Ancillary Services for Power Sector
Ancillary services are value-added services towards supporting and improving reliability, security and quality of power. Owing to increasing competition among power players, deregulation, restructuring of power sector etc., the role of ancillary services has become very critical for smooth operation of power systems... - Jayesh G. Priolkar
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
DesertLink a Subsidiary of LS Power Energizes 500 kV Transmission Project
The project strengthens the connection between the California Independent System Operator grid and NV Energy's transmission system.
Role of Marconite in T&D Field
The earthing system has an important role in safe operation of Transmission Lines. In the hilly terrain / terrain of high soil resistivity or...
GMR Smart Electricity Distribution Company bags Rs.7,593 Crores order for Smart Metering Project
GMR Smart Electricity Distribution Pvt. Ltd, a subsidiary of GMR Power and Urban Infra Limited (GPUIL) has been awarded a prestigious order worth Rs.7,593...
GoI Approves New Transmission Schemes Worth `13,595 Crore
The Government of India (GoI) has approved new Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) schemes to evacuate 9 GW of RE power from Rajasthan and...
ATL signs binding SPA with R-Infra
Adani Transmission has valued the business at a total consideration of 12,101 crore.
Driving Energy Efficiency Across Industries
Safety, reliability, energy efficiency and lower carbon trails are some of the key benefits of smart power in homes, buildings and industries... - Ashutosh Shukla
Distribution Companies Financials Living on the edge
The article takes a peep into the some of the problems faced by distribution companies and attempts to analyze the major reasons for the current financial state of the DISCOMs in India. He establishes the need for a wholesome and holistic approach to stem the rot rather than piece-meal efforts. “Inadequate or piece-meal response to danger signals can only have catastrophic consequences. After all if you try to plug a leaking dam with your fingers, you will soon run out of fingers". - Shahji Jacob
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.
A NOVEL WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY
NZ’s invention may be the next power system maverick addressing long distance transmission blips…
DETECTING EARTH OR GROUND FAULTS ON DELTA NETWORKS
Delta networks were historically selected for their resilience against the first single-phase fault condition, but the traditional inability to detect these faults posed a...
CG ALLOCATES 1,972 MW ADDITIONAL POWER TO J&K TO MEET WINTER ELECTRICITY DEMAND
Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) Manoj Sinha recently met Union Power & NRE Minister R. K. Singh in New Delhi – in...
Power Scenario in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the early achievers of 100% village electrification and has the largest wind and solar power generation capacity across the country. The state has been maintaining almost 24 hours power supply to all consumers.
Electricity Market
Two approaches are used for pricing in day-ahead markets: Centralised nodal pricing and Bilateral... - P P Kulkarni,Kamal Vagrecha, Dr A P Dash
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
KEC International aims 15% YoY revenue growth
KEC International Ltd, the flagship company of the RPG Group, is an Indian multinational infrastructure EPC major. In an interview with Subhajit Roy, KEC’s...
CLASSIFICATION OF VOLTAGE LEVELS
Right understanding of the classification of voltages is very important for everyone working in the field of electricity. This article aims to put a clear picture on that...
POSOCO SIGNS MOU WITH IMD FOR BETTER ELECTRICITY GRID MANAGEMENT
National grid operator Power System Operation Corporation (POSOCO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), whereby both the parties...
RECPDCL DELIVERS SPVS FOR INTER STATE POWER TRANSMISSION PROJECT
REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited – a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry...