The insulation of transmission lines influences their cost and reliability. Therefore, there is a need to lower the chances of line failure and simultaneously reduce the cost of insulation. Design considerations for insulators have evolved […]
Insulators are a key component of overhead lines and are used to insulate live conductors from transmission and distribution towers. They are also required to carry high tension or compressive loads. For the successful utilisation […]
Insulators are widely used in overhead transmission lines to provide mechanical support and electrical protection, as well as in distribution lines and substations. In transmission and distribution (T&D) systems, overhead conductors are usually supported by […]
Insulators are deployed in power systems to prevent the unwanted flow of current to the earth from the supporting points, and are critical for conducting secure operations. The key application areas of these devices include […]
Meter data is a storehouse of valuable information for any distribution utility. Consumer data can be precisely recorded through a smart meter and used through the medium of data analytics for myriad purposes, including predicting […]
While an interconnected grid has led to several benefits, it has also resulted in a number of complexities that did not exist in traditional girds. Centralised and distributed power generation, intermittent renewable power generation and […]
The health of the distribution segment has been a prime concern for some time now as its growth has been thwarted by operational inefficiencies and the lack of timely tariff revisions. The national average aggregate […]
Over the past few years, the requirements of power utilities across the world have changed. This has necessitated equipment providers to make advancements in conductor, transformer and substation technologies. The adoption of the new substation […]
The Indian power distribution segment is undergoing development and reforms at various levels. Apart from high aggregate technical and commercial losses, it is dealing with rising power purchase costs and other financial constraints. Even though […]
Over the past decade, distribution utilities in India have undertaken a number of measures to reduce network losses and increase revenue collection efficiency. These measures include strengthening the physical infrastructure, improving metering technology and penetration, […]
In the past 20 months, a range of initiatives have been launched by the central government to revive the distribution segment, which has been dealing with issues like ageing infrastructure, high operational losses and financial […]
The vital role that electricity plays in the overall development of an area is an acknowledged fact. Yet a large number of Indian villages remain unelectrified due to the lack of grid connectivity. Some private […]
There is little doubt about the importance of electricity for economic and social development. With a large part of the global population still living without access to electricity, governments around the world are investing in […]
With more than 200 million people and over 14,000 villages without access to electricity, India has the largest share of the unelectrified population in the world. Since the majority of unelectrified households are located in […]
The amount of generation from renewable energy-based sources has increased considerably over the years. It is expected to increase further in the coming years in line with the sustainable development goals that aim to provide […]
It may appear to be implausible in the context of the power sector; however, microgrids are seemingly the most practical solution to overcome the challenges being faced by the sector globally. The electricity industry has […]
Powergrid approves Rs 25.1 billion investment across various transmission projects (India) The board of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (Powergrid) has approved investments totalling Rs 25.1 billion across various transmission projects. It has approved investments of […]
Coastal Gujarat Power Limited (CGPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power Company Limited, has recently refinanced its outstanding rupee loans amounting to Rs 38.64 billion. The refinancing exercise will lead to annual interest savings […]
The Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) has set ambitious targets to scale up its power generation and mining operations. The company is adopting new technology initiatives to augment production and improve efficiency. However, overburden removal and […]
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