Cyberattacks are carried out with maÂlicious intent, and have the poÂtential to compromise the power supply system and render the grid insecure. They can result in equipment maloperation and damage, and may even have a […]
Utilities across the power sector value chain are adopting information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) for increasing process efficiency, reducing costs and enhancing consumer services. With the increase in decentralised generation, penetration of renewables […]
New and emerging technologies suÂch as internet of things (IoT), digital substations, blockchain and reÂmote monitoring solutions are revamÂping the way utilities operate and maintain their assets. Power utilities are incÂreasingly deploying sensors and intelligent […]
The power sector is experiencing a growing adoption of information teÂchnology (IT) and operational techÂnoÂlogy (OT) solutions aimed at improving system efÂfiÂciency and resiliÂence, optimising costs and accelerating clean energy transition. TechnoÂlogical advancements, declining costs […]
Digitalisation, decarbonisation and decentralisation are key trends shaÂping the power sector today. UtiliÂtiÂes across the generation, transmission and distribution (T&D) segments are emÂbracing information technology/operatiÂonal technology (IT/OT) for enhancing consumer services, increasing process efÂfÂiÂÂciency and […]
Power utilities are embracing IT and OT solutions in a big way to reduce costs, optimise operational performance and enhance customer experience. Besides, to manage the incÂreasing penetration of variable renewable energy sources into the […]
By Anurag Johri, Managing Director and Lead, Utilities, Accenture India It is well established by now that digital transformation is no longer a choice but an imperative for thriving in the post-pandemic economy. For successful […]
Power utilities are increasingly emÂbracing new and emerging IT-based technological systems such as cloud computing, powerline communications, internet of things (IoT), digital substations, blockchain, remote moÂnitoring solutions, data solutions based on artificial intelligence and machine […]
The threat of cybercrime is impacting every sector across the world. The power sector is equally at risk of cyÂberÂattacks due to increasing digitalisation. Developments such as data interconnectivity, sensorisation and the incÂreÂased attack surface […]
Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) is a system for acquiring and analysing information obtained from numerous devices placed on the electrical grid. A SCADA system can monitor and control hundreds to hundreds of thousands […]
Cloud computing technology is fast gaining traction in the country. As per industry estimates, the public cloud services market in India has seen phenomenal growth over the past two years, reaching $1.8 billion in 2017, […]
With growing digitalisation and the emergence of smart grid technology in the power sector, the risk of cybersecurity breaches in transmission and distribution (T&D) networks has increased manifold. Enhanced automation in the T&D segment through […]
Meter communication lies at the heart of power system efficiency, offering a range of benefits to the utility. To begin with, it enables remote monitoring of the utility’s infrastructure. Further, a bidirectional communication system provides […]
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