Ep. 327: Is India Energy Stack the UPI moment for electricity? with Rahool Gadkari

SummaryCreated in collaboration with Godrej Design Lab, this episode explores how electricity moves across India and why the India Energy Stack could change how energy is produced, bought and shared. Rahool Gadkari explains peer to peer energy, smart meters, clean power markets and what this shift could mean for businesses, architects, designers, consumers and the homes and cities we build in the coming decade.The Gyaan Project is labour of love since 2016. Please do subscribe to get the latest updates!About the guestRahool Gadkari is the cofounder of Neufin, a company working to make clean energy more accessible and affordable for businesses in India.Who should listen• Designers, architects and builders who want to understand how energy systems may shape future homes, buildings and cities.• Business owners and operators who want a clearer view of clean energy, electricity costs and how future energy markets could affect them.• People curious about the India Energy Stack and how buying, selling and sharing electricity could become easier.• Anyone interested in how invisible infrastructure influences everyday life, sustainability and India’s next decade.Topics discussed in the episode* What made you move from building consumer products to working in clean energy through Neufin?* How does electricity flow across India through producers, transmission networks, distribution companies, national grids and state grids?* Why is energy described as a ledger, and how is electricity measured, scheduled and accounted for?* What is the India Energy Stack, and in what way could it become the UPI moment for electricity?* How could peer to peer energy give consumers and businesses more choice, and could it also lead to new surcharges or pricing risks?* What parts of the energy system are visible to consumers, and what important infrastructure remains invisible?* How could smart meters, better bills and real time data help people understand and manage their electricity use?* What do identities, consent and verifiable records mean within the India Energy Stack?* How could the India Energy Stack change the way architects, designers and builders plan homes, offices and cities by 2030?* What can India learn from energy markets in countries such as the United Kingdom, and what role does Neufin want to play in this future?Reference links* https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahoolgadkari/* https://neufin.co/* https://neufin.co/blog/neufin-the-india-energy-stack-report/* https://www.outlookindia.com/announcements/rec-showcases-first-live-demonstration-of-peertopeer-energy-trading-pilot-at-india-ai-impact-summit-2026* AI for Energy: Digital Twins and India’s Energy Stack* https://www.indiaenergyweek.com/india-energy-club/* https://www.news18.com/opinion/opinion-from-capacity-to-connectivity-the-case-for-india-energy-stack-ws-l-9936966.html* https://ies.fsrglobal.org/* https://www.linkedin.com/in/rushilnoronha/* https://www.youtube.com/@thegyaanproject* Godrej Design LabThe Gyaan Project is labour of love since 2016. Please share this episode in your network. It will mean a lot to me.Would you buy electricity directly from your neighbour if it were cheaper and cleaner? Let me know in the comments section. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com