The expanding transmission and distribution (T&D) network, along with overall infrastructure development, is driving the demand for […]

The development of high voltage long distance corridors to deliver electricity to high-demand regions and the introduction […]

The deployment of digital technol­ogies for power plant operations and maintenance (O&M) can lead to significant savings […]

With the growing influx of renewables, there is a greater need for flexibilisation of conventional coal-based power […]

The thermal power industry is facing severe headwinds as the deadline to install emission control equipment draws […]

Complying with emission norms is one of the key priorities for power generation companies. While they are […]

The strengthening and modernisation of transmission and distribution (T&D) networks is imperative for maintaining uninterrupted power supply […]

The benefits of smart metering extend well beyond the reduction of aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses. […]

India’s transformer capacity has grown significantly over the years. The total alternating current (AC) transformer capacity (at […]

Transformers, used as compensating devices, are essential and expensive assets in a power delivery system. They play […]

The role of coal-based power is ch­anging rapidly with the increasing integration of renewables. Th­er­mal power plants […]

The operations and maintenance (O&M) of thermal power plants (TPPs) is critical to guarantee that they operate […]

The Indian power transmission segment has grown significantly over the years, making the country’s electricity grid one […]

The power transmission network has been constantly expanding to maintain uninterrupted transmission of power, provide evacuation infrastructure […]

Digitalisation, decarbonisation and decentralisation are key trends sha­ping the power sector today. Utili­ti­es across the generation, transmission […]

Power utilities are embracing IT and OT solutions in a big way to reduce costs, optimise operational […]

India’s power transmission segment has seen considerable growth in the past few years owing to the increasing […]

Over the past few years, tower technologies have undergone significant changes. Owing to factors such as increasing […]

Coal-based capacity remains the largest contributor to power generation in India with a share of 71 per […]

Flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) systems are a must have coal-based plants as they help comply with the […]

Indian power utilities have always focused on bridging the demand-supply gap and ensuring 24×7 power supply to […]

There has been a growing focus in recent times on ensuring quality of power supply. The increasing […]

To ensure sustainable electricity supply and energy security, efficient management of the power distribution network by using […]

The pandemic amplified the adoption of digital technologies by power utilities, especially when keeping the lights on […]

The country has set ambitious smart metering targets but its progress on the ground has been slow. […]

Smart metering and smart grid technologies require the exchange of large volumes of data and thus, communication […]

Grid modernisation and strengthening has been the core principle of various government schemes introduced in the power […]

Power system operations are becoming more complex by the day with rapid increase in the number of […]

Testing and measurement (T&M) solutions are crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and optimising the operations and maintenance […]

Smart metering and smart grid technologies are the future of grid systems. There is an increasing focus on […]

The renovation and modernisation (R&M) of power plants is essential for maintaining their operational performance. Ageing infrastructure […]

The renovation and modernisation (R&M) of coal-based thermal power plants (TPPs) is crucial, both from an environmental […]

Bangalore, India, January 2018 VSC-based HVDC Light technology can harness offshore wind to produce enough electricity to […]

Diesel generator (DG) sets are an important source of power supply for various sectors such as railways, […]

Diesel generator (DG) sets have a quick start-up time, low initial in­vestments and convenient installation. They are […]

In the past few years, capacity additions in the hydropower segment have been low. This is owing […]

Pumped storage is an established, proven and mature storage technology. At present, it is the only viable […]

Metering is a crucial area for distribution utilities as it is the first step towards energy accounting […]

Operational and financial inefficiency in the power distribution segment has been a long-standing challenge. Aggregate technical and […]

The buildings sector accounts for 33 per cent of the total energy consumption in India. According to […]

Indian Railways (IR) is a bulk consumer of electricity in the country. In 2017-18, it consumed 18.98 […]

The power sector is witnessing a rapid influx of information and operational technologies (IT and OT). These […]

The power distribution segment has been plagued with several problems including high aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) […]

Water plays a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations of a thermal power plant (TPP). It is […]

Water is a key input in thermal power generation. It is used in almost all systems of […]

In line with the government’s aim to increase the share of green power in the country’s energy […]

Coal-based power generation continues to be a mainstay in India, accounting for around 70 per cent of […]

The hydropower segment has witnessed low capacity addition over the past few years. This is owing to […]

Substations are an integral part of power systems as they enable energy transfer from generating stations to […]

Coal-based power generation continues to be the mainstay of the power sector, accounting for around 75 per […]

Technology transition in the coal-based power generation segment is driven by the need to make power plants […]

The power discoms have been witnessing poor financial and operational performance for a while now, which is […]

Over the years, the power distribution segment has been plagued by issues such as weak financial performance, […]