The Indian power sector has been witnessing several changes in the past few years – a change in the generation mix with a sharp increase in the share of intermittent renewable energy, the development of […]
The Indian renewable energy industry was, till not so long ago, a largely fragmented market. Of late, however, it has been witnessing significant consolidation, with a series of mergers and acquisitions taking place. Moreover, with […]
India has a large number of transmission and distribution (T&D) projects in the pipeline. As per the Central Electricity Authority, around 123,000 ckt. km of transmission lines, 400,000 MVA of AC transformation capacity and 13,000 […]
The acquisition of Delhi’s discoms by Reliance Infrastructure Limited has been one of the most successful exercises undertaken to privatise the distribution segment in the country. The two discoms, BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) and […]
Green shoots in power procurement seem to be finally emerging. In 2017-18, the pan-Indian demand by state discoms went up to 1,212 BUs, which was 6 per cent higher than the previous year. Large states […]
With the industry experiencing a significant transformation owing to decentralisation, decarbonisation and deregulation, new and emerging information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) solutions are becoming vital for utilities. In a recent interview, Stefan Engelhardt, […]
The electricity traded in the day-ahead market at the IEX and PXIL in April 2018 was 4,055 MUs and 5.8 MUs respectively. The average market clearing price range at the IEX was Rs 3.26 per […]
The electricity traded in the day-ahead market at the IEX and PXIL in March 2018 was 3,956 MUs and 24 MUs respectively. The average market clearing price range at the IEX was Rs 2.91 per […]
Whatever job he takes up, Saurabh Kumar finds himself firmly in the vanguard of reform. What can be more pioneering right now (apart from artificial intelligence) than ushering in electric cars? Switching the entire government […]
Heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems constitute a large part of a commercial building’s energy consumption. Industry estimates suggest that these systems account for around 40 per cent of the energy bill. Therefore, improving the […]
Delta, a leading provider of video wall solutions, has set up a multi-screen video wall at BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) in New Delhi. BRPL has upgraded its control centre to meet the growing need […]
The LED lighting market in the country has matured significantly in recent years, with impetus from the Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LED for All (UJALA) programme. The share of LED bulbs in the lighting market […]
While the power transmission segment has done reasonably well in the past few years, it needs more vigour in terms of new project awards and greater capex to ensure that the government’s “Power for All” […]
ReNew Power acquires Ostro Energy from Actis Capital (India) ReNew Power Ventures Private Limited has acquired Ostro Energy Private Limited from private equity firm Actis Capital. Ostro Energy has a capacity of more than 1,100 […]
Meter testing is required to assess the quality of meters installed in the field. It is undertaken at various stages of the meter development process to ensure that the design and functionality requirements are met. […]
The government has significant plans for the nuclear power segment, with a targeted installed capacity of 63 GW by 2032 from less than 7 GW today. A major shot in the arm for the segment […]
The power generation sector in India is at a crossroads given the country’s increased focus on providing clean, affordable, reliable and sustainable energy for all. The power scenario has changed completely from coal taking centre […]
The power sector is going through a transition period and, going ahead, the critical success factors for its performance are bound to change, depending on how well renewables are integrated with the grid,” notes Prakash […]
FLOVEL Energy, a leading hydropower equipment manufacturer that provides services to the after-market segment, is planning to enter new markets. Faridabad-headquartered FLOVEL, which was set up in 1971, has executed over 245 projects across 12 […]
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