Promoting clean, affordable, innovative, and equitable solutions to the energy, agriculture, transport, water and environment sectors

ABOUT US

MP Ensystems Advisory Private Limited established in 2012, is a thesis-driven private consulting firm that actively supports equitable energy and resource efficiency initiatives. The firm’s core expertise lies in the energy and environmental sectors and includes electricity regulations, clean energy access for development, water resource efficiency and sustainable mobility. Our initiatives also encompass climate finance, aimed at catalysing sustainable change. We support sub-national, national, and international programs through policy advisory, business model development, socio-technical modelling, and by testing innovative solutions and services.

Our outputs include policy documents, knowledge pieces, research notes, and scientific publications, besides roadmaps and guidelines for actionable decision making. We also support knowledge exchange exercises through online training and dissemination approaches.

In order to create business and societal impact, we actively collaborate with partners and thought leaders to convene discussions and develop solution-based approaches to address critical challenges across the sectors. Our clients include climate and energy foundations, multilateral financial institutions, philanthropies, academia, policy making institutions, development institutions and civil society organisations oriented to align with climate leadership and equitable future.

SERVICES

At MP Ensystems we provide services ranging from policy formation, program designs, evaluation, firm-level energy management systems, evaluation of green finance options to make your organization resource efficient. 

The broad range of our services fit within four business verticals encompassing the regulatory, energy management, clean energy, knowledge and climate finance.

 

Policy and Regulatory
Advisory

Energy Management
Advisory

Training and Information
Dissemination

Climate Finance

Resources & Blog

  • Time-of-Day Tariffs: Matching Load Curves and Solar Energy generation across Indian states

    Time of Day (ToD) tariffs are effective tools in energy management, particularly in countries like India, where the electricity demand is rapidly increasing. These tariffs are designed to vary the cost of electricity based on the time it is consumed, offering lower rates during off-peak hours and higher rates during periods of peak demand. This system not only incentivizes consumers to shift their energy usage to off-peak times but also helps in integrating renewable energy into the grid, improving the overall stability of the power system.

    The Evolution of ToD Tariffs in India

    India's journey toward adopting ToD tariffs began with legislative support through the Electricity Act of 2003. This act allowed for the differentiation of tariffs based on various factors, including the time of use. The National Electricity Policy of 2005 further advocated the establishment of time-differentiated tariffs, particularly for large consumers. More recently, Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Amendment Rules, 2023 have emphasized the importance of smart meters and data analytics in creating more efficient tariff systems.

    Current ToD Tariff Landscape in India

    According to the Ministry of Power, ToD tariffs now cover High Tension (HT) customers across India, with a future scope to extend these tariffs to rural and urban commercial users and EV consumers. As of now, about 16 states have adopted ToD tariffs, though their application and effectiveness vary.

    The key challenge with the existing ToD structure is its misalignment with actual consumer behavior and energy availability. In many cases, consumers do not fully benefit from solar hours, which are considered off-peak, and peak hours tend to focus more on traditional evening demand periods rather than midday solar generation peaks.

    Currently, in India it's mandatory of states to have ToD rates for industries above 10kw connection.

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  • Summary of Economic Survey 2024-25

    India has performed well on the renewable energy front, achieving a cumulative 82.6 GW of installed solar power capacity at the end of April 2024. As of May 31, 2024, non-fossil fuel sources consist of 45% of the total installed electricity generation capacity in India. Additionally, the framework for Sovereign Green Bonds has enabled resource mobilisation for green projects. The government has raised Rs 36,000 crore via sovereign green bonds in 2023. The Survey noted that India faces a dual challenge of meeting its energy demands while reducing carbon emissions. Phasing in of non-fossil fuel sources has remained a challenge for India, amplifying the need for a diversified set of energy sources. This is expected to help India pursue its low-emission pathways and help minimise risks associated with energy systems. Availability and affordability of financial resources will drive the green transition.

    The Green Energy Corridor (GEC) projects aim to enhance renewable energy integration into India's power grid. GEC-I is operational in eight states, achieving 9,111 circuit kilometers of transmission lines and 21,303 MVA substations, while GEC-II is under implementation in seven states.

    The New Solar Power Scheme, launched on January 4, 2024, focuses on electrifying 100,000 un-electrified households in Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) across 18 states and one Union Territory using off-grid solar systems.

    As of March 31, 2024, the PM-KUSUM initiative has solarized 3.26 lakh agricultural pumps, and the Production Linked Incentive Scheme aims to boost solar PV module manufacturing with a ₹24,000 crore budget.

    The National Green Hydrogen Mission, approved in January 2023, targets 5 million metric tonnes of annual green hydrogen production by 2030. Challenges in the renewable energy sector include financing and land acquisition. Additionally, the e-mobility sector is supported by various schemes, including the PLI Scheme for automobile components and the FAME Scheme for electric vehicles, aiming to enhance manufacturing and demand for electric mobility solutions.

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  • Summary of announcements on sustainability in the Union Budget 2024-25

    The Union Budget 2024-25 has placed a strong emphasis on nuclear energy as a key component of India's future power mix. The government plans to partner with the private sector to develop Bharat Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and invest in research and development of newer nuclear technologies.

    The budget also allocates significant funds to the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, which aims to provide subsidized rooftop solar installations to one crore households, offering 300 units of free electricity per month. This scheme has already generated remarkable responses with over 1.28 crore registrations and 14 lakh applications.

    To enhance renewable energy integration, the government will introduce a Pumped Storage Policy and partner with NTPC and BHEL to establish an 800 MW power plant based on Advanced Ultra Super Critical (AUSC) technology. The budget also announces the establishment of a Critical Mineral Mission to secure essential resources for the energy transition.

    These initiatives, along with measures to promote energy efficiency and carbon markets, demonstrate India's comprehensive strategy to balance growth, employment, and environmental sustainability in its pursuit of a resilient energy future

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  • Presentation on Targeted Project Proposals - Options available to the cities

    Climate Centre for Cities (C-CUBE) at the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) in association with the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM), Asia conducted a training regional workshop on Accessing Climate Finance. The workshop was conducted to help cities understand the financial mechanisms available for development climate actions for cities. The workshop was organized under the NIUA’s efforts to celebrate the U20 technical secretariat activities on priority areas of “Accelerating Climate Finance”.

    MP Ensystems gave a presentation on Targeted Project Proposals - Options available to the cities. Click on full report to access the Presentation given at the workshop.

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  • Accelerating the shift to renewable energy: The power of Consumer action (Case study: Hot water generation) : MPEnsystems Team

    When we speak of the power sector there is a significant emphasis on topics like the role of renewable energy, how we generate power, what is the current generation mix etc. However, a crucial aspect that is often overlooked is the consumer.

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  • How behind-the-meter efforts can help India achieve decarbonization goals

    A suite of smart solutions is needed to bring the power sector planners to think about what happens behind the meter with consumers being a part of the solution.

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  • Markets offer a way around the messy problem of natural resource management

    As the squeeze on natural resources continues to grow in coming years and decades, resource management will hinge on the ability to balance demand and supply while adhering to environmentally-conscious targets.

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  • Rural economic revival hinges on resolving the water-energy nexus in farming

    Translating India’s undoubted potential for self-sufficiency will have to begin with addressing these gaps, particularly in agriculture which still remains India’s biggest livelihood.

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  • Electricity Markets with Dr Mahesh Patankar - Understanding the Future: Podcast

    We explore the topic of electricity markets in India, its transmission infrastructure as well as how they function.

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  • Enhancing Consumer Experience in the Indian Electricity Sector

    Consumer experience will play a vital role in this structural transformation. Watch the panel of esteemed guests discuss how consumer experience can be improved given the rapid transformation affecting the electricity sector.

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  • Earthaware Blog

    A repository of writings towards a better planet

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Our Projects

On-going Projects

  • Madhya Pradesh Green value chains

    Madhya Pradesh is an emerging state with the highest growth rate in agriculture. Even though there is a significant decline in the poverty rates in the state, several opportunities could be proposed to improve the livelihood of the rural population. This project focuses on one specific example of decarbonisation opportunity emanating from efficient value-chains in the horticulture sector creating jobs and contribution to the local economy in the state of Madhya Pradesh.

  • Scaling up RTPV outreach

    The Center for Study of Science, Technology Policy (CSTEP) is implementing a project targeted at state adoption of solar rooftop systems. CSTEP has developed an ACoS Minimiser tool and assessed participation of the DISCOMS. MP Ensystems is supporting CSTEP in launching a process to conduct an integrated strategy framework that can be applied across DISCOMs in the country for shaping implementable RTPV roadmaps in a sustainable manner.

  • Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP)®

    MP Ensystems is collaborating with RAP's India program by providing targeted technical and policy assistance to regulators, distribution utilities (discoms), and other stakeholders to increase participation in the real‐time market, making possible greater integration of renewables into the system.

  • Decarbonisation and Electrification of Transport Sector

    In the transportation space, we are currently working in two states to support the penetration of EVs by evaluating policies supporting EV Charging Infrastructure (CI) and modelling the optimum siting of public EVCI. Under this project, tasks include a rapid assessment of past EVCI policies at the state and national level, proposing inputs for a state-level EVCI policy and developing a model using geographical information systems (GIS) data to capture siting requirements and investment plans. The assessment will consider key factors: consumer convenience, sustainability, grid impact and revenue generation.

  • Grid Interactive Built Environment

    MP Ensystems has worked towards real-time monitoring of built commercial and industrial spaces since 2014. We developed an intuitive platform - Tool for Real-time Infrastructure Management (TRIM) - that compares real-time energy use comparing it with the modelled energy consumption during the pre-construction phase. At this stage, we are working with project partners in the US and Australia to explore grid-interactive affordable housing in Indian cities to use active demand response and efficient services to provide bidirectional flow of electrons from building integrated photovoltaic systems, heat pumps, thermal energy storage and battery energy storage systems for electric vehicles.

  • PEAK (Portal for Environmental Analytics and Knowledge)

    The Portal for Environmental Analytics and Knowledge (PEAK) is an initiative of MP Ensystems Advisory Private Limited. PEAK has curated a certification program to give students and early stage professionals an insight into the world of sustainability and relevant environmental issues that they may not have had exposure to in their regular courses. Students will have access to experts who have decades-long experience in sectors such as sustainable energy, urban mobility, public transport, agriculture etc. The course gives students access to information, reports, presentations and videos, provides them with a platform to interact with experts and other students, test them on their knowledge and provide internships to selected students. Initial training sessions conducted in 2020 attracted over 1000 registrations. Please write in to us at [email protected] to know more.

Completed Projects

  • Project name- Smart charging in India: Study on EV freight corridor and grid infrastructure for managed charging integration

    About the report-  It delves into the dynamics of integrating Time-of-Day (ToD) pricing strategies in Electric Vehicle (EV) charging within India's energy landscape. Through case studies, surveys, modelling exercises and stakeholder discussions, the report explores the impact of tariff structures in the context of smart or managed EV freight charging, grid utilisation, and Renewable Energy (RE) integration in the Indian context. 

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  • Project Name: Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Siting Study to Support Freight Electrification

    Project Details: Around 71% of India’s freight is transported by road. Systematic study and support in the creation of EV charging infrastructure (EVCI) would benefit commodity haulage services, optimise the electricity grid impact and maximise revenues for charging operators. MP Ensystems has developed an Intelligent Geospatial EVCI modelling tool, to identify and optimise suitable charging sites along important freight corridors in India. The model is available on the website www.evci.in. This report describes the EVCI modelling tool, stakeholder inputs on EVCI siting and recommendations on planning and investment in EVCI.

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  • Project Name : Greening of Rural Value Chains in Madhya Pradesh

    Project Details: Madhya Pradesh is an emerging state with the highest growth rate in agriculture. Even though there is a significant decline in the poverty rates in the state, several opportunities could be proposed to improve the livelihood of the rural population. This project focuses on one specific example of decarbonization opportunity emanating from efficient value-chains in the horticulture sector creating jobs and contributing to the local economy in the state of Madhya Pradesh. The report showcases EE and RE interventions for established, emerging and nascent agricultural produce contributing towards rural development.

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  • Project Name : COMREC (Communities to Markets Resource Efficient Corridors)

    Project Details : Rural, tribal and coastal communities have been severely affected by a combination of Covid-19-induced lockdowns and climate-induced disasters, specifically in the horticulture and fishery value chains. This project explores the current rural value chain and identifies ways to ‘green’ it using government recovery packages as well as other sources of finance. We are working in the southern Konkan region of Maharashtra to understand the baseline energy and water consumption and identify scale-up opportunities to support an environmentally sound recovery, strengthen livelihoods, increase social welfare and contribute to achieving sustainable development. This project also feeds into explorations in other coastal states, hilly regions and plains of Ganges.

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  • Project Name : Techno-economic study on impact of Electric Vehicles (EVs) on the grid

    Name of Client : Forum of Regulators

    Project Details : In assistance to the Forum of Regulators, this project aimed to understand and evaluate options in electricity tariff reduction. The project was commissioned to identify the economic and technical impact of electric vehicle load on the grid and to evaluate business models for public charging infrastructure.

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  • Project Name : Carrying out Study on Feasibility of using Electric Vehicles/ Buses in Bandra Kurla complex

    Name of Client: Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA)

    Project Details: This project carried out a pre-feasibility study including traffic management study to identify the traffic movement pattern leading to the determination of the number of buses required in the BKC area.

  • Project Name : MNRE under the UNDP GEF Market Development and Promotion of Solar Concentrator Based Process Heat Applications in India

    Name of Client : The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)

    Project Details : The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) implemented a UNDP-GEF supported project on ‘Market Development and Promotion of Solar Concentrator based process heat applications in India’. The objective of the project was to promote and commercialize Concentrating Solar Technologies for industrial process heat applications in India. MP Ensystems was engaged by MNRE to evaluate the potential for CST in the Northern and Western state of India in the textile, paper, laundry, pharmaceutical, dairy, auto and metal treatment, food and processing and chemical industry.

  • Project Name : Creating Market Enablers to launch a large 1000 MW Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning (HVAC) Program operationalized in 3 Indian States (Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat) under the Prosperity Fund India Programme 2013-14

    Name of Client : British High Commission (BHC)

    Project Details : In collaboration with the British High Commission Prosperity Fund India Programme, MP Ensystems implemented this project to evolve new implementation arrangements to scale up the level of Demand Side Management (DSM) implementation in India, by focussing on the Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning (HVAC) systems. HVAC systems play a key role in the energy consumption of built environments and account for nearly 60 per cent of the annual electricity bills, especially in the urban centres. HVAC is also of key importance since it dominates peak loads in the electricity system. Improving HVAC efficiency can thus reduce system peak and correspondingly the on-peak costly power purchase. The program being implemented by MP Ensystems focused on driving country-wide HVAC efficiency improvement through innovative models involving implementation of DSM programs by Outsourced Entities (OEs) appointed by the electricity distribution companies, supported through existing and proposed policy levers.

  • Project Name : Evaluation of Bulk power procurement and remote RE integration for SBUT within current electricity regulatory framework

    Name of Client : Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust (SBUT)

    Project Details : Commissioned by Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust, the project evaluated possible options to reduce consumer electricity tariffs. Developed a comparative table to show possible savings to the consumers in different categories when Open Access is sought and power is imported from outside the license area.

  • Project Name : Reforming Urban Transport Regulatory Environment in India

    Name of Client : Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation (SSEF)

    Project Details : The project aimed at exploring the reforms of the existing regulatory frameworks and governance structures for urban transport in India. It assesses the existing governance structures in three Indian cities and reviews best practices followed in cities across the world. It also draws from other infrastructure sectors in India such as electricity, telecom and ports to provide potential policy reforms and institutional set-up for a candidate city in India.

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  • Project Name : Promoting Energy Efficient and Clean Cold Chain in India

    Name of Client : Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation (SSEF)

    Project Details : The project was to understand the current energy footprint and projections of energy footprint based on the expected infrastructure gaps field ,deep understanding of state-of-the-art technology implementation in 5 sectors in the 2 states – Haryana and Punjab. A formal technology assessment leading to an understanding of the Best Available and Appropriate Technologies and the outlining of implementation opportunities and financing aspects. The report proposes models for new ‘clean cold-chains’ that will transport food produced from farm gate to end consumers sustainably and relay demand from consumers to farm gate efficiently, with minimal environmental impact.

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  • Project Name : Developing a strategy for design and effective implementation of Standard Offer Program

    Name of Client : Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation (SSEF)

    Project Details : The project was implemented with an aim to scale up Demand Side Management (DSM) measures in India. The objective of the project was to identify technologies and provide the platform for utilities to implement Standard Offer Program (SOP). It involved creating an SOP framework and manual providing guidelines for the utilities for implementation of SOP. This was followed by an SOP roadmap which included plans to scale up SOP by identifying barriers and taking measures to tackle them. It is a comprehensive “how to guide” providing information on the steps required to design, approve, implement and verify the programme. Based on insightful stakeholder contributions, the handbook is a useful knowledge resource for distribution utilities, electricity regulatory commissions and DSM practitioners

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Meet Our Team

Board of Directors

  • Dr. Mahesh Patankar

    Founder and Managing Director

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  • Aalok Deshmukh

    Director

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  • Dr. Sudhir Kumar Goel

    Senior Strategy Advisor

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  • Dr. Nita Sarang

    Director

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Leadership Team

Sector Leads

  • Smitha Lobo

    Operations
    Operations Manager

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  • Ira Athale Prem

    Circularity/Climate Finance
    Project Director

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  • Prajkta Adhikari

    Greening of Rural Value Chains (GRVC)
    Senior Project Manager

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  • Yashraj Gore

    Power
    Project Manager

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  • Anurag Gupta

    Greening of Rural Value Chains (GRVC) & Power
    Project Manager

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  • Abhinav Apte

    Sustainable Mobility
    Senior Project Manager

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Core Team

Advisors and Associates

  • Shekhar Khadilkar

    Senior Project Advisor

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  • Arvind MT

    Senior Project Advisor

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  • Anoop Kulkarni

    Senior Project Advisor

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  • Amit Oke

    Senior Project Advisor

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What’s new?

MP Ensystems has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UK based company GridDuck, who provides an online dashboard connecting affordable and easy-to-install wireless sensors and switches. GridDuck system puts the user in control with the ability to monitor, automate and balance the energy consumption.