Smart meters offer numerous benefits across the power sector value chain. They facilitate reduction in transmission and distribution losses, help peak load management, which leads to more efficient asset management, and improve quality and reliability […]
Launched in 2022, the Ministry of Power’s (MoP) flagship RDSS initiative aims to improve operational efficiencies and financial sustainability by offering results-linked financial assistance to discoms. This assistance will strengthen the supply infrastructure, contingent upon […]
The distribution segment has continued to be the centrepiece of government reforms and schemes in the power sector for many years. In 2021, the central government launched the biggest ever distribution segment scheme, the Revamped […]
Diesel engines and gensets are an important source of reliable back-up power across commercial and industrial (C&I) the consumer segments. Diesel engines, known for their robustness and durability, are suitable for a variety of applications. […]
While the captive power plant model has appealed to many industries over the years, its variant, the group captive model, wherein a group of consumers come together to set up a power plant, is finding […]
The captive power market in India has witnessed remarkable growth in recent times, driven by high grid tariffs that are charged from commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers and the erratic power supply that often hampers […]
Captive power plants (CPPs) are an important source of power supply for energy-intensive commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers. The key factors driving the development of CPPs include high industrial power tariffs, electricity supply disruptions from […]
Cyberattacks are carried out with malicious intent, and have the potential 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 such as internet of things (IoT), digital substations, blockchain and remote monitoring solutions are revamping the way utilities operate and maintain their assets. Power utilities are increasingly deploying sensors and intelligent […]
The power sector is experiencing a growing adoption of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) solutions aimed at improving system efficiency and resilience, optimising costs and accelerating clean energy transition. Technological advancements, declining costs […]
Efficient operations and maintenance (O&M) of equipment and systems is one of the top priorities of utilities globally. Keeping transmission assets in good health is essential for ensuring uninterrupted power supply and maintaining a congestion-free network. […]
At the COP26 conference, India pledged to increase its non-fossil fuel capacity to 500 GW, meet 50 per cent of its energy requirements from renewable energy by 2030, and achieve net zero by 2070. Hence, […]
The transmission grid faces numerous challenges. Renewable energy integration is the biggest challenge. Based on the agenda of COP26, India needs to integrate over 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030. Thus, the transmission segment […]
The Indian power transmission segment has grown significantly over the years to cater to the rise in generation capacity and power demand, making the country’s electricity grid one of the largest synchronous grids in the […]
The role of thermal power plants (TPPs) is changing at a fast pace with the shifting fuel mix, led by the increasing share of intermittent renewable energy sources. TPPs, which have been the main source […]
The Indian power grid is becoming increasingly complex owing to the integration of large-scale renewables, growth in decentralised generation, penetration of electric vehicles and rise in digital loads. This necessitates electric utilities to take steps […]
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