The recent power demand-supply mismatches have given an impetus to power trading in the country. The industry has witnessed an increase in the traded volumes, rise in spot prices of power and convergence of power […]
At the forefront of India’s energy efficiency improvements has been Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL). After having successfully transformed the LED lighting segment, it is paving the way for rolling out smart meters and electric […]
Private major JSW Energy Limited is one of the leading power generation utilities in the country with an installed capacity of 4,531 MW. Over the years, it has set benchmarks for the operational performance of […]
From the discontinuation of generation-based incentives (GBIs) and phase-out of the accelerated depreciation (AD) benefit in 2017, to the replacement of the feed-in tariff (FiT) mechanism with competitive bidding, the past year or so has […]
As India aggressively moves towards its goals of renewable energy capacity addition and universal power supply, a key area of concern is the lack of availability of adequate transmission infrastructure. Focus on developing intra-state transmission […]
According to Anil Sardana, managing director and chief executive officer, Adani Transmission Limited (ATL), both the power transmission and distribution segments need significant reforms. Greater private participation and new technologies are some steps to address […]
The distribution segment is readying itself for a number of structural changes, including the introduction of competition. This is an intricate issue that must be handled sensitively, says Debasish Banerjee, managing director (distribution), CESC Limited. […]
While the past few years have been extremely tough for equipment industry providers, the outlook for the segment is expected to turn bright. The modernisation of old power plants, installation of emission control equipment, investments […]
By R.V. Shahi, Former Secretary, Ministry of Power The goal of 24×7 Power for All is a great initiative – not only laudable but also achievable. Fifteen years ago, setting such a goal, to be […]
“Tariffs are expected to reduce further” The year 2018 has been a positive one for the solar power segment, with the installed capacity achieving a milestone of 22 GW. Tendering activity has been at an […]
GE T&D India Limited is one of the key equipment manufacturers, having contributed significantly to the modernisation of the power sector in the country. It played a major role in the development of power transmission […]
Shaping the world of tomorrow through pioneering technology is the objective of the $1.5 billion ABB invests annually in research & development. In this interview, Chief Technology Officer Bazmi Husain, an expert in power and […]
India’s largest private power transmission player, Adani Transmission Limited (ATL), is on an expansion drive. The company has won several big-ticket transmission projects through the competitive bidding route in the past few years. In the […]
While the power transmission segment has done reasonably well in the past few years, it needs more vigour in terms of new project awards and greater capex to ensure that the government’s “Power for All” […]
The government has significant plans for the nuclear power segment, with a targeted installed capacity of 63 GW by 2032 from less than 7 GW today. A major shot in the arm for the segment […]
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) has been a frontrunner in the implementation of various smart grid technologies and is amongst the very few utilities in India with significantly low aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) […]
The Indian electrical equipment industry must explore global markets, believes Suresh Prabhu, minister of commerce and industry, and former power minister. At the inaugural of ELECRAMA 2018, the five-day flagship event organised by the Indian […]
The need for a flexible, resilient and intelligent grid is becoming a priority for policymakers. With the future power system being required to deal with new challenges such as a greater influx of renewable energy, […]
The India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) was set up in 2010 as a public-private partnership between the Ministry of Power and industry stakeholders. Since its launch, the Forum has been been working closely with various […]
What are the changing trends in the way power is being generated, distributed and consumed in the context of smart cities development? Smart cities are expected to change the face of city dwelling, bringing better […]
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