The Covid-19 pandemic is the most unprecedented challenge facing the world in this century. While the long-term impact of the crisis cannot be ascertained accurately, it has already caused disruptions in electricity demand, workforce, supply […]
Blockchain is fast emerging as a key technological platform for electricity utilities to meet their digitalisation objectives. Blockchain is a distributed and decentralised public ledger. The technology essentially helps in maintaining an open yet tamper-proof […]
Launched in 2014, the Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS) aims to provide quality and reliable 24×7 power supply and strengthen the power distribution system in urban areas. The scheme is designed to help reduce AT&C […]
Shoeb Momin, Consultant, Industrial Practice, Frost & Sullivan What the internet is for e-commerce today, smart meters will be for discoms tomorrow. This highlights the importance of smart meters for the Indian power sector. Today, […]
One of the key strategies being implemented to address the health of the distribution segment is the roll-out of 250 million smart meters over the next three years. This is expected to result in significant […]
As the country has set an ambitious target of generating 40 per cent of electricity from non-fossil sources by 2030, the share of renewables is expected to increase significantly in the coming years. While we […]
Power utilities across the generation, transmission and distribution (T&D) segments are embracing IT-OT technologies for enhancing consumer services, increasing process efficiency and streamlining operations. As traditional T&D networks become smarter, and decentralised generation, prosumers, renewables, […]
A stable grid is vital for the overall health of the power sector in the country. Hence, in the transmission segment, ensuring grid stability is the key driver for the adoption of information technology (IT) […]
The Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS), the Ministry of Power’s flagship scheme for strengthening of the sub-transmission and distribution network in urban areas, has progressed well since its launch in December 2014. The scheme has […]
The Indian economy is at the cusp of an energy transition, moving from conventional systems to agile and smart systems. Given the addition of large volumes of intermittent and variable renewable energy, grid management has […]
The e-mobility segment in India has undergone a major transformation owing to a number of fiscal and non-fiscal measures taken at the central, state and industry levels. These measures have enabled the smooth integration of […]
At the fifth edition of the India Smart Utility Week 2019, an international conference and exhibition on smart grids and smart cities organised by the India Smart Grid Forum, industry experts and government heads came […]
Metering is one of the major focus areas for the distribution segment as improvements in metering can eventually lead to more efficient billing and collection. Metering is, therefore, key for the industry. A look at […]
Gujarat Energy Transmission Company Limited (GETCO) is one of the most progressive state transmission utilities in the country in terms of technology deployment. Over the years, GETCO has added significant line length and increased its […]
Madhya Pradesh has been providing its residents with 24×7 power since 2013 – an achievement that can be credited largely to the state’s distribution companies. Madhya Pradesh Paschim Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited (MPPKVVCL), which […]
Growing digitalisation and automation in power sector operationsTechnological advancements and innovations driven by rapid electrification of segments like transport, expansion of renewables and digitalisation of the grid are transforming the power sector. With decentralisation, decarbonisation […]
Hydropower plants are generally considered most suitable for remote operation the world over as they are relatively simpler to operate compared to thermal or gas power plants. Moreover, digitalisation of these plants can further reduce […]
An important development in India’s smart grid journey has been the launch of pilot projects by the government to test and demonstrate the benefits of various smart grid functionalities. One such project is being implemented […]
According to the 2011 Census, 31 per cent of India’s population lives in urban areas and contributes 63 per cent to the country’s GDP. By 2030, urban India is projected to house 40 per cent […]
Hydro Ottawa is the third largest distribution company in Ontario, Canada, with customers spread across Ottawa and Casselman village. Although it offers industrial load, its customer base is primarily residential and commercial. In the past […]
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