People
Padmini Singla
An AGMUT cadre IAS officer of the 2002 batch, Padmini Singla holds the post of secretary (power, finance and planning) at the Government of NCT of Delhi. She is also the CMD of power companies […]
Month: January 2020
Hydro Power in India
Setting Benchmarks: NHPC’s best practices in O&M
Regular operations and maintenance (O&M) is crucial to prevent plant failures that can stall electricity generation and affect a genco’s earnings. Under the current regulatory framework, hydroelectric projects (HEPs) are required to achieve the design […]
Diesel Engines and Gas Gensets
Making Inroads: Gas-based gensets gain traction
Despite significant improvements in the power sector, there is no denying that it is still grappling with the problem of power outages. Unreliable power supply and outages have a significant impact on consumers, especially commercial […]
Specials
Power Shot: National Infrastructure Pipeline proposes major outlay for the sector
In a major push for the infrastructure sector, the government recently released a five-year roadmap for investments in infrastructure projects. On the basis of the information compiled as on date, the total capex projected for […]
Smart grids
ESS Roadmap: ISGF draft report projects future demand for storage systems
As the country has set an ambitious target of generating 40 per cent of electricity from non-fossil sources by 2030, the share of renewables is expected to increase significantly in the coming years. While we […]
Regulation
Redefining the Rules
The expert group appointed by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) to review the Indian Electricity Grid Code (IEGC) has recently come out with its report. The group reviewed the provisions of the IEGC Regulations, […]
Power Data
Power Generation: Monthly statistics year over year
Total power generation stood at 101.94 BUs in November 2019. At around 34.69 BUs and 30.50 BUs the central and private sectors respectively accounted for the major share in conventional power generation. Meanwhile, renewable energy […]
Power Data
Power Trading
At the IEX and PXIL in December 2019: Prices at the day-ahead market
The electricity traded in the day-ahead market at the IEX and PXIL in December 2019 was 4,333.32 MUs and 0.46 MUs respectively. The average market clearing price range at the IEX was Rs 2.59 per […]
People
Harsh Shah: Chief Executive Officer, IndiGrid
Harsh Shah is CEO and whole-time director, IndiGrid, an infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) established to own inter-state transmission assets. He was closely involved in setting up the trust, from concept to its current position as […]
Hydro Power in India
Digitalisation Benefits
With the growing integration of renewable energy into the grid, hydropower is expected to play a major role in addressing the intermittency and balancing requirements. Hydropower projects are capital intensive. If these assets are maintained […]
Industrial & Power Plant Safety
Preventing Accidents
According to data from the Ministry of Labour and Employment, 3,562 workers died in factory accidents across India between 2014 and 2016, and more than 51,000 were injured in that period. This works out to […]
Finance
Landmark Deal: AEML-QIA agreement marks a first in the distribution segment
In a major private equity (PE) deal, Adani Transmission Limited (ATL), Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited (AEML) and a subsidiary of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) have signed definitive agreements for the sale of 25.1 per […]
Diesel Engines and Gas Gensets
Growing Demand: Liquid fuel consumption and production trends
Diesel generator sets are commonly used in both domestic and industrial consumer segments for meeting backup power needs. Diesel-based generator sets are preferred over other gensets due to their fuel efficiency, cost effectiveness as compared […]
Company Release
PXIL launches new trading platform – PRATYAY
Power Exchange India Limited (PXIL) has launched its new technology-based trading platform PRATYAY. The platform aims to ease trading on the exchange across all segments. It offers a hassle-free migration from client-based solutions to web-based […]
Company Release
Pitamber Shivnani appointed CEO of GE T&D India Limited
GE T&D India has appointed Pitamber Shivnani as chief executive officer (CEO) and president of GE Grid Solutions, South Asia. He will be responsible for managing GE’s grid solutions market in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, […]
Company Release
ELECRAMA 2020 records 400 per cent rise in business interests
The 14th edition of ELECRAMA witnessed participation from over 1,370 exhibitors showcasing their products and services. ELECRAMA was organised by the Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA) at the India Expo Mart in Greater […]
Company Release
ABB India showcased its innovations at ELECRAMA 2020
ABB India showcased the innovations of two of its businesses, electrification and motion, at ELECRAMA 2020. ABB’s electrification business, which offers a wide-ranging portfolio of products, digital solutions and services, from substations to sockets, to […]
Company Release
Schneider Electric showcases its portfolio of sustainable and digital solutions
Schneider Electric participated in the 14th edition of ELECRAMA 2020, the largest congregation of the power industry in India. The company showcased its technologies across segments such as connected grid, smart cities, transportation, residential, real […]
Company Release
HPL Electric & Power exhibits new product range at ELECRAMA 2020
HPL Electric & Power Limited, an electric equipment manufacturing company in India, participated in ELECRAMA 2020. The company displayed its entire product range across its five verticals: metering solutions, switchgears (industrial and domestic product), LED […]