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Focus on upgrading the existing power grid network with modern energy technology for flexible, secure, efficient, and reliable supply of power will emerge as...

Hitachi Energy India Ltd., has recently inaugurated its new transformer components factory in Vadodara, Gujarat. Located in its largest manufacturing location in India, this...

GE Research and Prolec GE have teamed with Cooperative Energy to develop and install the world’s first flexible large power transformer at the utility’s...

Transformers play a vital role to help in ensuring that the UK continues to enjoy safe and reliable electricity supplies. Thus, the country needs...

Upholding the drive to sustainability, Tata Power has recently commissioned India’s largest natural ester filled 110 /33 / 22 kV, 125 MVA power transformer...

As far as the Power Transformer segment is concerned, the direct impact of COVID – 19 pandemic is relatively less, and it has a huge potential at this moment. However, every manufacturer has to overcome a few challenges to be the next winner… - P. K. Chatterjee (P. K.)

In an exclusive e-interview with Electrical India, Pradeep Verma (CMD), Accord Transformer & Switchgear (ATS) Private Limited, says, “ATS to satisfy our huge number of customers’ needs by combining excellence in service, engineering and manufacturing with sound business practice and community responsibility. These qualities are at the core of our culture.”

Even if all transformers are of same specifications, each becomes a unique entity to be cared for, especially when it ages. Digital Twin maps each transformer in the substation. The Digital Twin of a power transformer can also be used for controlling the actuators…

"Our USP is to offer leak proof, low maintenance and highly efficient transformers giving lowest cost of ownership in the benefit of customers," said Alexandre Ramat, Managing Director, Transfix India Pvt Ltd.

"Our continued focus on product innovation, consistent quality and competitive pricing is what has made us a successful company," shares F. Michael Frayne, Director of Marketing, Hammond Power Solutions. "We are noticing that people are interested in the renewable sector so we are strengthening our focus in this area," said M. Rajendra Prasad, Vice President – Marketing, Hammond Power Solutions.

Industry stalwarts envisage a bright future for distribution transformer (DT) on account of infusion of renewable energy as future energy while analysing reasons for failure of DTs as well as measures to curtail them.

"We will be focusing on large power transformers and have target to become one of the top five transformer manufacturers in India," M. Vijayakumaran, Sr. Transformer Expert, Prime Meiden.

"With huge potentiality in power and distribution market, we will continue to invest in building a strong technology capacity for a substantial growth in near future," shares Atul Agrawal, Managing Director, Uttam (Bharat) Electricals Pvt. Ltd.

In order to select the new assets according to their technical feasibility before any pricing issues are evaluated, a prequalification process can be introduced that a manufacturer and their product have to undergo before applying for a tender.

Alok Agrawal, Director, Uttam (Bharat) Electricals Pvt Ltd gives sneak peek of transformers industry in an interaction with Electrical India.

Dielectric frequency response analysis is a powerful tool used to determine the water content in power transformers and to assess their condition and remaining lifetime. By using improved algorithms like PDC+, the measurement time can be drastically reduced. Further automation of the whole measurement and assessment process makes the technique easy and reliable for all users. - Martin Anglhuber

We would aim to become the No. 1 transformer manufacturing company in 132 and 220 kV class in the country. Aaditya Dhoot, Managing Director, IMP Powers Ltd.

The government’s plans of generation of renewable energy and 24*7 Power for All will generate a positive growth opportunity for transformers. – Supriya A Oundhakar, Associate Editor

To avoid financial and production hampering in a plant during turnaround, compact split core current transformer (CT) is the best solution.

Strategic mapping of Indian electrical equipment industry - Subhajit Roy, Group Editor