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Reimagine | Reinvent | Grow

KEY TRENDS SHAPING THE INDUSTRY:

Sustainable Development Goals are driving Energy No new utility-scale thermal plants expected, and the focus
Transition across sectors with a focus on clean and green in the sector is on digital, flexible power and environmental
energy. Renewable growth focus across geographies. upgrades.
Floating solar PV projects gaining momentum, Offshore Transmission and distribution infrastructure upgrades in
wind power gaining traction and GW scale Solar/Wind India receiving due attention. Higher investments expected
Hybrid parks being developed in India. Interests in waste to in transmission infrastructure, HVDC and FACTS, smart grids,
energy and offshore wind projects are on the rise. Net Zero, distribution automation, load forecasting, microgrids, smart
Carbon-free Infrastructure, Digital, EV and Green Hydrogen metering, WAMS etc. The Asia Pacific and MENA regions
Economy expected to pick pace in India in coming years.
offer international opportunities.
Flexibilisation of thermal plants, tariff-based competitive Large-scale renewable integration and adoption of mini
bidding for Round the Clock (RTC) power with Variable
Renewable Electricity (VRE) bundled with underutilized & microgrids will impact the power flow in the grid and
thermal plants are being awarded. Green Term Ahead necessitate a new approach for grid planning studies in the
Market (GTAM) that allows renewable buyers and sellers to future. Adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), Digitalisation and
trade without long term PPAs is launched. This governs the Distribution system Privatisation is also facilitating growth.
market dynamics going forward. Distribution system enhancement will bring in new players
in DISCOMs and new opportunities in the areas of due
With ten units of 700MW PHWRs in fleet mode and diligence, AT&C loss reduction, infrastructure upgrades,
imported bulk reactors opportunities, the nuclear sector is
set to overtake thermal. Overseas opportunities with ITER, energy storage, smart grids, smart meters and grid
Korean and European majors offer international growth automation.
unexplored thus far. Focus on digitalisation, IIOT and opex services for better
plant operation and asset lifecycle management.
Hydro plants up to 25MW capacity are considered as
renewables and are eligible for similar benefits. Pumped
Storage Schemes (PSPs) receiving massive attention due to
their simplicity, flexibility and quick turnaround to replace
VRE.

A PROJECT
Sustainable Alternatives to Karappara Kuriarkutty
Irrigation Project – Kerala (SAKKIP)

• SAKKIP is an Inter Basin Water Transfer (IBWT) project
transferring water from Karappara stream of Chalakkudy
basin to rain shadow regions in Palakkad district of
Bharathapuzha basin
• This multi-purpose project is catering to irrigation,
hydropower generation, drinking water supply and flood
control. Also, it is sustainable both environmentally and
socially as no sanctuary area is involved, no submergence
of forest land, no rehabilitation and resettlement is
required

• A Detailed Project Report (DPR) of SAKKIP covering survey,
investigation, design drawings and cost estimates for the
most feasible solution is complete.
• If implemented, this would be the fulfilment of a long-
cherished dream of the community in the rain shadow
Dr Rajashekhar Malur, Power Business Unit Head and Vice President, belts in Kerala.
submitted the Inception Report to Honorable Minister for Water Resources,
Government of Kerala, on 18th February 2021 in Palakkad
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