The captive capacity of Indian commercial and industrial (C&I) units is on the rise owing to the increasing affordability of variable renewable energy and the growing adoption of technologies such as IoT and data analytics. […]
The short-term power trading market has evolved significantly. During 2021-22, short-term trading volumes were recorded at 186.75 BUs, of which the power exchanges accounted for 54.3 per cent by achieving an all-time-high volume of 101.45 […]
Industries in India consume roughly 55-60 per cent of the country’s electricity. There is a potential to reduce this energy consumption by 10-25 per cent depending on size, industry and type of technology adopted by […]
In India, industrial use accounts for the majority of energy consumption at present. There is a lot of scope for reduction in industrial energy consumption while increasing operational efficiency. Implementing best energy practices across industries […]
The building sector in India consumes over 30 per cent of the total electricity consumed in the country annually and is second only to the industrial sector. With nearly two-thirds of the built infrastructure yet […]
Electric motors and drives are electrical components utilised in fans to turbines, from heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems to irrigation systems. These components are important because they are used to determine and adjust the […]
At the 26th Conference of the Parties (CoP) that took place in 2021, India committed to reducing the energy intensity of its economy by 33-35 per cent in 2030 compared the 2005 levels. Cogeneration and […]
Power plants are infamous for some of the worst industrial accidents in history. Perhaps nuclear power plants come first to our mind in this context. While nuclear power accidents such as the Chernobyl disaster in […]
India’s renewable energy capacity has grown by leaps and bounds and crossed the massive 100 GW milestone this year. Over 8 GW of capacity has been added during April-November 2021 despite the devastating second wave […]
Decentralised power generation systems are units that generate electricity and consume all/part of it in situ. Industrial establishments such as textile mills, sugar refineries, cement factories, steel producers and petrochemical refineries tend to install decentralised […]
Captive power plants (CPPs) are vital for industries to meet their energy needs. While peak power and energy deficits in the country have reduced over the years facilitating electricity supply to industries, the tariffs for […]
On a sunny afternoon, the roofs at New Delhi railway station can be seen gleaming brightly. A closer look reveals that this is owing to the solar panels installed on the roofs. Therein lies the […]
Electric motors and drives are used to determine and adjust the speed at which electric devices operate. Therefore, they are indispensable components in almost all machines and devices. Electric motors and drives are extensively used […]
The short-term trading market has become an inevitable part of the power sector value chain and is now positioned as its key pillar. For sellers, including merchant and stressed power plants, the short-term power trading […]
The Indian cement industry is one of the most efficient in the world. Over the years, it has made efforts to reduce its carbon footprint by adopting the best available technologies and environmental practices. Gradually […]
Heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and boilers are critical components of energy consuming equipment. They are primarily used to optimally heat or cool commercial areas such as hotels, restaurants, malls, shops and schools, […]
Electrical motors and drives are an indispensable and key component in several industries, with widespread application in industrial pump-related processes, power generation operations and all assembly line operations, in addition to usage in air conditioners, […]
Conventional power plants are capable of converting only 35-45 per cent of energy from the resources infused into the power plant, and a substantial proportion of electricity is heat loss, which is attributable to fundamental […]
A number of safety issues are emerging from archives relating to industry and power plant safety. According to IndustriALL, a global union of workers, 30 industrial accidents occurred in India during May-June 2020, killing at […]
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