Emission Control
Cost of New Norms
Emission control challenges for coal-based power plants
Apart from being the largest source of electricity supply in the country, with over 75 per cent […]
Reducing SOx Emissions
Progress in FGD implementation towards meeting the 2022 target
Flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) is one of the key technology solutions used at thermal power plants (TPPs) […]
Grid Modernisation & Strengthening
Enabling Electrification
Improving power supply quality through grid modernisation and strengthening
Grid modernisation and strengthening has been the core principle of various government schemes introduced in the power […]
System Strengthening
Utilities implement technology solutions to improve power transmission
Power system operations are becoming more complex by the day with rapid increase in the number of […]
Testing and Measurement
A Growing Market
Increasing reliability and safety concerns call for new T&M techniques
India has a large number of transmission and distribution (T&D) projects in the pipeline. As per the […]
Meter Testing
Key to ensuring reliability and accuracy
Meter testing is required to assess the quality of meters installed in the field. It is undertaken […]
R&M of Power Plants
R&M Interventions
New needs and requirements
The renovation and modernisation (R&M) of power plants is essential for maintaining their operational performance. Ageing infrastructure […]
New Lease of Life
Policy initiatives for R&M of thermal power plants
The renovation and modernisation (R&M) of coal-based thermal power plants (TPPs) is crucial, both from an environmental […]
Wind Power In India
Getting Bigger
Wind industry moves towards higher rated turbines
As per the latest figures of the National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE), India’s wind energy potential […]
Diesel Engines & Gensets
Growth Positive
Infrastructure sector to drive demand for DG sets
Despite the declining power deficit, the demand for diesel generator (DG) sets and engines is expected to […]
Design Modifications
Towards cleaner diesel generators and engines
Diesel generators (DGs) are being used across industries as an alternative to grid power to support their […]
Hydro Power in India
Flat Growth
Urgent need to revive hydro
Despite being one of the most promising options for power generation, hydropower technology has witnessed limited uptake […]
Course Correction
Policy initiatives to give an impetus to segment
The declining share of hydropower in the country’s energy mix and insufficient hydro capacity addition over the […]
Metering Billing & Collection
Big Plans
Metering market overview
After a period of slow growth, the Indian meter market is now witnessing a shift in demand […]
Advanced Metering
Growing adoption of AMR and AMI
Metering technology has evolved significantly over the past few years, from manual meter reading to automated meter […]
Energy Management and Efficiency
Investing in Improvements
PAT initiative spearheads energy efficiency across industries
Energy efficiency has assumed greater importance in the country following the ratification of the Paris agreement, wherein […]
Green Buildings
Reducing consumption for a more energy efficient future
India is expected to add 40 billion m2 of new buildings by 2050. A third of the country’s […]
IT & OT Integration
Making Networks Robust
IT and OT key to efficient power system operations
The power sector is witnessing a rapid influx of information and operational technologies (IT and OT). These […]
Towards Reliable Power
Government schemes strengthen distribution through IT integration
The power distribution segment has been plagued with several problems including high aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) […]
Water Management
Sustainable Practices
Reducing the water footprint of TPPs
Water plays a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations of a thermal power plant (TPP). It is […]
Efficient Cooling
Efforts to minimise water consumption in cooling towers
Water is a key input in thermal power generation. It is used in almost all systems of […]
Transmission Infrastructure
Capacity Building
Key trends and growth drivers in the transmission infrastructure segment
India’s power transmission segment is growing at an unprecedented pace, mainly due to the thrust provided by […]
Transmission Tower Trends
Evolving design, testing, installation and surveying techniques
Over the past few years, the techniques for the design, installation, surveying and testing of transmission towers […]
Renewable Energy
Making a Mark
Renewables disrupt power sector dynamics
In line with the government’s aim to increase the share of green power in the country’s energy […]
Power Generation
Picking Up
BoP segment outlook expected to improve
Balance of plant (BoP) constitutes a critical part of a power plant and accounts for 40-45 per […]
Substations
Growth Surge
Significant enhancement in substation technology and capacity
Substations are an integral part of power systems as they enable energy transfer from generating stations to […]
Coal-based Power Generation
Better Utilisation
India is dependent on coal-based power generation to meet its current power demand. However, the coal used […]
Future Growth
Equipment manufacturers hopeful of demand revival
The boiler, turbine and generator (BTG) equipment industry has been battling a significant slowdown in demand, which […]
Power Distribution in India
UDAY Progress
Some success, but still a long way to go
Launched in November 2015 to improve the financial and operational efficiency of state discoms, the Ujwal Discom […]
Strengthening Distribution
Update on key government programmes
The central government has launched a plethora of schemes for the power sector since 2014, with special […]