Cables and Conductors
Forging Connections
Multiple prospects emerge for the cable and conductor industry
The expanding transmission and distribution (T&D) network, along with overall infrastructure development, is driving the demand for […]
Specialised Designs
Cable technology trends
The development of high voltage long distance corridors to deliver electricity to high-demand regions and the introduction […]
Digitalisation of Power Plants
Extending Asset Life
Case for digitalisation of O&M practices
The deployment of digital technologies for power plant operations and maintenance (O&M) can lead to significant savings […]
Focus on Flexibilisation
Policy intervention needed for future projects
With the growing influx of renewables, there is a greater need for flexibilisation of conventional coal-based power […]
SOx, NOx CONTROL
Emission Control Solutions
Deployment by TPPs and industry concerns
The thermal power industry is facing severe headwinds as the deadline to install emission control equipment draws […]
High Priority
Public gencos’ emission control plans and progress
Complying with emission norms is one of the key priorities for power generation companies. While they are […]
Network Modernisation
Building System Resilience
Network modernisation key to robust T&D operations
The strengthening and modernisation of transmission and distribution (T&D) networks is imperative for maintaining uninterrupted power supply […]
Smart Meter Adoption
Government support accelerates the pace of roll-outs
The benefits of smart metering extend well beyond the reduction of aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses. […]
Transformers
Transformer Trends
Market developments, key challenges and future outlook
India’s transformer capacity has grown significantly over the years. The total alternating current (AC) transformer capacity (at […]
Reliable Power
Operations and maintenance of transformers
Transformers, used as compensating devices, are essential and expensive assets in a power delivery system. They play […]
O&M of Power Plants
Sustainable Operations
Drivers, key trends and best practices in O&M
The role of coal-based power is changing rapidly with the increasing integration of renewables. Thermal power plants […]
Genco Initiatives
O&M practices by TPPs to maintain equipment health and performance
The operations and maintenance (O&M) of thermal power plants (TPPs) is critical to guarantee that they operate […]
Power Transmission
Powering Ahead
Key trends in the transmission segment
The Indian power transmission segment has grown significantly over the years, making the country’s electricity grid one […]
Network Upgrade
Technology trends shaping the transmission line and tower segment
The power transmission network has been constantly expanding to maintain uninterrupted transmission of power, provide evacuation infrastructure […]
IT-OT in Power
Digitalisation Initiatives
IT/OT solutions and strategies for the power sector
Digitalisation, decarbonisation and decentralisation are key trends shaping the power sector today. Utilities across the generation, transmission […]
Change of Pace
Utility experience in the accelerated implementation of IT-OT
Power utilities are embracing IT and OT solutions in a big way to reduce costs, optimise operational […]
Transmission Infrastructure
Electric Future
Transmission infrastructure overview
India’s power transmission segment has seen considerable growth in the past few years owing to the increasing […]
Faster, Stronger, Higher
Technology trends in towers
Over the past few years, tower technologies have undergone significant changes. Owing to factors such as increasing […]
Emission Control
Ensuring Compliance
Emission control norms, implementation challenges and COP26 impact
Coal-based capacity remains the largest contributor to power generation in India with a share of 71 per […]
Absorbing Sulphur
FGD technologies for SOX control in TPPs
Flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) systems are a must have coal-based plants as they help comply with the […]
Quality Of Power
Better Supply
Utilities enhance focus on power quality
Indian power utilities have always focused on bridging the demand-supply gap and ensuring 24×7 power supply to […]
Quality Standards
Need for uniform and comprehensive regulations across states
There has been a growing focus in recent times on ensuring quality of power supply. The increasing […]
Smart Grids in India
Making Headway
Update on the progress under the NSGM
To ensure sustainable electricity supply and energy security, efficient management of the power distribution network by using […]
“Utilities must prepare a smart grid roadmap”
Interview with ISGF’s Reji Kumar Pillai
The pandemic amplified the adoption of digital technologies by power utilities, especially when keeping the lights on […]
Smart Metering and Communication for Power Utilities
Slow But Steady
Progress in smart metering under government schemes
The country has set ambitious smart metering targets but its progress on the ground has been slow. […]
Data Exchange
A reliable communication system key to successful operation of smart meters
Smart metering and smart grid technologies require the exchange of large volumes of data and thus, communication […]
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
Health Check
Tools and technologies for testing and monitoring power plants
Testing and measurement (T&M) solutions are crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and optimising the operations and maintenance […]
Standards and Protocols
Role of smart meter tests in different stages of implementation
Smart metering and smart grid technologies are the future of grid systems. There is an increasing focus on […]
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
Tapping India’s wind energy potential can help support India’s vision of 24×7 clean and reliable power for all
By Abhay Kumar, Technical Director, HVDC, ABB India
Bangalore, India, January 2018 VSC-based HVDC Light technology can harness offshore wind to produce enough electricity to […]
Diesel Engines & Gensets
Secure Supply
Key trends in the diesel genset market
Diesel generator (DG) sets are an important source of power supply for various sectors such as railways, […]
Cost Economics
Assessing the market for diesel gensets
Diesel generator (DG) sets have a quick start-up time, low initial investments and convenient installation. They are […]
Hydro Power in India
Gaining Attention
In the past few years, capacity additions in the hydropower segment have been low. This is owing […]
Steady Support
Role of pumped storage in balancing the load profile of thermal plants
Pumped storage is an established, proven and mature storage technology. At present, it is the only viable […]
Metering Billing & Collection
Scaling Up
Utilities aim for widespread smart meter deployment
Metering is a crucial area for distribution utilities as it is the first step towards energy accounting […]
Making Headway
Expediting smart meter roll-outs under the SMNP
Operational and financial inefficiency in the power distribution segment has been a long-standing challenge. Aggregate technical and […]
Energy Management and Efficiency
Curbing Consumption
ECBC compliance key to ensuring energy efficiency in buildings
The buildings sector accounts for 33 per cent of the total energy consumption in India. According to […]
Energy Efficiency Efforts
IR takes steps to cut its costs and carbon footprint
Indian Railways (IR) is a bulk consumer of electricity in the country. In 2017-18, it consumed 18.98 […]
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 […]
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
Winding Down
Coal likely to play a supportive role in the future
Coal-based power generation continues to be a mainstay in India, accounting for around 70 per cent of […]
Greater Focus
Recent developments and steps needed to accelerate hydro development
The hydropower segment has witnessed low capacity addition over the past few years. This is owing to […]
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
Coal Sway
Retains majority share despite renewables’ growth
Coal-based power generation continues to be the mainstay of the power sector, accounting for around 75 per […]
Technology Transition
Trend towards high efficiency, low emission solutions
Technology transition in the coal-based power generation segment is driven by the need to make power plants […]
Power Distribution in India
Reform Moves
Attempts to revive the debt-ridden distribution segment
The power discoms have been witnessing poor financial and operational performance for a while now, which is […]
Redefining Distribution
Updates on DFs and UT discom privatisation
Over the years, the power distribution segment has been plagued by issues such as weak financial performance, […]