Meeting with PowerGrid Leadership - Strengthening Australia–India energy collaboration. Following his visit to the PowerGrid transmission training centre, Smart Energy Council CEO John Grimes met with senior officials from the Power Grid Corporation of India in New Delhi to discuss new pathways for cooperation across transmission, renewables integration, and workforce development. The conversation focused on shared goals - connecting nations, building resilient grids, and accelerating clean energy deployment through partnership and innovation. PowerGrid’s leadership and technical expertise play a vital role in shaping regional energy security, and their decision to join the Smart Energy Council as a Premium Member signals a new chapter in Australia–India collaboration. Together, we’re building stronger networks, smarter systems, and a cleaner energy future. ⚡ #SmartEnergyCouncil #PowerGrid #IndiaAustraliaPartnership #EnergyTransition #SmartEnergyFuture #Renewables (fb)

Building Global Partnerships Our CEO John Grimes is currently in India, strengthening partnerships and advancing collaboration between Australia and India’s renewable energy sectors. The visit aims to deepen cooperation on smart grid technologies, transmission innovation, and workforce development - key enablers of a cleaner, more connected energy future. As part of his visit, John toured the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, one of the world’s largest transmission utilities, to see first-hand how they’re training the workforce that’s powering India’s clean energy revolution. From live systems to advanced control simulations, PowerGrid’s training facilities take engineers from first principles to expert-level grid operations - exactly the kind of capability the global energy transition depends on. “I was so inspired to see the advanced transmission training centre run by PowerGrid yesterday. Australia’s energy transition will only happen through accelerated transmission rollout. India is a natural partner to support Australia’s renewables mission, and it aligns with the Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of ‘One Sun, One World, One Grid.’” said John. We’re proud to welcome PowerGrid as a Premium Member of the Smart Energy Council, Australia, as we continue to build partnerships that strengthen both nations’ smart energy future. #SmartEnergyCouncil #IndiaAustraliaPartnership #PowerGrid #SmartEnergyFuture #EnergyTransition #Renewables (fb)