Janardan Choudhary
Director, Technical, NHPC Limited
Having spent more than three decades with hydro major NHPC Limited, Janardan Choudhary has had a challenging […]
January 2019
Janardan Choudhary
Adani Power Limited
Aiming for 20 GW of power by 2020
Adani Power Limited (APL), which entered the power generation segment in 2006, has aggressively expanded its footprint […]
Views of Aniruddha Kumar
“Tariff restructuring and debt servicing obligations will be the cornerstone of the hyrdo policy”
The hydropower segment has been in the doldrums in the past few years. However, its prospects are […]
Stress Relief
Renascent Power acquires majority stake in PPGCL
The new year seems to have brought some cheer to the power sector. On January 1, 2019, […]
Looking Up
DG set market poised for revival
Diesel generator (DG) sets continue to play an important role in meeting the backup requirements of consumers […]
Strengthening Ties
In a move that is expected to significantly open up the market for cross-border power trading, the […]
M. Shenbagam
Chief (Commercial), Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited
A lot needs to be done to bring down AT&C losses to single digits. This last-mile journey […]
Revving Up
Government initiatives drive demand for cables and conductors
Cables and conductors are crucial elements of a transmission and distribution (T&D) network. The cable and conductor […]
Interview with K.S. Popli
“The coming years will witness a deepening of the bond market”
As renewable energy business models transform to cater to the prevailing low-tariff conditions, there is an increasing […]
Second Lap?
In November 2015, the cabinet had approved the first Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY) for the financial […]
Financial Briefs
India and overseas
NTPC raises Rs 40 billion through private placement (India) NTPC has raised Rs 40 billion via bonds issued […]
Changing Cost Dynamics
DG sets lose their edge as renewables become more viable
While India’s power supply position has improved significantly over the past few years, power quality and reliability […]
Cost Implications
The power sector in India is characterised by distortions due to cross-subsidy charges in electricity tariffs, use […]
R.N. Sen
Chairperson, WBERC
Rabindra Nath Sen, currently chairman, at West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC), is a power industry expert […]
Technology Focus
Update on advances in cable and conductor design
Large-scale transmission of power is the need of the hour in light of the growing renewable energy […]
WBSEDCL
Improving its distribution operations while ramping up hydro generation
West Bengal’s state power distribution utility, West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) caters to almost […]
Technology Coupling
Integrating diesel gensets with digital controls and cleaner fuels
Diesel engines and gensets have undergone significant technology modifications over the past few years in order to […]
Time for Action
Tightening its grip on coal-based power plants, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed penalties of up […]
Sachin Nijhawan
Business Head, Mahindra Powerol
Sachin Nijhawan, business head, Mahindra Powerol, a business unit of the Mahindra Group and a key player […]
Underground Cabling
An expensive but promising option
Underground cabling plays a crucial role in providing 24×7 reliable power supply. It offers a host of […]