The government has set various goals for the sector till 2020, including round-the-clock power supply to every home, complete village electrification, a billion tonnes of coal production, etc. Power Line asked industry professionals to come up with ideas to pursue for 2020, ideas that could drive change and shape the future of the sector. Of the several suggestions received, we present a select few…
ARR>ACS
The only equation that really matters
Hydro as Renewable
Odd man out
15% AT&C Loss Target
The “why” behind UDAY
Open Access
To buy cheaper power
Universal Service Obligation
Greater reliability in electricity supply
Direct Benefit Transfer of Subsidies
Not doing away with them, but targeting them effectively
100% Metering Including Agriculture
To know the real picture of losses
Net Metering
Because it’s cheaper to have solar on the roof
Peaking Tariffs
Shifting loads is easier than new generation and T&D networks
24×7 Power for All
A promise that has been a part of every government’s agenda
Competition in Retail
Because it is good for business and consumers
Disclosure of Discom Accounts
Transparent operation and satisfactory information
Energy Storage
Balancing power demand and supply instantaneously
Renewables – No Curtailment
Lowering risks and improving predictability for developers
Smart Grids
Today, distribution is a one-way street
Clean Coal Technology
The key to drastically reducing CO2 emissions
Pumped Storage Schemes
To even out renewable energy generation
Ancillary Services
A balancing act
Cadre of Power Sector Professionals
Strategic HR management is key to organisational success
Cybersecurity
A threat that operators cannot ignore