Elektrolites focusing on developing new smart grid products
"To achieve the target of USD 5 trillion economy, India shall be requiring multiple time energy and power requirements as such Elektrolites shall be adding more smart products to meet the requirement," shares Anil Saboo, Chairman, ELECRAMA-2020 and CMD, Elektrolites (Power) Pvt. Ltd.
Smart Grid: Vision for India
The article discusses that smart grid development is one of the most important technology revolutions currently taking place as electricity grids are the world’s large blocks of infrastructure still need to be digitised.
“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 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
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
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
THE GENERATION GAP
Is India on track to increasing capacity in the power sector? – Subhajit Roy, Group Editor
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
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
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
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.