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Karnataka Wind Conference: Pioneering Discussions on Advancing the State's Wind Sector

The inaugural panel discussion at the Karnataka Wind Conference in Bangalore focused on the theme: "Positioning Karnataka as a Leader in the Wind Sector – Policies, Regulations, Challenges, and Solutions."

The session, moderated by Mahesh Vipradas, Vice President of WIPPA, explored key aspects of Karnataka’s wind energy landscape. Discussions centered on enhancing wind capacity additions in the state, wind energy’s role in ensuring round-the-clock (RTC) power availability, and achieving the balance required to support this transition. The session also highlighted exemplary practices from the past that could be adopted for future progress.

Panel Experts:

• V. Balaji, Executive Director, SRLDC, Grid India
• Monika Rathi, Country Head, Vena Energy
• Vishal Pandya, Co-founder and Director, REConnect Energy
• Vinod Bishnoi, Head of Business Development, Suzlon Group
• J. Elamathi Raja, Associate Director, New Energies and Transition Finance, Grant Thornton Bharat LLP

Their discussions covered a wide array of critical topics related to Karnataka’s wind energy ecosystem. Key insights included:

• Karnataka’s forward-thinking and inclusive energy policies.
• The need for policy refinements, particularly in relation to nodal agencies.
• Challenges faced by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
• Identification of both enablers and obstacles in project commissioning.
• Best practices in grid integration that have proven effective in the state.
• Strategic steps developers must take to ensure smooth project implementation.

The dialogue underscored the state’s immense potential in becoming a leader in the wind energy sector by leveraging its progressive framework while addressing bottlenecks with practical solutions.