Substations and switchgear are critical components of transmission and distribution (T&D) systems and work in close conjunction with each other. The reliability of a power system directly depends on the efficient functioning of its equipment, […]
With the approval for commercial mining, the coal mining industry is set to experience significant structural changes in the future as it moves from being a monopoly to a competitive industry. Amidst this changing scenario, […]
According to the 2011 Census, 31 per cent of India’s population lives in urban areas and contributes 63 per cent to the country’s GDP. By 2030, urban India is projected to house 40 per cent […]
The fly ash produced as a by-product of coal combustion in the boiler poses environmental challenges, and its efficient, sustainable utilisation has been of paramount importance to the power industry. According to latest Central Electricity […]
Sanjay Banga, Chief Executive Officer, Tata Power-DDL, wants to make sure the company stays where it is – at the top… With a temperature of 44 degrees, the heat outside the Tata Power-DDL office in […]
India’s power transmission segment is growing at an unprecedented pace, mainly due to the thrust provided by the recent policy and regulatory developments, as well as government initiatives. The pace of expansion is expected to […]
In a significant development, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has rejected the Ministry of Power’s (MoP) plea, seeking a reprieve for the power sector from the RBI guidelines issued in February this year. At […]
GE T&D India Limited is one of the key equipment manufacturers, having contributed significantly to the modernisation of the power sector in the country. It played a major role in the development of power transmission […]
Switchgear is one of the most important components in an electrical system. It includes all the devices that ensure power system protection and regulate power supply. Switchgear de-energises equipment and clears faults in the system, […]
Over the past few years, the techniques for the design, installation, surveying and testing of transmission towers have undergone significant changes. Owing to factors such as increasing urbanisation, limited space availability and the need to […]
Greenko Group to acquire Orange Renewables for $1.02 billion The Greenko Group has agreed to acquire Orange Renewables from Singapore’s AT Capital Group for about $1.02 billion. The enterprise value includes debt aggregating $680 million, […]
Shaping the world of tomorrow through pioneering technology is the objective of the $1.5 billion ABB invests annually in research & development. In this interview, Chief Technology Officer Bazmi Husain, an expert in power and […]
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) February 2018 circular, Resolution of Stressed Assets – Revised Framework, is expected to push the gross non-performing assets (NPAs) of banks to the north of Rs 9 trillion. The […]
Almost 40 per cent of ash generated from coal-based power plants is not utilised and ends up in landfill sites as a waste product. Fly ash, which accounts for 80 per cent of the total […]
HV and EHV applications In order to connect new generation sources to load centres as well as meet the need for reliable power supply, it is crucial that proper power evacuation infrastructure is in place. […]
B. Seshukumar, director, operations, Eastern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APEPDCL), brings to the table nearly four decades of experience. He joined the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Board in 1979 and steadily […]
Cables and conductors are the most essential components of a power transmission network. They are crucial not just in the development of a new network but also in the strengthening of the existing grid in […]
Recent developments in the power sector have centred on technological advancements and the automation of the distribution and transmission network. The sector has been witnessing a host of digitisation initiatives that have been mobilised by […]
Effective utilTransitioning to a resource-efficient and circular economy is the key to achieving the country’s sustainable development goals. In line with this, concerted efforts have been made in the power sector to ensure effective utilisation […]
Purnendu Kumar Chaubey, vice-president, Kal-pataru Power Transmission Limited, has over 23 years of experience working in various public and private sector transmission companies and has a close understanding of the segment’s challenges. “EPC projects in […]
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