In the recent years, revamping the metering infrastructure with the adoption of smart meters has been one of the key focus areas of distribution utilities. Smart meters can improve the operational and financial performance of […]
With an aim to deliver reliable, secure, quality and affordable power to all consumers by creating an efficient and financially sustainable power sector, the central government has implemented various reform initiatives and programmes. Notably, the […]
In May 2020, the central government announced the privatisation of power departments and utilities in union territories (UTs) under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. These privatised utilities in the UTs are expected to act as a […]
India’s distribution sector is at the cusp of a transformational change of driven primarily by the incorporation of cutting-edge technological systems. These technologies can be broadly categorised into innovative hardware, and virtual and software upgrades. […]
The power distribution segment has been the focus of government reforms and schemes for many years. While these programmes have helped improve the segment’s performance to some extent, there is still significant scope for improvement. […]
The power discoms have been witnessing poor financial and operational performance for a while now, which is attributed to high aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses and mounting discom debt. Recently, in another attempt to […]
Over the years, the power distribution segment has been plagued by issues such as weak financial performance, high operational losses and poor customer service. Private participation has often been suggested as the solution, given that […]
The central government is implementing various schemes and programmes to help power discoms improve their financial and operational health. With the aim of improving the operational efficiency and financial sustainability of discoms, the Ministry of […]
Distribution utilities are increasingly adopting new technologies and equipment to stem losses, improve their decision-making through data analytics, reduce operations and maintenance (O&M) costs, and deliver consumer-friendly services. Utilities are modernising their distribution networks with […]
The central government has undertaken various programmes and initiatives for implementing smart metering across the country. These include the National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM), the Smart Meter National Programme (SMNP), the Integrated Power Development Scheme […]
The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed widespread challenges faced by the power distribution segment, the weakest link in the power sector. The poor financial and operational performance of discoms characterised by high aggregate technical and commercial […]
Over the past few years, several schemes have been launched by the central government for improving the financial and operational health of discoms. Key among these was the Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY), launched in […]
The emergence of novel paradigms in the distribution segment such as decentralised generation systems, net metering, energy storage, electric vehicles (EVs) and associated charging infrastructure is expected to upend the structural architecture of the industry. […]
Over the past couple of years, upgrading metering infrastructure with the adoption of smart meters has been one of the key focus areas of distribution utilities. Smart meters can improve the operational and financial performance […]
The distribution sector is undergoing a transformation catalysed with the large-scale adoption of smart grids and digital solutions. These developments have the potential to reinvent the relationship between customers and distribution companies (discoms), enhance the […]
The power distribution segment continues to be the weakest link in the power sector. High aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses, poor billing and collection efficiency and delays in tariff hikes have significantly deteriorated the […]
The Covid-19 crisis has posed widespread challenges for discoms as the decline in demand has led to revenue losses and liquidity concerns. The pan-India lockdown to control the spread rendered the commercial and industrial (C&I) […]
The power distribution segment has witnessed a series of central initiatives in the past few years aimed at improving the financial and operational health of discoms. The key amongst these is the Ujwal Discom Assurance […]
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