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India’s digital success stories could soon power up its electricity sector, experts say. Ram Sewak Sharma, chair of the India Energy Stack Task Force and former head of the UIDAI project that created Aadhaar, shared this vision at the 6th International Energy Conference & Exhibition 2025 in New Delhi.
Sharma highlighted how India’s digital public infrastructure (DPI) has revolutionized payments, healthcare, and e-commerce. Think about it: tools like the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) let millions transfer money instantly across banks. Now, he argues, the power sector needs the same boost using principles from DPI and the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).
“We’ve applied scalability, unbundling, open source, open standards, and interoperability in ONDC and Ayushman Bharat,” Sharma said. “The same ideas can transform energy in India.”
Take banking as an example. Back in the day, each bank ran its own isolated app, making transactions a hassle. Today, apps like Google Pay and PhonePe connect seamlessly to any bank, thanks to unbundling. This setup saves time for users and businesses alike.
Sharma sees a similar fix for power distribution companies, or discoms. Right now, each discom uses its own software, creating “silos” that block efficient communication. By building common channels and shared tools, India could break these barriers and ramp up energy management.
A key goal? Making the system inclusive. Big players like NTPC could team up with small producers, such as a household with rooftop solar panels. Imagine families selling extra renewable energy back to the grid and earning cash. This approach would speed up India’s energy transition and boost renewable energy integration.
Sharma also stressed tackling data silos through better digitalization. Utilities need strong cybersecurity to guard against threats, plus AI for spot-on forecasting to make grids more flexible. Blockchain could even enable peer-to-peer energy trading and verify carbon credits, adding transparency to the mix.
Overall, applying DPI to the power sector promises smoother operations, wider access, and a greener future for India’s utilities.
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