Views of Debasish Banerjee
“The future is electric”
Private integrated utility CESC Limited serves more than 3.3 million consumers in Kolkata and Howrah. In recent […]
Forum
Views of Debasish Banerjee
Protecting Consumer Rights
Implications of the MoP’s draft electricity rules
In a move aimed at introducing a corporate culture in discoms, the Ministry of Power (MoP) has […]
Modernising the Grid
Technology deployments needed to build a robust and reliable T&D network
In the past two decades, India’s economy has been propelled by the power sector. More than 130 […]
Green Markets
Making India a sustainable, self-reliant energy economy
In a landmark move, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved renewable energy trading on […]
Beyond Borders
Road map for energy collaboration and cooperation in Asia Pacific
The Asia-Pacific region is the fastest growing region in the world, with an average GDP growth rate […]
Ensuring Supply Reliability
How can discoms use NWAs without high infrastructure investments?
The Covid-19 pandemic has posed several challenges to the Indian power systems. Most notable amongst these is […]
Demand Slide
Views of sector experts
The Covid-19 pandemic has thrown businesses out of gear, and the power sector is no exception. While […]
Changes at the Top
Key appointments in the past one year
Covid-19 is a global crisis, evolving at an unprecedented speed and scale, and putting extraordinary demands on […]
Uncertain Times
Developers’ opinion
The pandemic has had a major impact on all segments of the power sector, including generation. The […]
Adapting to the New Normal
Discoms’ perspective
The Covid-19 outbreak has had a far-reaching impact on the power distribution segment. Besides historical challenges such […]
Supply Challenges
Equipment manufacturers’ views
The Covid-19 outbreak has had a far-reaching impact on the power sector. Equipment manufacturers were among the […]
Ensuring Liquidity Support
Financiers’ perspective
Financiers are optimistic about the power sector’s long-term growth story. However, distribution reforms must be taken up […]
Building Resilience
Consultants’ opinion
From a sharp decline in electricity demand to bottlenecks in revenue collection by discoms and payment delays […]
Breaking New Ground
Innovative technique for replacing ruptured steel liner at Parbati II HEP
The construction of inclined pressure shafts is usually the most challenging job worldwide. When it comes […]
Bump in the Road
Challenges and the way forward for the EV industry post-Covid
The electric vehicle (EV) industry and EV charging infrastructure segment have been facing headwinds owing to the […]
FGD Implementation
Weighing in on cost and environmental implications
During the Covid-19 pandemic, river water quality has improved, pollution has come down significantly and the […]
Post Pandemic Power Sector
- Discussion
Will the current pandemic be a catalyst or an impediment for sustained change in theIndian power sector? […]
Import Curbs
Impact of restrictions on procurement of power supply equipment
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has announced import restrictions and compulsory testing of power supply equipment from […]
Hybrid Power Plants
Southeast Asia looks to accelerate its deployment of renewables
Pieter Hokkeling, Director, Growth & Development, Middle East & Asia, Wärtsilä Energy Business With nearly 700 million […]
Testing the Waters
In a key announcement made as part of the economic stimulus package last month, the central government […]