong>n Space Research<br />
Organisation is play<strong>in</strong>g a major<br />
role. Out <strong>of</strong> 141 companies, ISRO<br />
shortlisted 15 companies <strong>for</strong><br />
technology transfer. The RAASI<br />
group signed an MOU with CECRI<br />
Chennai <strong>for</strong> Li-ion technology<br />
and set up the manufactur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
plant. Muthoot Industry is<br />
also sett<strong>in</strong>g up a Li-Ion cell<br />
manufactur<strong>in</strong>g plant <strong>in</strong> Andhra<br />
Pradesh <strong>for</strong> power electronics<br />
and mobile phone applications.<br />
With deployment <strong>of</strong> distributed<br />
advanced <strong>storage</strong> <strong>in</strong> the telecom<br />
sector, <strong>India</strong> has already crossed<br />
the 1GWh benchmark.<br />
Roll<strong>in</strong>g out electric vehicles<br />
The EV market achieved<br />
substantial momentum <strong>in</strong><br />
2018. Although the adoption<br />
density is still <strong>in</strong> favor <strong>of</strong> the<br />
lower segments like the 2- and<br />
3- wheelers, response is grow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong> the upper segments as well.<br />
Energy Efficiency Services<br />
Limited is actively work<strong>in</strong>g to<br />
promote electric 4-wheelers <strong>in</strong><br />
the government departments.<br />
So far seven states -<br />
Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka,<br />
K<strong>era</strong>la, Telangana (draft),<br />
Maharashtra, Uttarakhand<br />
and Uttar Pradesh (draft) have<br />
come out with EV policies or<br />
drafts. Accord<strong>in</strong>g to a Bloomberg<br />
report, ‘as many as 11,000 <strong>new</strong><br />
e-rickshaws hit the <strong>India</strong>n streets<br />
every month’, prov<strong>in</strong>g that<br />
unorganized players also play<br />
a major role <strong>in</strong> clean mobility.<br />
Towards the beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> 2018,<br />
the M<strong>in</strong>istry <strong>of</strong> Power launched<br />
the <strong>new</strong> National Electric Mobility<br />
Program to focus on creat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
charg<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>frastructure and a<br />
policy framework to set a target<br />
Latest status on household electrification…<br />
<strong>of</strong> more than 30 per cent electric<br />
vehicles by 2030. With sufficient<br />
public charg<strong>in</strong>g facilities <strong>for</strong><br />
charg<strong>in</strong>g EVs dur<strong>in</strong>g the day, the<br />
problem <strong>of</strong> low net loads when<br />
maximum solar <strong>energy</strong> is be<strong>in</strong>g<br />
produced can actually be solved.<br />
FAME-<strong>India</strong> Scheme<br />
Till August 2018 under<br />
the Faster Adoption and<br />
Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> (Hybrid &)<br />
Electric Vehicles or FAME – I,<br />
the union government has<br />
spent around INR 264 crore to<br />
<strong>in</strong>centivize various projects<br />
promot<strong>in</strong>g e-vehicles <strong>in</strong> the<br />
country. Total outlay <strong>of</strong> Phase-I <strong>of</strong><br />
the FAME-<strong>India</strong> Scheme has been<br />
enhanced from Rs. 795 Crore to<br />
Rs. 895 Crore.<br />
The scheme, orig<strong>in</strong>ally put <strong>in</strong><br />
place till 31 April 2017, has been<br />
extended up to 31March 2019<br />
or till notification <strong>of</strong> FAME-II,<br />
whichever is earlier.<br />
The draft scheme <strong>for</strong><br />
FAME II proposes the holistic<br />
growth <strong>of</strong> EV <strong>in</strong>dustry <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
charg<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>frastructure, R&D<br />
<strong>of</strong> EV technologies and greater<br />
<strong>in</strong>digenization. A subsidy amount<br />
<strong>of</strong> INR 5,500 crore is envisaged to<br />
encourage adoption <strong>of</strong> all types<br />
<strong>of</strong> EVs and promote EVs <strong>in</strong> public<br />
transport. Encouraged by the<br />
<strong>in</strong>centives, numerous agencies<br />
are rapidly sett<strong>in</strong>g up charg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
stations across the country.<br />
Under Demand Creation<br />
focus scheme, the purchaser <strong>of</strong><br />
electric and hybrid vehicles is<br />
given an upfront reduction <strong>in</strong><br />
purchase price by the dealer.<br />
Under the plan and till 6th<br />
December 2018, the Government<br />
has given demand <strong>in</strong>centive to<br />
about 2,61,507 electric/ hybrid<br />
Dr Rahul<br />
Walawalkar<br />
was <strong>in</strong>ducted<br />
<strong>in</strong> the Expert<br />
Committee<br />
to draft the<br />
National<br />
Energy Storage<br />
Mission…<br />
vehicles. A sum <strong>of</strong> 119 models <strong>of</strong><br />
vehicles <strong>of</strong> 27 OEMs got registered<br />
under FAME-<strong>India</strong> Scheme to<br />
avail the demand <strong>in</strong>centive. The<br />
positive results <strong>of</strong> these ef<strong>for</strong>ts<br />
are borne out by the fact that<br />
DHI has so far sanctioned 455<br />
electric buses <strong>for</strong> n<strong>in</strong>e cities <strong>in</strong> a<br />
pilot scheme launched <strong>in</strong> October<br />
2017. It gen<strong>era</strong>ted <strong>in</strong>terest <strong>in</strong> 44<br />
cities which placed orders <strong>for</strong><br />
3144 e-buses.<br />
IESA's <strong>in</strong>dustry focused<br />
<strong>in</strong>itiatives<br />
IESA has a vision to make<br />
<strong>India</strong> a global manufactur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
hub <strong>for</strong> <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong> solutions,<br />
electric vehicles and micro<br />
grid technology by 2022. The<br />
organization has been creat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
awareness on the importance <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong> among <strong>in</strong>dustry<br />
stakeholders.<br />
IESA is lobby<strong>in</strong>g along<br />
with companies like Microtex,<br />
LivGuard and others <strong>for</strong> a further<br />
cut <strong>in</strong> GST to boost <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong><br />
adoption <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>.<br />
24 December 2018 • • December 2018 25
COVER STORY<br />
<strong>India</strong>’s visionary<br />
National<br />
Electricity<br />
Plan2018 has<br />
established a<br />
clear pathway<br />
<strong>for</strong> the country<br />
to substantially<br />
exceed the first<br />
target which is<br />
to have 40 per<br />
cent <strong>of</strong> electric<br />
power <strong>in</strong>stalled<br />
capacity from<br />
non-fossil fuels<br />
by 2030...<br />
Source: http://saubhagya.gov.<strong>in</strong><br />
This year IESA organized an<br />
Energy Storage Solutions meet<br />
<strong>in</strong> Coimbatore and Pune to fasttrack<br />
beh<strong>in</strong>d the meter adoption<br />
<strong>of</strong> advanced <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong><br />
technologies. The objective be<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to provide appropriate <strong>energy</strong><br />
<strong>storage</strong> solutions <strong>for</strong> commercial<br />
and <strong>in</strong>dustrial consumers.<br />
It's two-day-long Electric<br />
Vehicle Conclave along with<br />
ICAT successfully addressed<br />
the key challenges <strong>in</strong> EV policy,<br />
battery technology and charg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong>frastructure. The second<br />
edition <strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong>’s Energy Storage<br />
Policy Forum was hosted by IESA<br />
on the eve <strong>of</strong> the World Energy<br />
Storage Day. Focus area was<br />
policy issues related to grid and<br />
<strong>of</strong>f-grid applications to support<br />
re<strong>new</strong>able development, <strong>energy</strong><br />
<strong>storage</strong> <strong>for</strong> EVs and charg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong>frastructure as well as R&D<br />
and manufactur<strong>in</strong>g ecosystem<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>. The alliance received<br />
an overwhelm<strong>in</strong>g response from<br />
stakeholders and policy makers.<br />
The <strong>India</strong>n Electrical & Electronics<br />
Manufacturers Association<br />
and IESA partnered <strong>for</strong> a two<br />
day Master class on Energy Storage<br />
Technology, Applications &<br />
Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g Process <strong>in</strong> Mumbai<br />
mak<strong>in</strong>g it a first <strong>of</strong> its k<strong>in</strong>d<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>.<br />
Expectations from<br />
Budget 2019<br />
Industry anticipates more<br />
specific <strong>in</strong>centives and subsidies<br />
to motivate the promis<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Re<strong>new</strong>able Energy sector <strong>of</strong> the<br />
country. Accord<strong>in</strong>g to IESA, “In<br />
the current scenario when <strong>India</strong><br />
is ranked No 11 <strong>in</strong> the Climate<br />
Change Per<strong>for</strong>mance Index and<br />
the fourth-largest re<strong>new</strong>able<br />
<strong>energy</strong> <strong>in</strong>vestment market among<br />
all climate scope countries, a<br />
much required boost is expected<br />
<strong>in</strong> the upcom<strong>in</strong>g budget.”<br />
Solar manufacturers, struggl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to protect the domestic sector<br />
aga<strong>in</strong>st imported modules<br />
from Ch<strong>in</strong>a, Taiwan and Malaysia,<br />
need significant subsidies to<br />
take manufactur<strong>in</strong>g to <strong>new</strong> levels.<br />
A large allocation <strong>of</strong> funds is<br />
expected <strong>in</strong> the upcom<strong>in</strong>g budget<br />
to cover the huge targets set by<br />
MNRE. Increased custom duty on<br />
electronic items is a major concern<br />
and the budget should address<br />
this issue so as to support<br />
domestic demand and market<br />
adoption <strong>in</strong> the <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong><br />
segment. IESA’s priority right now<br />
is to <strong>in</strong>crease domestic demand,<br />
where the upfront cost is def<strong>in</strong>itely<br />
a concern as domestic manufactur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
is not available <strong>for</strong> a<br />
number <strong>of</strong> products.<br />
There has been a lot <strong>of</strong> focus<br />
on creat<strong>in</strong>g a sound foundation<br />
<strong>for</strong> gen<strong>era</strong>tion <strong>of</strong> alternative<br />
<strong>energy</strong> and more <strong>of</strong> the same is<br />
desired. Incentiviz<strong>in</strong>g landowners<br />
to encourage them to develop<br />
w<strong>in</strong>d parks, provid<strong>in</strong>g support and<br />
subsidies to encourage <strong>storage</strong><br />
manufactur<strong>in</strong>g and similar steps<br />
should be <strong>in</strong>cluded among broader<br />
plans. NESM should lay out<br />
more specific plans <strong>for</strong> EVs. IESA<br />
expects much more clarity and<br />
<strong>in</strong>itiatives from the government<br />
o n e l e c t r i fi c a t i o n t a r g e t s .<br />
In the upcom<strong>in</strong>g years, a lot <strong>of</strong><br />
excit<strong>in</strong>g and rapid changes are<br />
expected <strong>in</strong> the <strong>India</strong>n Re<strong>new</strong>able<br />
Energy and the Energy Storage<br />
market.<br />
26 December 2018 • • December 2018 27
PM'S MESSAGE @ MOVE<br />
Mov<strong>in</strong>g towards Susta<strong>in</strong>ability<br />
The Prime M<strong>in</strong>ister Shri<br />
Narendra Modi, on <strong>in</strong>augurat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the Global Mobility<br />
Summit <strong>in</strong> September, set out<br />
clear guidel<strong>in</strong>es <strong>for</strong> <strong>India</strong>'s future<br />
mobility. Elaborat<strong>in</strong>g on his vision,<br />
encapsulated <strong>in</strong> 7 Cs, he described<br />
the country as be<strong>in</strong>g on the move <strong>in</strong><br />
terms <strong>of</strong> its economy, <strong>in</strong>frastructure,<br />
youth and much more. Mobility he<br />
stressed, was the key driver <strong>of</strong> the<br />
economy, able to boost economic<br />
growth and gen<strong>era</strong>te employment<br />
<strong>for</strong> the youth.<br />
Follow<strong>in</strong>g is the full text <strong>of</strong><br />
PM’s address:<br />
“Excellencies, Dist<strong>in</strong>guished<br />
Delegates from across the World,<br />
Ladies and Gentlemen.<br />
I welcome you all to the Global<br />
Mobility Summit.<br />
Move – The name <strong>of</strong> this Summit<br />
captures the spirit <strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong> today.<br />
Indeed, <strong>India</strong> is on the Move:<br />
Our economy is on the Move. We are<br />
the world’s fastest grow<strong>in</strong>g major<br />
economy.<br />
Our cities and towns are on the<br />
Move. We are build<strong>in</strong>g one hundred<br />
smart cities.<br />
Our <strong>in</strong>frastructure is on the Move. We<br />
are build<strong>in</strong>g roads, airports, rail l<strong>in</strong>es<br />
and ports at a quick pace.<br />
Our goods are on the Move. The<br />
Goods and Services Tax has helped<br />
us rationalize supply cha<strong>in</strong>s and<br />
warehouse networks.<br />
Our re<strong>for</strong>ms are on the Move. We<br />
have made <strong>India</strong> an easier place to<br />
do bus<strong>in</strong>ess.<br />
Our lives are on the Move. Families<br />
are gett<strong>in</strong>g homes, toilets, smokefree<br />
LPG cyl<strong>in</strong>ders, bank accounts<br />
and loans.<br />
Prime M<strong>in</strong>ister, Shri Narendra Modi<br />
Our youth are on the Move.<br />
We are fast emerg<strong>in</strong>g as the start-up<br />
hub <strong>of</strong> the world. <strong>India</strong> is mov<strong>in</strong>g<br />
ahead with <strong>new</strong> <strong>energy</strong>, urgency and<br />
purpose<br />
We all know that, mobility<br />
has been key to the progress <strong>of</strong><br />
humanity.<br />
The world is now <strong>in</strong> the middle<br />
<strong>of</strong> a <strong>new</strong> mobility revolution. It is,<br />
there<strong>for</strong>e, important to understand<br />
mobility as a wider construct.<br />
Mobility is a key driver <strong>of</strong> the<br />
economy. Better mobility reduces<br />
the burden <strong>of</strong> travel and transportation<br />
and can boost economic<br />
growth. It is already a major employer<br />
and can create the next gen<strong>era</strong>tion<br />
<strong>of</strong> jobs.<br />
Mobility is central to urbanization.<br />
Motorized personal vehicles<br />
require ever-grow<strong>in</strong>g road, park<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
and traffic <strong>in</strong>frastructure.<br />
Mobility is a key element <strong>of</strong><br />
‘ease <strong>of</strong> liv<strong>in</strong>g’. It occupies the<br />
m<strong>in</strong>ds <strong>of</strong> virtually every person:<br />
<strong>in</strong> time spent to get to school and<br />
work, <strong>in</strong> frustration with traffic, <strong>in</strong><br />
the cost <strong>of</strong> visit<strong>in</strong>g family or mov<strong>in</strong>g<br />
goods, <strong>in</strong> access to public transport,<br />
<strong>in</strong> the quality <strong>of</strong> air our children<br />
breathe <strong>in</strong> concerns around the<br />
safety <strong>of</strong> travel.<br />
Mobility is critical to preserv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
our planet. Road transport accounts<br />
<strong>for</strong> one fifth <strong>of</strong> global Carbon<br />
dioxide emissions. This threatens to<br />
choke cities and raise global temp<strong>era</strong>tures.<br />
Creat<strong>in</strong>g a mobility eco-system<br />
that is <strong>in</strong> sync with nature is the<br />
need <strong>of</strong> the hour.<br />
Mobility is the next frontier <strong>in</strong><br />
our fight aga<strong>in</strong>st Climate Change.<br />
Better mobility can provide <strong>for</strong> better<br />
jobs, smarter <strong>in</strong>frastructure, and<br />
improve the quality <strong>of</strong> life. It can<br />
also reduce costs, expand economic<br />
activity and protect the planet.<br />
Thus, the mobility sector impacts<br />
larger public outcomes.<br />
Mobility, especially the digitization<br />
<strong>of</strong> mobility, is disruptive. It has<br />
big potential <strong>for</strong> <strong>in</strong>novation and it<br />
has been sett<strong>in</strong>g a sear<strong>in</strong>g pace!<br />
Already, people are call<strong>in</strong>g taxis<br />
on their phones, shar<strong>in</strong>g bicycles <strong>in</strong><br />
cities; buses are runn<strong>in</strong>g on clean<br />
<strong>energy</strong>, cars are go<strong>in</strong>g electric.<br />
In <strong>India</strong>, we have been lay<strong>in</strong>g<br />
emphasis on mobility. We have<br />
doubled our pace <strong>of</strong> construction <strong>of</strong><br />
highways.<br />
We have re-energized our rural<br />
road-build<strong>in</strong>g programme. We are<br />
promot<strong>in</strong>g fuel efficient and cleaner<br />
fuel vehicles. We have developed<br />
low-cost air connectivity <strong>in</strong> underserved<br />
regions. We are also start<strong>in</strong>g<br />
op<strong>era</strong>tions on hundreds <strong>of</strong> <strong>new</strong> air<br />
routes.<br />
We are push<strong>in</strong>g waterways <strong>in</strong><br />
addition to traditional modes like<br />
rail and road.<br />
We are reduc<strong>in</strong>g travel distances<br />
<strong>in</strong> our cities by efficient location<br />
<strong>of</strong> homes, schools and <strong>of</strong>fices.<br />
We have also started data-driven<br />
<strong>in</strong>terventions such as <strong>in</strong>telligent<br />
traffic management systems.<br />
However, we also need to encourage<br />
pedestrians and cycl<strong>in</strong>g by<br />
tak<strong>in</strong>g steps ensure their safety and<br />
priority.<br />
In a rapidly trans<strong>for</strong>m<strong>in</strong>g mobility<br />
paradigm, <strong>India</strong> has some <strong>in</strong>herent<br />
strengths and comparative<br />
advantages. Our start<strong>in</strong>g po<strong>in</strong>t is<br />
fresh. We have little <strong>of</strong> the legacy <strong>of</strong><br />
resource-bl<strong>in</strong>d mobility.<br />
We have fewer vehicles per<br />
capita than other major economies.<br />
Thus, we do not carry much <strong>of</strong> the<br />
baggage <strong>of</strong> other economies that<br />
were built on the back <strong>of</strong> private car<br />
ownership! This gives us the w<strong>in</strong>dow<br />
<strong>of</strong> opportunity to create an all<strong>new</strong>,<br />
seamless mobility eco-system.<br />
On the technology front, our<br />
strengths lie <strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation technology,<br />
big data, digital payments,<br />
and the <strong>in</strong>ternet-enabled shared<br />
economy. These elements are <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>gly<br />
becom<strong>in</strong>g the drivers <strong>of</strong><br />
the global future <strong>of</strong> mobility.<br />
Our unique identity program,<br />
Aadhaar, and its <strong>India</strong>-stack ecosystem,<br />
has laid down a comprehensive<br />
public digital <strong>in</strong>frastructure.<br />
It has digitally empowered 850<br />
million <strong>of</strong> our citizens. <strong>India</strong> can<br />
demonstrate how such digital <strong>in</strong>frastructure<br />
can be comb<strong>in</strong>ed with<br />
<strong>new</strong> mobility bus<strong>in</strong>ess models.<br />
Our re<strong>new</strong>able <strong>energy</strong> push<br />
will ensure that the environmental<br />
benefits <strong>of</strong> electric mobility can be<br />
fully realized. We plan to draw 175<br />
GW <strong>of</strong> <strong>energy</strong> from re<strong>new</strong>ables by<br />
2022. We are already the fifth largest<br />
producer <strong>of</strong> solar <strong>energy</strong> <strong>in</strong> the<br />
world. We are also the sixth largest<br />
producer <strong>of</strong> re<strong>new</strong>able <strong>energy</strong>. We<br />
have also championed the cause <strong>of</strong><br />
solar <strong>energy</strong> globally through the<br />
International Solar Alliance.<br />
We have a fast grow<strong>in</strong>g manufactur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
base, especially <strong>in</strong> the automotive<br />
sector.<br />
We also have a large, digitally<br />
lit<strong>era</strong>te, young population. This provides<br />
millions <strong>of</strong> educated m<strong>in</strong>ds,<br />
skilled hands and aspirational<br />
dreams <strong>for</strong> power<strong>in</strong>g the future.<br />
There<strong>for</strong>e, I am conv<strong>in</strong>ced that<br />
<strong>India</strong> is best placed globally, to be<br />
an early mover <strong>in</strong> the ‘Mobility<br />
Economy’.<br />
My vision <strong>for</strong> the future <strong>of</strong> mobility<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong> is based on 7 C’s –<br />
Common, Connected, Convenient,<br />
Congestion-free, Charged, Clean<br />
and Cutt<strong>in</strong>g-edge.<br />
1.Common: Public Transport must<br />
be the cornerstone <strong>of</strong> our mobility<br />
<strong>in</strong>itiatives. New bus<strong>in</strong>ess models<br />
driven by digitization, are re-<strong>in</strong>vent<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the current paradigm. Big Data<br />
is enabl<strong>in</strong>g smarter decision-mak<strong>in</strong>g<br />
by better understand<strong>in</strong>g our<br />
patterns and needs.<br />
Our focus must also go beyond<br />
cars, to other vehicles such as<br />
scooters and rickshaws. Large segments<br />
<strong>of</strong> the develop<strong>in</strong>g world depend<br />
on these vehicles <strong>for</strong> mobility..<br />
2.Connected mobility implies <strong>in</strong>tegration<br />
<strong>of</strong> geographies as well as<br />
modes <strong>of</strong> transport. The <strong>in</strong>ternetenabled<br />
Connected Shar<strong>in</strong>g Economy<br />
is emerg<strong>in</strong>g as the fulcrum <strong>of</strong><br />
mobility.<br />
We must lev<strong>era</strong>ge the full potential<br />
<strong>for</strong> vehicle pool<strong>in</strong>g and other<br />
<strong>in</strong>novative technical solutions to<br />
improve private vehicle utilization.<br />
People from villages should be able<br />
to br<strong>in</strong>g their produce to the cities<br />
with ease and efficiency.<br />
3.Convenient mobility means safe,<br />
af<strong>for</strong>dable and accessible <strong>for</strong> all<br />
sections <strong>of</strong> the society. This <strong>in</strong>cludes<br />
the elderly, the women and the specially<br />
abled. We need to ensure that<br />
public transport is preferred to private<br />
modes <strong>of</strong> travel.<br />
4.Congestion free mmobility is<br />
critical to check the economic and<br />
environment costs <strong>of</strong> congestion.<br />
Hence, there should be emphasis<br />
on end<strong>in</strong>g bottlenecks <strong>of</strong> networks.<br />
This would result <strong>in</strong> fewer traffic<br />
jams and lower levels <strong>of</strong> stress <strong>for</strong><br />
people travell<strong>in</strong>g. It would also<br />
lead to greater efficiency <strong>in</strong> logistics<br />
and freight.<br />
5.Charged mobility is the way<br />
<strong>for</strong>ward. We want to drive <strong>in</strong>vestments<br />
across the value cha<strong>in</strong> from<br />
batteries to smart charg<strong>in</strong>g to Electric<br />
Vehicle manufactur<strong>in</strong>g. <strong>India</strong>’s<br />
bus<strong>in</strong>ess leaders and manufacturers<br />
are now poised to develop and<br />
deploy break-through battery technology.<br />
The <strong>India</strong> Space Research Organization<br />
uses one <strong>of</strong> the best<br />
battery systems to run satellites <strong>in</strong><br />
space. Other <strong>in</strong>stitutions can partner<br />
with ISRO to develop cost effective<br />
and efficient battery systems<br />
<strong>for</strong> electric cars. We want to build<br />
<strong>India</strong> as a driver <strong>in</strong> Electric Vehicles.<br />
We will soon put <strong>in</strong> place a stable<br />
policy-regime around electric<br />
and other alternative fuel vehicles.<br />
Policies will be designed as a w<strong>in</strong>w<strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>for</strong> all, and enable huge opportunities<br />
<strong>in</strong> the automotive sector.<br />
6.Clean Mobility powered by<br />
Clean Energy is our most powerful<br />
weapon <strong>in</strong> our fight aga<strong>in</strong>st Climate<br />
Change! This means a pollutionfree<br />
clean drive, lead<strong>in</strong>g to clean air<br />
and better liv<strong>in</strong>g standards <strong>for</strong> our<br />
people.<br />
We should champion the idea<br />
<strong>of</strong> ‘clean kilometres’. This could be<br />
achieved through bio-fuels electric<br />
or solar charg<strong>in</strong>g. Electric Vehicles<br />
<strong>in</strong> particular can complement our<br />
<strong>in</strong>vestments <strong>in</strong> re<strong>new</strong>able <strong>energy</strong>.<br />
We will do whatever it takes,<br />
because this is our commitment to<br />
our heritage, and our promise to future<br />
gen<strong>era</strong>tions.<br />
7. Cutt<strong>in</strong>g-edge: Mobility is like the<br />
Internet <strong>in</strong> its early days. It is Cutt<strong>in</strong>g-edge.<br />
It is the next big <strong>in</strong>novation<br />
sector. The ‘Move Hack’ and<br />
‘Pitch to Move’ events organized<br />
over the past week show how young<br />
m<strong>in</strong>ds are com<strong>in</strong>g up with creative<br />
solutions.<br />
Entrepreneurs should see mobility<br />
as a sector with immense<br />
opportunity <strong>for</strong> <strong>in</strong>novation and<br />
growth. It is a sector where <strong>in</strong>novation<br />
can help solve problems <strong>for</strong><br />
public good.<br />
I am conv<strong>in</strong>ced that the ‘Mobility<br />
Revolution’ is an enabler <strong>of</strong> our<br />
growth and development. When<br />
<strong>India</strong> trans<strong>for</strong>ms mobility, it benefits<br />
one fifth <strong>of</strong> mank<strong>in</strong>d. It also<br />
becomes a scaled success story, <strong>for</strong><br />
others to replicate.<br />
Let us build a template, <strong>for</strong> the<br />
world to adopt.<br />
In conclusion, let me particularly<br />
appeal to the youth <strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong>.<br />
My young, dynamic friends,<br />
this is your opportunity to lead<br />
a <strong>new</strong> <strong>era</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>novation. This is<br />
the future. This is the sector that<br />
will absorb everyth<strong>in</strong>g from those<br />
with doctors to eng<strong>in</strong>eers to drivers<br />
to mechanics. We should<br />
embrace this revolution early,<br />
and lev<strong>era</strong>ge our strengths to lead<br />
the mobility <strong>in</strong>novation ecosystem<br />
both <strong>for</strong> ourselves and <strong>for</strong> others.<br />
The Talent and Technology assembled<br />
here today, has the capability<br />
<strong>of</strong> mak<strong>in</strong>g a trans<strong>for</strong>mative<br />
mobility shift <strong>for</strong> <strong>India</strong> and the<br />
World.<br />
This shift will be based on<br />
‘Car<strong>in</strong>g <strong>for</strong> our World’, and<br />
‘Shar<strong>in</strong>g with Others’.<br />
To quote from our ancient scriptures:<br />
Which means:<br />
May we all be Protected.<br />
May we all be Nourished<br />
May we work together with<br />
great <strong>energy</strong><br />
May our <strong>in</strong>tellect be Sharpened<br />
Friends!<br />
I look <strong>for</strong>ward to see what we can<br />
do together.<br />
This summit is just the beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Let us Move ahead.<br />
Thank you.<br />
Thank You Very Much!<br />
28 December 2018 • • December 2018 29
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS<br />
Government MOVERS <strong>of</strong> the<br />
mobility mach<strong>in</strong>ery<br />
<strong>India</strong> stands on the br<strong>in</strong>k <strong>of</strong> an urban population boom which will <strong>in</strong>evitably br<strong>in</strong>g every sector<br />
under stress. To capitalize on the tremendous resultant opportunity, NITI Aayog organized the<br />
Global Mobility Summit <strong>in</strong> September highlight<strong>in</strong>g efficient mobility as the underly<strong>in</strong>g essential<br />
<strong>for</strong> growth.<br />
As a first, <strong>India</strong> needs to reduce its carbon footpr<strong>in</strong>t <strong>in</strong> transportation given its commitment<br />
to the stewardship <strong>of</strong> the International Solar Alliance and <strong>for</strong> the well be<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> its citizens. The<br />
Summit outl<strong>in</strong>ed a five track course to put <strong>in</strong> place an susta<strong>in</strong>able and shared mobility structure<br />
<strong>for</strong> <strong>India</strong>. Work<strong>in</strong>g with state specific requirements, it ensured depth <strong>of</strong> content and <strong>in</strong>itiated<br />
dialog <strong>for</strong> a carbon free means to move people and goods.<br />
An important need is to lev<strong>era</strong>ge underutilized <strong>in</strong>frastructure capacity and assets to carry<br />
passengers and cargo. A comprehensive electrification agenda and <strong>energy</strong> security is on the<br />
cards. The digital age calls <strong>for</strong> modern, carbon free applications <strong>of</strong> technology <strong>for</strong> local and longdistance<br />
public transit suited to <strong>India</strong>'s vary<strong>in</strong>g needs and environments.<br />
The digitization <strong>of</strong> the logistics sector will streaml<strong>in</strong>e the movement <strong>of</strong> goods and significantly<br />
lower embedded costs <strong>for</strong> agriculture and rural economies thus contribut<strong>in</strong>g to economic<br />
growth. F<strong>in</strong>ally, the potential and use <strong>of</strong> data to improve outcomes <strong>for</strong> stakeholders and users<br />
will be <strong>in</strong>corporated <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>'s <strong>new</strong> mobility agenda.<br />
The Government <strong>of</strong>fice bearers, <strong>in</strong>strumental to the structural change that will usher <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>'s<br />
<strong>new</strong> age mobility, commented on this dynamic space ...<br />
While decid<strong>in</strong>g railway fares, social impacts need to be considered<br />
Shri Manoj S<strong>in</strong>ha - M<strong>in</strong>ister <strong>of</strong> Communication and M<strong>in</strong>ister <strong>of</strong> State <strong>for</strong><br />
Railways on the unique nature <strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong>n railways...<br />
Hon’ble Prime M<strong>in</strong>ister has<br />
on various occasions discussed<br />
the development <strong>of</strong><br />
Manoj S<strong>in</strong>ha<br />
the <strong>India</strong>n Railways. When decid<strong>in</strong>g<br />
fares we need to consider the social<br />
impact on passengers and freight<br />
customers. Two other matters <strong>of</strong><br />
primary importance are to reduce<br />
expenses and <strong>in</strong>crease the earn<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>India</strong>n Railways. The use <strong>of</strong><br />
re<strong>new</strong>able electrical power will aid<br />
<strong>in</strong> reduc<strong>in</strong>g the cost drastically.<br />
Our railway systems cannot<br />
be compared with other countries<br />
s<strong>in</strong>ce none have a population<br />
equivalent to the number <strong>of</strong><br />
people who travel on the <strong>India</strong>n<br />
Railways. Although we have made<br />
good progress <strong>in</strong> the past four and<br />
a half years to improve our sys-<br />
tems and services, there is still a<br />
long way to go," he said.<br />
He felt the most vital aspect<br />
to consider while consider<strong>in</strong>g <strong>new</strong><br />
systems was the environmental<br />
aspect. A consid<strong>era</strong>ble amount <strong>of</strong><br />
carbon emission has been reduced<br />
and further work is be<strong>in</strong>g done towards<br />
further reduction. Steps such<br />
as use <strong>of</strong> ethanol, keep<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> m<strong>in</strong>d<br />
the current scenario <strong>of</strong> diesel and<br />
petrol, optimal power utilization<br />
and employment <strong>of</strong> Artificial Intelligence<br />
need to be thought through.<br />
Increased and effective use <strong>of</strong> solar<br />
and w<strong>in</strong>d gen<strong>era</strong>ted power he said,<br />
were also important.<br />
<strong>India</strong>n Railways is target<strong>in</strong>g to use more non-fossil fuel-based <strong>energy</strong><br />
Shri Ghanshyam S<strong>in</strong>gh (IREE) - Member Traction Railway Board speaks on the<br />
contribution <strong>of</strong> railways towards a pollution free environment...<br />
Mov<strong>in</strong>g to EV and clean fuel is need <strong>of</strong> the hour<br />
Shri Nit<strong>in</strong> Gadkari- M<strong>in</strong>ister <strong>for</strong> Road Transport & Highways- speaks about<br />
shar<strong>in</strong>g views and technology on a global scale to counter pollution...<br />
Shri Gadkari alleged that the<br />
most press<strong>in</strong>g problem <strong>in</strong> our<br />
country is that <strong>of</strong> pollution.<br />
and it is the reason that our health<br />
and the health <strong>of</strong> our children is<br />
affected. The major polluter is the<br />
automotive sector. The world has<br />
become conscious <strong>of</strong> this problem<br />
and it is now a global concern. In<br />
order to reduce pollution, he said,<br />
we would have to move to clean fuels<br />
like electric, bi<strong>of</strong>uel etc.<br />
He spoke <strong>of</strong> the other big problem<br />
faced by our country as be<strong>in</strong>g<br />
that <strong>of</strong> crude oil imports. Our<br />
import <strong>of</strong> around six lakh crore <strong>of</strong><br />
crude oil results <strong>in</strong> a huge dollar<br />
expenditure, caus<strong>in</strong>g the rupee to<br />
constantly depreciate. "We urgently<br />
need to reduce this spend on oil<br />
and f<strong>in</strong>d <strong>in</strong>digenous and clean alternatives<br />
- a cost effective substitute<br />
<strong>for</strong> imports that is both pollution<br />
free and <strong>in</strong>digenous," he said.<br />
"As per our Hon’ble Prime M<strong>in</strong>ister’s<br />
Make <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong> <strong>in</strong>itiative, we<br />
now manufacture electric buses,<br />
electric scooters and electric cars,<br />
which contribute to reduc<strong>in</strong>g pollution.<br />
As the volume <strong>of</strong> e-vehicles<br />
<strong>in</strong>creases, prices will also fall and<br />
help <strong>in</strong> mass adoption. We are<br />
steadily but surely approach<strong>in</strong>g an<br />
<strong>era</strong> <strong>of</strong> electric mobility. This will<br />
lead to a substantial reduction <strong>in</strong><br />
oil imports. We have declared free<br />
Nit<strong>in</strong> Gadkari<br />
permits <strong>for</strong> vehicles like auto-rickshaws,<br />
taxis and buses runn<strong>in</strong>g on<br />
bi<strong>of</strong>uel and electricity." He <strong>in</strong>vited<br />
global leaders to Make <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong> and<br />
share their views and technology.<br />
<strong>India</strong>n Railways has<br />
trans<strong>for</strong>med itself <strong>in</strong>to a<br />
reliable, faster, safer, af<strong>for</strong>dable,<br />
susta<strong>in</strong>able and accountable<br />
mode <strong>of</strong> transport. We have<br />
achieved accel<strong>era</strong>ted growth,<br />
and the electrification <strong>of</strong> railway<br />
tracks has augmented capacity<br />
and reduced cost. Last year the<br />
highest ever electrification <strong>of</strong><br />
railway l<strong>in</strong>es at 4087 km was<br />
achieved aga<strong>in</strong>st the target <strong>of</strong><br />
Ghanshyam S<strong>in</strong>gh<br />
4000 km. <strong>India</strong>n Railways aims to<br />
further electrify 64,212 km, thus<br />
cover<strong>in</strong>g almost 100 percent <strong>of</strong><br />
the major route requirements.<br />
We are also target<strong>in</strong>g a transition<br />
to non-fossil fuel based <strong>energy</strong><br />
with 40 percent <strong>of</strong> electricity<br />
gen<strong>era</strong>tion capacity through<br />
re<strong>new</strong>able <strong>energy</strong> by 2030.<br />
Moreover 59.6 MW solar and<br />
36.5 MW w<strong>in</strong>d plants have been<br />
commissioned <strong>for</strong> IR. A 100 percent<br />
<strong>of</strong> railway stations are now<br />
lighted by LEDs. IR has started<br />
draw<strong>in</strong>g power from 10 states<br />
through open access, thereby<br />
drastically reduc<strong>in</strong>g expenses. <strong>India</strong>n<br />
Railways has saved around<br />
INR 7504 crore.<br />
By successfully convert<strong>in</strong>g<br />
80 tra<strong>in</strong>s to HOG system, IR has<br />
saved INR 136 crore per annum.<br />
It has a successful conversion <strong>of</strong><br />
2800 HP diesel locomotive to 5000<br />
HP locomotive. The highest number<br />
<strong>of</strong> electric locomotives has<br />
been produced number<strong>in</strong>g 377<br />
dur<strong>in</strong>g 2017-18 and IR is upgrad<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the speed potential <strong>of</strong> WAP-5<br />
locomotives from 160 kmph to<br />
200 kmph and <strong>of</strong> WAP-7 from 140<br />
to 180 kmph. We are us<strong>in</strong>g Distributed<br />
Power Wireless Control<br />
System and work<strong>in</strong>g on reduc<strong>in</strong>g<br />
aerodynamic load on the locomotives.<br />
Around 65.1 percent <strong>of</strong><br />
freight and 54.3 percent <strong>of</strong> passenger<br />
traffic is now be<strong>in</strong>g hauled<br />
by electric locomotives.<br />
Our dream is to <strong>in</strong>crease electrification<br />
to 6,000 km and <strong>in</strong>crease<br />
execution capacity from<br />
10,500 km. We also realize the<br />
importance <strong>of</strong> faster execution <strong>of</strong><br />
the projects. Through electrification<br />
<strong>of</strong> rail tracks we have saved<br />
INR 13,000 crore.<br />
We are br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g down the<br />
<strong>in</strong>-house production <strong>of</strong> diesel locomotives<br />
drastically and aim to<br />
completely discont<strong>in</strong>ue by 2019-<br />
20. We are also work<strong>in</strong>g towards<br />
elim<strong>in</strong>at<strong>in</strong>g the need <strong>for</strong> additional<br />
hom<strong>in</strong>g sheds.<br />
30 December 2018 • • December 2018 31
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS<br />
Trans<strong>for</strong>mation <strong>in</strong> mobility has a fundamental bear<strong>in</strong>g on our oil and natural<br />
gas resources<br />
Shri Dharmedra Pradhan-Union M<strong>in</strong>ister <strong>of</strong> Petroleum and Natural Gas &<br />
Skill Development and Entrepreneurship says aggressive plann<strong>in</strong>g <strong>for</strong> a<br />
transition to cleaner fuels has started...<br />
I<br />
have been keenly observ<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
way the global mobility scenario<br />
is unfold<strong>in</strong>g - the trans<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
<strong>in</strong> mobility has a fundamental<br />
bear<strong>in</strong>g on our oil and natural gas<br />
resources. In the <strong>India</strong>n scenario we<br />
need to work with the 7 Cs <strong>of</strong> mobility<br />
as mentioned by the Hon’ble<br />
Dharmendra Pradhan<br />
gen enriched CNG buses next year,"<br />
said Shri Pradhan.<br />
He expressed the need to create<br />
more efficient diesel and petrol<br />
eng<strong>in</strong>es to reduce emission, say<strong>in</strong>g<br />
that <strong>India</strong> could be a zero fossil fuel<br />
consum<strong>in</strong>g and import<strong>in</strong>g country<br />
with the resources available.<br />
The need is <strong>for</strong> a comprehensive<br />
mobility plan to take care <strong>of</strong> the<br />
sector, he remarked, say<strong>in</strong>g that the<br />
Government <strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong> is underway<br />
on this, hav<strong>in</strong>g made mass transport<br />
a part <strong>of</strong> the smart city plans.<br />
Inter m<strong>in</strong>istry teams are work<strong>in</strong>g<br />
towards build<strong>in</strong>g solutions <strong>for</strong> better<br />
<strong>in</strong>tegrated mobility.<br />
Sens<strong>in</strong>g the bright future <strong>of</strong><br />
cleaner alternative <strong>energy</strong>, all major<br />
<strong>energy</strong> companies – even oil and<br />
gas companies are <strong>in</strong>vest<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a big<br />
way <strong>in</strong> re<strong>new</strong>able <strong>energy</strong>.<br />
The need to acknowledge those who use non-pollut<strong>in</strong>g modes <strong>of</strong> transport<br />
Shri Devendra Fadnavis-Chief M<strong>in</strong>ister-Maharashtra comments on the<br />
opportune time to delib<strong>era</strong>te on the systems <strong>of</strong> mobility...<br />
Remark<strong>in</strong>g on the congested<br />
condition <strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong>n roads<br />
thanks to af<strong>for</strong>dable cars<br />
manufactured by auto companies,<br />
Shri Fadnavis said the need<br />
is to be smarter and build better<br />
mobility to counter the negatives<br />
<strong>of</strong> the current scenario.<br />
"From the 7 Cs <strong>of</strong> mobility<br />
that our Hon’ble PM has given<br />
Devendra Fadnavis<br />
PM - Common, Connected, Convenient,<br />
Congestion-free, Charged,<br />
Clean and Cutt<strong>in</strong>g-edge.<br />
Given the high pollution levels<br />
<strong>in</strong> many <strong>of</strong> our cities, we are look<strong>in</strong>g<br />
at gas based transport services.<br />
We are promot<strong>in</strong>g the use <strong>of</strong> CNG,<br />
Bio CNG, etc. We have a lot <strong>of</strong> CNG<br />
stations and more CNG stations<br />
are expected to come up. We expect<br />
around 10,000 CNG stations<br />
to come up <strong>in</strong> next 10 years. The<br />
government is also promot<strong>in</strong>g LNG<br />
based transport systems <strong>for</strong> long<br />
distances especially <strong>in</strong> commercial<br />
vehicles. Twelve bio-ref<strong>in</strong>eries are<br />
be<strong>in</strong>g set up and steps are be<strong>in</strong>g<br />
taken to achieve 10 percent ethanol<br />
blend<strong>in</strong>g. Soon Bio-ATF and Bio-<br />
CNG policies will be <strong>for</strong>mulated. <strong>India</strong>n<br />
Oil has tied up with the Delhi<br />
Government to <strong>in</strong>troduce 50 Hydrous<br />
we have got 7 Goals – A: Af<strong>for</strong>dability,<br />
B: Balanced regional<br />
development, C: Conservation<br />
<strong>of</strong> resources, D: Distribution <strong>of</strong><br />
resources among alternatives,<br />
E: Equity, F: Future ready and<br />
G: Global practices be<strong>in</strong>g shared,"<br />
he said.<br />
He spoke <strong>of</strong> how Mumbai<br />
is develop<strong>in</strong>g 250 kms <strong>of</strong> Metro<br />
system and <strong>in</strong>vest<strong>in</strong>g heavily on<br />
high capacity transport solutions<br />
with the goal to <strong>in</strong>crease the carry<strong>in</strong>g<br />
capacity <strong>of</strong> transport by 2.5<br />
times. "The key," he said "is end<br />
to end connectivity - everyth<strong>in</strong>g<br />
should be <strong>in</strong>tegrated."<br />
Recogniz<strong>in</strong>g e-mobility as<br />
be<strong>in</strong>g crucial to future mobility,<br />
Maharashtra was the first state<br />
to come up with an EV policy and<br />
has a charg<strong>in</strong>g-station policy <strong>in</strong><br />
place. Electric busses have al-<br />
Introduction <strong>of</strong> shared transport systems is very essential<br />
ready been <strong>in</strong>troduced <strong>in</strong> some<br />
cities <strong>of</strong> the state<br />
Maharashtra aims to <strong>in</strong>troduce<br />
hyperloop transport, and<br />
the first l<strong>in</strong>k will be created between<br />
Mumbai and Pune reduc<strong>in</strong>g<br />
commut<strong>in</strong>g time just 29 m<strong>in</strong>. The<br />
state will also soon come up with<br />
nearly 10,000 km <strong>of</strong> corridors <strong>for</strong><br />
non-motorized transport (NMT),<br />
which <strong>in</strong>cludes cycle tracks and<br />
regional roads <strong>for</strong> bicycles as well<br />
as pedestrian roads.<br />
Shri Fadnavis expressed the<br />
need to acknowledge those who<br />
use non-pollut<strong>in</strong>g modes <strong>of</strong> transport<br />
as they help to conserve the<br />
environment. Interest<strong>in</strong>gly, this is<br />
likely to be the biggest <strong>in</strong>tegrated<br />
program <strong>in</strong> order to develop the<br />
cleanest as well as the healthiest<br />
mode <strong>of</strong> transport <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>.<br />
Shri Yudhvir S<strong>in</strong>gh Malik-Secretary-M<strong>in</strong>istry <strong>of</strong> Road Transport and<br />
Highways outl<strong>in</strong>es the urgent need <strong>for</strong> efficient public transport...<br />
A system cutt<strong>in</strong>g across various modes <strong>of</strong> travel is essential<br />
Shri Ashwani Lohani – Chairman - Railway Board stresses the need <strong>for</strong><br />
effective mobility <strong>for</strong> the growth <strong>of</strong> economy...<br />
Ashwani Lohani<br />
To enhance mobility <strong>in</strong> the<br />
country it is vital to improve<br />
productivity <strong>in</strong> the <strong>India</strong>n<br />
Railways. We are work<strong>in</strong>g towards<br />
re<strong>for</strong>m<strong>in</strong>g the ov<strong>era</strong>ll processes, op<strong>era</strong>tions<br />
and the culture <strong>of</strong> the <strong>India</strong>n<br />
Railways. To improve mobility as<br />
such, it is important to have a system<br />
cutt<strong>in</strong>g across various modes<br />
<strong>of</strong> travel; a seamless and hasslefree<br />
network <strong>of</strong> travel; better term<strong>in</strong>als<br />
<strong>for</strong> travelers and common tickets<br />
and ease <strong>of</strong> shar<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> revenues<br />
to facilitate these systems. Speed is<br />
the need <strong>in</strong> terms <strong>of</strong> fast speed corridors<br />
and faster speed to transport<br />
goods. In the past few years, traffic<br />
has <strong>in</strong>creased around 16 times and<br />
it is required more than ever that<br />
<strong>India</strong>n mobility also develops and<br />
upgrades at a faster rate to match<br />
up and address this <strong>in</strong>crease <strong>in</strong> traffic.<br />
<strong>India</strong>n Railway has a major role<br />
to play <strong>in</strong> the growth <strong>of</strong> the <strong>India</strong>n<br />
economy. Together we pledge that<br />
we will not let the nation down.<br />
A<br />
number <strong>of</strong> thought leaders<br />
are <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> re<strong>in</strong>vent<strong>in</strong>g<br />
our public transport system.<br />
However the fundamental question<br />
is, why do we need to re<strong>in</strong>vent the<br />
public transport system? When we<br />
look at the transport system <strong>in</strong> this<br />
context, it has to be put <strong>in</strong>to two<br />
different brackets which <strong>in</strong>cludes<br />
urban transportation system and<br />
public transportation system which<br />
Yudhvir S<strong>in</strong>gh<br />
are two different categories altogether.<br />
The pace <strong>of</strong> car manufactur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and car sales <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong> needs<br />
to be <strong>in</strong>creased by four times the<br />
current pace to overcome the shortage<br />
<strong>of</strong> road space construction. One<br />
way to combat this problem is a<br />
switch over to a transportation system<br />
and shared transport from four<br />
wheelers to ensure last mile connectivity.<br />
The state road transport<br />
undertak<strong>in</strong>gs have about hundred<br />
<strong>for</strong>ty thousand buses and the state<br />
carriage permit buses are almost<br />
an equal number which comes to a<br />
total <strong>of</strong> 2.75 lakhs to three lakhs op<strong>era</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g<br />
buses <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>. Tak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to<br />
consid<strong>era</strong>tion the population <strong>of</strong> our<br />
country and <strong>India</strong>’s mobility and<br />
transportation requirement, we<br />
need a m<strong>in</strong>imum <strong>of</strong> 20 lakhs buses<br />
to make some dent <strong>in</strong> it.<br />
When it comes to urban transportation,<br />
it becomes imp<strong>era</strong>tive<br />
to substitute the <strong>in</strong>dividual vehicles<br />
with public transport systems.<br />
But the question is, are people <strong>in</strong><br />
big metropolitan cities like Delhi<br />
ready to shift to public transport<br />
system from their cars? The answer<br />
partly lies <strong>in</strong> how reliable the<br />
system is <strong>in</strong> terms <strong>of</strong> availability,<br />
tim<strong>in</strong>gs, com<strong>for</strong>t which are the<br />
fundamental aspects <strong>for</strong> a switch<br />
over to a public transport system.<br />
We need to address the challenge<br />
<strong>of</strong> road spaces to combat the issue<br />
<strong>of</strong> traffic jams on roads.<br />
We are mov<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the direction<br />
<strong>of</strong> a catastrophic situation as more<br />
urban centers are expand<strong>in</strong>g, all<br />
the while leav<strong>in</strong>g less space <strong>for</strong> a<br />
cyclist or a pedestrian. To combat<br />
the issue <strong>of</strong> urbanization, we need<br />
a shift from <strong>in</strong>dividual transport<br />
to extremely efficient public transport<br />
system that supports lastmile<br />
connectivity.<br />
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GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS<br />
Intensify <strong>in</strong>vestment <strong>in</strong> high capacity <strong>in</strong>tegrated systems to cater to future<br />
traffic needs<br />
Mrs Ashw<strong>in</strong>i Bhide-IAS - Manag<strong>in</strong>g Director-MMRC feels the need to achieve<br />
af<strong>for</strong>dability, safety, com<strong>for</strong>t and convenience <strong>for</strong> the commuters...<br />
When we see the <strong>India</strong>n<br />
transportation system,<br />
we have a lot <strong>of</strong> standalone<br />
systems, <strong>for</strong> example <strong>in</strong><br />
Mumbai we have the local tra<strong>in</strong>s,<br />
BEST bus, metro rail, yellow black<br />
Ashw<strong>in</strong>i Bhide<br />
taxis, etc. And the entire city depends<br />
heavily on the public transport<br />
systems. These systems however<br />
suffer from overcrowd<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
unreliability, safety issues and most<br />
<strong>of</strong> all <strong>in</strong>tegration. The ease <strong>of</strong> travel<br />
is miss<strong>in</strong>g today lead<strong>in</strong>g to los<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>of</strong> commuters to private means <strong>of</strong><br />
transport. Data suggests that people<br />
don’t want to go through the agony<br />
<strong>of</strong> self drive but they opt <strong>for</strong> services<br />
which are giv<strong>in</strong>g them reliability,<br />
af<strong>for</strong>dability and most <strong>of</strong> all a good<br />
service mak<strong>in</strong>g them opt <strong>for</strong> app<br />
based private services. This whole<br />
scenario is putt<strong>in</strong>g more cars on the<br />
road. The only solution is physical<br />
and s<strong>of</strong>t <strong>in</strong>tegration <strong>of</strong> all the stand<br />
S<strong>in</strong>gapore needs a policy to discourage private car ownership<br />
alone public transport services. We<br />
need a lot <strong>of</strong> data crunch<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
data analytics to create the best<br />
solutions. We are already <strong>in</strong>vest<strong>in</strong>g<br />
heavily <strong>in</strong> Metro Rail Systems, close<br />
to 3000 kms <strong>of</strong> metro is already<br />
underway. Intensive capital <strong>in</strong>vestments<br />
are be<strong>in</strong>g done <strong>for</strong> development<br />
<strong>of</strong> metros. But, we also need a<br />
behavior change from people to accept<br />
and adopt the <strong>new</strong> solutions.<br />
We need to <strong>in</strong>tensify <strong>in</strong>vestment <strong>in</strong><br />
high capacity <strong>in</strong>tegrated systems<br />
to be able to cater to future traffic<br />
needs. From this <strong>in</strong>tegration we<br />
need to achieve af<strong>for</strong>dability, safety,<br />
com<strong>for</strong>t and convenience <strong>for</strong> the<br />
commuters.<br />
Dr Lam P<strong>in</strong> M<strong>in</strong> - Senior M<strong>in</strong>ister <strong>of</strong> State <strong>in</strong> the M<strong>in</strong>istry <strong>of</strong> Health and<br />
M<strong>in</strong>istry <strong>of</strong> Transport-S<strong>in</strong>gapore speaks on his country's ef<strong>for</strong>ts to provide<br />
clean and com<strong>for</strong>table mobility <strong>in</strong> his island city...<br />
Trans<strong>for</strong>mation to cost effective, zero emission vehicles is needed<br />
Shri Graham Stuart-MP- Beverly and Holderness-United K<strong>in</strong>gdom speaks on<br />
collaborative ef<strong>for</strong>ts with <strong>India</strong> on the development <strong>of</strong> clean fuels...<br />
In 2018 we have established the<br />
first Climate Change legislation.<br />
Accord<strong>in</strong>g to the legislation, the<br />
British<br />
Government has the legal<br />
obligation to meet halfway on the<br />
pathway to 2050. We are on the<br />
way <strong>for</strong>ward with the <strong>in</strong>dependent<br />
committee <strong>of</strong> climate change by<br />
hav<strong>in</strong>g five yearly carbon budgets<br />
and that has been translated to<br />
the policy.<br />
Graham Stuart<br />
This is the right time to discuss<br />
about lower<strong>in</strong>g emission by fossil<br />
fuels and move towards us<strong>in</strong>g<br />
better and cleaner fuels <strong>in</strong> order<br />
to m<strong>in</strong>imize the environmental<br />
impact. We need trans<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
where we can have cost effective<br />
zero emission vehicles available.<br />
Brita<strong>in</strong> has demonstrated that<br />
clean growth can be made<br />
possible by cutt<strong>in</strong>g emissions<br />
by more than 40 percent while<br />
grow<strong>in</strong>g its economy by more<br />
than two-thirds. We are now on<br />
the road to zero percent strategy,<br />
clear path with a commitment<br />
to end sale <strong>of</strong> cars with emission<br />
by 2040.<br />
We are a global leader<br />
<strong>in</strong> autonomous and electric<br />
vehicles. In fact, one <strong>in</strong> five<br />
electric vehicles sold <strong>in</strong> Europe<br />
is built <strong>in</strong> the UK. There is quite<br />
a correlation between <strong>India</strong>n<br />
and UK ambition <strong>in</strong> this area.<br />
Both have got university bases,<br />
automotive company bases and<br />
eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g bases and we believe<br />
that collaboration is the key to<br />
tackle the challeng<strong>in</strong>g issues.<br />
UK – <strong>India</strong> clean tech<br />
partnership, is another step to<br />
address the prevail<strong>in</strong>g issues. We<br />
have an extremely significant<br />
partnership with <strong>India</strong>, <strong>in</strong> fact<br />
many <strong>India</strong>n tech companies<br />
have massively <strong>in</strong>vested <strong>in</strong><br />
the UK. We will be hold<strong>in</strong>g<br />
discussions with <strong>India</strong>n <strong>in</strong>vestors<br />
based <strong>in</strong> the UK about how we<br />
can coop<strong>era</strong>te and collaborate to<br />
meet the jo<strong>in</strong>t challenges. <strong>India</strong><br />
has huge R&D capabilities that<br />
UK based companies can tap <strong>in</strong>to<br />
and vice-versa. We are mutually<br />
<strong>in</strong>vest<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> each other’s economy<br />
and we have common goals such<br />
as susta<strong>in</strong>able transport and<br />
development <strong>of</strong> our technology<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustries.<br />
In June this year Hon’ble PM<br />
Narendra Modi <strong>in</strong> his key note<br />
address at the Shangri-La Dialogue<br />
<strong>in</strong> S<strong>in</strong>gapore spoke about<br />
many cities <strong>in</strong> Asia that are fac<strong>in</strong>g<br />
problems <strong>of</strong> rapid urbanization.<br />
It is essential <strong>for</strong> governments to<br />
come together along with people<br />
and stakeholders to address these<br />
problems. S<strong>in</strong>gapore is no exception<br />
<strong>in</strong> hav<strong>in</strong>g to take up these<br />
challenges <strong>of</strong> urbanization. S<strong>in</strong>gapore<br />
is a small island country and<br />
Dr Lam P<strong>in</strong> M<strong>in</strong><br />
our population has grown from<br />
two million to five million. Already<br />
12 percent <strong>of</strong> our land is be<strong>in</strong>g used<br />
<strong>for</strong> roads and around 40 percent<br />
<strong>for</strong> construct<strong>in</strong>g residential build<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />
Thus build<strong>in</strong>g more roads is<br />
just not susta<strong>in</strong>able. S<strong>in</strong>gapore<br />
needs a policy to discourage private<br />
car ownership and we would<br />
like to encourage use <strong>of</strong> public<br />
transport as the choice transport<br />
mode <strong>for</strong> millions <strong>of</strong> people.<br />
S<strong>in</strong>gapore has adopted three<br />
strategies to tackle this problem.<br />
Firstly, we want to control<br />
the ownership <strong>of</strong> private vehicles<br />
which is be<strong>in</strong>g undertaken<br />
by various modalities: one is the<br />
certificate <strong>of</strong> entitlement where<br />
the owner needs to get a certificate<br />
be<strong>for</strong>e he or she is allowed<br />
to own a private vehicle. We have<br />
also implemented a road pric<strong>in</strong>g<br />
policy <strong>in</strong> which vehicles need to<br />
pay a certa<strong>in</strong> amount to enter<br />
specific parts <strong>of</strong> the country. Secondly,<br />
we plan to optimize the<br />
public transport system <strong>of</strong> S<strong>in</strong>gapore<br />
thus mak<strong>in</strong>g it reliable,<br />
convenient and af<strong>for</strong>dable <strong>for</strong> all.<br />
This also <strong>in</strong>cludes high frequency<br />
feeder services <strong>for</strong> connections<br />
with the rail network. Thirdly,<br />
promot<strong>in</strong>g active mobility which<br />
is <strong>in</strong> the <strong>for</strong>m <strong>of</strong> walk<strong>in</strong>g, cycl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
as well as the use <strong>of</strong> personal mobility<br />
devices. And thus provid<strong>in</strong>g<br />
people an excellent long last<strong>in</strong>g<br />
connectivity. Currently 67 percent<br />
<strong>of</strong> travel <strong>in</strong> S<strong>in</strong>gapore is by public<br />
transport and we aim to <strong>in</strong>crease<br />
this to 75 percent by 2030.<br />
Beyond these strategies we are<br />
also constantly plann<strong>in</strong>g ahead,<br />
<strong>in</strong>novat<strong>in</strong>g and work<strong>in</strong>g towards<br />
provid<strong>in</strong>g a transport system that<br />
will make S<strong>in</strong>gapore a vibrant and<br />
global city. And S<strong>in</strong>gapore would<br />
be happy to participate <strong>in</strong> any<br />
plat<strong>for</strong>m that promotes knowledge<br />
shar<strong>in</strong>g and experience <strong>for</strong><br />
the benefit <strong>of</strong> everyone.<br />
Can <strong>India</strong> solve its mobility problems without a strong metropolitan <strong>in</strong>stitution?<br />
Shri Hardeep S<strong>in</strong>gh Puri-M<strong>in</strong>ister <strong>of</strong> State (IC) - M<strong>in</strong>istry <strong>of</strong> Hous<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
Urban Affairs on the need to arrest and correct concentration from public to<br />
private transportation...<br />
I<br />
th<strong>in</strong>k the <strong>India</strong>n challenges are<br />
unique when we talk about <strong>in</strong>tegration<br />
<strong>of</strong> mobility. We are<br />
faced with Institutional fragmen-<br />
Hardeep S<strong>in</strong>gh Puri<br />
tation which does not make the<br />
right environment <strong>for</strong> efficient use<br />
<strong>of</strong> resources or segregate expenditures<br />
or <strong>for</strong> wise decision mak<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
All <strong>in</strong>stitutions carry their historical<br />
baggage - thus it takes time <strong>for</strong><br />
th<strong>in</strong>gs to move.<br />
Can <strong>India</strong> solve its problems<br />
without a strong metropolitan<br />
<strong>in</strong>stitution? The answer is No.<br />
We have our own way to break<br />
through these <strong>in</strong>stitutional cyclones<br />
through the democratic<br />
<strong>for</strong>ces, we cannot follow the solutions<br />
used elsewhere <strong>in</strong> the<br />
world," said Shri Puri. He expla<strong>in</strong>s<br />
the complex system <strong>of</strong> central<br />
government, state governments<br />
and other regulatory organiza-<br />
tions <strong>in</strong> Delhi and work<strong>in</strong>g around<br />
them.<br />
The need to arrest the huge<br />
shift <strong>of</strong> people from public transport<br />
to private vehicles <strong>in</strong> order to<br />
make cities susta<strong>in</strong>able is urgent.<br />
It can only happen when cities<br />
and towns have robust public<br />
transport systems <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g good<br />
buses and efficient metro rail networks.<br />
Another challenge <strong>in</strong> try<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to go green is to encourag<strong>in</strong>g pedestrians<br />
and cycl<strong>in</strong>g - it is a tw<strong>in</strong><br />
challenge. "To progress <strong>in</strong> the<br />
right direction, what we need to<br />
understand is that we are mov<strong>in</strong>g<br />
people and not vehicles," said<br />
Shri Puri.<br />
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GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS<br />
The SA Government is develop<strong>in</strong>g green transport cov<strong>era</strong>ge<br />
Hon’ble Lydia S<strong>in</strong>disiwe Chikunga- MP-Deputy M<strong>in</strong>ister <strong>of</strong> Transport- South<br />
Africa speaks on South Africa's move towards lower<strong>in</strong>g emissions <strong>in</strong> the<br />
transport sector...<br />
When we talk about <strong>in</strong>creased<br />
transportation<br />
needs, we face many<br />
challenges <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g climate<br />
change and challenges that arise<br />
Lydia S<strong>in</strong>disiwe Chikunga<br />
Anil Baijal<br />
from demographic developments.<br />
Our policies and legislation are <strong>of</strong><br />
course based on our constitution,<br />
but we need to build a balanced<br />
and appropriate regulatory framework.<br />
Our policies need to address<br />
all stakeholders like the private<br />
sector, civic society and the government.<br />
It is our political will to<br />
drive economic and social change<br />
through better transport systems.<br />
In South Africa the transport sector<br />
contributes 8.10 percent <strong>of</strong> the<br />
green house gas emissions and a<br />
consid<strong>era</strong>ble amount comes from<br />
goods transport. Hence we are<br />
focused on improv<strong>in</strong>g our goods<br />
transport solutions by emphasiz<strong>in</strong>g<br />
on lower emission transport<br />
modes.<br />
The South African<br />
Government has <strong>in</strong>itiated the<br />
process to de-capitalize the<br />
transport sector and lower<br />
emission by develop<strong>in</strong>g green<br />
transport cov<strong>era</strong>ge. By enrich<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the goals and objectives <strong>of</strong> the<br />
green transport strategy, we are<br />
undertak<strong>in</strong>g various measures<br />
like uptake <strong>of</strong> green technologies.<br />
We are open to <strong>in</strong>vestment <strong>in</strong> the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>frastructure<br />
<strong>in</strong> the areas <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g electric<br />
charg<strong>in</strong>g stations, compressed<br />
natural gas refuel<strong>in</strong>g stations and<br />
public transportation.<br />
Com<strong>for</strong>table travel from doorstep to dest<strong>in</strong>ation is still a challenge<br />
Shri Anil Baijal - Lieutenant Governor <strong>of</strong> Delhi views <strong>new</strong> age mobility as<br />
one which owns the ride and not the vehicle...<br />
In the plann<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> future <strong>of</strong> mobility,<br />
Shri Baijal is <strong>of</strong> the op<strong>in</strong>ion<br />
that use <strong>of</strong> land value capture<br />
is a powerful tool and that<br />
land use plann<strong>in</strong>g and power use<br />
plann<strong>in</strong>g are go<strong>in</strong>g to grow closer.<br />
"Mov<strong>in</strong>g ahead," he said,<br />
"transport plann<strong>in</strong>g and special<br />
plann<strong>in</strong>g need to be done<br />
together. Right now we do not<br />
have an organization that does<br />
transport plann<strong>in</strong>g with<strong>in</strong> special<br />
plann<strong>in</strong>g. <strong>India</strong> will soon have<br />
the largest cities <strong>in</strong> the world,<br />
we will not have any examples<br />
to follow and take clue from.<br />
We will have to f<strong>in</strong>d and create<br />
our own solutions. If these cities<br />
are to power <strong>India</strong>’s growth, it<br />
is imp<strong>era</strong>tive to have efficient<br />
mobility systems <strong>in</strong> place. We<br />
have to embrace the emerg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
paradigm."<br />
He describes Delhi as the<br />
most populous city <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong> with<br />
the highest per capita <strong>in</strong>come;<br />
it also has the largest number<br />
<strong>of</strong> registered motor vehicles<br />
<strong>in</strong>spite <strong>of</strong> an extensive metro<br />
and bus service. This is lead<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to the highest fuel emission<br />
despite the use <strong>of</strong> CNG <strong>for</strong> over a<br />
decade. Delhi needs to turn this<br />
around and use alternatives like<br />
hydrogen-rich CNG buses and<br />
also green its last mile services.<br />
"A mass shift <strong>of</strong> preference<br />
from private vehicles to public<br />
transport is possible only when<br />
the later becomes reliable.<br />
Com<strong>for</strong>table travel from doorstep<br />
to dest<strong>in</strong>ation is still a challenge.<br />
Solutions are on the way, like<br />
proposed subsidiary set up by<br />
DMRC to strengthen last mile<br />
connectivity," he observed.<br />
Dr Rajiv Kumar<br />
We need to welcome the<br />
regime <strong>of</strong> ride ownership<br />
Dr Rajiv Kumar - Vice Chairman<br />
- NITI Aayog elaborates on the<br />
latent potential <strong>in</strong> the <strong>new</strong> age<br />
mobility paradigm...<br />
Mobility as a sector has a great potential<br />
<strong>for</strong> trans<strong>for</strong>m<strong>in</strong>g the quality <strong>of</strong><br />
life <strong>of</strong> our citizens and gen<strong>era</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g<br />
huge economic growth and employment,"<br />
said Dr Kumar. Speak<strong>in</strong>g about the Mobility<br />
Summit held recently, he described how it was<br />
a culm<strong>in</strong>ation <strong>of</strong> months <strong>of</strong> work through a<br />
consultative process with States, M<strong>in</strong>istries<br />
across Government <strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong>, premier academic<br />
<strong>in</strong>stitutions and other knowledge partners<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong> and abroad, and a wide variety <strong>of</strong> other<br />
stakeholders across the private sector and<br />
civil society. He said <strong>India</strong> was look<strong>in</strong>g at nonpollut<strong>in</strong>g<br />
shared travel modes, with worldclass<br />
public transit, non-motorized transport<br />
and strong last-mile connectivity.<br />
"Modern zero-emission mobility and its<br />
associated services also <strong>of</strong>fer great opportunities<br />
<strong>for</strong> both employment and exports, which<br />
will be necessary <strong>for</strong> the scale required to keep<br />
costs globally competitive," he said, outl<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
a bus<strong>in</strong>ess model <strong>of</strong> sorts.<br />
Call<strong>in</strong>g <strong>for</strong> an change <strong>in</strong> the m<strong>in</strong>dset <strong>of</strong> the<br />
upwardly mobile <strong>India</strong>n, he said, "I appeal to<br />
the youth <strong>of</strong> the country <strong>in</strong> particular, to welcome<br />
the shift from vehicle ownership to ride<br />
ownership, from pollut<strong>in</strong>g motorized transport<br />
to healthy non-motorized modes like<br />
walk<strong>in</strong>g and cycl<strong>in</strong>g, from less-engaged citizenship<br />
to proactive approach towards your<br />
local authorities to meet your governance<br />
needs. Our country will see a radical shift <strong>in</strong><br />
its mobility paradigm, led collectively by the<br />
public sector, private sector and civil society.<br />
Amitabh Kant<br />
<strong>India</strong> must strengthen its<br />
R&D work on <strong>new</strong> modes <strong>of</strong><br />
transportation<br />
Shri Amitabh Kant -<br />
CEO - NITI Aayog speaks<br />
on <strong>India</strong>'s shift to a future<br />
dimension <strong>in</strong> mobility...<br />
The highlight <strong>of</strong> the National Institute<br />
<strong>for</strong> Trans<strong>for</strong>m<strong>in</strong>g <strong>India</strong>'s ef<strong>for</strong>ts to<br />
usher <strong>in</strong> a <strong>new</strong> mobility paradigm <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>India</strong> was the MOVE Summit held <strong>in</strong> New<br />
Delhi. "However, this future will be unatta<strong>in</strong>able<br />
without <strong>in</strong>novation across technology,<br />
materials and bus<strong>in</strong>ess models. We anticipate<br />
that this will create a positive feedback<br />
loop, as faster, more convenient and more<br />
efficient modes <strong>of</strong> transport<strong>in</strong>g people and<br />
goods will automatically open up <strong>new</strong> bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />
opportunities <strong>for</strong> those who are entrepreneurial,"<br />
said Shri Kant.<br />
He encouraged <strong>India</strong> to massively<br />
strengthen its research and development<br />
activities <strong>in</strong> <strong>new</strong> <strong>for</strong>ms <strong>of</strong> transport, battery<br />
chemistries, green tech and unconventional<br />
materials, alternate fuels and data models<br />
<strong>for</strong> example, on traveler behavior, traffic patterns<br />
etc. that can help <strong>in</strong> urban plann<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Digitization, <strong>in</strong>telligent systems and app<br />
ecosystems, he said, would all need to evolve<br />
to meet the mobility needs <strong>of</strong> the people and<br />
the country.<br />
He urged all those <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> mobility<br />
ecosystems across the country and the globe<br />
to celebrate and participate <strong>in</strong> the paradigm<br />
shift <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>'s mobility.<br />
36 December 2018 • • December 2018 37
MOVE SUMMIT<br />
<strong>India</strong> is uniquely positioned to lead the world <strong>in</strong> advanced mobility solutions<br />
Shri Anil Srivastava - DG - DMEO and Adviser - NITI Aayog, the <strong>for</strong>ce beh<strong>in</strong>d<br />
the Global Mobility Summit, describes the journey that <strong>India</strong> will take to<br />
move mobility to the future...<br />
Anil Srivastava<br />
With mobility tak<strong>in</strong>g centre<br />
stage, the entire ecosystem<br />
was brought<br />
around to design a carbon free,<br />
shared transport that would improve<br />
lives, improve connectivity<br />
and improve tomorrow. "Mobility<br />
was once considered a neglected<br />
area. Today people have started<br />
realiz<strong>in</strong>g that they should spend<br />
less time on commut<strong>in</strong>g, thus giv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
time the value it deserves. As a<br />
result the voice <strong>for</strong> advanced mobility<br />
is aris<strong>in</strong>g from everywhere,"<br />
said Shri Srivastava.<br />
Shri Srivastava said mobility<br />
has to be looked at beyond Transport<br />
and Vehicles- it has to be<br />
clean, shared and zero emission.<br />
"All this has been <strong>in</strong> the works<br />
<strong>for</strong> long. A few months back we<br />
decided to br<strong>in</strong>g various <strong>in</strong>tergovernmental<br />
organizations, academia,<br />
policy th<strong>in</strong>k tanks, policy<br />
makers, global leaders and students<br />
together as mobility does<br />
not just affect <strong>in</strong>dustry but has<br />
a direct impact on the life <strong>of</strong> the<br />
common man. The idea was to<br />
first br<strong>in</strong>g the <strong>in</strong>dustry and then<br />
the whole <strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong> together," he<br />
expla<strong>in</strong>ed.<br />
In the months lead<strong>in</strong>g up<br />
to the Conclave, consultations<br />
were held across States with<br />
visit<strong>in</strong>g teams from NITI Aayog<br />
and State Task Forces to evolve<br />
an <strong>in</strong>clusive mobility agenda <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>India</strong>. A Compendium <strong>of</strong> State<br />
Strategies, a Summary Compendium<br />
and a Compendium<br />
<strong>of</strong> Global Best Practices was<br />
released outl<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g the results <strong>of</strong><br />
this consultative process.<br />
Around six web<strong>in</strong>ars were<br />
held with participants from<br />
around the world between 30 July<br />
and 3 August.<br />
Further, MoveHack, the global<br />
hackathon saw around 35,000<br />
registrations from around the<br />
globe <strong>for</strong> cod<strong>in</strong>g solutions to<br />
mobility problems. The Mobility<br />
Week reached a total number <strong>of</strong><br />
18+ featured events organized<br />
<strong>in</strong> partnership with 25+ organizations<br />
and a collective reach <strong>of</strong><br />
20,000 people.<br />
Today <strong>India</strong> is uniquely positioned<br />
to lead the world <strong>in</strong> advanced<br />
mobility<br />
solutions. <strong>India</strong> has a huge<br />
advantage <strong>of</strong> hav<strong>in</strong>g only 20<br />
cars per 1,000 people, unlike approximately<br />
950 vehicles <strong>in</strong> the<br />
USA, <strong>for</strong> example. <strong>India</strong> has the<br />
option to script its own unique,<br />
mobility story. "The Summit was<br />
a stepp<strong>in</strong>g stone to collect all<br />
concerned stakeholders onto a<br />
common plat<strong>for</strong>m to take <strong>India</strong><br />
to a clean mobility experience,"<br />
he said.<br />
Capta<strong>in</strong>s from Mobility sector participat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> MOVE Summit<br />
38 December 2018 • • December 2018 39
CAPTAINS OF THE INDUSTRY-MOBILITY<br />
Capta<strong>in</strong>s <strong>of</strong> Mobility<br />
<strong>India</strong>’s rapid economic growth, runn<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> tandem with the digitization <strong>of</strong> economies, requires<br />
a disruption <strong>in</strong> the way people and goods move. This re<strong>in</strong>vention <strong>of</strong> the mobility <strong>in</strong>dustry will<br />
be a growth eng<strong>in</strong>e across services, manufactur<strong>in</strong>g, advanced technologies, data science... It will<br />
gen<strong>era</strong>te millions <strong>of</strong> jobs from <strong>new</strong> service models, factories and the knowledge economy. The<br />
Global Mobility Summit organized recently <strong>in</strong> New Delhi by NITI Aayog conceptualized the move to<br />
lead <strong>India</strong> towards a <strong>new</strong> mobility.<br />
<strong>India</strong> needs to rapidly deliver a clean, efficient and af<strong>for</strong>dable mobility ecosystem -one that will<br />
<strong>in</strong>clude alternate fuel sources, experiment with <strong>new</strong> applications on technology, <strong>new</strong> chemistries<br />
<strong>for</strong> <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong>, susta<strong>in</strong>able and shared public mobility service models to meet the aspirations<br />
<strong>of</strong> its society.<br />
The logistics sector <strong>for</strong> <strong>in</strong>stance is ripe <strong>for</strong> change - from a shift to water transport, <strong>in</strong>ter-modal<br />
transfer, dedicated freight routes, to bus<strong>in</strong>ess model <strong>in</strong>novations like freight/driver swaps, <strong>new</strong>er<br />
technology such as hyperloop, autonomous trucks and drone delivery. The boom<strong>in</strong>g digital economy<br />
will throw up public transportation applications <strong>for</strong> local and long-distance, improved resource<br />
allocation, clean and efficient goods transport and much more.<br />
Capta<strong>in</strong>s <strong>of</strong> Mobility - the builders <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustry - the ones who execute the ideas - expressed their<br />
op<strong>in</strong>ions and views on the scope <strong>of</strong> opportunity <strong>in</strong> the mobility sector <strong>in</strong> the world's fastest grow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
economy...<br />
Achiev<strong>in</strong>g goals through a "Start Your Impossible" <strong>in</strong>itiative<br />
Takeshi Uchiyamada – Chairman -Toyota Motor Corporation - Japan says that<br />
globally Toyota believes <strong>in</strong> creat<strong>in</strong>g a smart mobility driven society with an<br />
<strong>in</strong>tegrated approach connect<strong>in</strong>g People, Vehicles and the Society...<br />
Takeshi Uchiyamada<br />
At Toyota, the constant<br />
challenge is to create <strong>new</strong><br />
ways to move and connect<br />
customers," said Mr Uchiyamada,<br />
add<strong>in</strong>g that Toyota was happy to<br />
be a part <strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong>’s <strong>in</strong>itiative to<br />
provide Mobility <strong>for</strong> All.<br />
In October 2017, Toyota<br />
launched "Start Your Impossible" -<br />
a global corporate <strong>in</strong>itiative to <strong>in</strong>spire<br />
Toyota employees, partners,<br />
and customers and connect them<br />
with the company's core beliefs.<br />
Throughout its history, Toyota<br />
has made the impossible possible<br />
through <strong>in</strong>novation and passion,<br />
and by cont<strong>in</strong>uously challeng<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the def<strong>in</strong>ition <strong>of</strong> impossible.<br />
For Toyota, mobility goes beyond<br />
cars: it is about overcom<strong>in</strong>g challenges<br />
and mak<strong>in</strong>g dreams come<br />
true. The Start Your Impossible<br />
<strong>in</strong>itiative reflects these values<br />
and highlights the company's<br />
goal to provide freedom <strong>of</strong> Mobility<br />
<strong>for</strong> All.<br />
This can be further reit<strong>era</strong>ted<br />
by Toyota’s Environment Challenge<br />
2050 which is composed <strong>of</strong><br />
six <strong>in</strong>dividual challenges across<br />
three areas: Ever-better cars, ever-better<br />
manufactur<strong>in</strong>g, and enrich<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the lives <strong>of</strong> communities.<br />
All these challenges, whether <strong>in</strong><br />
climate change or resource and<br />
water recycl<strong>in</strong>g, are beset with<br />
difficulties. "However, we are committed<br />
to cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g toward the<br />
year 2050 with steady <strong>in</strong>itiatives<br />
to realize the susta<strong>in</strong>able development<br />
<strong>of</strong> society and the Earth,<br />
<strong>in</strong> harmony with the global environment<br />
through monozukuri<br />
(manufactur<strong>in</strong>g), car manufactur<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
provid<strong>in</strong>g products and services,"<br />
said Mr Uchiyamada.<br />
He went on to say, "Inspired by<br />
the spirit <strong>of</strong> Start your Impossible<br />
and with the aim <strong>of</strong> contribut<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to global environmental susta<strong>in</strong>ability,<br />
we are actively work<strong>in</strong>g<br />
towards the challenge to realize<br />
a bright future <strong>for</strong> promis<strong>in</strong>g children<br />
under the clear blue sky and<br />
a society where people, vehicles<br />
and nature coexist.<br />
Anand Mah<strong>in</strong>dra<br />
Mobility is all about<br />
the joy and freedom<br />
to move<br />
Anand Mah<strong>in</strong>dra-<br />
Chairman- Mah<strong>in</strong>dra<br />
& Mah<strong>in</strong>dra on the<br />
chang<strong>in</strong>g perceptions<br />
<strong>of</strong> mobility...<br />
A<br />
danger to our planet, health<br />
and future gen<strong>era</strong>tions is<br />
chang<strong>in</strong>g the way we look at<br />
mobility. The question <strong>of</strong> the hour<br />
is what k<strong>in</strong>d <strong>of</strong> mobility do we need<br />
to encourage? Policy makers will be<br />
rewarded by focus<strong>in</strong>g on the power<br />
<strong>of</strong> mobility to <strong>in</strong>tegrate, <strong>in</strong>clude<br />
and trans<strong>for</strong>m. The <strong>in</strong>ception and<br />
rise <strong>of</strong> railways <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong> created <strong>in</strong>clusive<br />
mobility, which contributed<br />
to the rise <strong>of</strong> freedom and mobility.<br />
Hon’ble Prime M<strong>in</strong>ister’s vision<br />
to create ‘one nation one card’ towards<br />
mobility is a laudable ef<strong>for</strong>t.<br />
Build<strong>in</strong>g upon this <strong>in</strong>itiative, one<br />
big idea could be to create a universal<br />
application <strong>for</strong> modality. This<br />
application can be created by develop<strong>in</strong>g<br />
a digital plat<strong>for</strong>m through<br />
a public- private partnership which<br />
can be governed and managed by<br />
an autonomous body with widespread<br />
sharehold<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>volv<strong>in</strong>g every<br />
<strong>India</strong>n. Perhaps we should call<br />
this application “MOVE” <strong>in</strong> honor <strong>of</strong><br />
the summit held <strong>in</strong> September18.<br />
MOVE would be <strong>India</strong>’s <strong>in</strong>clusive<br />
mobility app that can connect all<br />
<strong>India</strong>ns and turn <strong>in</strong>clusive mobility<br />
<strong>in</strong>to a movement. Inclusive multimodal<br />
mobility too can change our<br />
lives and we can look to the day<br />
when we start our own march towards<br />
mobility.<br />
Euisun Chung<br />
The next <strong>era</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
global mobility<br />
Euisun Chung-Vice<br />
Chairman-Hyundai<br />
Motor Company speaks<br />
<strong>of</strong> a future-oriented<br />
digital <strong>in</strong>frastructure<br />
that will lead the<br />
spectacular growth <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>India</strong>’s <strong>in</strong>dustry and<br />
economy...<br />
He comments on how Prime<br />
M<strong>in</strong>ister Modi has brought<br />
<strong>for</strong>th a national bluepr<strong>in</strong>t<br />
that emphasizes opportunity<br />
<strong>for</strong> everyone and knowledge<br />
based growth, the core elements<br />
<strong>of</strong> which lie <strong>in</strong> Communication<br />
and Connection among the<br />
members <strong>of</strong> the society result<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong> Collaboration and Convergence<br />
that turns imag<strong>in</strong>ation <strong>in</strong>to<br />
reality.<br />
Describ<strong>in</strong>g <strong>India</strong> as the 4th<br />
largest Auto Market fuelled<br />
by the high economic rate, a<br />
young population <strong>of</strong> millennials,<br />
largest Mobile and Internet<br />
<strong>in</strong>frastructure and a strong<br />
knowledge based IT Industry, he<br />
says that <strong>in</strong> this rapidly grow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
market, Shared, Connected<br />
and Zero Emission Mobility<br />
also happens to be the future<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>India</strong>n automotive<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustry. As a Technology and<br />
Innovation driven brand, Hyundai<br />
is aligned and committed to<br />
embark on the journey <strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong>’s<br />
future mobility.<br />
He outl<strong>in</strong>ed the company's<br />
approach to carbon free mobility<br />
say<strong>in</strong>g, "Hyundai’s Smart Mobility<br />
Solution is based on three pillars<br />
<strong>of</strong> Clean Mobility, Freedom <strong>in</strong><br />
Mobility and Connected Mobility.<br />
Under the pillar <strong>of</strong> Clean<br />
Mobility, electrified vehicles are<br />
the most important component<br />
to achieve this mission. Hyundai<br />
is fully geared to deliver<br />
every type <strong>of</strong> electric vehicle<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g HEV, EV and FCEV.<br />
In our strategy <strong>of</strong> Freedom<br />
<strong>in</strong> Mobility where we aim to<br />
provide an environment where<br />
everyone has an unlimited<br />
access to safe and convenient<br />
transportation. The third pillar<br />
<strong>of</strong> our Smart Mobility Mission is<br />
Connected Mobility and Hyundai<br />
Motor Group is develop<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
Connected Car Plat<strong>for</strong>m to<br />
l<strong>in</strong>k your car with other cars<br />
and an even wider urban<br />
environment result<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><br />
greater safety and convenience.<br />
As a result, we are actively<br />
transition<strong>in</strong>g from a Car<br />
Manufacturer to a Smart Mobility<br />
Solution Provider."<br />
He praised the <strong>India</strong>n<br />
Government’s vision <strong>of</strong> Make<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong> as very successful and<br />
said the next phase <strong>of</strong> growth<br />
will be complemented by the<br />
success <strong>of</strong> Digital <strong>India</strong> and<br />
Start Up <strong>India</strong> policies. Hyundai<br />
Motor Group strives to provide<br />
freedom <strong>of</strong> movement to<br />
everyone by <strong>in</strong>vest<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> mobility<br />
services such as car shar<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and car hail<strong>in</strong>g he said. As a<br />
strategy he said the company<br />
is build<strong>in</strong>g close relationships<br />
with lead<strong>in</strong>g mobility service<br />
providers <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong> and car<br />
shar<strong>in</strong>g start-ups to develop<br />
strategic bus<strong>in</strong>ess partnerships.<br />
"Our vision <strong>of</strong> Future Smart<br />
Mobility is geared towards the<br />
People. We are focus<strong>in</strong>g on<br />
<strong>for</strong>m<strong>in</strong>g a connected society<br />
where everyone embraces safe<br />
and convenient mobility as<br />
someth<strong>in</strong>g which is rightfully<br />
theirs." he said.<br />
"Hyundai Motor Group will<br />
always be right next to <strong>India</strong><br />
as a companion on its journey<br />
towards a great future.<br />
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CAPTAINS OF THE INDUSTRY-MOBILITY<br />
Address<strong>in</strong>g ris<strong>in</strong>g levels <strong>of</strong> emission<br />
Mahesh Babu-CEO-Mah<strong>in</strong>dra Electric Mobility feels that globally there is a lot<br />
<strong>of</strong> noise tak<strong>in</strong>g place regard<strong>in</strong>g electrification <strong>of</strong> mobility...<br />
Mahesh Babu<br />
However we are required to<br />
consider an <strong>in</strong>tegrated system<br />
which can aid the complete<br />
mobility solutions. We are the<br />
fastest grow<strong>in</strong>g economy and have<br />
the highest number <strong>of</strong> young job<br />
seekers. So when we discuss mobility<br />
solutions we need to keep the<br />
fact <strong>in</strong> m<strong>in</strong>d along with the various<br />
critical <strong>energy</strong> and economic<br />
challenges," he said. <strong>India</strong> has 61<br />
cities with population more than<br />
San Francisco and 50 cities with<br />
population more than one million.<br />
<strong>India</strong> is home to n<strong>in</strong>e out <strong>of</strong> 10 most<br />
polluted cities <strong>in</strong> the world. So the<br />
best solution, he feels, is <strong>for</strong> us is<br />
to trans<strong>for</strong>m our transportation<br />
system <strong>in</strong>to electric. Also, the fact<br />
that we are significantly cleaner <strong>in</strong><br />
gen<strong>era</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g <strong>energy</strong> even after count<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the CO 2<br />
emission from power<br />
gen<strong>era</strong>tion, is a plus <strong>for</strong> <strong>India</strong>. He<br />
feels that BEV <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong> will only<br />
become cleaner with clean <strong>energy</strong><br />
Shar<strong>in</strong>g the ride to clean mobility <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong><br />
and that by 2040, <strong>India</strong> will be the<br />
largest market <strong>for</strong> BEVs with the<br />
market penetration expected to be<br />
around 35 percent. Compared to<br />
other global markets, <strong>India</strong> is a government<br />
led and a people supported<br />
market <strong>for</strong> BEVs and the future<br />
looks bright with improv<strong>in</strong>g total<br />
cost <strong>of</strong> op<strong>era</strong>tions <strong>of</strong> EVs. Creat<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
robust charg<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>frastructure is a<br />
very important aspect <strong>in</strong> electrification<br />
<strong>for</strong> a nation which is poised <strong>for</strong><br />
an EV revolution. Accord<strong>in</strong>g to him,<br />
"By 2030, shared miles will reach 35<br />
percent <strong>of</strong> all the miles travelled <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>India</strong>. <strong>India</strong> is a cost sensitive market,<br />
so the cost <strong>of</strong> op<strong>era</strong>tions will<br />
play a vital role.<br />
Automation <strong>in</strong> the mobility eco system<br />
Sumit Sawhney-MD & CEO-Renault <strong>India</strong> on the future <strong>of</strong> mobility...<br />
Mobility is the key to the success<br />
<strong>of</strong> our future. We are<br />
def<strong>in</strong>itely go<strong>in</strong>g to witness<br />
a paradigm shift <strong>in</strong> the mobility <strong>of</strong><br />
people, similar to what has been<br />
experienced though the evolution<br />
<strong>of</strong> mobile phones. Urban mobility<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong> will grow at 9 percent and<br />
we are work<strong>in</strong>g towards upgrad<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Sumit Sawhney<br />
it with a deep focus on automation.<br />
We are not talk<strong>in</strong>g about driverless<br />
cars <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong> yet. but automation.<br />
Upgradation and advancement is<br />
def<strong>in</strong>itely at the heart <strong>of</strong> the <strong>in</strong>novation<br />
<strong>in</strong> the sector. We already see<br />
connected mobility and this will<br />
only become better with each pass<strong>in</strong>g<br />
day," he said.<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g on the subject he<br />
said that currently cars have the<br />
comput<strong>in</strong>g power equivalent to 20<br />
Personal Computers. Cars are communicat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong>ternally, components<br />
are talk<strong>in</strong>g to each other. In future<br />
cars will talk to the outside world<br />
as well. By 2040, 27 percent <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>in</strong>cremental cars will be electric<br />
which would be aided by the drop<br />
<strong>in</strong> price <strong>of</strong> the battery ownership<br />
and the availability <strong>of</strong> faster charg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong>frastructure reduc<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
charg<strong>in</strong>g time drastically. He called<br />
solar <strong>energy</strong> the fuel <strong>of</strong> the future<br />
and the future lies <strong>in</strong> conserved <strong>energy</strong>.<br />
Storage <strong>of</strong> <strong>energy</strong> would play a<br />
significant role as it will be <strong>in</strong>strumental<br />
<strong>for</strong> comprehensive electrification<br />
systems.<br />
"Consumers," accord<strong>in</strong>g to him,<br />
"are go<strong>in</strong>g to play a critical role as<br />
a change <strong>in</strong> m<strong>in</strong>dset is required towards<br />
e-Mobility, there is a strong<br />
apprehension regard<strong>in</strong>g electric<br />
mobility which is very valid. To<br />
overcome this apprehension, the<br />
first step is to put public charg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong>frastructure across cities mak<strong>in</strong>g<br />
it accessible and communicate to<br />
consumers the economical charg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
services compared to the to the<br />
traditional fossil fueled mobility.<br />
Manoj Kohli-Executive Chairman-SB Energy, discusses S<strong>of</strong>tbank’s<br />
<strong>in</strong>vestments <strong>in</strong> the <strong>India</strong>n solar <strong>energy</strong> sector with Team <strong>ETN</strong>...<br />
How would you comment on<br />
<strong>India</strong>'s ef<strong>for</strong>ts at fossil free<br />
mobility?<br />
<strong>India</strong> has made clear its <strong>in</strong>tent<br />
to gravitate towards a transportation<br />
system which is clean, susta<strong>in</strong>able<br />
and designed <strong>for</strong> the future.<br />
<strong>India</strong> should also present the<br />
roadmap that is be<strong>in</strong>g planned <strong>for</strong><br />
its future <strong>in</strong> mobility.<br />
What is your take on<br />
<strong>in</strong>vestment <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>n<br />
<strong>in</strong>frastructure? How do you<br />
see a return on <strong>in</strong>vestment<br />
<strong>in</strong> construct<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>frastructure<br />
such as airports - high-speed<br />
tra<strong>in</strong>s etc?<br />
Manoj Kohli<br />
<strong>India</strong> has a requirement <strong>of</strong> USD<br />
800 billion by 2022 to be spent on<br />
<strong>in</strong>frastructure. It is one <strong>of</strong> the key<br />
drivers <strong>of</strong> GDP growth <strong>in</strong> the country<br />
and has been able to attract<br />
sev<strong>era</strong>l global companies to <strong>in</strong>vest<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>.<br />
What projects are you<br />
associat<strong>in</strong>g with <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>?<br />
S<strong>of</strong>tBank is associated with<br />
close to 3 GW <strong>of</strong> re<strong>new</strong>able <strong>energy</strong><br />
projects <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>. It also has significant<br />
<strong>in</strong>vestments <strong>in</strong> ride hail<strong>in</strong>g<br />
(Ola), mobile payment (Paytm), e-<br />
commerce (Paytm Mall) and global<br />
hospitality (Oyorooms) among<br />
others.<br />
What k<strong>in</strong>d <strong>of</strong> potential do<br />
you f<strong>in</strong>d <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>'s mobility<br />
journey consider<strong>in</strong>g both<br />
short-term and long-term?<br />
<strong>India</strong> is the fastest grow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
economy globally, with the automotive<br />
sector be<strong>in</strong>g a major contributor.<br />
At the same time, <strong>India</strong> has the<br />
majority <strong>of</strong> the polluted cities <strong>in</strong><br />
the world. Both these facts will add<br />
up to mak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>India</strong> one <strong>of</strong> the largest<br />
economies with the highest potential<br />
<strong>for</strong> green vehicles. The key<br />
to success however is go<strong>in</strong>g to be<br />
af<strong>for</strong>dability <strong>of</strong> the electric vehicles<br />
<strong>for</strong> the huge middle class <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>.<br />
Once this happens, <strong>India</strong>’s success<br />
will be immense, outpac<strong>in</strong>g many<br />
nations which have larger automotive<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustries.<br />
What is your <strong>in</strong>terest <strong>in</strong><br />
enhanc<strong>in</strong>g <strong>India</strong>’s mobility<br />
and <strong>in</strong> what way are you<br />
contribut<strong>in</strong>g towards a<br />
solution?<br />
S<strong>of</strong>tBank contributes to mobility<br />
<strong>in</strong> two vital ways - first, it promotes<br />
ride hail<strong>in</strong>g and ride shar<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
which aims to reduce urban congestion<br />
and provide transportation<br />
solutions across the af<strong>for</strong>dability<br />
spectrum. Second, it aspires to <strong>in</strong>vest<br />
<strong>in</strong> electric vehicles and charge<br />
them with solar <strong>energy</strong>. This way, it<br />
would help provide green vehicles<br />
which connect with green power<br />
and not with fossil power, provid<strong>in</strong>g<br />
transportation that is clean and<br />
environment-friendly.<br />
Future <strong>of</strong> Mobility <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong><br />
"<strong>India</strong>n Auto Industry is at a crossroad with the enabl<strong>in</strong>g ecosystem gett<strong>in</strong>g<br />
constantly redef<strong>in</strong>ed. While we have some fundamental challenges to deliver<br />
susta<strong>in</strong>able growth, we have some promis<strong>in</strong>g opportunities aris<strong>in</strong>g out <strong>of</strong> the<br />
chang<strong>in</strong>g consumer landscape," says Guenter Butschek-CEO and MD-<br />
Tata Motors Limited<br />
He describes the next step<br />
towards the mobility journey<br />
as be<strong>in</strong>g trans<strong>for</strong>mational,<br />
susta<strong>in</strong>able and <strong>in</strong>clusive,<br />
giv<strong>in</strong>g rise to <strong>new</strong> bus<strong>in</strong>ess models<br />
and partnerships, connected<br />
plat<strong>for</strong>ms to drive mobility as a<br />
Guenter Butschek<br />
service. New players are enter<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the mobility space and the <strong>in</strong>dustry<br />
boundaries are diffus<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Automotive is one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
strongest contributors to the <strong>India</strong>n<br />
economy and with pathbreak<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong>itiatives <strong>in</strong>troduced by<br />
the government, <strong>India</strong> is perfectly<br />
positioned to leapfrog the global<br />
economies <strong>in</strong> the mobility space<br />
on the back <strong>of</strong> strong technological<br />
advancements tak<strong>in</strong>g place <strong>in</strong><br />
the automotive and support<strong>in</strong>g<br />
value cha<strong>in</strong>.<br />
"At Tata Motors, we are fully<br />
committed to the Government’s<br />
vision and <strong>in</strong>itiatives, and firmly<br />
believe that such a massive trans<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
can only be successfully<br />
executed by a collaborative approach.<br />
We are also work<strong>in</strong>g with<br />
our Tata Group companies to develop<br />
ecosystem solutions <strong>in</strong> the<br />
mobility space, lev<strong>era</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g mutual<br />
strengths and competencies. Our<br />
recent drive <strong>in</strong> the EV space is a<br />
case <strong>in</strong> example.<br />
I am sure with such <strong>in</strong>itiatives<br />
and many more to come, we have<br />
a unique opportunity to br<strong>in</strong>g<br />
alignment amongst multiple<br />
stakeholders <strong>in</strong> develop<strong>in</strong>g a clear<br />
roadmap <strong>for</strong> <strong>India</strong>’s future mobility<br />
and lev<strong>era</strong>ge the immense<br />
potential that <strong>India</strong> can unleash,"<br />
he said.<br />
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CAPTAINS OF THE INDUSTRY-MOBILITY<br />
Alternate mobility technologies <strong>for</strong> an emission free ride<br />
Shekar Viswanathan - VC & Whole-time Director-Toyota Kirloskar Motor<br />
speaks with Ashok Thakur on <strong>India</strong>'s susta<strong>in</strong>able mobility goals...<br />
How prepared is the<br />
<strong>India</strong>n <strong>in</strong>dustry <strong>for</strong> the<br />
transition to e-Mobility?<br />
What governmental support<br />
would be the most effective<br />
to assist developers <strong>in</strong> the<br />
shift?<br />
We as an Industry understand<br />
the current stance <strong>of</strong> GoI towards<br />
promotion <strong>of</strong> mobility <strong>in</strong> the<br />
country. As an auto manufacturer,<br />
we focus to drive our customerfriendly<br />
and eco-friendly<br />
approach to encourage the eco<br />
system <strong>for</strong> all technologies. We<br />
will cont<strong>in</strong>ue on the action po<strong>in</strong>ts<br />
to align with the government<br />
objectives <strong>of</strong> reduc<strong>in</strong>g oil imports<br />
and m<strong>in</strong>imiz<strong>in</strong>g pollution.<br />
Toyota has always been at<br />
the <strong>for</strong>efront <strong>of</strong> work<strong>in</strong>g on ever<br />
better mobility solutions to<br />
address ris<strong>in</strong>g levels <strong>of</strong> emission<br />
and fuel consumption not<br />
only globally, but also <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>.<br />
We will <strong>in</strong>troduce appropriate<br />
products <strong>in</strong> consultation with all<br />
stakeholders. In l<strong>in</strong>e with Toyota’s<br />
Global Environmental Challenge<br />
2050 to achieve zero CO2<br />
emissions, we rema<strong>in</strong> committed<br />
on our cont<strong>in</strong>uous ef<strong>for</strong>ts <strong>in</strong><br />
develop<strong>in</strong>g alternate mobility<br />
technologies such as BEVs,<br />
HEVs, FCVs, etc., towards the<br />
conservation <strong>of</strong> our environment.<br />
We believe that the state<br />
level EV policies will have a key<br />
role to play, as a concerted ef<strong>for</strong>t<br />
to achieve reduced emissions and<br />
fuel imports. We also recognize<br />
that it is the customer who will<br />
drive the choice <strong>of</strong> technology<br />
that we will adopt based on his/<br />
her needs <strong>of</strong> travel distance,<br />
safety and total cost <strong>of</strong> ownership.<br />
F<strong>in</strong>ally, we wish that taxation<br />
policy is calibrated towards<br />
encourag<strong>in</strong>g a technology<br />
agnostic approach which would<br />
reduce pollution, reduce <strong>India</strong>’s<br />
oil import bills and encourage<br />
Shekar Viswanathan<br />
volume growth <strong>in</strong> the auto sector<br />
both <strong>of</strong> mass market cars and<br />
luxury vehicles. This will <strong>in</strong> turn<br />
lead to growth <strong>in</strong> employment<br />
where the automobile sector is a<br />
big contributor.<br />
GoI is <strong>of</strong>fer<strong>in</strong>g s<strong>of</strong>t<br />
<strong>in</strong>centives <strong>in</strong> the <strong>for</strong>m <strong>of</strong> a<br />
waiver <strong>of</strong> permits <strong>for</strong> certa<strong>in</strong><br />
EVs, reduc<strong>in</strong>g road tax etc.<br />
How strongly do you, as<br />
a manufacturer feel this<br />
could promote EV use <strong>in</strong> the<br />
megacities?<br />
The focus <strong>of</strong> taxation should<br />
be to promote and facilitate<br />
the shift to all types <strong>of</strong> green<br />
technologies which contributes<br />
effectively to <strong>in</strong>creased fuel<br />
economy and reduced tailpipe<br />
emissions. We see the future<br />
mov<strong>in</strong>g towards an <strong>era</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
technology trans<strong>for</strong>mation with<br />
more alternate powertra<strong>in</strong>s on<br />
roads that the customers and<br />
market will ultimately decide on to<br />
suit their mobility requirements.<br />
The focus <strong>of</strong> the government<br />
should be on lower<strong>in</strong>g emission<br />
and <strong>energy</strong> use from well to<br />
wheel and let the customers<br />
f<strong>in</strong>ally decide which technology<br />
is most suitable to them, thus<br />
enabl<strong>in</strong>g an environmentally<br />
susta<strong>in</strong>able growth <strong>of</strong> the<br />
nation. Such <strong>energy</strong> sav<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
environment protection criteria<br />
should ultimately become the<br />
basis <strong>for</strong> taxation. The recent<br />
GST reduction announcement<br />
by GoI on FCV technology has<br />
been viewed very positively by<br />
the <strong>in</strong>dustry towards promot<strong>in</strong>g<br />
future mobility technologies.<br />
Our country’s focus should<br />
be towards rais<strong>in</strong>g awareness to<br />
support adoption <strong>of</strong> alternate<br />
technologies and its contribution<br />
towards the environment. The<br />
government <strong>in</strong>centive under<br />
FAME I scheme has greatly boosted<br />
the demand, encourag<strong>in</strong>g faster<br />
adoption <strong>of</strong> environmentally<br />
friendly vehicles.<br />
On a long term perspective<br />
such extended tangible support <strong>of</strong><br />
FAME will certa<strong>in</strong>ly play a big role<br />
towards achiev<strong>in</strong>g electrification<br />
mission <strong>in</strong> the country. We do<br />
hope the GoI will cont<strong>in</strong>ue to<br />
consider <strong>in</strong>centiviz<strong>in</strong>g such<br />
alternate technologies effectively<br />
even under FAME II scheme, thus<br />
contribut<strong>in</strong>g to the protection <strong>of</strong><br />
the environment and reduction<br />
<strong>of</strong> fuel consumption.<br />
Your views <strong>for</strong> future<br />
Mobility <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong><br />
Clear understand<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
assessment <strong>of</strong> the evolv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
changes consider<strong>in</strong>g the nation’s<br />
diverse <strong>energy</strong> sources, grow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
population, lifestyle patterns <strong>of</strong><br />
urbanization, eco-system set-up<br />
etc. are essential. A cleaner and<br />
greener tomorrow depends on<br />
a technology agnostic focus to<br />
meet the multi-fold expectations<br />
<strong>of</strong> people across the society.<br />
Today, the automobile <strong>in</strong>dustry is<br />
clearly amidst its most dramatic<br />
period <strong>of</strong> change and dur<strong>in</strong>g this<br />
time, Toyota rema<strong>in</strong>s committed<br />
to mak<strong>in</strong>g ever better cars. Just<br />
as important, we are develop<strong>in</strong>g<br />
mobility solutions to help<br />
everyone enjoy their lives, and we<br />
are do<strong>in</strong>g our part to create an<br />
ever-better society <strong>for</strong> the next<br />
100 years and beyond.<br />
Early mover <strong>in</strong> the E2W space<br />
Naveen Munjal–MD–Hero Electric Vehicles speaks<br />
<strong>of</strong> consumers' pride on their purchase <strong>of</strong> an<br />
emission-free vehicle...<br />
Naveen Munjal<br />
As you are already <strong>in</strong>to EVs,<br />
your experience so far and<br />
the aspirations <strong>of</strong> people<br />
who drive Hero Electric?<br />
We have been <strong>in</strong> the Electric<br />
2-Wheeler space with Hero Electric<br />
<strong>for</strong> over 10 years. The one aspect<br />
which stands out <strong>in</strong> a consumer<br />
who opts <strong>for</strong> an E2W is that our<br />
consumers feel a sense <strong>of</strong> pride <strong>of</strong><br />
ownership as they consciously take<br />
a step toward mov<strong>in</strong>g to a zero pollution<br />
vehicle. Our products also<br />
deliver significant economic sav<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
over a period <strong>of</strong> time.<br />
What are your views <strong>for</strong><br />
decarbonised mobility<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>?<br />
<strong>India</strong> is grow<strong>in</strong>g as an electric<br />
vehicle nation even though it may<br />
seem at a very nascent stage today.<br />
Over the years the market-attitude<br />
towards EVs has been very receptive<br />
and EV numbers have been<br />
grow<strong>in</strong>g each year.<br />
With the GoI <strong>in</strong>troduc<strong>in</strong>g FAME<br />
and FAME II the <strong>in</strong>dustry has taken<br />
notice and almost every company<br />
whether 2- 3- or 4-Wheeler manufacturer<br />
has stepped up to jo<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong><br />
the electric mobility revolution.<br />
As regards market size, <strong>India</strong><br />
is amongst the leaders <strong>in</strong> the consumption<br />
<strong>of</strong> passenger vehicles,<br />
and leads the 2-Wheeler market <strong>in</strong><br />
numbers. By 2025 if we manage to<br />
convert even 30 percent <strong>of</strong> the ICE<br />
market <strong>in</strong>to EV, the numbers themselves<br />
would be m<strong>in</strong>d boggl<strong>in</strong>g visà-vis<br />
customer expense, cost <strong>of</strong><br />
manufactur<strong>in</strong>g, fuel import, carbon<br />
emission, technology development<br />
firms and so on.<br />
In pursuit <strong>of</strong> susta<strong>in</strong>able solutions <strong>for</strong> mobility<br />
Masayuki Igarashi-Op<strong>era</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g Officer-Honda Motor Co Ltd-Chief Officer <strong>for</strong><br />
Regional Op<strong>era</strong>tions (Asia & Oceania)-President & CEO-Asian Honda Motor<br />
Co Ltd on the company's core goals...<br />
Masayuki Igarashi<br />
Ever s<strong>in</strong>ce its foundation <strong>in</strong> the<br />
year 1948, Honda has demonstrated<br />
a challeng<strong>in</strong>g spirit to<br />
create <strong>new</strong> values at the <strong>for</strong>efront<br />
<strong>of</strong> the times, <strong>in</strong> every area <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
technology development and<br />
manufactur<strong>in</strong>g. By tak<strong>in</strong>g on <strong>new</strong><br />
challenges, Honda has grown as<br />
a mobility company that delivers<br />
products to over 30 million customers<br />
around the world each year. In<br />
2017, we <strong>for</strong>mulated our 2030 vision,<br />
which outl<strong>in</strong>es <strong>new</strong> challenges<br />
we will take on toward the next <strong>era</strong>.<br />
We are pursu<strong>in</strong>g various <strong>in</strong>itiatives<br />
towards the fulfillment <strong>of</strong> our 2030<br />
vision statement <strong>of</strong> serv<strong>in</strong>g people<br />
worldwide with the ‘Joy <strong>of</strong> expand<strong>in</strong>g<br />
their Life’s Potential.' Additionally,<br />
Honda will lead the “advancement<br />
<strong>of</strong> mobility” and “create <strong>new</strong><br />
Nishant Arya<br />
On the matter <strong>of</strong><br />
green mobility<br />
Nishant Arya -<br />
Executive Director<br />
- JBM Group on his<br />
company's goals <strong>in</strong> the<br />
<strong>era</strong> <strong>of</strong> clean mobility...<br />
Much <strong>in</strong> l<strong>in</strong>e with<br />
the government’s vision<br />
spearheaded by<br />
Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi to<br />
channelize the <strong>India</strong>n auto<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustry towards e-mobility and<br />
shared mobility, we at<br />
JBM Group have ventured <strong>in</strong>to<br />
high tech and environment<br />
friendly e-mobility solutions<br />
with the launch <strong>of</strong> our<br />
100 percent electric bus<br />
ECO-LIFE.<br />
value <strong>for</strong> people’s daily lives.”<br />
Follow<strong>in</strong>g this 2030 Vision,<br />
Honda strives to electrify twothirds<br />
<strong>of</strong> global automobile sales <strong>in</strong><br />
2030 through various technologies<br />
and options which <strong>in</strong>cludes Hybrid<br />
Electric Vehicles, Plug-<strong>in</strong> Hybrid<br />
Vehicles, Battery Electric Vehicles &<br />
Fuel Cell Vehicles.<br />
Honda is committed to<br />
br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g its latest and advanced<br />
environment friendly technologies<br />
to the <strong>India</strong>n market <strong>in</strong> l<strong>in</strong>e with the<br />
policy framework and development<br />
<strong>of</strong> the suitable <strong>in</strong>frastructure <strong>in</strong> the<br />
country.<br />
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CAPTAINS OF THE INDUSTRY-MOBILITY<br />
New age technologies <strong>for</strong> mobility<br />
Chen Zhix<strong>in</strong>-President-SAIC Motor Corporation on his company's<br />
commitment to clean mobility solutions...<br />
Chen Zhix<strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>India</strong>: Driv<strong>in</strong>g a Mobility Revolution<br />
The <strong>India</strong>n automotive <strong>in</strong>dustry is undergo<strong>in</strong>g a trans<strong>for</strong>mation towards<br />
cleaner fuels, along with the rapid development <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>frastructural<br />
landscape. SAIC Motor and our <strong>India</strong>n subsidiary MG Motor <strong>India</strong><br />
will be happy to work with the <strong>India</strong>n government to contribute to the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> environmentally friendly mobility solutions that are globally<br />
competitive and benefit the economy as well as customers. We fully<br />
support the <strong>India</strong>n government's <strong>in</strong>itiatives and are actively research<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>new</strong> <strong>energy</strong> technologies <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g fuel cells. We are committed to br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the latest <strong>in</strong>novative technologies to <strong>India</strong>n customers at the earliest.<br />
SAIC Motor Corporation, Ch<strong>in</strong>a’s largest carmaker and the world’s sixth<br />
largest carmaker, has its op<strong>era</strong>tion <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong> through “MG Motor <strong>India</strong>”: a 100<br />
percent subsidiary <strong>of</strong> SAIC Motor Corporation.<br />
Bhavish Aggarwal - CEO-OLA Cabs speaks from the perspective <strong>of</strong> a shared<br />
mobility provider...<br />
Bhavish Aggarwal<br />
We f<strong>in</strong>d ourselves on<br />
the cusp <strong>of</strong> a <strong>new</strong> technology<br />
revolution. For<br />
the last gen<strong>era</strong>tion, the Internet<br />
trans<strong>for</strong>med the way we access<br />
<strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation. Today, we are <strong>in</strong> the<br />
midst <strong>of</strong> a radical shift <strong>in</strong> how<br />
people and goods move. <strong>India</strong> has<br />
the potential to lead the “mobility<br />
economy” and pioneer a transportation<br />
ecosystem that is shared,<br />
susta<strong>in</strong>able, and accessible to all.<br />
<strong>India</strong> has taken timely step <strong>in</strong><br />
this direction, conven<strong>in</strong>g thought<br />
leaders from the government,<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustry, academia, civil society<br />
and media from across the world<br />
to contemplate mobility <strong>in</strong> the<br />
early days <strong>of</strong> a disruptive trans<strong>for</strong>mation.<br />
The mobility opportunity <strong>in</strong><br />
mobility <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong> is now. With<br />
some <strong>of</strong> the lowest private vehicle<br />
ownership numbers <strong>of</strong> a<br />
major economy, we have significant<br />
potential to trans<strong>for</strong>m mobility<br />
from be<strong>in</strong>g legacy means<br />
<strong>of</strong> mov<strong>in</strong>g around to a source<br />
<strong>of</strong> livelihood and <strong>in</strong>novation <strong>for</strong><br />
our society. From driv<strong>in</strong>g to battery<br />
technology and data science,<br />
mobility also has the potential to<br />
create millions <strong>of</strong> jobs over the<br />
next few years.<br />
Ola is proud to be an <strong>India</strong>n<br />
company, which develops technology<br />
and solutions that make<br />
us market leaders <strong>in</strong> mobility <strong>for</strong><br />
our <strong>India</strong>n customers. We are lev<strong>era</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g<br />
our <strong>India</strong>n op<strong>era</strong>tions as<br />
a foundation <strong>for</strong> our expansion to<br />
other countries.<br />
We are committed to br<strong>in</strong>g<br />
convenient and safe mobility options<br />
to citizens across the spectrum<br />
and have <strong>in</strong>vested <strong>in</strong> develop<strong>in</strong>g<br />
shared mobility solutions,<br />
fleet management capability, first-<br />
and-last mile transportation, public<br />
transit <strong>in</strong>tegration, digital payment<br />
solutions, data science etc.<br />
In particular, we firmly believe<br />
<strong>in</strong> the potential <strong>of</strong> electric<br />
mobility to address air pollution,<br />
<strong>energy</strong> security, and mitigate climate<br />
change. Ola has been an<br />
early leader with its pilot project<br />
<strong>in</strong> Nagpur which will scale to a<br />
million electric vehicles on the<br />
road by 2022, as part <strong>of</strong> our “Mission<br />
Electric” <strong>in</strong>itiative.<br />
We look <strong>for</strong>ward to work<strong>in</strong>g<br />
with the Government <strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong>,<br />
state governments, and <strong>in</strong>dividual<br />
cities to develop a roadmap <strong>for</strong><br />
the mobility economy. If stakeholders<br />
come together and work,<br />
we can become the global leaders<br />
to lev<strong>era</strong>ge the opportunity where<br />
mobility exists.<br />
On behalf <strong>of</strong> Ola, I want to<br />
congratulate the Government <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>India</strong> and NITI Aayog <strong>for</strong> identify<strong>in</strong>g<br />
mobility as an opportunity to<br />
engage our talented youth <strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>novation,<br />
and <strong>for</strong> the <strong>for</strong>esight to<br />
th<strong>in</strong>k <strong>of</strong> mobility as an economic<br />
growth eng<strong>in</strong>e <strong>for</strong> years to come.<br />
The road to susta<strong>in</strong>able mobility solutions<br />
Dr Volkmar Denner-Chairman <strong>of</strong> the board <strong>of</strong> management-Robert Bosch<br />
GmbH says that meet<strong>in</strong>g the <strong>in</strong>creased demand <strong>for</strong> mobility will improve the<br />
lives <strong>of</strong> billions <strong>of</strong> people...<br />
Dr Volkmar Denner<br />
He po<strong>in</strong>ts out that <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g<br />
pollution and urban<br />
traffic are a major concern<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>. However, tackl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
both these challenges presents a<br />
unique opportunity to gen<strong>era</strong>te<br />
employment and create a susta<strong>in</strong>able<br />
mobility ecosystem. The aim<br />
<strong>of</strong> the MOVE Summit – to build<br />
Disruptive science to aid <strong>India</strong>’s susta<strong>in</strong>able mobility drive<br />
Debarati Sen<br />
At this threshold <strong>of</strong> change,<br />
what would be your<br />
comment on <strong>India</strong>'s shift to a<br />
clean and shared mobility?<br />
We are excited to see the scale<br />
<strong>of</strong> mobilization that NITI Aayog<br />
and the GoI are undertak<strong>in</strong>g to<br />
reduce dependency on fuel based<br />
transport. We see <strong>India</strong> as be<strong>in</strong>g<br />
among the top countries <strong>in</strong> a world<br />
that will shape the area <strong>of</strong> alternate<br />
transportation and our 30-<br />
year history <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong> allows us to<br />
seamlessly br<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> our technology<br />
to address issues on the ground.<br />
Which po<strong>in</strong>ts do you plan to<br />
emphasize <strong>in</strong> the com<strong>in</strong>g age<br />
<strong>of</strong> susta<strong>in</strong>able mobility?<br />
We are powertra<strong>in</strong> and plat<strong>for</strong>m<br />
agnostic. If we look at the<br />
electric car, material science<br />
technologies are applicable <strong>in</strong> almost<br />
all aspects <strong>of</strong> the car design<br />
– glass, car body, human mach<strong>in</strong>e<br />
<strong>in</strong>terface, sensors and electronics,<br />
battery and the motor.<br />
Your views on mobility<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong> and how do you<br />
envision the change?<br />
a plat<strong>for</strong>m which will shape the<br />
future <strong>of</strong> mobility – is <strong>of</strong> tremendous<br />
relevance, as is seen from<br />
global developments.<br />
"We at Bosch believe that electrification<br />
– start<strong>in</strong>g from two and<br />
three-wheelers, and mov<strong>in</strong>g on<br />
towards passenger cars, buses,<br />
and light trucks – is the future <strong>of</strong><br />
susta<strong>in</strong>able urban mobility. As an<br />
<strong>in</strong>terim solution, the focus should<br />
be on mak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>ternal combustion<br />
eng<strong>in</strong>es as close to zero-emissions<br />
as possible through hybridization<br />
and the use <strong>of</strong> synfuels. As far as<br />
road safety is concerned, systems<br />
such as ABS and MSC should be<br />
made mandatory equipment <strong>for</strong><br />
all two-wheelers and ESP <strong>for</strong> fourwheelers,"<br />
he commented.<br />
Bosch believes that three<br />
th<strong>in</strong>gs are needed to help the mobility<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustry achieve the targets<br />
set by the <strong>India</strong>n Government.<br />
The first is a thorough, consistent,<br />
and technology-agnostic legislative<br />
framework. The second is an<br />
adequate time frame <strong>for</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
these targets, to ensure that employment<br />
opportunities are not<br />
disrupted. The third is an appropriate<br />
physical and digital <strong>in</strong>frastructure.<br />
Speak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>for</strong> Bosch he said,<br />
"We are eager to help br<strong>in</strong>g these<br />
to life and to support the country’s<br />
pioneer<strong>in</strong>g “Make <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>,”<br />
“Digital <strong>India</strong>,” and “Smart City”<br />
<strong>in</strong>itiatives. These are all important<br />
stepp<strong>in</strong>g-stones to achiev<strong>in</strong>g<br />
our shared vision <strong>of</strong> emissionsfree,<br />
accident-free, and stressfree<br />
mobility <strong>for</strong> gen<strong>era</strong>tions to<br />
come.<br />
Debarati Sen-MD–3M-<strong>India</strong> Region comments to Team <strong>ETN</strong> on the company’s<br />
def<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g role <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>’s carbon free mobility future...<br />
We are <strong>in</strong> the midst <strong>of</strong> tremendous<br />
change and expect this<br />
journey to depend on the unique<br />
needs <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>dividual countries.<br />
In <strong>India</strong>, we expect electric and<br />
shared mobility to be two key<br />
vectors <strong>of</strong> change. We also believe<br />
that we will see more <strong>in</strong>tentional<br />
and urgent collaboration s<strong>in</strong>ce<br />
companies such as ours are excited<br />
to play a role <strong>in</strong> def<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g the future<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong>n mobility. We live <strong>in</strong><br />
excit<strong>in</strong>g times and what is humbl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>for</strong> me to see is that all <strong>of</strong> us<br />
are part <strong>of</strong> history <strong>in</strong> the mak<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
In 3M we believe Science is just<br />
science unless you do someth<strong>in</strong>g<br />
with it. We look <strong>for</strong>ward to serv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the human desire <strong>for</strong> a better,<br />
safer and more susta<strong>in</strong>able life...<br />
In <strong>India</strong>!<br />
46 December 2018 • • December 2018 47
CAPTAINS OF THE INDUSTRY-MOBILITY<br />
The flight <strong>of</strong> aviation<br />
Ajay S<strong>in</strong>gh-CEO-Spice Jet on the potential <strong>in</strong> the air...<br />
Ajay S<strong>in</strong>gh<br />
The role <strong>of</strong> Airways <strong>in</strong> mobility<br />
is underm<strong>in</strong>ed though<br />
be<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> utmost importance<br />
<strong>in</strong> connect<strong>in</strong>g the world.<br />
<strong>India</strong> is the world’s fastest grow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
aviation market - it is poised<br />
to grow at about 20 percent on<br />
YoY basis. The growth has been<br />
so enormous <strong>in</strong> this sector that it<br />
has taken everybody by surprise.<br />
The growth has actually overtaken<br />
the exist<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>frastructure<br />
facilities and the need <strong>of</strong> the hour<br />
is to create better <strong>in</strong>frastructure<br />
facilities to ensure deeper penetration.<br />
The exist<strong>in</strong>g network<br />
<strong>of</strong> 75 airports is not sufficient to<br />
meet the grow<strong>in</strong>g demand <strong>in</strong> the<br />
category. With the op<strong>era</strong>tional<br />
UDAAN scheme and the 50 upcom<strong>in</strong>g<br />
airports <strong>in</strong> the next two<br />
to three years, we are anticipat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
a huge growth <strong>in</strong> the sector.<br />
We must congratulate the GoI on<br />
tak<strong>in</strong>g such unique <strong>in</strong>itiatives.<br />
Usage <strong>of</strong> modern techniques<br />
is <strong>in</strong>strumental <strong>in</strong> manag<strong>in</strong>g our<br />
airspace. Spice Jet is meticulously<br />
work<strong>in</strong>g on the same. We are<br />
look<strong>in</strong>g at disrupt<strong>in</strong>g the technology<br />
and at revisit<strong>in</strong>g methods to<br />
decongest our airspace. With a lot<br />
<strong>of</strong> work tak<strong>in</strong>g place <strong>in</strong> the space,<br />
it will be one <strong>of</strong> the most <strong>in</strong>novative<br />
sectors <strong>of</strong> the <strong>India</strong>n economy<br />
<strong>in</strong> the com<strong>in</strong>g years.<br />
What is <strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g to know<br />
is that air travel today is the<br />
cheapest way to travel. People<br />
are able to fly from Delhi to<br />
Mumbai at around INR 3 per<br />
km which is lower than an auto<br />
rickshaw fare. But there are<br />
significant challenges <strong>in</strong> the<br />
sector such as surg<strong>in</strong>g oil prices,<br />
devalued currency etc that need<br />
to be addressed. We need a series<br />
<strong>of</strong> policy measures to counter<br />
these challenges <strong>in</strong> order to<br />
ensure the growth <strong>of</strong> the <strong>in</strong>dustry<br />
at a steady rate.<br />
Pankaj M Munjal<br />
Eco friendly mobility<br />
Pankaj M Munjal-Chairman and<br />
Manag<strong>in</strong>g Director-Hero Cycles<br />
Limited comments on how<br />
the bicycle has ga<strong>in</strong>ed a <strong>new</strong><br />
prom<strong>in</strong>ence <strong>in</strong> today's quest <strong>for</strong><br />
susta<strong>in</strong>able mobility...<br />
We are glad that susta<strong>in</strong>able mobility<br />
is gett<strong>in</strong>g the attention that it<br />
deserves. Intelligent, non-pollut<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
shared, connected, af<strong>for</strong>dable and <strong>in</strong>clusive<br />
transport systems have one element <strong>in</strong> common<br />
- the bicycle. Mobility lies at the crux <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong>clusive development and is the key to unlock<br />
the potential <strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong>’s people and its economy.<br />
Ravi M Bhatkal<br />
Electronics <strong>in</strong> EVs<br />
Ravi M Bhatkal Ph D<br />
MD <strong>India</strong>, MacDermid Per<strong>for</strong>mance<br />
Solutions on <strong>India</strong>'s potential<br />
<strong>in</strong> the EV space ...<br />
Enabl<strong>in</strong>g electrification <strong>of</strong> the automotive segment<br />
has been a major area <strong>of</strong> focus <strong>for</strong> Mac-<br />
Dermid Per<strong>for</strong>mance Solutions. In particular,<br />
our Alpha Assembly Solutions bus<strong>in</strong>ess has been at<br />
the <strong>for</strong>efront <strong>of</strong> advanced <strong>in</strong>terconnect technology<br />
<strong>for</strong> EV power electronics. We see tremendous potential<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong> <strong>for</strong> the development <strong>of</strong> a power electronics<br />
ecosystem, both <strong>for</strong> electric vehicles and charg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong>frastructure, as the EV ecosystem develops and<br />
grows here.<br />
High-speed mobility comes to <strong>India</strong><br />
Harj Dhaliwal – MD (Middle East & <strong>India</strong>) Virg<strong>in</strong> Hyperloop One on prospects<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>...<br />
Supportive policies to drive e-mobility<br />
Speak<strong>in</strong>g with Team <strong>ETN</strong> - R Om Prakash - Country Head - Government &<br />
Strategy - Delta Power Solutions (<strong>India</strong>) Private Limited shared a few op<strong>in</strong>ions...<br />
Harj Dhaliwal<br />
How do you view <strong>India</strong>n<br />
mobility and your plans to<br />
be a part <strong>of</strong> it?<br />
<strong>India</strong>’s transport demand is<br />
expected to grow at 6-10 percent<br />
by 2030. While this puts additional<br />
pressure on exist<strong>in</strong>g modes <strong>of</strong><br />
transport, it is also a significant<br />
opportunity <strong>for</strong> a <strong>new</strong> high-speed<br />
transport technology like Hyperloop<br />
to connect different regions<br />
and modes <strong>of</strong> transport. Virg<strong>in</strong><br />
Hyperloop One technology is <strong>in</strong>termodal,<br />
mean<strong>in</strong>g it can seamlessly<br />
connect to all other modes<br />
<strong>of</strong> transport.<br />
What sort <strong>of</strong> government<br />
assistance is required to set<br />
up a modern transportation<br />
system such as Hyperloop?<br />
As with any <strong>new</strong> transport<br />
<strong>in</strong>frastructure there will be regulatory<br />
hurdles to overcome. NITI<br />
Aayog’s decision to create an<br />
<strong>in</strong>ter-m<strong>in</strong>isterial body to put a<br />
regulatory framework <strong>in</strong> place is<br />
a very promis<strong>in</strong>g development.<br />
We’ve already begun the early<br />
stages <strong>of</strong> the certification process.<br />
Ultimately, the op<strong>era</strong>tional<br />
demonstration track will serve as<br />
a plat<strong>for</strong>m <strong>for</strong> test<strong>in</strong>g, certify<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
and regulat<strong>in</strong>g Hyperloop systems<br />
<strong>for</strong> commercial op<strong>era</strong>tions.<br />
What would you like<br />
readers to know about your<br />
product?<br />
Passenger experience is <strong>of</strong><br />
prime importance to us – we’re<br />
design<strong>in</strong>g our system to deliver<br />
airl<strong>in</strong>e speeds, at a reasonable<br />
cost with zero direct emissions.<br />
We aim to set the highest<br />
standards <strong>in</strong> safety and com<strong>for</strong>t.<br />
Thanks to the levitation system,<br />
our pods will not have any physical<br />
contact with a track, prevent<strong>in</strong>g<br />
turbulence or uncom<strong>for</strong>table<br />
noise and vibrations typical <strong>of</strong><br />
airplane and tra<strong>in</strong> journeys.<br />
R Om Prakash<br />
How would you comment<br />
on GoI <strong>in</strong>itiatives to shift to<br />
a carbon free and shared<br />
mobility?<br />
First and <strong>for</strong>emost one needs<br />
to understand the depth and<br />
scope <strong>of</strong> the <strong>in</strong>itiatives that the<br />
Government <strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong> is plann<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to undertake - a zero emission society<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>.<br />
Secondly, the norms and<br />
policies which are expected to<br />
be <strong>for</strong>malized while fram<strong>in</strong>g<br />
systems to develop a nationwide<br />
<strong>in</strong>frastructure must carry equal<br />
pull <strong>for</strong> the drivers as well as the<br />
adopt<strong>in</strong>g stakeholders. Further,<br />
there is a need to establish<br />
policy drivers <strong>in</strong> terms <strong>of</strong><br />
standardization <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>frastructure,<br />
subsidies <strong>of</strong>fered and <strong>in</strong>centives.<br />
With EVs not hav<strong>in</strong>g hit the<br />
market <strong>in</strong> large numbers,<br />
charg<strong>in</strong>g today is not<br />
critical. How will it compare<br />
ten years later to CNG/ fuel?<br />
Adoption <strong>of</strong> emission free<br />
e-mobility is one <strong>of</strong> the key<br />
<strong>energy</strong> re<strong>for</strong>ms. In the com<strong>in</strong>g<br />
10 years, Electric Vehicles will<br />
have 30 percent penetration<br />
which will be enough to create<br />
its own success story, rather than<br />
just fulfill<strong>in</strong>g or compet<strong>in</strong>g with<br />
the user’s experience. However<br />
f<strong>in</strong>ally, it will all depend upon<br />
the policies, norms and attractive<br />
schemes the government deploys<br />
to develop <strong>in</strong>frastructure. This <strong>in</strong><br />
turn, will attract conversion <strong>of</strong><br />
the conventional CNG user base<br />
<strong>in</strong>to EV, provid<strong>in</strong>g a susta<strong>in</strong>able<br />
and convenient experience.<br />
When do you see standards<br />
and compatibility <strong>in</strong><br />
charg<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>frastructure<br />
com<strong>in</strong>g to <strong>India</strong>?<br />
This is a part <strong>of</strong> global<br />
evolution, which is slow but<br />
susta<strong>in</strong>ed. <strong>India</strong> be<strong>in</strong>g part <strong>of</strong><br />
it, will make all dimensions <strong>of</strong><br />
the market fall <strong>in</strong> l<strong>in</strong>e and will<br />
become well evolved over a<br />
period <strong>of</strong> time.<br />
48 December 2018 • • December 2018 49
CAPTAINS OF THE INDUSTRY-MOBILITY<br />
Support<strong>in</strong>g susta<strong>in</strong>able mobility through <strong>storage</strong> and EV charg<strong>in</strong>g solutions<br />
Anant Nahata–MD-EXICOM speaks with Team <strong>ETN</strong> on <strong>India</strong>’s zero<br />
emissions future...<br />
What are your views on<br />
<strong>India</strong>'s ef<strong>for</strong>ts towards an<br />
emission free ride?<br />
<strong>India</strong> has made tremendous ef<strong>for</strong>ts<br />
<strong>in</strong> the mobility space to br<strong>in</strong>g<br />
all the associated thought leaders<br />
and decision makers on one plat<strong>for</strong>m<br />
which will address the future<br />
<strong>of</strong> mobility across its various dimensions<br />
– zero emissions, connected,<br />
af<strong>for</strong>dable, <strong>in</strong>clusive, efficient. The<br />
ef<strong>for</strong>t will accel<strong>era</strong>te <strong>India</strong>'s transition<br />
to a clean <strong>energy</strong> economy<br />
by adopt<strong>in</strong>g e-mobility. It will also<br />
provide necessary impetus to the<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustry and encourage <strong>in</strong>dustry<br />
leaders to take further steps towards<br />
research and development, localization<br />
and Make <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong> program.<br />
What would you count as the<br />
most important recent <strong>in</strong>itiatives<br />
taken <strong>in</strong> recent times <strong>in</strong><br />
the area <strong>of</strong> clean transportation?<br />
The most important <strong>in</strong>itiative<br />
by the Hon’ble Prime M<strong>in</strong>ister are<br />
the <strong>in</strong>centives <strong>of</strong>fered through the<br />
FAME II scheme <strong>for</strong> mass adoption<br />
<strong>of</strong> electric mobility.<br />
EXICOM already plays a key<br />
role <strong>in</strong> support<strong>in</strong>g the government’s<br />
<strong>in</strong>itiative to accel<strong>era</strong>te the adoption<br />
<strong>of</strong> electric vehicles as well as Make<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong> by <strong>in</strong>troduc<strong>in</strong>g a comprehensive<br />
range <strong>of</strong> Lithium-ion batteries<br />
and charg<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>frastructure<br />
solutions <strong>for</strong> all segments <strong>of</strong> electric<br />
vehicles. We strongly believe<br />
Anant Nahata<br />
that <strong>India</strong> has one <strong>of</strong> the largest potentials<br />
to accel<strong>era</strong>te the transition<br />
to a shared, connected and zero<br />
emission society.<br />
At the recently held MOVE<br />
Global Summit we had an opportunity<br />
to meet and share our thoughts<br />
with government bodies, <strong>in</strong>dustry<br />
leaders, th<strong>in</strong>k tanks and civil society<br />
organisations which are actively<br />
work<strong>in</strong>g towards clean technology<br />
and a susta<strong>in</strong>able future. It also<br />
paved the way <strong>for</strong> future collaborations<br />
which will help <strong>in</strong> further development<br />
<strong>of</strong> technology.<br />
Could you comment on charg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong>frastructure and how<br />
you envision its future?<br />
Electric vehicles are the future<br />
<strong>of</strong> transportation. They not only<br />
have a good impact on people’s<br />
health but are also good <strong>for</strong> the<br />
air and help stop the catastrophic<br />
<strong>in</strong>crease <strong>in</strong> global warm<strong>in</strong>g. A robust<br />
charg<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>frastructure is the<br />
key that encourages the adoption<br />
<strong>of</strong> electric vehicles by consumers<br />
and bus<strong>in</strong>ess customers. Ow<strong>in</strong>g to<br />
the nascent nature <strong>of</strong> the electric<br />
vehicle <strong>in</strong>dustry <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>, the current<br />
status <strong>of</strong> EV charg<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>frastructure<br />
is poor. The good <strong>new</strong>s<br />
is that many PSUs, private players,<br />
discoms, orig<strong>in</strong>al equipment<br />
manufacturers etc. have shown<br />
confidence and are jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g hands<br />
<strong>in</strong> develop<strong>in</strong>g a robust and appropriate<br />
charg<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>frastructure to<br />
encourage a wider adoption <strong>of</strong> EVs<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>. We at EXICOM are market<br />
leaders <strong>in</strong> the deployed <strong>of</strong> EV<br />
chargers <strong>in</strong> the country and have<br />
developed a full range <strong>of</strong> products<br />
which serve current and future<br />
needs <strong>of</strong> the auto OEMs.<br />
In the <strong>India</strong>n context, what<br />
should be the standard or unified<br />
norm <strong>for</strong> vehicle chargers?<br />
Presently, Bureau <strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong>n<br />
Standards along with the Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> Science and Technology<br />
are work<strong>in</strong>g to create standards<br />
<strong>for</strong> <strong>India</strong>. We are actively <strong>in</strong>volved<br />
<strong>in</strong> the BIS ETD 51 committee established<br />
with this <strong>in</strong>tention. This<br />
committee is work<strong>in</strong>g on creat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the standard <strong>for</strong> high voltage chargers<br />
which should be released soon<br />
by BIS. We are aware about plans<br />
by auto OEMs to launch their high<br />
voltage vehicles which were shared<br />
by them at various plat<strong>for</strong>ms.<br />
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Understand<strong>in</strong>g Li-ion batteries<br />
We come across different variations <strong>of</strong> Li-ion batteries, and they f<strong>in</strong>d<br />
application <strong>in</strong> different areas. Let us now see what are the differences<br />
<strong>in</strong> reality?<br />
This article is a cont<strong>in</strong>uation <strong>of</strong> the author’s article <strong>in</strong> the August issue <strong>of</strong> <strong>ETN</strong>.<br />
The term ‘Lithium-ion’ batteries refers to a rather<br />
large family <strong>of</strong> technologies that differ quite<br />
significantly <strong>in</strong> per<strong>for</strong>mance. S<strong>in</strong>ce their first<br />
commercial <strong>in</strong>troduction <strong>in</strong> the early 1990s, there<br />
have been many improvements result<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> many<br />
variants <strong>of</strong> the technology. However, they are still<br />
categorized under the same umbrella name. So, what<br />
makes them alike and what are the differences?<br />
Active vs. Inactive Components<br />
Broadly, the components <strong>of</strong> a cell can be classified<br />
<strong>in</strong>to two categories, namely, active and <strong>in</strong>active<br />
components. The <strong>in</strong>active components shown <strong>in</strong><br />
grey <strong>in</strong> the pie chart, are common to all Li-ion batteries<br />
irrespective <strong>of</strong> the chemistry. This means that<br />
5 out <strong>of</strong> 7 components are always constant, no matter<br />
the type <strong>of</strong> Li-ion. The rema<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g two are active<br />
components (<strong>in</strong> colour) that are responsible <strong>for</strong> <strong>storage</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> electrical <strong>energy</strong> <strong>in</strong> a cell. It is only these that<br />
determ<strong>in</strong>e the type <strong>of</strong> the Li-ion technology.<br />
What this means is that the entire process <strong>of</strong><br />
electrode fabrication, cell assembly and packag<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
which was discussed <strong>in</strong> the July issue <strong>of</strong> <strong>ETN</strong> is <strong>in</strong>variant<br />
across Li-ion technologies. Further <strong>in</strong> the<br />
article, Li-ion batteries are constantly transition<strong>in</strong>g<br />
towards <strong>new</strong> and more potent active materials, but<br />
the cell manufactur<strong>in</strong>g process, <strong>in</strong> essence rema<strong>in</strong>s<br />
the same.<br />
S<strong>in</strong>ce the active materials are the only ones that<br />
are chang<strong>in</strong>g between chemistries, it is but natural<br />
to use the name <strong>of</strong> the active material <strong>for</strong> classify<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the variations. It turns out that almost 99 per<br />
cent <strong>of</strong> the manufactured Li-ion batteries use graphite<br />
as the anode, thus the cathode rema<strong>in</strong>s the only<br />
unique differentiator. The five common types that<br />
you may have come across are LCO, LMO, LFP, NMC<br />
and NCA. All <strong>of</strong> these are abbreviations <strong>for</strong> the name<br />
<strong>of</strong> the cathode material used <strong>in</strong> the batteries.<br />
Dr. Satyajit Phadke<br />
LE STUDIUM Research Fellow<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Tours, Sr. Consultant<br />
Customized Energy solutions<br />
LCO<br />
Source <strong>of</strong> data: CES Internal Analysis, RSC Advances 4.7 (2014): 3633-3642<br />
The first chemistry to be<br />
<strong>in</strong>troduced was LCO, which<br />
stands <strong>for</strong> Lithium Cobalt Oxide.<br />
As the name <strong>in</strong>dicates, this<br />
cathode material conta<strong>in</strong>s three<br />
elements out <strong>of</strong> which Lithium<br />
and Cobalt are the key materials<br />
that are obta<strong>in</strong>ed from m<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g.<br />
LCO is good <strong>for</strong> atta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g a high<br />
<strong>energy</strong> density (150 Wh/kg),<br />
which is an advantage <strong>for</strong> use<br />
<strong>in</strong> electronic devices. However,<br />
every time the LCO cathode is<br />
cycled its structure changes a<br />
little bit mak<strong>in</strong>g it less effective<br />
after each cycle. Hence, its cycle<br />
life is quite limited (< 1000). It<br />
turns out although that <strong>for</strong> the<br />
electronics markets, this is not<br />
really a limitation.<br />
Most users like to replace<br />
their devices every two years,<br />
which means that with a s<strong>in</strong>gle<br />
charge per day, 700 cycles would<br />
be sufficient. This limited lifetime<br />
also suits manufacturers well,<br />
allow<strong>in</strong>g them the opportunity<br />
to <strong>in</strong>troduce next gen<strong>era</strong>tion<br />
devices every few years. Another<br />
challenge with LCO is its relatively<br />
low upper temp<strong>era</strong>ture limit <strong>of</strong><br />
stability (150°C). This implies that<br />
the cells cannot be fast charged or<br />
discharged (fast cycl<strong>in</strong>g produces<br />
heat <strong>in</strong>ternally). This is also not a<br />
limitation <strong>for</strong> electronic devices,<br />
s<strong>in</strong>ce <strong>for</strong> a typical cell phone<br />
usage we have a 4 h charge and<br />
a 24 h discharge, both <strong>of</strong> which<br />
classify as very slow cycl<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Understandably, LCO cells have<br />
dom<strong>in</strong>ated this market.<br />
LMO<br />
Some <strong>of</strong> the limitations <strong>of</strong><br />
LCO were overcome by the <strong>in</strong>troduction<br />
<strong>of</strong> LMO or Lithium<br />
Manganese Oxide. Interest<strong>in</strong>gly,<br />
Manganese oxide was already<br />
well known to the battery <strong>in</strong>dustry<br />
as the cathode material<br />
<strong>in</strong> Z<strong>in</strong>c-alkal<strong>in</strong>e cells. LMO not<br />
only has a high thermal limit <strong>of</strong><br />
stability (250°C), but its atomic<br />
structure also allows fast cycl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
without much resistance. Both <strong>of</strong><br />
these qualities make it ideal <strong>for</strong><br />
high power applications, which is<br />
why the cells can susta<strong>in</strong> high<br />
c-rates (3C).<br />
These advantages coupled<br />
with the low cost <strong>of</strong> LMO (25 $/<br />
kWh) make it an attractive cathode<br />
material, <strong>in</strong> spite <strong>of</strong> its lower<br />
cycle life and <strong>energy</strong> density. The<br />
low cost is primarily due to the<br />
<strong>in</strong>expensiveness <strong>of</strong> its ma<strong>in</strong> constituent<br />
Manganese (6 $/kg).<br />
NMC<br />
This cathode material gets<br />
its name from its primary constituent<br />
elements Lithium Nickel<br />
Manganese Cobalt Oxide. The<br />
proponents <strong>of</strong> the technology decided<br />
to keep the name short and<br />
not call is LNMCO as per the earlier<br />
convention. The variations <strong>of</strong><br />
NMC such as 111, 311 (or 622) and<br />
811 <strong>in</strong>dicate the relative content<br />
<strong>of</strong> Ni, Mn and Co. For reasons we<br />
will see shortly, the trend <strong>in</strong> NMC<br />
has been to m<strong>in</strong>imize the Cobalt<br />
content as much as possible. This<br />
seem<strong>in</strong>gly m<strong>in</strong>or compositional<br />
change yields large per<strong>for</strong>mance<br />
benefits.<br />
The cycle life and fast discharge<br />
capability are an improvement<br />
over LCO without compromis<strong>in</strong>g<br />
on the <strong>energy</strong> density.<br />
The ov<strong>era</strong>ll improvement on all<br />
per<strong>for</strong>mance fronts has ensured<br />
that the use <strong>of</strong> NMC cells is grow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
steadily <strong>for</strong> all major battery<br />
applications, transportation and<br />
stationary <strong>storage</strong>.<br />
NCA<br />
Every time the<br />
LCO cathode<br />
is cycled its<br />
structure<br />
changes a little<br />
bit mak<strong>in</strong>g it<br />
less effective<br />
after each cycle.<br />
Hence, its cycle<br />
life is quite<br />
limited (< 1000)...<br />
The latest addition to the<br />
Lithium-ion family is NCA, which<br />
stands <strong>for</strong> Lithium Nickel Cobalt<br />
Alum<strong>in</strong>ium Oxide. As the name<br />
<strong>in</strong>dicates, <strong>in</strong> this cathode material<br />
the cobalt is partially replaced by<br />
Nickel and Alum<strong>in</strong>ium. The key<br />
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CELLS<br />
TH<br />
6 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE &<br />
EXHIBITION ON ENERGY STORAGE<br />
EV & MICROGRIDS IN INDIA<br />
While sev<strong>era</strong>l<br />
variations <strong>of</strong><br />
Li-ion batteries<br />
co-exist and<br />
serve different<br />
markets, <strong>new</strong><br />
cathode and<br />
anode materials<br />
are always on<br />
the horizon...<br />
EXPO & CONFERENCE<br />
January 10–11, 2019<br />
SUPPORTED BY<br />
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP<br />
January 09, 2019<br />
THE ASHOK, NEW DELHI, INDIA<br />
KEY SPEAKERS<br />
M<strong>in</strong>istry <strong>of</strong> New &<br />
Re<strong>new</strong>able Energy<br />
Government <strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong><br />
SURESH PRABHU<br />
Hon'ble M<strong>in</strong>ister - M<strong>in</strong>istry <strong>of</strong> Commerce & Industry<br />
Govt. <strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong><br />
R. K. SINGH<br />
M<strong>in</strong>ister <strong>of</strong> State, M<strong>in</strong>istry <strong>of</strong> Power New & Re<strong>new</strong>able Energy<br />
Govt. <strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong><br />
ANAND KUMAR<br />
M<strong>in</strong>istry <strong>of</strong> New & Re<strong>new</strong>able Energy<br />
Govt. <strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong><br />
benefit <strong>of</strong> NCA is its high <strong>energy</strong><br />
density (180 Wh/kg). The reason<br />
<strong>for</strong> this is that NCA cathode is<br />
able to store a larger amount <strong>of</strong><br />
electric charge per unit weight by<br />
comparison to other cathode materials.<br />
A high <strong>energy</strong> density is a<br />
def<strong>in</strong>ite advantage (translates to<br />
longer driv<strong>in</strong>g range) <strong>for</strong> electric<br />
vehicles, which is where NCA cells<br />
have found their biggest market.<br />
For commercial reasons, the<br />
constant endeavour <strong>in</strong> Li-ion batteries<br />
has been to reduce Cobalt<br />
usage <strong>in</strong> the cathode. Compare the<br />
per centage <strong>of</strong> Co <strong>in</strong> LCO (60 per<br />
cent), NMC (20 per cent) and NCA<br />
(9 per cent). To understand the<br />
reason <strong>for</strong> this, we must turn our<br />
attention to the country <strong>of</strong> Congo<br />
(Africa), which is the major source<br />
(51 per cent) <strong>of</strong> Cobalt <strong>in</strong> the world.<br />
Congo rema<strong>in</strong>s under political turmoil,<br />
which <strong>of</strong>ten leads to large<br />
Cobalt price fluctuations pos<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
big challenge <strong>for</strong> battery manufacturers.<br />
The relative price <strong>of</strong> Cobalt<br />
is much higher than its substitute<br />
elements (Ni, Mn or Al) and can<br />
sometimes atta<strong>in</strong> values 200 per<br />
cent higher than the av<strong>era</strong>ge price<br />
($ 55 per ton). See the bar graph<br />
earlier and notice how the price<br />
<strong>of</strong> cathode ($/kWh) <strong>in</strong>creases with<br />
the Cobalt content.<br />
LFP<br />
Other than LMO, LFP is the<br />
only another member <strong>of</strong> the Liion<br />
family which is unaffected by<br />
the price <strong>of</strong> Cobalt. LFP stands <strong>for</strong><br />
Lithium Iron Phosphate (Ferrum<br />
is the chemical name <strong>for</strong> Iron).<br />
We delayed the discussion on it<br />
simply because it is a phosphate<br />
rather than an oxide as all <strong>of</strong> the<br />
previous cathode materials (LCO,<br />
LMO, NMC and NCA). The phosphate<br />
has a unique property <strong>of</strong> a<br />
high decomposition temp<strong>era</strong>ture<br />
(> 400°C) giv<strong>in</strong>g a strong safety<br />
advantage. The cycle life and high<br />
power capability <strong>of</strong> LFP cells is<br />
comparable to NMC cells, however<br />
their <strong>energy</strong> density is relatively<br />
lower (120 Wh/kg). In spite <strong>of</strong><br />
the lower <strong>energy</strong> density, LFP cells<br />
have found good appeal <strong>in</strong> the<br />
transportation sector particularly<br />
<strong>for</strong> electric buses, which have a<br />
higher tol<strong>era</strong>nce <strong>for</strong> heavier batteries.<br />
Other than this, LFP seems<br />
suited <strong>for</strong> stationary applications<br />
where the battery weight is not a<br />
critical parameter.<br />
While sev<strong>era</strong>l variations <strong>of</strong> Liion<br />
batteries co-exist and serve<br />
different markets, <strong>new</strong> cathode<br />
and anode materials are always<br />
on the horizon. Their rate <strong>of</strong><br />
adoption will depend on the extent<br />
<strong>of</strong> per<strong>for</strong>mance or cost improvement<br />
they deliver over the<br />
exist<strong>in</strong>g ones.<br />
M<strong>in</strong>istry <strong>of</strong> Electronics &<br />
In<strong>for</strong>mation Technology<br />
Government <strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong><br />
National Institution <strong>for</strong><br />
Trans<strong>for</strong>m<strong>in</strong>g <strong>India</strong><br />
For more <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation, please contact:<br />
Ms. Amruta Dhumal<br />
Mob.: +91 9599446348<br />
Email: DhumalA@md-<strong>in</strong>dia.com<br />
AMITABH KANT<br />
Chief Executive Officer<br />
NITI Aayog<br />
DR. H. PURUSHOTHAM<br />
Chairman and Manag<strong>in</strong>g Director<br />
National Research Development Corporation<br />
DR. SANJAY BAJPAI<br />
Head - Technology Mission Division (DST)<br />
M<strong>in</strong>istry <strong>of</strong> Science & Technology<br />
Govt. <strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong><br />
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PARTNER<br />
POWERED BY<br />
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International Solar Alliance)<br />
DR K. BALARAMAN<br />
Director Gen<strong>era</strong>l<br />
National Institute <strong>of</strong> W<strong>in</strong>d Energy<br />
SURINDER SINGH SUR<br />
Jo<strong>in</strong>t Advisor (Energy)<br />
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Manag<strong>in</strong>g Director<br />
Energy Efficiency Services Limited<br />
DR. P. C. MAITHANI<br />
Director<br />
M<strong>in</strong>istry <strong>of</strong> New & Re<strong>new</strong>able Energy<br />
Govt. <strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong><br />
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NEW TECHNOLOGY<br />
EV market development <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong><br />
<strong>India</strong> has no alternative but to adopt Electric Vehicles (EVs) <strong>of</strong> all<br />
categories. Although, the progress <strong>in</strong> this regard is good <strong>for</strong> the two- and<br />
three-wheelers segments, the four-wheeler segment will take some time<br />
to catch up the <strong>new</strong> technology…<br />
The alarm<strong>in</strong>gly fast ris<strong>in</strong>g<br />
pollution level <strong>in</strong> the country<br />
has already raised the<br />
clarion call <strong>for</strong> the <strong>India</strong>ns to immediately<br />
control further rise <strong>in</strong><br />
its level. One <strong>of</strong> the major contributors<br />
to our environmental degradation<br />
process is automobile pollution,<br />
thus by any means we have<br />
to immediately mitigate the automobile<br />
emission without crippl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
our transportation system.<br />
Although, we are late, the<br />
current union government and<br />
some <strong>of</strong> the state governments<br />
have added utmost importance<br />
to this issue. They have already<br />
done a lot to pave the way to<br />
<strong>in</strong>troduce Electric Vehicles (EVs) <strong>in</strong><br />
the country that are non-pollut<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
In this regard, FAME I has created<br />
the background and speeded up<br />
the process <strong>of</strong> undertak<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
<strong>in</strong>digenous manufactur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> EVs.<br />
Now, FAME II is focused on the<br />
next step and it is supposed to<br />
ensure mass adoption <strong>of</strong> electric<br />
vehicles <strong>in</strong> the country – <strong>for</strong> which<br />
the union government is spend<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Rs 5,500 crore.<br />
The two-wheeler segment<br />
It is quite <strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g to note<br />
that soon sev<strong>era</strong>l <strong>new</strong> models <strong>of</strong><br />
two-wheeler will be runn<strong>in</strong>g on<br />
the <strong>India</strong>n roads. Some <strong>of</strong> the wellknown<br />
brands who are plann<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to publicly deliver their electric<br />
and hybrid two-wheelers <strong>in</strong>clude<br />
– Hero MotoCorp, Mah<strong>in</strong>dra &<br />
Mah<strong>in</strong>dra, TVS Motor Company,<br />
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter<br />
and Ather Energy.<br />
Hero MotoCorp showcased<br />
their Hero Duet-e- scooter at the<br />
Auto expo <strong>in</strong> 2016. The product<br />
is expected to be launched <strong>in</strong><br />
November 2018. The e-scooter will<br />
run on an electric motor <strong>of</strong> 5kW<br />
deliver<strong>in</strong>g 14 N-m <strong>of</strong> torque. Its<br />
range will be 65 kms <strong>in</strong> a s<strong>in</strong>gle<br />
charge and the maximum speed<br />
will be 60kms/hr.<br />
Mah<strong>in</strong>dra & Mah<strong>in</strong>dra’s<br />
GenZe range <strong>of</strong> electric scooters<br />
and e-Bikes are expected <strong>in</strong><br />
2019. GenZe is a US-based M&M<br />
company, which currently sells<br />
its products <strong>in</strong> the US market<br />
only. Further detail is yet to come<br />
on their proposed models <strong>for</strong> the<br />
<strong>India</strong>n market.<br />
TVS Motor Company’s Creon<br />
is expected on <strong>India</strong>n roads <strong>in</strong><br />
February 2019. The scooter with<br />
Li-ion battery can be recharged<br />
almost 80 per cent with<strong>in</strong> one<br />
hour. It will have its own battery<br />
management system.<br />
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter<br />
<strong>India</strong> (HMSI) will soon launch<br />
probably a variant <strong>of</strong> Activa. The<br />
company is target<strong>in</strong>g to <strong>of</strong>fer a<br />
m<strong>in</strong>imum range <strong>of</strong> 100 kms <strong>in</strong> its<br />
electric scooter, on a s<strong>in</strong>gle charge.<br />
Ather Energy has already<br />
started deliver<strong>in</strong>g the electric<br />
scooter Ather 450 <strong>in</strong> Bengaluru.<br />
Ather 340 was also launched this<br />
year only.<br />
The three-wheeler segment<br />
In the rickshaw category,<br />
there are many start-ups, who<br />
are assembl<strong>in</strong>g imported parts,<br />
and deliver<strong>in</strong>g the f<strong>in</strong>al products<br />
at a reasonable rate. Some <strong>of</strong> the<br />
organized players have also taken<br />
up big <strong>in</strong>itiatives. For example:<br />
Mah<strong>in</strong>dra & Mah<strong>in</strong>dra has already<br />
shown its battery powered<br />
electric three wheelers: Treo and<br />
Treo Yaari, at Move 2018. Italian<br />
three-wheeler giant Piaggio is<br />
plann<strong>in</strong>g to launch an electric<br />
three-wheeler – probably with<strong>in</strong><br />
next 20 months. Bajaj Auto too is<br />
<strong>in</strong> l<strong>in</strong>e to launch a fully electric<br />
three-wheeler next year.<br />
The four-wheeler segment<br />
Almost all exist<strong>in</strong>g car<br />
manufacturers <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong> have<br />
taken up serious drives to roll out<br />
electric cars. Besides, some <strong>for</strong>eign<br />
companies are also look<strong>in</strong>g <strong>for</strong><br />
enter<strong>in</strong>g the <strong>India</strong>n market with<br />
their latest e-car technologies.<br />
For example: Tesla is plann<strong>in</strong>g to<br />
enter <strong>India</strong> with their electric cars<br />
as CBU (Completely Built Up) at<br />
the end <strong>of</strong> 2019. They have further<br />
plans <strong>for</strong> 2020.<br />
Among domestic manufacturers,<br />
Maruti Suzuki has recently<br />
started test<strong>in</strong>g their e-vehicles<br />
that have been manufactured <strong>in</strong><br />
their Gurugram facility. Hyundai<br />
may roll out the electric version <strong>of</strong><br />
its small SUV Kona <strong>in</strong> 2019. Nissan<br />
Leaf is also com<strong>in</strong>g soon. Mah<strong>in</strong>dra’s<br />
XUV Aero electric car and<br />
BMW i5 may hit the <strong>India</strong>n roads<br />
towards the turn <strong>of</strong> 2019.<br />
Look<strong>in</strong>g at the future<br />
The cost <strong>of</strong> any electric<br />
vehicle <strong>in</strong>creases ma<strong>in</strong>ly due to<br />
its high-priced battery-packs.<br />
As <strong>India</strong>-made Li-ion batteries<br />
are expected to be available<br />
with<strong>in</strong> the next few years, prices<br />
<strong>of</strong> electric vehicles are also<br />
expected to gradually come down.<br />
However, we have to wait and<br />
watch to what extent the price<br />
falls and the electric vehicles<br />
ga<strong>in</strong> the popularity. Meanwhile,<br />
to combat the fast growth rate<br />
<strong>of</strong> pollution <strong>in</strong> the country, the<br />
government’s subsidy has to play<br />
a major role to boost adoption <strong>of</strong><br />
electric vehicles.<br />
Almost all<br />
exist<strong>in</strong>g car<br />
manufacturers<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong><br />
have taken<br />
up serious<br />
drives to roll<br />
out electric<br />
cars. Besides,<br />
some <strong>for</strong>eign<br />
companies are<br />
also look<strong>in</strong>g <strong>for</strong><br />
enter<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
<strong>India</strong>n market<br />
with their<br />
latest e-car<br />
technologies...<br />
56 December 2018 • • December 2018 57
FOCUS<br />
Li-ion recycl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Here is an overview <strong>of</strong> Li-ion battery recycl<strong>in</strong>g ecosystem and various<br />
technologies available <strong>for</strong> recovery <strong>of</strong> valuable battery materials…<br />
Today, a variety <strong>of</strong> Lithium-ion batteries are<br />
available <strong>in</strong> the market, based on different<br />
types <strong>of</strong> chemistry, which may or may not be<br />
suitable <strong>for</strong> all applications. Some chemistries, such<br />
as LCO, have been present s<strong>in</strong>ce the <strong>in</strong>troduction <strong>of</strong><br />
the first Lithium-ion battery <strong>in</strong> 1990s. Currently, the<br />
largest demand comes from consumer electronics,<br />
portable devices and power tools, with LCO and LMO<br />
type be<strong>in</strong>g the standard options. While LFP and LTO<br />
type batteries are more suitable <strong>for</strong> ma<strong>in</strong>stream ESS<br />
and EV applications.<br />
The EV market is expected to grow significantly<br />
<strong>in</strong> the next decade, <strong>in</strong> fact demand <strong>for</strong> Li-ion<br />
batteries from the automotive sector will overtake<br />
that <strong>of</strong> consumer electronics by 2020. As Lithiumion<br />
batteries are deployed <strong>in</strong>to millions <strong>of</strong> electric<br />
vehicles and <strong>in</strong>to <strong>new</strong>er applications such as <strong>energy</strong><br />
<strong>storage</strong>, it is also critical that the Recycl<strong>in</strong>g Industry<br />
becomes prepared <strong>for</strong> huge volume <strong>of</strong> various types<br />
<strong>of</strong> used batteries <strong>for</strong> disposal <strong>in</strong> the next decade.<br />
New <strong>energy</strong> vehicle (BEV/PHEV) sales <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a rose<br />
to 0.7 million. NEV cars and 343000 NEV buses grew<br />
over half <strong>of</strong> the 1.2 million EVs. Cars sold globally<br />
and plans to sell 35 million EVs by 2025.<br />
EVs will help create a large share <strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong>’s<br />
growth <strong>in</strong> the next decade, and this will create a<br />
lucrative opportunity <strong>for</strong> <strong>India</strong>’s upcom<strong>in</strong>g Lithiumion<br />
battery recycl<strong>in</strong>g Industry. Recently, New Delhi<br />
released its Draft EV Policy target<strong>in</strong>g 25 per cent EVs<br />
by 2023, to combat air pollution by putt<strong>in</strong>g millions<br />
<strong>of</strong> EVs on the roads and hence millions <strong>of</strong> Li-ion<br />
batteries <strong>for</strong> recycl<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Lithium ion battery recycl<strong>in</strong>g technologies<br />
Various Lithium-ion battery recycl<strong>in</strong>g plants<br />
exist <strong>in</strong> the market, op<strong>era</strong>ted by major players<br />
like Umicore, Accurec, SungEEL <strong>India</strong>, Toxco Inc,<br />
Retriev, Recupyl, Tes-AMM, etc. There are three basic<br />
Recycl<strong>in</strong>g Technologies:<br />
• Pyro-Metallurgical<br />
(With heat and flame)<br />
• Hydro-Metallurgical<br />
(With liquids and chemicals)<br />
• Bio-Metallurgical<br />
(by bio-leach<strong>in</strong>g bacteria)<br />
Some recycl<strong>in</strong>g processes also comb<strong>in</strong>e pyroand<br />
hydro-metallurgical steps and <strong>in</strong>tegrate pretreatment<br />
steps like pyrolysis or mechanical<br />
process<strong>in</strong>g, i.e., crush<strong>in</strong>g and material separation, to<br />
<strong>in</strong>crease efficiency <strong>of</strong> recovery methods.<br />
Metal extraction pre-processes<br />
• Battery Discharge<br />
• Freez<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> the electrolyte<br />
• Shredd<strong>in</strong>g and Crush<strong>in</strong>g<br />
• Thermal Pre-treatment<br />
• Classify<strong>in</strong>g (e.g. air or siev<strong>in</strong>g)<br />
• Sort<strong>in</strong>g (e.g. magnetic separation)<br />
Rohan S<strong>in</strong>gh<br />
Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Analyst<br />
(Emerg<strong>in</strong>g Technologies)<br />
Customized Energy Solutions<br />
Electric vehicles and Li-ion battery recycl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Rise <strong>of</strong> the electric vehicle <strong>in</strong>dustry: In 2017, the<br />
total number <strong>of</strong> EVs globally reached 3.7 million.<br />
Key Materials and Current Prices<br />
Table 1. Comparison <strong>of</strong> Lithium ion battery Chemistries and Applications. Battery web charts – Battery University<br />
Abbreviation<br />
Chemistry/<br />
Technology<br />
Major Metals<br />
Key Parameters<br />
Snapshot<br />
Example Use case<br />
LCO<br />
Lithium Cobalt<br />
Oxide<br />
Cobalt<br />
Cell phones,<br />
Laptops<br />
NISSAN Leaf battery pack has<br />
capacity <strong>of</strong> 25 kWh and it consists<br />
<strong>of</strong> 192 pouch cells and each is<br />
125 Wh (LMO).<br />
TESLA battery pack consist<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong><br />
8000 cyl<strong>in</strong>drical cells (NCA). Pack<br />
capacity is 85 kWh and cells<br />
are 10 Wh.<br />
LMO<br />
Lithium Manganese<br />
Oxide<br />
Manganese<br />
Nissan Leaf Electric<br />
Vehicle, other<br />
consumer<br />
electronics<br />
Lithium Ion Battery (NMC-333) Composition<br />
NMC<br />
Lithium Nickel<br />
Manganese<br />
Cobalt Oxide<br />
Ni, Mn and Co <strong>in</strong><br />
1:1:1 ratio<br />
Tesla PowerWall,<br />
Power<br />
tools, Electric<br />
Vehicles,<br />
Medical devices<br />
NCA<br />
Lithium Nickel<br />
Alum<strong>in</strong>ium<br />
Cobalt Oxide<br />
Ni, Al and Co <strong>in</strong><br />
8:1.5:0.5 ratio<br />
Tesla Model S EV,<br />
ISRO satellites<br />
LTO<br />
Lithium Titanate<br />
Oxide<br />
Titanate Oxide<br />
Anode<br />
Electric Powertra<strong>in</strong>s<br />
and<br />
Grid connected<br />
<strong>storage</strong><br />
LFP<br />
Lithium Iron<br />
Phosphate<br />
Iron, Phosphate<br />
Starter batteries,<br />
light <strong>storage</strong> and<br />
2W, 3W EV<br />
applications<br />
IESA is plann<strong>in</strong>g to launch an <strong>in</strong>itiative <strong>for</strong> recycl<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> battery <strong>in</strong> second half <strong>of</strong> 2019. Intrested parties can write to contact@ces-ltd.com<br />
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Towards all-round susta<strong>in</strong>ability<br />
In the com<strong>in</strong>g days, a fairly large number <strong>of</strong> m<strong>in</strong>i- and micro- grids are<br />
to be commissioned <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>, which will be fed by Solar Energy. However,<br />
as Solar <strong>energy</strong> is quite variable and time-bound, each such grid needs<br />
some On-Demand-Backup to supply consistent power. On-Demand<br />
biogas gen<strong>era</strong>tors constitute the best option to serve this purpose...<br />
Solar <strong>energy</strong> supported M<strong>in</strong>ior<br />
Micro- Grids can change<br />
the face <strong>of</strong> rural <strong>India</strong> by<br />
power<strong>in</strong>g villages with electricity.<br />
Mass scale deployment <strong>of</strong> M<strong>in</strong>i-<br />
Grids <strong>in</strong> villages will provide<br />
access to <strong>energy</strong> to the villagers<br />
and <strong>in</strong>crease potential <strong>for</strong> sett<strong>in</strong>g<br />
up agro-based, local <strong>in</strong>dustries to<br />
improve their economic status.<br />
However, runn<strong>in</strong>g a solar grid also<br />
<strong>in</strong>volves some challenges.<br />
While describ<strong>in</strong>g the major<br />
challenges that the <strong>India</strong>n solar<br />
grid op<strong>era</strong>tors face, Mateen<br />
Abdul, Co Founder, Grassroots<br />
Energy Inc., po<strong>in</strong>ted out, “Two<br />
critical issues <strong>in</strong> this field arise are<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g customer expectations<br />
and demand.”<br />
“Peak load power <strong>for</strong> a solar<br />
micro grid can be addressed either<br />
by <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g the battery capacity,<br />
or by add<strong>in</strong>g additional sources<br />
<strong>of</strong> power either through diesel<br />
gen<strong>era</strong>tors or by other alternatives.<br />
A view <strong>of</strong> an <strong>in</strong>stallation by the Grassroots’ <strong>energy</strong> team…<br />
However, <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g capacity <strong>of</strong><br />
a solar grid requires significant<br />
upfront <strong>in</strong>vestment and can be<br />
restricted by the availability <strong>of</strong><br />
land or issues related to cloud<br />
cover or obstruction <strong>of</strong> the sun<br />
by trees or build<strong>in</strong>gs. Expand<strong>in</strong>g<br />
capacity through diesel is never<br />
cost effective. Cont<strong>in</strong>uous power<br />
is even more difficult to manage<br />
given exist<strong>in</strong>g technologies,”<br />
added Abdul.<br />
Describ<strong>in</strong>g the possible and<br />
economic solutions to these<br />
issues, he said, “Grassroots Energy<br />
can address both these issues <strong>in</strong> a<br />
low-cost and an effective way with<br />
some product <strong>of</strong>fer<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong> m<strong>in</strong>igrid<br />
segment us<strong>in</strong>g organic waste<br />
to biogas. Our On-Demand biogas<br />
gen<strong>era</strong>tors have practically all the<br />
advantages <strong>of</strong> a diesel gen<strong>era</strong>tor<br />
without the pollution. They are<br />
available <strong>in</strong> 12kVA and 25kVA<br />
variants. To address the Base load,<br />
biogas-based solutions can be used<br />
to complement Solar gen<strong>era</strong>tion or<br />
to set up stand-alone m<strong>in</strong>i-grids.”<br />
Multiple benefits<br />
The base load solutions<br />
us<strong>in</strong>g biogas, produces a reliable,<br />
stable power output cont<strong>in</strong>uously,<br />
24/7. As an additional reliable<br />
gen<strong>era</strong>tion source, it can help<br />
reduce the size <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>termittent<br />
re<strong>new</strong>able <strong>energy</strong> systems and<br />
the battery <strong>storage</strong>.<br />
The Peak load can be addressed<br />
through biogas power at<br />
a lower cost than either battery<br />
or diesel solutions. Also, the challenge<br />
<strong>of</strong> expand<strong>in</strong>g capacity can be<br />
managed through biogas, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
add<strong>in</strong>g cont<strong>in</strong>uous power to<br />
grid systems, a feature that will attract<br />
commercial customers who<br />
value reliability and access to consistent,<br />
un<strong>in</strong>terrupted power. The<br />
biogas approach can reduce both<br />
CAPEX and OPEX <strong>for</strong> the grid.<br />
Value addition<br />
A battery based Solar power<br />
plant with a 32 kWp <strong>in</strong>stalled<br />
capacity will be able to satisfy a<br />
load <strong>of</strong> about 120-130 kWh per<br />
day on an annual av<strong>era</strong>ge. The<br />
additional gen<strong>era</strong>tion with biogas<br />
will allow to ramp up the load<br />
up to 160-170 kWh per day on an<br />
av<strong>era</strong>ge. That would be equivalent<br />
to a Solar plant 30 per cent larger<br />
<strong>in</strong> size <strong>in</strong> PV module capacity with<br />
zero addition <strong>in</strong> CAPEX.<br />
The even<strong>in</strong>g load is typically<br />
three times <strong>of</strong> the base load due to<br />
even<strong>in</strong>g peak. S<strong>in</strong>ce, no significant<br />
Solar gen<strong>era</strong>tion occurs dur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
this time, the <strong>energy</strong> has to be<br />
gen<strong>era</strong>ted <strong>in</strong> the afternoon and<br />
stored <strong>in</strong> battery.<br />
Graph 1: A realistic load pr<strong>of</strong>ile observed with m<strong>in</strong>i-grids…<br />
Graph 2: The total gen<strong>era</strong>tion with the biogas system added…<br />
Graph 3: A comparison <strong>of</strong> DODs with and without biogas<br />
However, from biogas, the<br />
access to On-Demand power <strong>for</strong><br />
peak loads <strong>in</strong> even<strong>in</strong>g can reduce<br />
the size <strong>of</strong> battery requirements<br />
by at least 50 per cent. S<strong>in</strong>ce,<br />
batteries are one <strong>of</strong> the costliest<br />
components <strong>of</strong> m<strong>in</strong>i-grids with the<br />
smallest lifespan (at maximum <strong>of</strong><br />
5 years <strong>for</strong> lead-acid), this would<br />
lead to a major sav<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong> CAPEX.<br />
For the summer load pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />
shown <strong>in</strong> Graph 1, resembl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
data from a real life m<strong>in</strong>i-grid<br />
scenario with 30kWp Solar<br />
capacity, approximately 100 kWh<br />
need to be supplied from the<br />
battery (grey areas).<br />
If the load pr<strong>of</strong>ile like this<br />
needs to be satisfied only by Solar<br />
power, either the Solar PV plant<br />
capacity needs to be <strong>in</strong>creased or<br />
the battery capacity needs to be<br />
raised. As majority <strong>of</strong> Solar gen<strong>era</strong>tion<br />
occurs only dur<strong>in</strong>g sunsh<strong>in</strong>e<br />
hours, the battery capacity needs<br />
to be at least 100 kWh.<br />
The graph Graph 2 shows the<br />
total gen<strong>era</strong>tion with the biogas<br />
system added. The biogas solution<br />
<strong>in</strong>jects power at critical <strong>in</strong>tervals<br />
keep<strong>in</strong>g the battery DOD above 50<br />
per cent at all times.<br />
Assum<strong>in</strong>g a full State <strong>of</strong><br />
Charge (SOC) at 1700 hours, the<br />
graphs below show the impact<br />
<strong>of</strong> not hav<strong>in</strong>g an on-demand<br />
gen<strong>era</strong>tor like biogas <strong>in</strong> the<br />
system. The battery will be<br />
subjected to extreme discharge,<br />
which will adversely impact their<br />
health and life.<br />
With the availability <strong>of</strong> On-<br />
Demand biogas eng<strong>in</strong>e, which<br />
can be turned on as required<br />
after sunsh<strong>in</strong>e hours, it can easily<br />
supply 60kWh and the battery<br />
capacity can be brought down<br />
to 40 kWh, that results <strong>in</strong> 50 per<br />
cent or more reduction <strong>in</strong> battery<br />
capacity and the loads can still be<br />
satisfied without any <strong>in</strong>crease <strong>in</strong><br />
Solar capacity.<br />
Easier supply side<br />
management<br />
As the power can be gen<strong>era</strong>ted<br />
flexibly On-Demand us<strong>in</strong>g biogas,<br />
the supply side management<br />
becomes easy to match with the<br />
load side demands. In case <strong>of</strong><br />
summer loads, the battery quickly<br />
dra<strong>in</strong>s <strong>in</strong> early afternoon if the<br />
demand picks up due to the cool<strong>in</strong>g<br />
loads. Hav<strong>in</strong>g access to a Biogas<br />
On-Demand, the gen<strong>era</strong>tor allows<br />
to satisfy scenarios like these.<br />
In real life m<strong>in</strong>i-grids, s<strong>in</strong>ce<br />
excess Solar or battery capacity<br />
is not justified <strong>for</strong> such seasonal<br />
loads, a diesel eng<strong>in</strong>e is used to<br />
handle such circumstances. There<br />
is a CAPEX <strong>of</strong> diesel gen<strong>era</strong>tor<br />
and an associated OPEX <strong>of</strong> diesel<br />
transportation and usage.<br />
Higher autonomy<br />
The Solar gen<strong>era</strong>tion is<br />
<strong>in</strong>termittent and can be lower on<br />
certa<strong>in</strong> shady days and access to<br />
a Biogas On-Demand gen<strong>era</strong>tor<br />
provides greater autonomy on<br />
gen<strong>era</strong>tion. The biogas plant is<br />
capable <strong>of</strong> add<strong>in</strong>g at least one<br />
day additional autonomy, with<br />
the biogas <strong>storage</strong>.<br />
Better health <strong>of</strong> batteries<br />
Access to an on demand<br />
gen<strong>era</strong>tor allows boost charg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>of</strong> batteries, lack <strong>of</strong> which is<br />
known to be a major impediment<br />
to the health <strong>of</strong> the battery <strong>in</strong><br />
remote locations. Better condition<br />
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Organic fertilizers applied…<br />
Biogas digesters…<br />
<strong>of</strong> batteries leads to better usage<br />
<strong>of</strong> resources and reduces the<br />
replacement costs.<br />
This should ideally save<br />
at least one year <strong>of</strong> batteries<br />
life ultimately reduc<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
one replacement cost over the<br />
lifetime <strong>of</strong> the project.<br />
Cleaner op<strong>era</strong>tion<br />
The usage <strong>of</strong> clean fuel over<br />
fossil fuels (diesel <strong>for</strong> peak load)<br />
aligns with the focus on clean<br />
<strong>energy</strong> m<strong>in</strong>i-grids. It should be<br />
noted here that only a few m<strong>in</strong>igrids<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong> <strong>of</strong> the scale <strong>of</strong> 30kW<br />
op<strong>era</strong>te on Solar-Biogas, and they<br />
op<strong>era</strong>te with <strong>in</strong>creased reliability.<br />
Grassroots Energy has set up<br />
<strong>India</strong>’s first Solar-Biogas Hybrid<br />
<strong>in</strong> Bihar.<br />
Why biogas?<br />
Biogas is a fuel that can<br />
be processed from various<br />
feedstocks widely available <strong>in</strong><br />
remote areas. These <strong>in</strong>clude waste<br />
from cattle, poultry, food, waste<br />
water or diverse agri crops. Biogas<br />
as a fuel has diverse applications<br />
like cook<strong>in</strong>g, Bio-CNG, electricity<br />
gen<strong>era</strong>tion, heat<strong>in</strong>g etc. Biogas<br />
can be stored <strong>for</strong> future use unlike<br />
other options like producer gas.<br />
Cattle feed to small and marg<strong>in</strong>al farmers…<br />
Why Grassroots Energy?<br />
Install<strong>in</strong>g a biogas plant <strong>in</strong>cludes<br />
community or farmer engagement,<br />
develop<strong>in</strong>g relationships,<br />
ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g reliable supply<br />
cha<strong>in</strong> logistics <strong>for</strong> feed and logistics<br />
plann<strong>in</strong>g. Op<strong>era</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
ma<strong>in</strong>tenance <strong>of</strong> the biogas plant<br />
to limit downtime needs specialized<br />
skills, more so when the end<br />
use is <strong>in</strong> a m<strong>in</strong>i-grid, given the<br />
need to gen<strong>era</strong>te electricity at<br />
critical times <strong>of</strong> the day.<br />
Grassroots Energy team has<br />
over 10 years <strong>of</strong> comb<strong>in</strong>ed experience<br />
runn<strong>in</strong>g such systems <strong>for</strong><br />
m<strong>in</strong>i-grid applications. This company<br />
has developed expertise over<br />
the years with a highly skilled <strong>in</strong>house<br />
team and widely spread network<br />
to deliver <strong>in</strong> such demand<strong>in</strong>g<br />
circumstances and ensures consistent<br />
op<strong>era</strong>tions <strong>of</strong> the plant.<br />
The <strong>in</strong>terfac<strong>in</strong>g process<br />
<strong>in</strong>volves connect<strong>in</strong>g the eng<strong>in</strong>e<br />
to the <strong>in</strong>verters present at the<br />
Solar PV Plant and would need<br />
the sett<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> the <strong>in</strong>verters to be<br />
changed.<br />
Benefits <strong>of</strong> hybrid m<strong>in</strong>i-grids<br />
Hybrid m<strong>in</strong>i-grids can play<br />
an important role <strong>for</strong> campus,<br />
critical purposes, suburbs and<br />
Industrial clusters where grid is<br />
unreliable or not accessible to<br />
provide reliable and susta<strong>in</strong>able<br />
access to <strong>energy</strong>. The case <strong>for</strong><br />
commercial purposes is stronger<br />
given the critical needs <strong>of</strong> the<br />
bus<strong>in</strong>ess. With the <strong>in</strong>crease <strong>in</strong><br />
automation, ease <strong>of</strong> op<strong>era</strong>tions<br />
and varied feedstocks, biogas<br />
or syngas based gen<strong>era</strong>tion<br />
solutions can be comb<strong>in</strong>ed with<br />
Solar to develop m<strong>in</strong>i grids.<br />
Biogas digester residue processed<br />
to organic fertilizer…<br />
Fuel advantages or economy<br />
In most areas, where <strong>energy</strong><br />
access is an issue, there are widely<br />
available agri resources. The<br />
vast majority <strong>of</strong> these people are<br />
engaged <strong>in</strong> dairy or agriculture.<br />
These farm<strong>in</strong>g activities have significant<br />
under-utilized agri or farm<br />
waste outputs, that otherwise go<br />
discarded or under-utilized, can<br />
be processed <strong>in</strong>to biogas or syngas,<br />
which can be converted to electricity<br />
and thermal <strong>energy</strong> to solve the<br />
<strong>energy</strong> access.<br />
Additional <strong>storage</strong> <strong>for</strong> biogas…<br />
Site visit by the Rockefeller Foundation’s team to Bheldi,<br />
Bihar (<strong>India</strong>)…<br />
F<strong>in</strong>al remark<br />
Accord<strong>in</strong>g to Abdul, “M<strong>in</strong>igrids<br />
are not just <strong>in</strong>frastructure<br />
projects <strong>in</strong> rural areas, these can<br />
be catalysts <strong>of</strong> economic development.<br />
Susta<strong>in</strong>able and impactmak<strong>in</strong>g<br />
m<strong>in</strong>i-grid op<strong>era</strong>tions focus<br />
on productive loads, which create<br />
<strong>in</strong>come gen<strong>era</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g activities. The<br />
per capita consumption <strong>of</strong> <strong>energy</strong><br />
is low <strong>in</strong> rural areas. When clean<br />
<strong>energy</strong> is comb<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>for</strong> productive<br />
purposes, reliability and susta<strong>in</strong>ability<br />
<strong>of</strong> m<strong>in</strong>i-grids <strong>in</strong>crease and<br />
that creates opportunities <strong>for</strong> the<br />
local entrepreneurs.”<br />
Grid extension should be seen<br />
as a positive development <strong>for</strong><br />
m<strong>in</strong>i-grid op<strong>era</strong>tors. As the grid<br />
is unreliable and cannot serve<br />
the peak loads, the m<strong>in</strong>i-grid op<strong>era</strong>tors<br />
can complement with the<br />
exist<strong>in</strong>g grid. The quality <strong>of</strong> power<br />
be<strong>in</strong>g a deterrent from grid, provides<br />
an attractive economic opportunity<br />
<strong>for</strong> m<strong>in</strong>i grid op<strong>era</strong>tor<br />
to serve these susta<strong>in</strong>able segments,<br />
thus provid<strong>in</strong>g an opportunity<br />
<strong>for</strong> both grid and m<strong>in</strong>igrid<br />
to co-exist. In fact, the last<br />
mile connectivity can be an area<br />
where the distribution company<br />
can partner with m<strong>in</strong>i-grid op<strong>era</strong>tor<br />
to <strong>in</strong>crease collections and develop<br />
consumer-centric solutions<br />
<strong>for</strong> <strong>in</strong>crease <strong>in</strong> <strong>of</strong>f-take <strong>of</strong> <strong>energy</strong><br />
consumption.<br />
Given these advantages, the<br />
scalability <strong>of</strong> m<strong>in</strong>i-grids is <strong>in</strong>evitable<br />
<strong>in</strong> the com<strong>in</strong>g years. MNRE<br />
has setup a target <strong>of</strong> 10,000 m<strong>in</strong>i<br />
grids by 2022. Rockefeller Foundation<br />
has setup Smart Power <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>India</strong> with a mandate to facilitate<br />
ecosystem to foster 1000 m<strong>in</strong>i<br />
grids. Few lead<strong>in</strong>g mult<strong>in</strong>ationals<br />
and <strong>India</strong>n electricity distribution<br />
companies are explor<strong>in</strong>g<br />
m<strong>in</strong>i-grid segment with a long<br />
term view to set up few thousand<br />
m<strong>in</strong>i-grids <strong>of</strong> varied capacities.<br />
Grassroots Energy is plann<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to set up 300 m<strong>in</strong>i-grids by<br />
2022. In <strong>India</strong>, there are few longterm<br />
debt fund<strong>in</strong>g options are<br />
now emerg<strong>in</strong>g as an area <strong>of</strong> focus.<br />
The equity is explored from<br />
patient <strong>in</strong>vestors with a longterm<br />
focus and lean<strong>in</strong>g on social<br />
impact.<br />
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Battery <strong>storage</strong> technology <strong>for</strong><br />
power systems<br />
Proper support to the grid through re<strong>new</strong>able energies that<br />
are <strong>in</strong>termittent <strong>in</strong> nature is possible only through adequate<br />
battery <strong>storage</strong> facility. However, the question is which battery<br />
technology should be adopted? Read on…<br />
Dr. Rashi Gupta<br />
Director<br />
Vision Mechatronics Pvt Ltd<br />
The share <strong>of</strong> re<strong>new</strong>able<br />
gen<strong>era</strong>tion <strong>in</strong> utility grid<br />
is <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g worldwide.<br />
The dependence <strong>of</strong> re<strong>new</strong>ables’<br />
gen<strong>era</strong>tion on availability<br />
<strong>of</strong> their resources makes<br />
them <strong>in</strong>termittent and nondispatchable.<br />
This creates a<br />
mismatch between the demand<br />
and the re<strong>new</strong>able gen<strong>era</strong>tion.<br />
Conventional dispatchable<br />
gen<strong>era</strong>tion us<strong>in</strong>g fossil fuel is<br />
unable to meet this mismatch,<br />
which varies <strong>in</strong> order <strong>of</strong> seconds<br />
or m<strong>in</strong>utes. Battery <strong>energy</strong><br />
<strong>storage</strong> systems can play a<br />
major role <strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>tegration <strong>of</strong><br />
re<strong>new</strong>ables, as they can respond<br />
to the fast variation <strong>in</strong> re<strong>new</strong>able<br />
gen<strong>era</strong>tion by supply<strong>in</strong>g or<br />
absorb<strong>in</strong>g the required <strong>energy</strong>.<br />
There are other types <strong>of</strong> <strong>energy</strong><br />
<strong>storage</strong> like super capacitors,<br />
flywheel, pumped hydro <strong>storage</strong><br />
etc. Battery <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong><br />
systems are be<strong>in</strong>g preferred<br />
<strong>for</strong> power systems as they<br />
have turned out to be the most<br />
suitable, economical, convenient<br />
and safe.<br />
Energy <strong>storage</strong> system<br />
can also provide a number<br />
<strong>of</strong> conventional grid support<br />
services. For example, they<br />
Battery <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong> systems can play a major role <strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>tegration <strong>of</strong> re<strong>new</strong>ables...<br />
can <strong>in</strong>crease grid stability by<br />
ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g gen<strong>era</strong>tion and<br />
demand balance. They can also<br />
improve efficiency and reduce<br />
cost <strong>of</strong> op<strong>era</strong>tion with load<br />
shift<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Energy <strong>storage</strong> system used<br />
<strong>for</strong> grid enhancement services<br />
can be classified based on<br />
the duration <strong>of</strong> their charge<br />
or discharge cycle. Power and<br />
<strong>energy</strong> characteristics required<br />
from <strong>storage</strong> depend on this<br />
duration category. The short<br />
duration (up to 1 m<strong>in</strong>) category<br />
primarily specifies the required<br />
power from <strong>storage</strong> – and is used<br />
ma<strong>in</strong>ly <strong>for</strong> improv<strong>in</strong>g the power<br />
quality. The medium duration<br />
(m<strong>in</strong>utes to 5 hours) category<br />
is concerned with both <strong>energy</strong><br />
and power characteristics <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>storage</strong> ma<strong>in</strong>ly <strong>for</strong> ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
gen<strong>era</strong>tion demand balance.<br />
Long duration (more than 5<br />
hours) category specifies the<br />
<strong>energy</strong> capacity <strong>of</strong> the <strong>storage</strong><br />
<strong>for</strong> <strong>energy</strong> arbitrage and<br />
reduc<strong>in</strong>g op<strong>era</strong>tion costs <strong>of</strong> the<br />
system. The services provided<br />
by <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong> depend<strong>in</strong>g on<br />
the duration category are shown<br />
<strong>in</strong> Figure 1 and are segregated<br />
as conventional services and<br />
those <strong>for</strong> re<strong>new</strong>able gen<strong>era</strong>tion<br />
<strong>in</strong>tegration.<br />
Different types <strong>of</strong> battery<br />
technologies are available <strong>in</strong><br />
market <strong>for</strong> grid enhancement<br />
application and a number <strong>of</strong><br />
battery technologies are under<br />
development. The selection <strong>of</strong> a<br />
particular battery technology is<br />
done consider<strong>in</strong>g the follow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
per<strong>for</strong>mance characteristics:<br />
• Power and Energy capacity<br />
• Energy density and<br />
Power density<br />
• Cost<br />
• Depth <strong>of</strong> discharge<br />
• Efficiency<br />
• Discharge duration<br />
• Cycle Life and Life span<br />
Battery type Lead acid Lithium Ion NaS VRX<br />
Cycles Low High High Very high<br />
Specific Energy Low High High Low<br />
Specific Power Low High Medium NA<br />
Efficiency Medium Very High High Low<br />
• Environmental impact<br />
upon disposal.<br />
At present Lithium-ion,<br />
Vanadium Redox Flow (VRF)<br />
batteries, Sodium sulfur<br />
and Lead acid batteries are<br />
more popular <strong>for</strong> the grid<br />
enhancement services. No<br />
s<strong>in</strong>gle technology is suited <strong>for</strong><br />
all grid enhancement services<br />
while consider<strong>in</strong>g technical and<br />
economical aspects.<br />
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) batteries<br />
have become popular s<strong>in</strong>ce<br />
last few years due to their high<br />
<strong>energy</strong> and power density, higher<br />
specific <strong>energy</strong> and power, better<br />
cycle life and higher efficiency.<br />
Although Li-ion batteries are<br />
expensive, they have smaller<br />
footpr<strong>in</strong>t and are light weight,<br />
which makes them suitable <strong>for</strong><br />
portable and distributed grid<br />
<strong>storage</strong>. They are preferred <strong>for</strong><br />
non-permanent applications<br />
like T&D deferral, and <strong>in</strong> electric<br />
vehicles <strong>for</strong> vehicle to grid<br />
services. They require m<strong>in</strong>imum<br />
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ma<strong>in</strong>tenance and provide<br />
large number <strong>of</strong> cycles. They<br />
are preferred where short and<br />
medium duration grid services<br />
are mostly desired and <strong>energy</strong><br />
management is <strong>of</strong> secondary<br />
concern.<br />
Sodium Sulfur (Na-S): Sodium<br />
sulfur batteries are considered<br />
<strong>for</strong> grid scale application because<br />
<strong>of</strong> their lower cost. They op<strong>era</strong>te<br />
with little ma<strong>in</strong>tenance and<br />
provide very good cycle life. They<br />
have liquid sodium and liquid<br />
sulfur as electrodes. The battery<br />
op<strong>era</strong>tes at high temp<strong>era</strong>ture<br />
around 300 degree C <strong>for</strong> keep<strong>in</strong>g<br />
electrodes <strong>in</strong> molten state.<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>uous discharge regimes<br />
heat the batteries and assist <strong>in</strong><br />
keep<strong>in</strong>g battery temp<strong>era</strong>ture<br />
high and improv<strong>in</strong>g their<br />
efficiency. These batteries give<br />
higher efficiency, if kept under<br />
constant op<strong>era</strong>tion. Hence, they<br />
are suitable <strong>for</strong> medium and<br />
long duration op<strong>era</strong>tion. Short<br />
duration, <strong>in</strong>frequent op<strong>era</strong>tion<br />
decreases their efficiency and<br />
they need thermal management<br />
system to ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> high battery<br />
temp<strong>era</strong>ture. Thus, although<br />
Na-S batteries can be used<br />
<strong>for</strong> improv<strong>in</strong>g power quality,<br />
they are more economical and<br />
suitable <strong>for</strong> medium and long<br />
duration op<strong>era</strong>tion.<br />
Vanadium Redox Flow<br />
batteries have negligible selfdischarge<br />
s<strong>in</strong>ce their electrolytes<br />
are stored <strong>in</strong> tanks external<br />
to the electrodes. However,<br />
<strong>energy</strong> required <strong>for</strong> pump<strong>in</strong>g<br />
electrolytes <strong>in</strong>to cell stack<br />
reduces the efficiency <strong>of</strong> <strong>storage</strong>.<br />
VRF batteries are popular <strong>for</strong><br />
deep depth <strong>of</strong> discharge, long<br />
life, modularity, non-toxic<br />
materials and simplicity. These<br />
batteries have low <strong>energy</strong><br />
density that makes them large<br />
and heavy. They have small<br />
<strong>in</strong>cremental cost <strong>for</strong> <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g<br />
capacity so they are economical<br />
<strong>for</strong> large scale <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong>.<br />
The need <strong>of</strong> sufficient space and<br />
ma<strong>in</strong>tenance makes them suited<br />
and <strong>for</strong> centralized long and<br />
medium duration <strong>storage</strong>.<br />
Lead acid batteries hav<strong>in</strong>g<br />
low cost and mature technology,<br />
op<strong>era</strong>te well <strong>for</strong> short and<br />
medium duration services.<br />
However, they have low <strong>energy</strong><br />
density, and if frequently deep<br />
cycled they require ma<strong>in</strong>tenance<br />
and eventually replacement. This<br />
makes them uneconomical <strong>for</strong><br />
long duration services compared<br />
to other battery technologies.<br />
Conclusion<br />
Thus, different types <strong>of</strong><br />
grid enhancement services are<br />
provided by battery <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong><br />
depend<strong>in</strong>g on their duration <strong>of</strong><br />
application. Appropriate battery<br />
<strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong> technology<br />
should be selected depend<strong>in</strong>g on<br />
the type <strong>of</strong> grid service primarily<br />
required.<br />
IESA EV roundtable on Karnataka EV policy<br />
<strong>India</strong> Energy Storage Alliance<br />
organized a one day policy<br />
roundtable discussion on<br />
e-mobility <strong>in</strong> association with<br />
the Karnataka Government and<br />
Sun Mobility at Bangalore on 13<br />
December 2018. The objective <strong>of</strong><br />
the event was to facilitate a one on<br />
one dialogue between the <strong>in</strong>dustry<br />
stakeholders and the Karnataka’s<br />
Government representatives to<br />
accel<strong>era</strong>te the deployment <strong>of</strong><br />
electric vehicles <strong>in</strong> Karnataka.<br />
The event was attended by<br />
more than 20 companies which<br />
<strong>in</strong>cluded EV OEMs, Charg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Infra companies, Fleet Op<strong>era</strong>tors,<br />
Battery manufacturers and the<br />
Utilities.<br />
Shri. Darpan Ja<strong>in</strong>, (IAS) Commissioner<br />
For Industrial Development<br />
& Director <strong>of</strong> Industries &<br />
Commerce, Govt. <strong>of</strong> Karnataka,<br />
Karnataka EV and Energy Storage<br />
Policy Updations which was<br />
launched <strong>in</strong> 2017 and expressed<br />
his desire to make Karnataka a<br />
hub <strong>of</strong> EV manufactur<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
Energy Storage along with the skill<br />
development and job creations.<br />
He further added that he is<br />
look<strong>in</strong>g after implementation <strong>of</strong><br />
the EV policy <strong>in</strong> Karnataka and<br />
ready to provide the necessary<br />
support required to accel<strong>era</strong>te the<br />
adoption <strong>of</strong> EV’s <strong>in</strong> Karnataka. He<br />
spoke further about the <strong>in</strong>itiatives<br />
taken by the government to<br />
support the EV policy <strong>in</strong> the state<br />
which <strong>in</strong>cludes:<br />
To <strong>in</strong>centivize manufacture<br />
<strong>in</strong> Karnataka, EV companies<br />
are permitted to set up with<strong>in</strong><br />
Bangalore, whereas the government<br />
is mov<strong>in</strong>g other <strong>in</strong>dustries<br />
out <strong>of</strong> the city to reduce the<br />
congestion plagu<strong>in</strong>g Bangalore.<br />
In the case <strong>of</strong> auto rickshaws<br />
too, the Karnataka government is<br />
giv<strong>in</strong>g 5000 permits <strong>for</strong> high speed<br />
e-autos, while stopp<strong>in</strong>g permits<br />
<strong>for</strong> regular ones. Corporates are<br />
permitted to buy the permits<br />
under the category aggregators.<br />
Adoption <strong>of</strong> electric busses is be<strong>in</strong>g<br />
aggressively promoted and school<br />
bus fleets are be<strong>in</strong>g persuaded<br />
to convert to electric with the<br />
promise <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>centives. Plans are on<br />
to convert 50 percent government<br />
cars, which are hired on a rental<br />
basis, to electric.<br />
On the part <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustry, stakeholders<br />
brought up their concerns<br />
on the implementation side and<br />
the amendments required <strong>in</strong> the<br />
EV policy. They felt clarity was<br />
needed on such po<strong>in</strong>ts as charg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
EVs from home. Similarly a<br />
commercially viable model <strong>for</strong><br />
companies that want to <strong>in</strong>vest <strong>in</strong><br />
charg<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>frastructure was necessary.<br />
Clarity on whether the <strong>in</strong>centives<br />
<strong>for</strong> sett<strong>in</strong>g up the charg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong>frastructure is only applicable<br />
<strong>for</strong> public charg<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>fra or private<br />
charg<strong>in</strong>g players can also avail the<br />
<strong>in</strong>centives was needed.<br />
While suggest<strong>in</strong>g preferential<br />
park<strong>in</strong>g <strong>for</strong> electric vehicles across<br />
the city, they recommended <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the municipal corporation<br />
as a stakeholder <strong>in</strong> such meet<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />
This would be important to foster<br />
better communication between all<br />
stakeholders. Suggestions were<br />
made that the logistic <strong>in</strong>dustry be<br />
encouraged to convert the entire<br />
fleet to electric.<br />
Ms Shikha-MD-BESCOM, who<br />
is lead<strong>in</strong>g the public charg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong>frastructure <strong>in</strong>itiative <strong>for</strong> the<br />
government, spoke <strong>of</strong> how BESCOM<br />
has a dedicated EV cell to support<br />
the EV <strong>in</strong>itiative <strong>of</strong> the government<br />
and tackle the challenges <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>in</strong>itiatives. BESOM has <strong>in</strong>stalled<br />
the first public charg<strong>in</strong>g station<br />
<strong>in</strong> Karnataka and identified 107<br />
locations <strong>for</strong> sett<strong>in</strong>g up the public<br />
charg<strong>in</strong>g stations across Bangalore<br />
city. The government came up with<br />
a promotional EV tariff last year <strong>for</strong><br />
charg<strong>in</strong>g EV’s at a public place at a<br />
flat tariff <strong>of</strong> INR 4.85 per unit.<br />
The Karnataka Government<br />
has already sent a proposal to the<br />
M<strong>in</strong>istry <strong>of</strong> Urban Development<br />
<strong>for</strong> amendments <strong>in</strong> build<strong>in</strong>g<br />
bye-laws to make provision <strong>for</strong><br />
dedicated EV charg<strong>in</strong>g po<strong>in</strong>ts <strong>in</strong><br />
high rise build<strong>in</strong>gs and city master<br />
plans. The government has sent a<br />
proposal to DPAR to convert 50 per<br />
cent <strong>of</strong> the exist<strong>in</strong>g vehicle fleet to<br />
electric <strong>in</strong> all government <strong>of</strong>fices<br />
<strong>in</strong> Bengaluru city.<br />
Apart from the <strong>in</strong>itiatives<br />
taken by the BESCOM, Ms Shikha<br />
added that more than 20,000<br />
2-stroke autos are currently<br />
runn<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Bangalore which need<br />
to be upgraded either to 4- stroke<br />
or electric. The cost <strong>of</strong> convert<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to a 4 –stroke is much higher than<br />
the retro fitment cost <strong>of</strong> convert<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to electric. Volta Motor is currently<br />
work<strong>in</strong>g on this <strong>in</strong>itiative.<br />
As an outcome <strong>of</strong> the event,<br />
the Karnataka Government<br />
representatives <strong>for</strong> EV policy have<br />
agreed to <strong>for</strong>m a task <strong>for</strong>ce or an<br />
implement<strong>in</strong>g agency with all the<br />
stakeholders who attended the<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g. They assured everyone<br />
<strong>of</strong> necessary support to accel<strong>era</strong>te<br />
the adoption <strong>of</strong> electric vehicles <strong>in</strong><br />
the state.<br />
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Support<strong>in</strong>g EV deployment<br />
ARAI’s Centre <strong>of</strong> Excellence <strong>in</strong> e-mobility, setup under the FAME <strong>India</strong> Scheme,<br />
will support <strong>India</strong>n auto <strong>in</strong>dustry <strong>in</strong> the development, test<strong>in</strong>g, validation and<br />
certification <strong>of</strong> EVs and their components…<br />
ARAI plays multiple<br />
roles <strong>in</strong> deployment <strong>of</strong><br />
any <strong>new</strong> technology<br />
on <strong>India</strong>n roads. This <strong>in</strong>volves<br />
development <strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong>n duty cycle,<br />
environmental consid<strong>era</strong>tions<br />
and pan-<strong>India</strong> op<strong>era</strong>tions.<br />
Accord<strong>in</strong>g to ARAI Director,<br />
Rashmi Urdhwareshe, “ARAI plays<br />
multiple roles <strong>in</strong> deployment<br />
<strong>of</strong> any <strong>new</strong> technology on<br />
<strong>India</strong>n roads. This <strong>in</strong>volves<br />
development <strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong>n duty cycle,<br />
environmental consid<strong>era</strong>tions<br />
and pan-<strong>India</strong> op<strong>era</strong>tions.<br />
Secondly, it <strong>in</strong>cludes carry<strong>in</strong>g<br />
out extensive validation and<br />
evaluation <strong>in</strong> labs and <strong>in</strong> fields.<br />
Thirdly, it also hosts establish<strong>in</strong>g<br />
test<strong>in</strong>g and approval standards<br />
<strong>for</strong> components or systems and<br />
Rashmi Urdhwareshe<br />
vehicles – and amend<strong>in</strong>g exist<strong>in</strong>g<br />
CMVR provisions to regulate<br />
them.”<br />
The association has<br />
established a Centre <strong>of</strong><br />
Excellence <strong>for</strong> e-mobility. This<br />
centre has been set up under<br />
the FAME <strong>India</strong> Scheme <strong>of</strong> GoI<br />
to support <strong>India</strong>n auto <strong>in</strong>dustry<br />
<strong>in</strong> the development, test<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
validation and certification <strong>of</strong><br />
EVs and their components.<br />
ARAI is establish<strong>in</strong>g<br />
standards <strong>for</strong> e-mobility<br />
and protocols <strong>for</strong> charg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong>frastructure to facilitate a<br />
faster penetration <strong>of</strong> EVs. It<br />
has been work<strong>in</strong>g with various<br />
m<strong>in</strong>istries to provide technical<br />
<strong>in</strong>puts <strong>in</strong> policy <strong>for</strong>mulation<br />
and standardization. The ARAI<br />
Academy has taken up the task<br />
<strong>of</strong> skill development required <strong>for</strong><br />
this transition.<br />
Solar <strong>in</strong>stallations <strong>in</strong> rural<br />
areas<br />
To make a total e-vehicle<br />
adoption a reality, <strong>in</strong>stallation<br />
<strong>of</strong> solar plants <strong>for</strong> charg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
stations <strong>in</strong> rural areas is very<br />
important. While discuss<strong>in</strong>g this<br />
Urdhwareshe said, “Solar plants<br />
<strong>in</strong> rural areas should be aimed<br />
at provid<strong>in</strong>g <strong>energy</strong> security.<br />
Deployment <strong>of</strong> e-vehicles <strong>in</strong><br />
rural segment is rather a distant<br />
reality. Service and ma<strong>in</strong>tenance<br />
also plays a major role.<br />
Dependency on conventional<br />
fuels is thus likely to cont<strong>in</strong>ue<br />
<strong>in</strong> rural areas – at least <strong>for</strong> a few<br />
more years.”<br />
She went on to expla<strong>in</strong> that<br />
as <strong>India</strong>’s <strong>energy</strong> mix <strong>for</strong> electric<br />
power gen<strong>era</strong>tion is dom<strong>in</strong>ated<br />
by coal based power plants, it<br />
would slow the shift to solar<br />
power, which is essential to<br />
improv<strong>in</strong>g air quality. Hence,<br />
there is an urgent need to speed<br />
up the harvest <strong>of</strong> the huge<br />
potential <strong>of</strong> naturally available<br />
solar power <strong>in</strong> the country.<br />
With this, we can have a clean<br />
source <strong>of</strong> <strong>energy</strong> right from<br />
gen<strong>era</strong>tion to utilization <strong>in</strong><br />
transport, she said.<br />
Made <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong> Li-ion<br />
batteries<br />
Accord<strong>in</strong>g to Urdhwareshe,<br />
<strong>India</strong> must expand its focus from<br />
Li-ion to the development <strong>of</strong><br />
all k<strong>in</strong>ds <strong>of</strong> alternative battery<br />
chemistries. Also, other concepts<br />
like battery swapp<strong>in</strong>g, charg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
on-the-go, etc., should be tried<br />
out.<br />
Urdhwareshe expla<strong>in</strong>ed,<br />
“S<strong>in</strong>ce <strong>India</strong> is a <strong>new</strong> entrant <strong>in</strong><br />
Li-ion battery manufactur<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
and s<strong>in</strong>ce we do not have the<br />
requisite m<strong>in</strong><strong>era</strong>l ores, it would<br />
be challeng<strong>in</strong>g to be globally<br />
cost competitive. However, <strong>in</strong><br />
order to be strategically effective<br />
and have less dependence<br />
on other countries <strong>for</strong> Li-ion<br />
battery technology, we need to<br />
have manufactur<strong>in</strong>g facilities<br />
with<strong>in</strong> the country. Economies<br />
<strong>of</strong> scale <strong>of</strong> manufactur<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
competition will drive down the<br />
prices.”<br />
Solar <strong>energy</strong> and the<br />
automotive sector<br />
While focus<strong>in</strong>g on the ov<strong>era</strong>ll<br />
effect <strong>of</strong> the wide adoption <strong>of</strong><br />
solar plants on the automotive<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustry <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>, Urdhwareshe<br />
said, “This will boost the<br />
adoption <strong>of</strong> EVs due to ambient<br />
air quality concerns and will<br />
ensure clean, un<strong>in</strong>terrupted<br />
power.”<br />
Bely<strong>in</strong>g the possibility <strong>of</strong><br />
car-ro<strong>of</strong>top solar plants, she<br />
expla<strong>in</strong>ed, “Right at this moment,<br />
it is not a practically possible<br />
proposition. Scientific studies<br />
show that vehicle ro<strong>of</strong> solar<br />
panels at best can meet 10 per<br />
cent electric power requirement<br />
<strong>of</strong> the vehicle. Hence, it will not be<br />
viable to have vehicle ro<strong>of</strong> based<br />
solar panels. However, solar<br />
panels <strong>for</strong> power gen<strong>era</strong>tion,<br />
charg<strong>in</strong>g stations could be ideal.”<br />
A roadmap <strong>for</strong> EV adoption<br />
In <strong>India</strong> 75 per cent<br />
vehicles are 2- wheelers. S<strong>in</strong>ce<br />
electrification <strong>of</strong> 2-wheelers is<br />
less complicated and poses fewer<br />
challenges, it is a low hang<strong>in</strong>g<br />
fruit and can be implemented<br />
rapidly with the availability<br />
<strong>of</strong> good quality products,<br />
right policies and consumer<br />
awareness.<br />
Comment<strong>in</strong>g on the higher<br />
segment’s adoption <strong>of</strong> e-mobility,<br />
Urdhwareshe said, “In the<br />
public transportation segment,<br />
3-wheelers and buses <strong>in</strong> cities<br />
could rapidly adopt electric<br />
Young team-1985<br />
1984-Tra<strong>in</strong>ee Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<br />
ARAI's <strong>new</strong> Leader<br />
mobility. Personal car segment<br />
is go<strong>in</strong>g to <strong>for</strong>m a niche market,<br />
and adoption will take time.<br />
However, due to policy push<br />
and eco-system development,<br />
this segment will also embrace<br />
electric products <strong>in</strong> the near<br />
future.”<br />
68 December 2018 • • December 2018 69
POST EVENT REPORT<br />
PM <strong>in</strong>augurates first assembly <strong>of</strong><br />
the International solar alliance<br />
Recently, the M<strong>in</strong>istry <strong>of</strong> New and Re<strong>new</strong>able Energy hosted the First<br />
Assembly <strong>of</strong> International Solar Alliance (ISA), the 2 nd <strong>India</strong>n Ocean Rim<br />
Association (IORA) Energy M<strong>in</strong>isterial Meet, and the 2 nd Global RE-Invest<br />
Meet & Expo at the <strong>India</strong> Expo Mart <strong>in</strong> the National Capital Region.<br />
All the three events witnessed a resound<strong>in</strong>g success...<br />
The three-day event titled<br />
‘2 nd Global Re-Invest<br />
<strong>India</strong>-ISA Partnership<br />
Re<strong>new</strong>able Energy Investors<br />
Meet & Expo’ saw participation<br />
<strong>of</strong> over 20,000 delegates<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g representatives<br />
<strong>of</strong> over 77 countries out <strong>of</strong> which<br />
40 were at m<strong>in</strong>isterial level. Over<br />
50 plenary and technical sessions<br />
were held at the event – <strong>in</strong> which<br />
150 speakers (<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g 55 <strong>in</strong>ternational<br />
speakers) participated. There<br />
were n<strong>in</strong>e different country sessions,<br />
eight state sessions and over<br />
500 bus<strong>in</strong>ess to bus<strong>in</strong>ess bilat<strong>era</strong>l<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />
People at the event<br />
The three events were <strong>in</strong>augurated<br />
by Prime M<strong>in</strong>ister Narendra<br />
Modi, <strong>in</strong> the presence <strong>of</strong> Secretary<br />
Hon. PM stat<strong>in</strong>g importance <strong>of</strong> NESM...<br />
Gen<strong>era</strong>l, United Nations Antonio<br />
Guterres, on 2nd October 2018 <strong>in</strong><br />
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi.<br />
The Prime M<strong>in</strong>ister said that<br />
along with power gen<strong>era</strong>tion, power<br />
<strong>storage</strong> is also important. In this<br />
context, he mentioned the National<br />
Energy Storage Mission. He said<br />
that under this Mission, the Government<br />
is focus<strong>in</strong>g on demand<br />
creation, <strong>in</strong>digenous manufactur<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
<strong>in</strong>novation and <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong>.<br />
The Prime M<strong>in</strong>ister said that<br />
the effect <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>creased use <strong>of</strong> re<strong>new</strong>able<br />
<strong>energy</strong> is now visible <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>India</strong>. He added that <strong>India</strong> is work<strong>in</strong>g<br />
towards the goals <strong>of</strong> the Paris<br />
Agreement through an action plan.<br />
He said that the target is to gen<strong>era</strong>te<br />
40 percent <strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong>'s total <strong>energy</strong><br />
requirements <strong>in</strong> 2030, by non<br />
fossil fuel based sources. He said<br />
<strong>India</strong> is develop<strong>in</strong>g with a <strong>new</strong> selfconfidence<br />
<strong>of</strong> "Poverty to Power."<br />
The Prime M<strong>in</strong>ister said that<br />
along with power gen<strong>era</strong>tion, power<br />
<strong>storage</strong> is also important. In this<br />
context, he mentioned the National<br />
Energy Storage Mission. He said<br />
that under this Mission, the Government<br />
is focus<strong>in</strong>g on demand<br />
creation, <strong>in</strong>digenous manufactur<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
<strong>in</strong>novation and <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong>.<br />
The valedictory session was attended<br />
by the M<strong>in</strong>ister <strong>of</strong> State (IC),<br />
Power and New and Re<strong>new</strong>able<br />
Energy R K S<strong>in</strong>gh, M<strong>in</strong>ister <strong>of</strong> Railways<br />
and Coal Piyush Goyal, Energy<br />
M<strong>in</strong>ister <strong>of</strong> Peru Francisco Ismodes<br />
Mezzano, Secretary, M<strong>in</strong>istry <strong>of</strong><br />
New & Re<strong>new</strong>able Energy Anand<br />
Kumar, among others.<br />
Speak<strong>in</strong>g at the session, R K<br />
S<strong>in</strong>gh, said, “The Re-Invest allowed<br />
(L2R) Praveen Kumar (Additional Sec., MNRE), Anand Kumar, RK S<strong>in</strong>gh,<br />
Piyush Goyal and Anand Tripathi dur<strong>in</strong>g the RE-Invest press conference…<br />
the policy makers, speakers, scientists,<br />
bus<strong>in</strong>essmen to meet and <strong>in</strong>t<strong>era</strong>ct<br />
with each other. I th<strong>in</strong>k this<br />
is the perfect model to br<strong>in</strong>g all <strong>of</strong><br />
them together. This conglom<strong>era</strong>tion<br />
conveys that the world wants<br />
to do someth<strong>in</strong>g about the environment<br />
by tak<strong>in</strong>g the re<strong>new</strong>able<br />
route. Our Prime M<strong>in</strong>ister has given<br />
us another challenge <strong>of</strong> one world,<br />
one sun, and one grid. It is feasible<br />
and we will also achieve it.”<br />
Draw<strong>in</strong>g attention on the importance<br />
<strong>of</strong> the conference, Piyush<br />
Goyal, said, “I am sure a conference<br />
<strong>of</strong> this scale will recharge the sector.<br />
This is the take <strong>of</strong>f po<strong>in</strong>t <strong>for</strong> the<br />
next phase <strong>of</strong> re<strong>new</strong>able <strong>energy</strong>.<br />
I look <strong>for</strong>ward to a day when sun,<br />
w<strong>in</strong>d and biogas (together) become<br />
the ma<strong>in</strong> source <strong>of</strong> <strong>energy</strong>. Let us<br />
lead the world to the next level <strong>of</strong><br />
clean <strong>energy</strong>.”<br />
Prais<strong>in</strong>g <strong>India</strong> <strong>for</strong> tak<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
lead <strong>in</strong> host<strong>in</strong>g the 2nd RE-Invest,<br />
Energy M<strong>in</strong>ister <strong>of</strong> Peru Francisco<br />
Ismodes Mezzano, said, “I would<br />
like to thank the Government <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>India</strong> <strong>for</strong> the hospitality and support.<br />
I look <strong>for</strong>ward to welcome all<br />
<strong>of</strong> you to the Peru World and Sun<br />
Expo next year <strong>in</strong> November.”<br />
Facilitat<strong>in</strong>g bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />
The bus<strong>in</strong>ess proceed<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>of</strong><br />
the First Assembly <strong>of</strong> ISA were held<br />
on October 3, followed by its two<br />
technical sessions on October 4<br />
and 5 respectively. Apart from this,<br />
ISA’s 5th programme on Scal<strong>in</strong>g-up<br />
Solar e-Mobility and Storage was<br />
also launched dur<strong>in</strong>g the assembly<br />
and 2 MoUs were signed – one with<br />
IORA and the other with United<br />
Nations Environment. The ISA’s 5th<br />
programme aims to promote, assess<br />
potential, harmonize demand<br />
and pool resources <strong>for</strong> rapid deployment<br />
<strong>of</strong> and scal<strong>in</strong>g up solar<br />
e-Mobility and associated Storage<br />
<strong>in</strong>frastructure <strong>in</strong> urban and rural<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> ISA member countries.<br />
The assembly witnessed participation<br />
from ISA prospective countries,<br />
partner countries, dignitaries<br />
from the United Nations, Presidents<br />
<strong>of</strong> Multilat<strong>era</strong>l Development<br />
Banks, global funds, <strong>in</strong>ternational<br />
f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>stitutions, representatives<br />
from the corporate sector and<br />
civil society. Sev<strong>era</strong>l senior <strong>of</strong>ficials<br />
<strong>of</strong> ISA Member Nations, as well as<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustry, <strong>in</strong>vestors, multilat<strong>era</strong>l<br />
agencies and civil society representatives<br />
attended the technical<br />
sessions. Dur<strong>in</strong>g the assembly,<br />
ISA’s corporate partners, Coal <strong>India</strong><br />
Limited (CIL), Power F<strong>in</strong>ance Corporation<br />
(PFC) contributed US $ 1<br />
million and <strong>India</strong> Trade Promotion<br />
Organisation (ITPO) contributed<br />
US $ 2 million to the Corpus Fund<br />
<strong>of</strong> ISA.<br />
Collaborations promised<br />
As many as 21 countries<br />
adopted the Delhi Declaration<br />
on Re<strong>new</strong>able Energy, post the<br />
2nd IORA Re<strong>new</strong>able Energy<br />
M<strong>in</strong>isterial Meet<strong>in</strong>g held at the<br />
2nd Global Re-Invest <strong>India</strong>-ISA<br />
Partnership Re<strong>new</strong>able Energy<br />
Investors’ Meet & Expo. The Delhi<br />
Declaration calls <strong>for</strong> collaboration<br />
among IORA member states <strong>in</strong><br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g the grow<strong>in</strong>g demand <strong>for</strong><br />
Under NESM,<br />
the Government<br />
is focus<strong>in</strong>g<br />
on demand<br />
creation,<br />
<strong>in</strong>digenous<br />
manufactur<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
<strong>in</strong>novation and<br />
<strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong>...<br />
re<strong>new</strong>able <strong>energy</strong> <strong>in</strong> the <strong>India</strong>n<br />
Ocean littorals, development <strong>of</strong> a<br />
common re<strong>new</strong>able <strong>energy</strong> agenda<br />
<strong>for</strong> the <strong>India</strong>n ocean region and<br />
promote regional capacity build<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
The declaration also calls <strong>for</strong><br />
promotion <strong>of</strong> technology development<br />
and transfer, strengthen<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>of</strong> public private partnerships <strong>in</strong> re<strong>new</strong>able<br />
<strong>energy</strong> and collaboration<br />
among IORA member states – and<br />
the member nations <strong>of</strong> the International<br />
Solar Alliance (ISA). IORA<br />
member countries also resolved to<br />
collaborate with the International<br />
Re<strong>new</strong>able Energy Agency (IRENA).<br />
Effective sessions<br />
The three day 2nd Global RE-<br />
Invest Meet & Expo witnessed<br />
power-packed sessions like the<br />
Chief M<strong>in</strong>isterial Plenary that was<br />
attended by Himachal Pradesh,<br />
Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar<br />
Islands and Uttar Pradesh – shar<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the re<strong>new</strong>able <strong>energy</strong> policy<br />
<strong>in</strong>itiatives implemented by these<br />
states. Between 3rd to 5th October,<br />
states like Uttar Pradesh, Himachal<br />
Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka,<br />
Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab<br />
showcased their policy <strong>in</strong>itiatives<br />
to attract <strong>in</strong>vestors <strong>in</strong> their state<br />
specific sessions.<br />
Dur<strong>in</strong>g the three day Re-Invest<br />
2018, n<strong>in</strong>e country sessions were<br />
organised by lead<strong>in</strong>g RE countries<br />
such as France, USA, European<br />
Union, Australia, UK, F<strong>in</strong>land.<br />
70 December 2018 • • December 2018 71
EVENT INFORMATION<br />
Next Engagements<br />
Some <strong>of</strong> the <strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g events are com<strong>in</strong>g up globally, which our community members<br />
cannot af<strong>for</strong>d to miss. Read on…<br />
International<br />
World Future Energy Summit (WFES)<br />
The summit is a global <strong>in</strong>dustry plat<strong>for</strong>m connect<strong>in</strong>g<br />
bus<strong>in</strong>ess and <strong>in</strong>novation <strong>in</strong> <strong>energy</strong>, clean technology and<br />
efficiency <strong>for</strong> a susta<strong>in</strong>able future. WFES Expo hosts over<br />
850 exhibit<strong>in</strong>g companies from more than 40 countries.<br />
The Future Summit covers everyth<strong>in</strong>g from disruptive<br />
technologies to future cities.<br />
Date: January 14 to 17, 2019<br />
Venue: Abu Dhabi, UAE<br />
Website: www.worldfuture<strong>energy</strong>summit.com<br />
International - Advanced Automotive Battery<br />
Conference Europe (AABC)<br />
In this conference, chief battery technologists from major<br />
European automakers will present their development<br />
trends and projected battery needs, and their key<br />
suppliers will share their latest <strong>of</strong>fer<strong>in</strong>gs and roadmaps<br />
<strong>for</strong> the future.<br />
Date: January 27 to 31, 2019<br />
Venue: Strasbourg, Franc<br />
Website: www.advancedautobat.com/europe<br />
International- Smart Energy Summit<br />
The tenth-annual Smart Energy Summit will address<br />
the challenge and opportunity <strong>for</strong> utilities as consumer<br />
adoption <strong>of</strong> connected products and participation <strong>in</strong><br />
re<strong>new</strong>able power gen<strong>era</strong>tion <strong>in</strong>crease.<br />
Date: February 18 to 20, 2019<br />
Venue: Aust<strong>in</strong>, Texas, USA<br />
Website: www.parksassociates.com<br />
Solar Power Northeast<br />
Solar Power Northeast is the largest <strong>for</strong>um <strong>in</strong> the<br />
Northeast <strong>for</strong> the solar and <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustries to<br />
come together and learn about the trends and legislation<br />
impact<strong>in</strong>g grid resilience and reliability <strong>in</strong> the region. This<br />
event will feature three tracks <strong>of</strong> education plus, extensive<br />
network<strong>in</strong>g opportunities.<br />
Date: February 5 to 6, 2019<br />
Venue: Boston, MA. USA<br />
Website: www.events.solar/northeast/<br />
5 th Annual ESA Policy Forum<br />
Featur<strong>in</strong>g nationally recognized policymakers and <strong>energy</strong><br />
thought-leaders, the ESA Annual Policy Forum convenes<br />
a select audience <strong>of</strong> stakeholders from across the <strong>energy</strong><br />
ecosystem - <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g state and fed<strong>era</strong>l regulators,<br />
policymakers, <strong>storage</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustry members, utility decision<br />
makers, and power sector stakeholders.<br />
Date: February 13, 2019<br />
Venue: Wash<strong>in</strong>gton D.C. USA<br />
Website: www.pf.<strong>energy</strong><strong>storage</strong>-events.org<br />
<strong>India</strong>n<br />
Battery <strong>India</strong> 2019<br />
The exhibition will br<strong>in</strong>g together world-lead<strong>in</strong>g battery<br />
manufacturers <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> technology and bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />
coop<strong>era</strong>tion, battery equipment and component<br />
manufacturers, experts <strong>in</strong> waste management and <strong>in</strong><br />
environmentally sound technologies <strong>for</strong> the recycl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>of</strong> batteries.<br />
Date: January 5 to 7, 2019<br />
Venue: Goa Marriott Resort & Spa<br />
Website: www.bfi.org<br />
Energy Storage <strong>India</strong> 2019 (ESI 2019)<br />
Based on the theme “Implement<strong>in</strong>g National Energy<br />
Storage Mission,” <strong>India</strong> Energy Storage Alliance (IESA)<br />
is organiz<strong>in</strong>g the event. This will assemble all Energy<br />
Storage & Electric Vehicle Tender Authorities, State<br />
& Central Regulators, Policy Makers and Government<br />
Bodies. It will be <strong>India</strong>’s biggest plat<strong>for</strong>m to meet key<br />
players <strong>of</strong> the <strong>in</strong>dustry, scholars and researchers.<br />
The exhibition will focus on Energy Storage Solutions,<br />
Production Technologies, Re<strong>new</strong>ables (solar and w<strong>in</strong>d),<br />
Components and Materials, Power Electronics, Electric<br />
Mobility, Microgrids, Smartgrids, Smart City Developers<br />
and many more.<br />
Especial attractions <strong>of</strong> the exhibition will <strong>in</strong>clude:<br />
Valuable B2B Meet<strong>in</strong>gs with Deal Room Access;<br />
International Energy Storage Session with focus on<br />
Europe, North America, Ch<strong>in</strong>a, Russia, Japan, Australia,<br />
Korea and other emerg<strong>in</strong>g countries, Supported by<br />
Global Energy Storage Alliance (GESA);<br />
Date: January 9 to 11, 2019<br />
Venue: The Ashok, New Delhi<br />
Website: www.esiexpo.<strong>in</strong><br />
14 th Power On<br />
The exhibition is a premium plat<strong>for</strong>m where <strong>India</strong>n and<br />
International ‘batterymen’ <strong>in</strong>t<strong>era</strong>ct to open the <strong>new</strong><br />
bus<strong>in</strong>ess opportunities. This B2B Plat<strong>for</strong>m is visited by<br />
thousands <strong>of</strong> ‘batterymen’ every year. Participants are<br />
from all over the globe.<br />
Date: January 18 to 20, 2019<br />
Venue: Expo Centre, Noida<br />
Website: www.batteryfair.co.<strong>in</strong><br />
2 nd Annual Electric Vehicle <strong>India</strong> Summit<br />
The summit will cover topics <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g EV Battery<br />
News - Research & Breakthrough battery technology,<br />
Technology Forecast <strong>for</strong> Electrical Vehicle, Electric<br />
Vehicle Batteries, Analysis <strong>of</strong> Current Battery<br />
Technology and Electric Vehicles, Assessment <strong>of</strong><br />
Electric Vehicle and Battery Technology, The Latest<br />
Developments <strong>in</strong> EV Battery Technology.<br />
Date: February 26 to 27, 2019<br />
Venue: Expo Centre, Noida<br />
Website: www.evsummit<strong>in</strong>dia.com<br />
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Amara Raja Batteries Ltd 12<br />
SUN Mobility, SmartE 12<br />
Sterl<strong>in</strong>g & Wilson 13<br />
The Energy and Resources Institute 13<br />
Fortum 14<br />
HMG 14<br />
Dürr 15<br />
EVgo 14<br />
SESA-PR 14<br />
Grassroots Energy 63<br />
Vision Mechatronics 64<br />
ARAI 65<br />
Hero Cycles Limited 45<br />
Honda Motor Co Ltd 45<br />
SAIC Motor Corporation 46<br />
OLA Cabs 46<br />
Robert Bosch GmbH 47<br />
3M-<strong>India</strong> 47<br />
Spice Jet 48<br />
Virg<strong>in</strong> Hyperloop 48<br />
JBM Group 49<br />
MacDermid Per<strong>for</strong>mance Solutions 49<br />
Delta Power Solutions (<strong>India</strong>) 49<br />
EXICOM 50<br />
Customized Energy solutions 50<br />
Customized Energy Solutions 58<br />
Hero Electric, Alpha Capital Advisors 10<br />
IEEMA 26<br />
IESA 26<br />
JUWI Nippon Energy 19<br />
MMRC 34<br />
Natural Power 19<br />
Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) 20<br />
EESL 26<br />
Redflow Limited 19<br />
SEIA 14<br />
Redflow 15<br />
Toyota Motor Corporation 40<br />
Mah<strong>in</strong>dra & Mah<strong>in</strong>dra 41<br />
Hyundai Motor Company 41<br />
Mah<strong>in</strong>dra Electric Mobility 42<br />
SB Energy 42<br />
Renault <strong>India</strong> 43<br />
Tata Motors Limited 43<br />
Toyota Kirloskar Motor 44<br />
Hero Electric Vehicles 45<br />
ARAI 39<br />
Bry-Air (Asia) Pvt Ltd 6<br />
Customized Energy Solutions (CES) 11<br />
Energy Storage <strong>India</strong> 55<br />
<strong>ETN</strong> - Subscription Form 18<br />
IESA’s Industry Excellence Awards 2019 51<br />
IESA’s Tech Tour 27<br />
IESA's Partners 71<br />
Ross Process Equipments Pvt Ltd 2<br />
SIAT 2019 73<br />
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IESA Knowledge Partner Network (KPN) –<br />
Membership<br />
IESA Knowledge Partner Network (KPN) –<br />
Membership<br />
Aim <strong>of</strong> IESA KPN network is to help members understand the various <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong><br />
technologies, bus<strong>in</strong>ess applications and <strong>in</strong>tertw<strong>in</strong>ed policy/regulatory issues. IESA team<br />
Aim <strong>of</strong> IESA KPN network is to help members understand the various <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong><br />
will<br />
technologies,<br />
work with KPN<br />
bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />
members<br />
applications<br />
to help<br />
and<br />
them<br />
<strong>in</strong>tertw<strong>in</strong>ed<br />
make an<br />
policy/regulatory<br />
<strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>med decision<br />
issues.<br />
on technology<br />
IESA team<br />
adoption,<br />
will work<br />
target<br />
with<br />
markets<br />
KPN members<br />
and conduct<br />
to help<br />
promotional/market<strong>in</strong>g<br />
them make an <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>med<br />
activities<br />
decision<br />
<strong>of</strong><br />
on<br />
their<br />
technology<br />
products<br />
and<br />
adoption,<br />
services.<br />
target<br />
The<br />
markets<br />
key privileges<br />
and conduct<br />
and benefits<br />
promotional/market<strong>in</strong>g<br />
are highlighted<br />
activities<br />
<strong>in</strong> below<br />
<strong>of</strong><br />
table.<br />
their products<br />
www.<strong>in</strong>diaesa.<strong>in</strong>fo<br />
and services. The key privileges and benefits are highlighted <strong>in</strong> below table.<br />
www.<strong>in</strong>diaesa.<strong>in</strong>fo<br />
KPN Membership Level KPN Bronze KPN Silver KPN Gold<br />
If KPN the Annual Membership Turnover Level <strong>of</strong> the Member Firm KPN US KPN $ Silver 10M and KPN >US Gold $ 100M<br />
If the Annual Turnover <strong>of</strong> the Member Firm US US $ 100M<br />
Policy and Regulatory Advocacy<br />
IESA Knowledge Partner Network (KPN) –<br />
Membership<br />
Aim <strong>of</strong> IESA KPN network is to help members understand the various <strong>energy</strong> <strong>storage</strong><br />
technologies, bus<strong>in</strong>ess applications and <strong>in</strong>tertw<strong>in</strong>ed policy/regulatory issues. IESA team<br />
will Registration work with KPN members Form to help them make an <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>med decision on technology<br />
adoption, target markets and conduct promotional/market<strong>in</strong>g activities <strong>of</strong> their products<br />
and services. IESA-KPN The key privileges Bronze and benefits are IESA-KPN highlighted Silver <strong>in</strong> below table.<br />
IESA-KPN www.<strong>in</strong>diaesa.<strong>in</strong>fo<br />
Gold<br />
( Rs.1,40,000/ year) ( Rs.3,50,000/ year) ( Rs.7,00,000/ year)<br />
Annual Turnover < US$10M<br />
KPN Membership Level<br />
Annual Turnover US$10M - 100M<br />
KPN Bronze<br />
Annual Turnover > US$100M<br />
KPN Silver KPN Gold<br />
If the Annual Turnover <strong>of</strong> the Member Firm US $ 10M and<br />
Company’s Annual Global Revenue / Turnover: Last year<br />
US $ 100M<br />
(In USD/INR)<br />
Policy 2 nd Last and year Regulatory Advocacy<br />
(In USD/INR) 3 rd Last year (In USD/INR)<br />
1. Monthly CES Storage IQ (<strong>India</strong>) (Annual Subscription worth $3,600)<br />
Referred by (If applicable please mention):<br />
X X <br />
2. Participation <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong> Energy Storage Policy Forum (Member only event) 1 2 3<br />
3. Exclusive Meet<strong>in</strong>gs round table discussion with Regulators / Govt. Bodies X X <br />
Organization Name:<br />
4. Participation <strong>in</strong> IESA Work<strong>in</strong>g Groups <br />
Organization GST Number (If Applicable):<br />
Market Research and Strategy Support<br />
5. Address: <strong>India</strong> Energy Storage Market Overview Report (150 + Page, worth $3,500) Executive Summary Full Report<br />
6. Consult<strong>in</strong>g Support on policy / bus<strong>in</strong>ess / technical issues (per year)<br />
City: State: Zip/P<strong>in</strong> Code:<br />
2 Hr 5 Hr<br />
Country:<br />
10 Hr<br />
7. Monthly IESA KPN-In<strong>for</strong>mation Bullet<strong>in</strong> and Quarterly <strong>ETN</strong> e-Magaz<strong>in</strong>e <br />
8. Website: Discounts on IESA Published Special Research Reports 10% 15% 20%<br />
Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Development<br />
Primary Contact Details:<br />
9. IESA Opportunity (RFP/Tender) repository & email notification <br />
10. Mr/Mrs/Dr/Pr<strong>of</strong>: Energy Storage & EV Tender Brief<strong>in</strong>g First name: (through attend<strong>in</strong>g pre-bid meet<strong>in</strong>g) Last name: <br />
11. Complementary Participation <strong>in</strong> all IESA web<strong>in</strong>ars<br />
Job title/Position: Phone: ( ) Fax: (<br />
<br />
)<br />
12. Free Access to IESA White Papers & Case Studies <br />
13. Mobile: Regional E$$MEET (Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Network<strong>in</strong>g event Email: with Potential Users) 1 2 3<br />
14. Discounts on IESA assisted Job Post<strong>in</strong>g and Recruitment Assistance 10% 15% 20%<br />
Network<strong>in</strong>g Secondary Events Contact Details:<br />
15. Mr/Mrs/Dr/Pr<strong>of</strong>: Discount on delegate pass <strong>for</strong> Energy First name: Storage <strong>India</strong> (ESI) Conference 50% Last <strong>for</strong> name: 1 50% <strong>for</strong> 2 50% <strong>for</strong> 3<br />
16. Discount on IESA Strategic Partner Events 5% - 30% 5% - 30% 5% - 30%<br />
Job title/Position: Phone: (<br />
17. Discounts on IESA Technical Tour / Site Tour / Industry Visit<br />
)<br />
10%<br />
Fax: ( )<br />
20% 30%<br />
18. Mobile: Annual EV Conclave Email:<br />
50% <strong>for</strong> 1 50% <strong>for</strong> 2 50% <strong>for</strong> 3<br />
19. Discounts <strong>in</strong> Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Programs (Masterclass, Workshops, Foundation Course) 20% <strong>for</strong> 1 20% <strong>for</strong> 2 20% <strong>for</strong> 3<br />
Promotion I agree to and the Market<strong>in</strong>g full terms and conditions<br />
20. Company logo on all IESA publications / web sites<br />
Signature:<br />
Basic List<strong>in</strong>g with Company Page<br />
Date:<br />
21. Company Press Release through IESA plat<strong>for</strong>m (per annum) 1 2 3<br />
Contacts:<br />
INDIA ENERGY STORAGE ALLIANCE<br />
IESA – Knowledge Partner Network Member<br />
22. Discount on Exhibition Stand or Sponsorship at ESI Conference 5% 7% 10%<br />
23. Advertisement <strong>in</strong> Emerg<strong>in</strong>g Technology News (<strong>ETN</strong>) Magaz<strong>in</strong>e (discounts) 10% 15% 20%<br />
Dr. Rahul Walawalkar - CEM, CDSM<br />
Mr. Debi Prasad Dash<br />
24. Annual Subscription President to & Emerg<strong>in</strong>g MD, Customized Technology Energy News (<strong>ETN</strong>) Solutions Magaz<strong>in</strong>e (<strong>India</strong>) Director, 1 Copy <strong>India</strong> Energy Storage 2 CopyAlliance (IESA) 2 Copy<br />
25. Sponsored Executive opportunity Director, organize <strong>India</strong> Web<strong>in</strong>ar/ Energy Sem<strong>in</strong>ar Storage Alliance (IESA) Customized Energy Solutions <br />
Cell: +1-516-639-5391 / +91-95-0303-1765<br />
Cell: +91-96-9971-9818<br />
26. Featured Interview on CES Podcast X X <br />
IESA-Customized Energy Solutions <strong>India</strong> Pvt Ltd<br />
Membership Fee Per Annum A-501, G-O Square, Aundh-H<strong>in</strong>jewadi L<strong>in</strong>k Road, Wakad, Pune-411057. INDIA<br />
Email: contact@<strong>in</strong>diaesa.<strong>in</strong>fo | Phone: +91-20-2771 4000<br />
Website: http://<strong>in</strong>diaesa.<strong>in</strong>fo