By Balaram Saha, Deputy General Manager, Strategy & Analytics Centre of Excellence, CESC CESC Limited operates an integrated power business spanning mining, thermal generation, renewable energy and distribution. Its thermal portfolio comprises around 2.2 GW of […]
The role of thermal energy generation has been critical for maintaining grid stability and reliability, particularly during times of intermittent or diminished energy generation. The technological superiority of thermal generation in providing firm, continuous and […]
Coal-based power plants account for about 70 per cent of the fresh water withdrawn by industries in India. This adds pressure on limited freshwater resources already facing competing demands from agriculture, industry and urban centres. […]
Efficient operations and maintenance (O&M) and robust asset management are essential for ensuring the reliability, safety and long-term performance of hydroelectric power plants (HEPs). Given the long asset life of hydro stations, effective O&M practices […]
By Suraj Dhiman, General Manager (O&M), NHPC Limited NHPC Limited operates one of the largest hydropower portfolios in the country, with 22 hydropower plants comprising 78 generating units. Most of these plants are located across […]
India’s pumped storage project (PSP) segment is witnessing growing momentum as storage assumes a larger role in supporting renewable energy integration and grid reliability. According to the Central Electricity Authority’s (CEA) National Generation Adequacy Plan, […]
With the growing integration of renewable energy into the grid, hydropower is expected to play a major role in addressing the intermittency and balancing requirements. As India strives to achieve the 500 GW non-fossil capacity […]
India’s power distribution segment is undergoing a significant technological transformation as utilities seek to improve operational efficiency, enhance reliability, reduce losses and support the growing integration of renewable energy. Earlier, distribution networks relied on manual […]
The government’s flagship reform programme, the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), is strengthening distribution infrastructure, accelerating the deployment of smart prepaid meters and driving the digitalisation of utility operations. With an outlay of about Rs […]
By Girishkumar Kadam, Senior Vice-President and Group Head – Corporate Ratings, ICRA Limited The state-owned power distribution companies (discoms) in India witnessed a gradual improvement in their financial performance during FY 2023-FY 2025, supported by higher […]
By Atul Bali, Director, National Smart Grid Mission, and Executive Director, POWERGRID Rising renewable energy penetration, large-scale adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and the growing deployment of battery energy storage systems are some of the […]
Being the last leg in the electricity supply chain, the power distribution sector plays a critical role in determining the overall health of the power sector. Since the performance of distribution utilities ultimately affects the […]
Substations and switchgear systems are evolving beyond their conventional role as passive grid assets to emerge as intelligent, automated and highly adaptive components of modern power networks. Growing renewable energy integration, space constraints in urban […]
The reliable operation of substations and switchgear is critical to ensuring uninterrupted power supply, system stability and network safety. As power systems become more complex and utilities increasingly focus on improving operational efficiency, the role […]
Gas-insulated substations (GISs) are widely used in power transmission systems due to their compact design, high reliability and suitability for space-constrained areas. Unlike conventional air-insulated substations (AISs), GIS equipment is enclosed in metal chambers filled […]
India’s power grid is expanding to keep pace with rising electricity demand propelled by rapid urbanisation, industrialisation and renewable energy integration. A reliable electricity transmission system requires robust infrastructure to balance power generation, transmission and […]
Transformers have always been central to reliable electricity delivery. With India’s power system now being reshaped by rising demand and intermittent renewable energy, its operations and maintenance (O&M) role has become more strategic than ever […]
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