Reliable energy

Whether it’s residential and office buildings in New Delhi, technology complexes in Bangalore, or transport systems in Mumbai – the modern world depends on a safe, clean and efficient energy supply.

Today, about one in five Indians lacks access to the power grid. But by 2040, the IEA predicts, India can expect some 600 million new electricity consumers as well as over 300 million new urban citizens. To support economic growth, the energy sector will have to match rising demand with significant investment – especially in efficient, low-carbon technologies.

Coal currently accounts for around 70% of India’s power generation and will continue to play a vital role in the future. At the same time, however, the Indian government has ambitious plans to integrate renewable energy sources and reduce the country’s reliance on fossil fuels. This makes alternative business models and innovative technologies essential for the transition to a new energy landscape.

It all begins with efficient energy production. Wind turbines on land and at sea, as well as turbines that convert energy from gas or coal into electricity – all must function at the highest possible degree of efficiency.

Delivering power requires low-loss and secure transmission and distribution systems. Intelligent networks will reliably integrate decentralized and fluctuating renewable energy supplies into the grid. Decentralized power plants and storage solutions will be connected together, creating virtual power plants that help stabilize the power grid. Finally, state-of-the-art control technology will boost the flexibility of power stations.

The lowest-priced energy is energy that is not needed. Therefore, energy-efficient technologies are key to reducing energy consumption in areas like buildings, production and transportation.