Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
(IIMK) had the privilege of being audience to Mr. Amol Kotwal who shared his
insights on the topic of "Building
a sustainable energy portfolio for India for the future" with the
students. The event was organized by the Industry Interaction Cell of IIM
Kozhikode. IIC frequently invites eminent leaders of the industry for guest
lectures, keeping the students constantly in tune with important aspects of
business that need attention.
Mr. Amol Kotwal, the Deputy Director -
Energy & Power Systems Practice, Frost & Sullivan visited IIM Kozhikode
on the 20th of July. He had a highly interactive session with students, who
found the session extremely interesting as it added to their knowledge of the
Energy sector of India.
For a developing economy like India, in
order to maintain the high growth trajectory Energy security is the need of the
hour but this requires new and innovative thinking and effectiveness through
structural change. Talking about "Sustainable
Energy Management”, Mr. Kotwal focused on how tapping the non-conventional
energy sources, is the key for India in order to meet its rapidly rising future
energy demands. He also talked about how to overcome the technological
challenges which stand as one of the biggest barriers for large scale
commercialization of the same.
Sustainable energy management is an
emerging area of discussion and is becoming a key component in the strategic
decisions of big corporates and Mr. Kotwal, in his speech, touched upon the
potential risks associated with attracting investments and related government
initiatives in this sector.
Mr. Kotwal had words of
appreciation for the Institute which he found extremely beautiful and the
excellent hospitality provided.
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