Coal-based power should not be marginalised, believes Ravi Uppal, managing director and group chief executive officer, Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL). In a recent interview with Power Line, he spoke in detail about the […]
Smart grids fitted with advanced information and communications technology are enabling more dynamic, real-time flows of information on the network and greater interaction between suppliers and consumers. To this end, the Ministry of Power (MoP) […]
The power sector’s move towards smart grid practices has increased the adoption of various advanced information and operational technologies (IT and OT). On the other hand, this has led to the perpetration of cybercrime, […]
Having reached a situation where the demand–supply gap has narrowed, the focus now is on reliable and quality power supply. A crucial element of a modernised grid, this is increasingly becoming a key area of […]
The transmission segment in India has witnessed significant growth over the past few years, not just in size, but also in terms of the level of technologies deployed. So far, the supervisory control and data […]
Metering technology has evolved significantly over the past few years, from manual meter reading to automatic meter reading (AMR) and further to advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). AMI is a prerequisite for smart meters and the […]
For global technology major GE Power, India remains a key market. In an interview with Power Line, Michael Keroulle, chief commercial officer, steam power systems, GE Power, talks about the company’s outlook on the country’s […]
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing economic regions in the world, and the incorporation of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in December 2015 is expected […]
The government’s vision to provide 24×7 affordable and environment-friendly “Power for All” requires a revamp of the distribution sector. To this end, the government has launched several programmes, such as the Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana […]
In a significant development in India’s nuclear power sector, the Union Cabinet has approved the construction of 10 units of indigenous pressurised heavy water reactors (PHWRs). With this move, touted as one of the flagship […]
In an attempt to provide a clear view of the government’s overall policy roadmap, last month, the apex government think tank, NITI Aayog, presented a three-year action agenda, recommending ambitious targets to various ministries and […]
A recent report by consulting and accountancy firm EY puts India in the second spot in the renewable energy country attractiveness index, up from the third position it has held for the past two years. […]
Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) will be implementing the country’s first rural LED street lighting project under the central government’s Street Lighting National Project (SLNP) in Andhra Pradesh. Under the project, EESL will retrofit 1 […]
The stress level in the Indian power sector has reached an alarming level on account of a variety of reasons such as fuel policy-related issues, excess/ easy availability of credit, poor planning in terms of […]
The demand for electricity in rural areas is increasing rapidly due to an increase in the customer base, and changes in lifestyle and consumption patterns, which calls for continual strengthening and augmentation of the distribution […]
The Information Technology [IT] Act, 2008 defines cybersecurity as the protection of information, equipment, devices, computers, computer resources, communication devices and information stored therein from unauthorised access. Over the years, the risk of cyberattacks across […]
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