By Mr. Praveen Kakulte, CEO, Powercon Group
“As we mark World Earth Day, we are reminded that the challenges we face are not just environmental, but deeply interconnected with the way we live and grow. The increasing demand for energy, food, and infrastructure is coming up against the limits of our planet’s resources, and the impacts of climate change are becoming ever more apparent. It’s clear that we need to rethink traditional growth models.
Renewable energy is central to this transition, but adopting it at scale is only part of the solution. We must also focus on improving efficiency, storage, and accessibility. Governments must take decisive action through forward-thinking policies, targeted incentives, and robust infrastructure investments to create an enabling environment for sustainable growth. Their leadership is critical in setting the pace of change and driving large-scale transformation. Currently, nearly 80% of the world’s energy still comes from fossil fuels; this underscores both the scale of change needed and the immense opportunity we have to accelerate the energy transition.
This year’s theme, ‘Our Power, Our Planet’, reinforces that sustainable change requires a shared commitment. When industries, governments, and communities come together with purpose and urgency, we can build a future where both people and the planet thrive.”