CONVERSATIONS

Interviews & vlogs

Conversations with researchers, policymakers, and households on India's energy transition — plus personal video logs from the field.

Interviews

Vlogs

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Interview

Mr Sangeet Sharma

In conversation with Mr Sangeet Sharma

Agastya speaks with Mr Sangeet Sharma, CEO of Think Solar Energy (S&N Merchandisers). Mr Sharma has been in the solar products business since 1993 and his business is one of the oldest solar energy businesses in Dehradun. As an engineer from the Indian Institute of Technology and a 30 year business veteran, Mr Sharma offers a unique perspective - as someone who understands the changes in technology and the economic dynamics of the solar market. The discussion also explores the impact of government policies on business owners and customers.

5 householders: Mr Sharma, Mr OPS Raghav, Mr Chopra, Mrs Keerti Verma and Mr A Aggarwal

In conversation with solar users

Agastya conducts a series of interviews with householders who have installed rooftop solar panels in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. This state has seen tremendous growth in solar rooftop installations in the last 2 years. The series explores customer motivation, government subsidies, transaction costs, user experience and return on investment, highlighting the economic arguments for solar switching.

Gautam Handa

In conversation with Gautam Handa

Agastya speaks with Gautam Handa, Founder of VGS. Recorded in June 2026 as part of Agastya's conversations series on India's energy transition.

Sudhir Vasudeva

In conversation with Sudhir Vasudeva

Agastya speaks with Mr. Sudhir Vasudeva, former Chairman & Managing Director of ONGC. Recorded in June 2026 as part of Agastya's conversations series on India's energy transition.

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