Power Distribution in India
Information Value: Analysing meter data to improve power quality
Meter data is a storehouse of valuable information for any distribution utility. Consumer data can be precisely recorded through a smart meter and used through the medium of data analytics for myriad purposes, including predicting […]
Integrated Control: DMS deployment increasing distribution network efficiency
While an interconnected grid has led to several benefits, it has also resulted in a number of complexities that did not exist in traditional girds. Centralised and distributed power generation, intermittent renewable power generation and […]
Automation Initiatives: BESCOM and TPDDL increase IT adoption to improve efficiency
The health of the distribution segment has been a prime concern for some time now as its growth has been thwarted by operational inefficiencies and the lack of timely tariff revisions. The national average aggregate […]
Enhancing Systems: Conductor, transformer and substation technology advances
Over the past few years, the requirements of power utilities across the world have changed. This has necessitated equipment providers to make advancements in conductor, transformer and substation technologies. The adoption of the new substation […]
Sourcing Strategies: Focus on effective power procurement methods
The Indian power distribution segment is undergoing development and reforms at various levels. Apart from high aggregate technical and commercial losses, it is dealing with rising power purchase costs and other financial constraints. Even though […]
Loss Reduction: Distribution utilities resort to revenue protection measures
Over the past decade, distribution utilities in India have undertaken a number of measures to reduce network losses and increase revenue collection efficiency. These measures include strengthening the physical infrastructure, improving metering technology and penetration, […]
Progress Update: Status of works under the IPDS and DDUGJY
In the past 20 months, a range of initiatives have been launched by the central government to revive the distribution segment, which has been dealing with issues like ageing infrastructure, high operational losses and financial […]
