Dr Arun Kumar Verma
Joint secretary, Ministry of Power (MoP)
Making a Difference It’s been a gap of three years since Power Line last profiled Dr Arun […]
April 2019
Dr Arun Kumar Verma
Stepping into a Digital Future
Utilities adapt to changing business needs
At the fifth edition of the India Smart Utility Week 2019, an international conference and exhibition on […]
Optimum Efficiency
Buildings adopt advanced HVAC systems to improve their energy performance index
High efficiency heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems are being increasingly adopted in buildings to save operational […]
Prashant Jain to lead GE Steam Power in India
GE Power India Limited has appointed Prashant Jain as regional general manager to lead GE Steam Power […]
Wider Scope
Increasing role of microgrids in the industry
Microgrids have emerged as one of the key technologies in the ongoing energy transition. A microgrid is […]
In the Spotlight
UJALA and SLNP schemes make impressive gains
The Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) programme launched in January 2015 by Energy Efficiency […]
NTPC signs term loan of Rs 20 billion with Canara Bank
NTPC signed a term loan agreement for Rs 20 billion with Canara Bank on April 5, 2019. […]
Cummins launches the latest 35 kVA engine of the X2.7 series in India
Cummins India Limited has launched a Stamford alternator-powered diesel generator set in India. The 35 kVA engine […]
Fortum looks to bring in advanced NOx reduction technology
Finnish energy company Fortum will bring nitrogen oxide (NOx) reduction technology to India under its new business, […]
Schneider Electric launches EcoStruxure Advisor apps and services
Schneider Electric has announced seven new EcoStruxure Advisor apps and services that will give users peerless value […]
ABB establishing AbilityTM Customer Experience centres
ABB is establishing ABB AbilityTM Customer Experience (ACE) centres in Bengaluru, Ladenburg and Houston. At the ACE […]
ERDA organises Technology Meet 2019
The Electrical Research and Development Association (ERDA) organised the Technology Meet 2019 at Vadodara on February 21, […]
Views of Jatindra Nath Swain
Managing Director, Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)
“There is a need to devise a balancing mechanism” The intermittency and grid integration challenges of renewables […]
Major Relief
SC sets aside RBI norms for stressed asset resolution
In a major relief to many ailing power companies, the Supreme Court has set aside the February […]
Reliability Check
Quality concerns call for T&M of critical equipment
The demand for reliable power equipment has increased significantly in recent years. The reliability and quality of […]
Green Hydro
Renewables status to give a boost to segment growth
To give a major leg-up to the ailing hydropower segment, the government, in March 2019, approved a […]
Bajaj Energy Limited
Looking to tap the IPO route for inorganic growth
After a long lull, the power sector is set to witness a mega initial public offering (IPO) […]
Green Dividends
Draft national strategic plan to give a fresh impetus to energy efficiency efforts
India has committed itself to reducing its emissions intensity by 33-35 per cent by 2030 and to […]
April Issue 2019
April Issue 2019
H.L. Arora
Director, Technical, THDC
With almost 36 years of experience in the power sector, a large part of it in the […]