Power 2020 : What’s on the cards? – Subhajit Roy, Group Editor
Post fiscal 2020, the steps taken by the government to boost consumption, economic revival and rekindled private investments are expected to shore up demand, CRISIL report said.
Power sector facing many challenges: Power Secretary
The foremost concern is the financial sustainability of the sector itself because there is a lot of outstanding payments of generating companies pending with state DISCOMs. Sanjiv Nandan Sahai, Secretary, Ministry of Power.
“Power distribution sector needs reforms”
As electricity is core for all developments, therefore without distribution reforms in respect of market conditions, desired economic development may not be achieved. Manoj Kumar Upadhyay, Deputy Adviser (Energy & International Cooperation Vertical), NITI Aayog.
Power Electronics in Smart Grid
Power electronics plays a vital role in smart grid implementation and its development. This article outlines the various applications of power electronics in smart grid. - Prof. Kalyani Kurundkar, Prof. (Dr) G.A. Vaidya
Earthing Of Control Panels
Earthing is carried out to facilitate electromagnetic compatibility between systems and to avoid the occurrence of electrical shock to person working in the vicinity of that electrical system during ground faults. This article presents the need of earthing in control panels. - Neha Mistri
Automation & Power Plant Economics
An analysis on how automation can change the overall economics of power plant operation. By Subhajit Roy, Group Editor
SUBSTATION AUTOMATION
The article discusses about the whole substation automation system, like the intelligent electronic devices (IEDs), Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) and SCADA. - Dr G D Kamalapur
Power Quality Monitoring during RE Connections
The article describes the importance of monitoring power quality parameters for stabilising the electricity grid. The recurrent and intermittent renewable energy connections also induce voltage fluctuations, harmonics, surges and imbalances in the grid. These are power quality issues which need to be addressed. - Jayant Sinha
IoT in Energy Sector
The article discusses introduction of IoT in power sector, leading to make the grid smarter, reliable, efficient and robust. - Dr. Sarat Kumar Sahoo, Archit Srivastava
Driving into a Clean Future – A Challange
India is making a big push for electric vehicles. Industry veteran C.V. Govinda Raju delves deep into various aspects of e-mobility while taking a look at the comparison of the running cost of petrol and EVs.
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
WHY COPPER the right choice for ELECTRICAL INFRA
The electrical infrastructure that India needs must be built through copper power cables. - Deepal Shah
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
THERMAL IMAGING AND ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY
Thermal Imaging Cameras were once common in utility and industrial plants. Here’s an in-depth analysis on why thermal imaging is becoming important in electrical industry.
Energy Monitoring Need in Buildings
The article shows how the safety of the utility equipment as a system is ensured against the breakdown related deviations by prompt monitoring of their energy consumption. - Ashok Sethuraman
India’s Energy Storage Market & Opportunities
Advanced energy storage technologies can play an important role in renewable integration, energy access, electric mobility and the smart cities initiatives of the Indian government. - Debi Prasad Dash
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
Protecting Power Grid Automation Systems
The article gives a glimpse of functionalities of power grid, its automation and control system, communications. Potential cyberattacks and their adverse impacts on power grid operation are discussed, a general SCADA cyberattack process is presented. The article also discusses the major challenges and strategies to protect smart grid against cyberattacks. - Dr L Ashok Kumar
SMART OPPORTUNITIES
An in-depth analysis on why smart cities could be a golden opportunity for electrical equipment industry. - Subhajit Roy, Group Editor
