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) […]
Quality Of Power
Quality Matters
Increasing grid complexities call for PQ improvements
Power quality (PQ) plays a crucial role in today’s digital era where electronic equipment is remotely connected […]
Power Quality Standards
New regulations proposed for measurement and monitoring
The monitoring and measurement of power quality is one of the key requirements for ensuring a reliable […]
Smart Grids
Status Check
Update on NSGM and smart grid pilot projects
Smart grid development is expected to transform the Indian power sector into a secure, adaptive, sustainable and […]
Interview with Reji Kumar Pillai
“The flavour of ISUW 2019 will be very different”
The India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF), which was set up in 2010, has been a key agency […]
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
Reliability Check
Quality concerns call for T&M of critical equipment
The demand for reliable power equipment has increased significantly in recent years. The reliability and quality of […]
Smart Meter Testing
Need for advanced facilities across the country
Energy meters are one of the most crucial parts of an electrical system since they account for […]
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
Looking Up
DG set market poised for revival
Diesel generator (DG) sets continue to play an important role in meeting the backup requirements of consumers […]
Changing Cost Dynamics
DG sets lose their edge as renewables become more viable
While India’s power supply position has improved significantly over the past few years, power quality and reliability […]
Hydro Power in India
Helping Hydro
MoP notification sends out positive signals
Despite immense potential and numerous benefits, the hydropower segment has remained under-developed. In recent years, it has […]
Power Reservoirs
Critical role of pumped storage plants in load balancing
The lack of large-scale commercial energy storage solutions poses significant challenges for system operators as they integrate […]
Metering Billing & Collection
Tracking Consumption
Smart meter deployments under SMNP
The country’s power distribution utilities are grappling with the challenge of high aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) […]
New Meter Deployments
Utility experience and challenges
The role of metering in India has evolved significantly over the years. Besides helping utilities in energy […]
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 […]