Moving towards the target set for the next five years for HSL, we have been working tirelessly on developing cyber security solutions in hydropower and grid-tied power electronic converters to make the system hackfree, and secure by developing countermeasures. In addition, to support the aim of self-sustainable system and achieve efficient management of waste, our proposal for the design and development of a waste-fueled battery charging station using solar-assisted plasma pyrolysis has been approved for funding by the Ministry of Education under the Swachhta Action Plan scheme. With a major contribution of research project grants, the laboratory is equipped with various high-end technological instruments such as Typhoon HIL-604, dSPACE Microlabbox, and OPAL-RT real-time controllers for hardware in-loop simulations. At present, through an industry sponsored research project, HSL develops a laboratory prototype for real-time monitoring & operation of hydropower plants and a black start controller for variable speed hydro- generating units. With the financial support of The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, HSL has designed recently a promising work model for marine transportation electrification. The HSL research family's humble and heartfelt thanks to the faculty colleagues, Head of Department, Deans, and the Director, IIT Roorkee for all the generous support.