Awadhesh Kumar Jha has over 24 years of experience in the energy sector, spread over government and private companies. He began his career as assistant director with the Central Water Commission under the Ministry of […]
The system, from generation to transmission to distribution and consumption ,needs to be robust, efficient and reliable,” says R.K. Chugh, vice-president and head, digital grid at Siemens. He has played a crucial role in diversifying […]
Authority and responsibility go hand in hand,” says Sayaji Shinde, vice-president and global business head, Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL). During his over 20-year career with KBL, Shinde handled various marketing and execution positions in the […]
Sanjay Banga joined Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) in 2003, bringing with him over 26 years of professional experience in the power generation and distribution segments. As vice-president, business development, power management, contracts and […]
P.A.R. Bende brings to the table close to four decades of experience in varying roles in Madhya Pradesh’s power sector. He has worked extensively in areas pertaining to the implementation of SCADA and energy management […]
Atul Sobti can see the first green shoots of recovery in the power sector after the less-than-pleasant experience of the past two to three years when growth took a hit due to various issues on […]
India is the largest consumer and second-largest producer of sugar after Brazil. The Indian sugar industry is a key driver of rural development, and one that has been supporting economic growth. The country has over […]
The Suzlon Group has announced that its S97-HT DFIG 2.1 MW wind turbine with an all-steel hybrid tower has achieved a plant load factor (PLF) of 35 per cent since its launch in November 2014. […]
According to a joint study conducted by the Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) and CRISIL, about 46,000 MW of power projects are at high risk as they do not have any […]
US-based alternative energy solutions provider BORG Energy India has introduced the Vega Series of solar-powered energy generating systems in India that are cost-effective and can be widely used for both domestic and commercial projects. The […]
Skipper Limited has set up one of India’s largest galvanising plants in Uluberia, West Bengal. The plant will be dedicated to structures that are 2.5 metres in diameter and 12 metres in length. It will […]
Andritz Hydro has won a contract for the renovation, modernisation and uprating of the Sholayar hydroelectric plant (HEP) in Tamil Nadu from Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO). The company will uprate the plant […]
Krishnapatnam Port Company Limited has signed an MoU with Petrogas Private Limited and the Andhra Pradesh government for setting up a liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification terminal in the state. Petrogas plans to invest Rs […]
Maintaining the reliability of power supply systems is becoming increasingly important as electrical installations get more and more complex. Power failures and even blackouts of short durations can have a significant impact on consumers, especially […]
With the rising electricity demand and increase in the bulk transfer of power, it has become imperative for transcos to improve the efficiency of networks, including lines and substations. System efficiency is measured mainly in […]
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 […]
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