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
BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY INTEGRATION
This article presents an overview on the battery energy storage technologies and its integration with renewable energy, selection criteria and its key design considerations. - D. Geethalakshmi, Bhaskar Shriman
Outlook 2019
Trends that will drive power distribution sector. – Subhajit Roy, Group Editor
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
Power Sector in 2019 & Beyond
Indian power sector is poised to attract investments worth Rs 11,55,652 crore between 2017 and 2022. Let’s see what’s in store for power sector in 2019 and beyond. By Subhajit Roy, Group Editor
A Long Way to Go for Smart Meters
Smart metering is still in its infancy, as there is no large-scale execution of smart metering system. It is required to start progressing of customers, wherein an end user can get the return on investment (RoI) of smart meter. – Supriya A Oundhakar, Associate Editor
IoT: Empowering Energy Management
The main motive behind the merger of IoT and energy management systems is to allow the linked entities to communicate with each other via a common information model. - S Prabhakar Karthikeyan, Kshitij Sharma
Curbing Harmonics using Apparent Energy Metering
The article explains how an electrical revolution can be effectively triggered - where market sees rapid sales of efficient electrical appliances. - P. Chaitanyasreerama, Dr. Vithal N. Kamat
REWIRING INDIAN ELECTRICITY
Strategic mapping of Indian electrical equipment industry - Subhajit Roy, Group Editor
Thermal Sector: Performance & Constraints in 2018
“Thermal industry is on the mend, as stressed IPPs are under various stages of debt reduction through resolution plans or by way of bankruptcy proceedings.” - Ankur Agarwal, Divya Charen
HEADWINDS REMAIN FOR THERMAL POWER SECTOR
“As the macro and sectoral factors improve, backed by strong legislative and policy measures - such as amendments to Electricity Act and Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code - stress in the thermal power sector will abate but it is a long road ahead!” - Sambitosh Mohapatra, Sandeep Kumar Mohanty
Burning Bright
Strong policy thrust on renewables to drive capacity addition; AT&C loss reduction to remain key for the financial health of distribution utilities - Girishkumar Kadam
Electrical Safety Earthing
The article highlights the importance of earthing with study of different low voltage earthing systems world-wide. - Divyanshu Pal, Shahrukh Khan, Dr. Rajesh Arora
Trends in Underground Cables
The type of underground cable to be used at a particular location is determined by the voltage at which it is re-quired to operate. Underground cables are classified and used at a particular location as per their voltage rating. - Munazama Ali
Transmission Lines in Smart Grid
The power flows from power utilities to consumers whereas if wireless sensor networks are added, then the real time price information will also flow from base station to consumers. If the consumer is aware of price of power in peak times, then consumer will act accordingly and regulate his consumption as per price information sent to him. - Geeta Yadav
Wireless Power Transmission
Transmission of electrical energy from source to load without having any physical wired connection, i.e. wireless power transmission will play significant role in future electronics and electrical applications. This paper discusses about wireless power transmission, principles, advantages and its scope in future.
Transmission Losses in India
In this article, the power sector is reviewed with specific focus on transmission and distribution system losses.
Enabling Technologies for Smarter Grid
Increasing penetration of renewable energy into the electricity grid is posing new challenges to ensure grid stability and reliability. The impact of volatile renewable generation and decentralisation of energy is driving the industry towards exploring options like IoT, robotics, Cloud computing and Artificial Intelligence.
Distribution losses: How to reduce
Around 22% of electricity produced in India is lost in distribution. Here’s a review of the core issues and minimisation techniques.
By Subhajit Roy
Power Sector Automation Today & Tomorrow
Discover how automation is impacting the growth of the power sector.
By Subhajit Roy
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