Power Distribution in India
Distribution
Power Distribution in India
Policy Measures: Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill seeks to usher in significant reforms
The distribution segment continues to be the weakest link in the power sector. The poor financial and operational performance of the discoms characterised by high aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses, mounting discom debt and […]
Power Distribution in India
Making Progress: Some headway under government distribution programmes
Over the past few years, the central government has launched a number of schemes for improving the health and infrastructure of the power sector. Primary among them was the Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY), launched […]
Power Distribution in India
Modernising Distribution: Progress in smart metering implementation
The adoption of smart meters is an essential requirement for modernising the power distribution infrastructure. Smart meters are useful for aggregate technical and commercial loss reduction, renewable energy integration, demand forecasting, load management and energy […]
Power Distribution in India
Smart Grid Update: Government initiatives lead to increasing deployment
Utilities across the world are focusing on digitalisation and automation through smart grid technologies to facilitate modernised distribution operations. In India, too, discoms have been working towards the roll-out of smart grid technologies in association […]
Transmission
When the Lights Went Off: POSOCO successfully manages the load during the nine-minute event on April 5
Amidst the Covid-19 nationwide lockdown, the prime minister of India appealed to the citizens of India to switch off their lights and express solidarity by lighting earthen lamps or torches on April 5, 2020, at […]
Power Distribution in India
Emerging Trends: Utilities adopt technologies to convert data into actionable insights
In the distribution segment, utilities are embracing new technologies driven by the need to lower losses, ensure proper energy accounting, enable data-driven decision-making and deliver better services to end consumers. In conventional distribution equipment such […]
Power Distribution in India
Limited Private Play: DF model yet to gain traction
The distribution franchise (DF) model is slowly gaining prominence in the power sector as the government is looking at it as a potential way to increase private participation. As per the recently released draft Electricity […]
Power Distribution in India
Well Begun, But Half Done: Draft electricity amendment bill needs to cover more ground
By Dr Atul Agrawal, Research Officer, CERC On April 17, 2020, the Ministry of Power issued the Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020 (henceforth referred to as the present bill). Interestingly, in the proposed bill […]
Distribution
Load Implications: Change in electricity demand and consumption patterns amidst lockdown
By DrBalasubramanian S., Researcher, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore The 21-day lockdown (Phase I) announced by the Indian government to contain the spread of Covid-19, is now over, but the government has extended it further […]
Power Distribution in India
Distribution
Next Big Priority: Power quality takes centre stage in India
India has made significant progress in achieving electrification, ensuring surplus power and providing energy access to households under Saubhagya. Now, improving power quality (PQ) is the next policy priority for the country. “History was created […]
Distribution
Demand Dynamics: CEA releases forecasts for long-term electricity requirement
A host of macroeconomic factors affect electricity demand apart from economic growth, development and urbanisation. These include climatic conditions, technological disruptions, consumer preferences, availability of alternative energy sources and state-specific policies. For instance, while policies […]
Distribution
Green Mobility: Tracking EV policies and programmes
In view of the growing environmental concerns associated with fuel-based mobility, the government has developed a policy framework and taken several other initiatives to create an e-mobility ecosystem in the country. The Department of Heavy […]
Cables and Conductors
Strong Demand: T&D to drive growth of the cables and conductors industry
Cables and conductors are vital components of transmission and distribution (T&D) networks. Over the past few years, the cables and conductors market has witnessed healthy growth backed by a rapid expansion of T&D lines to […]
Distribution
Scaling Up: Public and private sectors take steps to expand EV charging facilities
Range anxiety and charge anxiety are amongst the biggest roadblocks to the adoption of electric vehicles (EV). While the former refers to the users’ concern about the number of kilometers an EV will run, the […]
Cables and Conductors
Improved Designs: Emerging technology trends in cables and conductors
The ceation of high voltage long distance corridors to deliver electricity to high-demand regions and the development of green energy corridors for integrating the increasing share of renewable energy into the grid has spurred demand […]
Distribution
Raising the Range: Technology innovations to increase the energy density of EV batteries
In line with the target of deploying 30 per cent electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030, India is expected to become a major manufacturing hub for batteries. According to IESA’s estimates, between 2018 and 2026, the […]
Cables and Conductors
Preventing Failures: Cable and conductor O&M through partial discharge measurement
Cables and conductors are among the most important components of a power transmission network. In the current scenario of increasing power demand, it is imperative to keep these components in good condition through better operations […]
Distribution
High Load Impact: Increased EV charging could pose demand challenges for discoms and the grid
The outlook for electric mobility in India has been becoming increasingly optimistic in recent years. Greater adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and the creation of supporting infrastructure come with their own set of challenges. To […]