“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.
RAIGARH-PUGALUR HVDC LINE PUT INTO COMMERCIAL OPERATION
With the use of state-of-the-art maintenance techniques, automation and digitization, Powergrid has been maintaining average transmission system availability above 99%...
RECPDCL HANDS OVER THE ‘MP POWER TRANSMISSION PACKAGE – II LIMITED’
REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited, the NBFC Navaratna CPSU under the aegis of Ministry of...
Demand-Side Management in Grid – Part 1
The heightened growth in demand for electricity is the reason for financial burdens on consumers as well as on electric utilities. Amplified electricity bills...
A Roadmap for Transmission in India’s Energy Transition
The feasibility of any proposal instead of being examined summarily by ROI, return on Investment or BAU (Business as Usual) upfront must follow a...
Smart Distribution
The article highlights need of automation and IT application in power distribution. - Ashok Upadhyay
AT & C Loss Reduction
A T & C loss is nothing but the sum total of technical and commercial losses and shortage due to non-realisation of billed amount... - Robbin Pramanick
All eyes on DISTRIBUELEC 2019
A sneak peek of the mega event on power distribution sector. – Subhajit Roy, Group Editor
Sterlite Power Signs tech pact with Smart Wires
Sterlite Power has inked an exclusive agreement with US based Smart Wires to introduce a revolutionary technology for the Indian power sector that will...
JinkoSolar Launches New Tiger Pro Modules for distributed energy resources
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd, one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, launched a new series of ultra-efficient Tiger...
POWERTHON-2022 UNDER RDSS AIMS TO BUILD A ROBUST POWER SECTOR
On 7th February, the Union Minister for Power and MNRE, R. K. Singh virtually launched Powerthon-2022, a hackathon competition under RDSS to find technology...
Dielectric Failure Analysis of T&D Line Equipment
Transmission & Distribution line equipment are stressed with a variety of transients, fluctuations and abnormalities. These abnormalities affect the dielectric strength of equipment. Dielectric...
The Potential of Smart Grid Innovation
An enhanced electrical network known as a ‘smart grid’ combines modern information and communication technology with conventional power systems. It completely transforms how we...
Benefits of HVDS for Agriculture
Implementation of high voltage distribution system (HVDS) for agriculture consumers will result in reduction in losses, increase in energy saving and improve voltage profile.
Overvoltage Mitigation Techniques for PV Grid
In this case study, the authors have reviewed the conventional techniques used to mitigate the overvoltage problem and observe that they have several disadvantages. So, it is suggested a novel technique that relies on a minor modification made to the secondary windings of the distribution transformer: an extra tapping is pulled out from each of the secondary windings into a separate PV junction box which is the modified Point of Common Coupling (PCC)...
Main author - Vithal Narasinha Kamat
Co-authors – Nivea Chauhan, Harsh Bhatt, Payal Bhadresa, Akash Sent
KPTL Received New Orders of RS 1,322 crore
Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited (KPTL), a leading global EPC player in the power and infrastructure contracting sector has secured new orders or notification of award of Rs 1,322 crore.
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.
ABB POWER GRIDS HYBRID HVDC BREAKER REACHES NEW LEVEL IN TESTING BY EU-FUNDED PROGRAM
Independent testing proves the maturity of the proprietary ABB Power Grids’ technology, marking a major step towards power grids of the future.
GROWING DEMAND FOR EARTHING EQUIPMENT
When a live wire is joined with a properly grounded, deep & wide enough metal piece, the brunt of the high voltage directly reaches...
Empowering the Nation with Satisfaction
Cabcon India Ltd is an established ISO 9001-2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018 certified Manufacturer, Supplier & Exporter of all types of Aluminium Conductors,...