The power sector is witnessing a rapid influx of information and operational technologies (IT and OT). These technologies are required to facilitate renewable energy integration, ensure reliable power supply under programmes such as 24×7 Power […]
The power distribution segment has been plagued with several problems including high aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses and unreliable power supply. The integration of information technology (IT) into distribution infrastructure is one of the […]
The complexities in grid operations have increased with the increasing share of renewable energy, growing number of distributed energy resources (mostly connected at the distribution level), and higher growth in power demand as compared to […]
Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) is a prerequisite for smart meters and the basic building block for a smart grid. As utilities are moving towards the implementation of smart grid technologies, the adoption of AMI is […]
With utilities digitising their critical infrastructure through advanced technology applications, they are adding multiple internet protocol gateways and other data delivery elements to their networks, making them more susceptible to cyberattacks. Designing and framing cybersecurity […]
Providing access to affordable and reliable power has been a major task for gencos in a dynamic power market where there is significant competition, multiple buyers and threat from renewables. However, the adoption of various […]
For transmission companies, IT and OT can significantly help improve operational performance, achieve grid stability, reduce outages and assist in demand forecasting. However, as utilities move to next-generation software and solutions, some accompanying challenges, particularly […]
IT and OT implementation has picked up pace in the past few years and distribution utilities are deriving visible benefits from it, including increased operational efficiencies, data availability and enhanced customer experience. However, challenges such […]
Power distribution utilities are significantly building additional layers of automation, communication and IT systems to achieve operational efficiency and reduce losses. In addition, analytics and integration of IT and OT have become a business necessity […]
Grid stability is one of the crucial concerns of power transmission companies. Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) play a crucial role in maintaining grid stability and other critical functions such as automating grid […]
In recent years, the implementation of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) networks has provided multiple benefits to gencos such as better inventory management, monitoring and optimisation of processes, streamlining of coal supply and […]
Rural infrastructure improvement has been the central component of Gujarat’s development agenda. The state takes pride in possessing one of the most developed electricity systems, having achieved the target of 24×7 power supply to villages […]
The Information Technology (IT) Act, 2008 defines cybersecurity as the protection of information, equipment, devices, computers, computer resources, communication devices and information stored therein from unauthorised access. Over the years, the risk of cyberattacks across […]
The transmission grid in India has witnessed significant changes such as grid integration, increasing renewable power generation and power market strengthening over the past few years. This has led to the demand for a sophisticated […]
The metering landscape in India is fast evolving. Utilities have started deploying smarter meters, which can track and report data on multiple parameters other than consumption. Most utilities have also installed automated meter reading (AMR) […]
Cloud computing is witnessing growing uptake across enterprises in various sectors. In simplest terms, cloud computing refers to storing and accessing data and programmes on remote servers hosted on the internet instead of on hard […]
Smart grids play an important role in reducing aggregate technical and commercial losses, managing the power demand curve, ensuring quality power supply and meeting the growing power demand. The Ministry of Power (MoP) along with […]
The integration of information technology (IT) in distribution infrastructure is imperative to reduce aggregate technical and commercial losses and ensure reliable power supply, among other things. Taking this into cognisance, the central government is implementing […]
Over the past few years, there has been a significant increase in the use of information technology (IT) and new operational technologies (OT) in the power sector in India. The increase in the use of […]
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