Picking Up Pace
Smart metering implementation update
Smart meter implementation has been a major focus, for discoms and policymakers in recent years, as a […]
Smart Grids in India
Picking Up Pace
Smart Grid Status
NSGM progress and experience so far
The implementation of smart grid technology is the need of the hour to meet consumer requirements for […]
Intelligent Systems
Use of smart grid technologies to deal with growing transmission complexity
The transmission segment in India has witnessed phenomenal growth over the years in terms of network length/ […]
Full Throttle
Investments and interest pick up in EVs and charging infrastructure
Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in India are growing exponentially, given that around 300,000 EVs were sold […]
Securing the Grid
Taking steps to prevent cyberattacks
As per industry experts, there are three high-level smart grid security objectives: availability, integrity and confidentiality. The […]
Rethinking Power
IoT and AI for smart energy management systems
The power sector in India faces huge financial losses due to energy wastage during transmission and distribution, […]
Efficient Storage
Increasing importance of BESS integration with smart grids
Energy storage is an integral component of electricity generation, transmission and distribution systems. Traditionally, energy storage needs […]
Smart Grid Progress
NSGM and pilot projects pave the way for a smooth transition
The traditional electricity grid is gradually evolving to become smart, driven by growing digitalisation and the changing […]
Smart Meter Roll-out
Expected to pick up pace after a slow start
Smart metering is essentially the first step towards a smart grid. It involves not only the installation […]
Intelligent Operations
Initiatives to make the transmission grid more dynamic
The increasing influx of renewables, greater variability in load and varied sources of generation have necessitated greater […]
Leveraging EVs
Vehicle-to-grid concept could improve load management
In 2017, the government announced its ambitious plan to shift to an all-electric car fleet by 2030. […]
Growing Reach
Promoting microgrids and distributed generation
Distributed generation, also known as on-site generation, distributed resources, distributed energy resources and dispersed power, is the […]
Cybersecurity Concerns
With increased adoption of smart technologies in the country’s power sector, the need for cybersecurity has become […]
SCADA Implementation
Status so far
Since the sanction of 72 towns under the SCADA component of the R-APDRP (which has now been […]
Encouraging Steps
Positive regulatory developments in the smart grid space
Effective implementation of smart grids depends on flexible and dynamic regulations. Regulations need to be conducive to […]
Smooth Operations
Smart grid systems ensure efficient integration of renewable energy
The power sector is undergoing a transformation with the mainstreaming of alternative energy and the decentralisation of […]
Managing Peak Load
The demand for electricity has increased significantly over the years, with an increase in the population and […]