POWER T&D OUTLOOK
The power T&D market in India is undergoing a significant change that has redefined the industry outlook. By Subhajit Roy, Group Editor
Open Access with Blockchain enabled Smart Metering
Blockchain technology is expected to extend the benefits of investments in renewable energy microgrids and a change of ecosystem to the consumers through open access. - Dr. Vithal N. Kamat
POWERGRID, NTPC MoU to set-up pan-India power distribution venture
An agreement has been signed between NTPC Limited and POWERGRID for setting up National Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (NEDCL) - a pan-India power distribution firm in an equal joint venture through JVC on 50:50 equity basis.
DISCOM Health Card
Improvement in operating efficiency, timely pass-through of cost variations to the consumers, financial discipline in realising subsidy payments and dues from government departments remain crucial for achieving a sustainable improvement in discom finances. - Sabyasachi Majumdar
Wireless Power Transmission via Solar Power Satellite
The article presents a review of recent researches in the field of wireless power transmission and also about the solar energy conversion technology by satellite to microwaves using an external device called magnetron. The methods applied for wireless power transmission are also discussed. - S G Srivani
MODERNISATION OF GRID SMART GRID TECHNOLOGY
The article gives a glimpse of smart grid technology that represents an unprecedented opportunity to move the energy industry into a new era of reliability, availability, and efficiency. - Dr. Lata Gidwani
IndiGrid to acquire transmissions assets
India Grid Trust (IndiGrid), India’s infrastructure investment trust, announced the closing of a preference unit issuance worth Rs 2,514 crore (USD 363 million).
THE GENERATION GAP
Is India on track to increasing capacity in the power sector? – Subhajit Roy, Group Editor
GE T&D India Limited to modernise Rajasthan’s transmission grid
GE T&D India recently announced that it has been awarded a technology-driven grid modernisation project by Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (RRVPL).
100% RURAL ELECTRIFICATION? The Reality Check
By Subhajit Roy, Group Editor
Which factors affect the power supply quality?
The harmonious and uniform standards should be specified by the State Regulatory Commissions to serve the best interest of the utilities and consumers connected to the national grid. - Ashok Upadhyay
Clean energy mini-grids: Powering the Indian rural economy
Based on REEEP calculations, clean energy mini-grids could serve at least 36,5 million people and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions of up to 122 million tonnes of CO2 between 2020 and 2035 in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh alone. - Jens Jaeger
Outlook 2019
Trends that will drive power distribution sector. – Subhajit Roy, Group Editor
Sterlite Power Initiates Tree Translocation in Power Transmission Sector
Sterlite Power launched an initiative to promote greener ecosystem while constructing power transmission projects.
PROCUREMENT STRATEGIES FOR UTILITIES
This article provides an overview on various decision dilemmas with respect to procurement in utilities and the critical success factors which the utilities can leverage for their benefit ensuring the quality and efficiency in execution. - Yogendra Singh Butola
All eyes on DISTRIBUELEC 2019
A sneak peek of the mega event on power distribution sector. – Subhajit Roy, Group Editor
Sterlite Power Announces Financial Closure of Arcoverde project
Sterlite Power, a global power transmission company announced the financial closure of their Arcoverde project in Brazil.
KEC International Wins New Orders of Rs 1,491 Cr
Transmission and Distribution Business has secured turnkey orders of Rs 1,257 crore across India, SAARC, East Asia Pacific, Middle East, and the Americas.
Sterlite Power Wins Transmission Project in Brazil
In the recently concluded auction for transmission projects in Brazil, Sterlite Power emerged as the winner for the project of development of six substations.
Power Distribution Cables: History & Future Trends
This article is a brief overview of some of the most important milestones in Indian power distribution cables and a few key trends defining its future. - Ashok Saigal
