Ensuring the proper and efficient functioning of transformers is crucial for maintaining reliable power supply to consumers. Transformer faults can cause severe damage, disrupting power supply and leading to substantial revenue losses. Therefore, it is […]
Transformers are critical components that pool generated power and raise its voltage level at the pooling station before synchronising and feeding it into the inter-state or intra-state transmission system. Their availability and longevity can significantly […]
The power sector in India is constantly evolving and embracing new transformer technologies to enhanÂce grid efficiency, bolster energy security and facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources. Meanwhile, transformer technologies have undergone significant advancements […]
Transformers are critical and expensive components of the transmission grid and play a key role in enÂsuring consistent electricity flow across long distances. The demand for transformers is increasing, mainly driven by the growth in […]
A transformer performance has a major impact on electricity consuÂmÂption, and operations and maÂinÂtenÂance expenses of utilities, given the coÂnstant operation of the equipment over its 25-year service life, making it all the more essential […]
The installed capacity of variable renewable energy (VRE) such as solar and wind power in India is esÂtimated to rise to 500 GW by 2030. CoÂrrespondingly, the exponential capacity growth will necessitate the development of […]
Technology advancements and new regulatory requirements could resÂhÂaÂpe how power plant owners operate and maintain large power transformers. Power transformers are notably one of the most expensive and vital componenÂts in a power system. While […]
Modern business requirements call for upgraded assets that can enÂsure safety, reliable power suÂpply and continued business operatioÂns. Transformer technology has advanÂced enough to accommodate the changing needs of utilities and improve power system resilience. […]
Transformers are critical equipment for any transmission and distribution (T&D) utility, and play a key role in ensuring consistent electricity flow acÂross long distances. India’s transformatiÂon capacity has registered a steady incÂrease over the years […]
Smart meters provide remarkable solutions to increase the operational efficiency of discoms. Due to a plethora of proven commercial benefits offered, discoms have been adopting smart meters increasingly and this has created a huge market […]
Smart meter implementation has been a major focus, for discoms and policymakers in recent years, as a means of addressing the issue of commercial losses. One of the most imÂportant government programmes for the installation […]
The implementation of smart grid technology is the need of the hour to meet consumer requirements for secure, reliable and affordable supply as well as to balance the electricity grid with the increasing penetration of […]
The transmission segment in India has witnessed phenomenal growth over the years in terms of network length/ capacity as well as technology. The formation of a national grid, increase in intÂerregional capacity from near zero […]
Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in India are growing exponentially, given that around 300,000 EVs were sold in calendar year 2021, registering a growth of 160 per cent compared to the previous year. EV sales […]
As per industry experts, there are three high-level smart grid security objectives: availability, inÂteÂgrity and confidentiality. The use of information is of utÂmost importance in a smart grid network. This is because a loss of […]
The power sector in India faces huge financial losses due to energy wasÂtage during transmission and distribution, besides being susceptible to considerable electricity downtime arising from various faults. Besides, recent technology breakthroughs in energy storage, […]
Energy storage is an integral component of electricity generation, traÂnsmission and distribution systeÂms. Traditionally, energy storage needs have been met by physical storage of fuel for thermal power plants as well as through large-scale pumped […]
Transformers form the core of power systems across the world. As electrical grids become more complex with renewable energy integration, growth in decentralised generation, penetration of electric vehicles and rise in digital loads, utilities are […]
The growth in the power transformer segment is attributed to the demand for high voltage (HV) and extra high voltage (EHV) transformers as well as growth in exports. Meanwhile, the growth in the distribution transformer […]
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