In the process of delivering electricity from the point of generation to the end-consumer, transformers perform the essential task of managing the electricity voltage at various stages. While power transformers are used in the transmission […]
As the power distribution segment races towards meeting the tall target of completing household electrification by the end of the current fiscal year, the government is making all efforts to ensure that it not only […]
Power transformers are a crucial part of electrical transmission networksfor stepping up/down the voltage between generator and distribution circuits. Since power transformers are vital for grid management and the supply of quality power, their role […]
One of the most pressing concerns for India’s e-mobility plans has been the lack of easy availability of public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs). Lending clarity on the future roadmap for EV charging, the […]
Powering Forward With demand for power rising, Bharat Rohra, managing director and chief executive officer, Jindal Power, wants to make the most of the opportunity… Bharat Rohra is an NTPC veteran. After graduating in civil […]
Schneider Electric has partnered with Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) to spread awareness about the Government of India’s flagship healthcare programme – Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY – among the region’s electricians. The company […]
Ameren Corp. has completed an industry-leading 60 mile beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone flight to inspect transmission lines. The company has worked with Black & Veatch and Collins Aerospace to complete drone flights. […]
Gujarat Energy Transmission Company Limited (GETCO) is one of the most progressive state transmission utilities in the country in terms of technology deployment. Over the years, GETCO has added significant line length and increased its […]
Commercial and industrial consumers account for 51 per cent of grid power consumption in India. Owing to the high cost and unreliable nature of grid power, most of these industrial consumers have been relying on […]
Power quality (PQ) plays a crucial role in today’s digital era where electronic equipment is remotely connected and power flows bi-directionally in the electricity grid. The technology landscape across industries has changed significantly over the […]
Over the past few years, the installed generation capacity has recorded enormous growth. However, much of this capacity addition has taken place without fuel supply agreements (FSAs) and power purchase agreements (PPAs) with distribution companies. […]
Central PSU NLC India Limited (NLCIL), formerly Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited, has a long-standing presence in the power sector. Headquartered in Tamil Nadu, the company operates coal- and lignite-based integrated power generation plants. Established as […]
Total power generation stood at 120.96 BUs in October 2018. At around 39.32 BUs and 37.11 BUs, the central and state sectors, respectively, accounted for the major share in conventional power generation. Meanwhile, renewable energy […]
The electricity traded in the day-ahead market at the IEX and PXIL in November 2018 was 3,403 MUs and 2.58 MUs respectively. The average market clearing price at the IEX ranged from Rs 2.73 per […]
The distribution transformer industry in the country has grown significantly over the years, with the increase in power generation capacity and the focus on 24×7 power supply leading to significant capacity additions in the transmission […]
Reducing emissions from coal-based power plants has been one of the key focus areas of the government. To this end, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) had in December 2015 come out […]
P.K. Mohapatra, director, technical, NTPC Limited, brings to the table over 37 years of experience, ranging from concept to commissioning of power plants. In his current role, he is responsible for investment approval of projects, engineering function of new projects as well as […]
TDK Corporation has announced that it has changed the name of its subsidiary, EPCOS India Private Limited (EPCOS India), to TDK India Private Limited (TDK India) with effect from December 13, 2018. The name change […]
Government sells 52.63 per cent stake in REC to PFC (India) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has accorded in-principle approval for the sale of the government’s 52.63 per cent stake in the Rural Electrification […]
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