In recent years, there has been growing traction in the deployment of digital transformers. These transformers are a key constituent of a digital substation and comprise components such as sensors and intelligent electronic devices (IEDs), […]
High transmission losses are the biggest cause of revenue losses for utilities. In the transmission and distribution (T&D) system, transformers play an instrumental role of scaling down high voltage energy and making it usable for […]
For the smooth functioning of the power system, it is important to ensure that the quality and reliability of power supplied to consumers is transmitted efficiently from power plants. High transmission losses are a cause […]
Asset management refers to a strategic and systematic approach to managing physical assets by utilities. It focuses on business and engineering processes for resource allocation and utilisation, with the objective of better decision-making based on […]
Transformers often waste significant amounts of electricity due to their poor design and improper use. As a result, consumers and businesses have to pay high electricity bills, utilities struggle to meet the excessive demand for […]
Transformers are the key components of a power grid. They regulate the voltage of electricity while delivering it from the point of generation to the end consumer. They feed power from power plants and decentralised […]
In the past few years, the focus of various government programmes in the transmission and distribution segments has been on network strengthening, modernisation and ensuring quality power supply. Substations, which convert voltage from high to […]
As electrical grids become more complex with the integration of intermittent renewable energy, grid operators need solutions that are reliable, safe and enable quick decisions in case of an emergency. A digital substation offers precisely […]
Switchgear includes all the devices in power systems that provide protection and regulate power supply. Switchgear de-energises the equipment and clears faults in the system, thereby ensuring reliable power supply. Essentially, it protects the electrical […]
Microgrids have emerged as one of the key technologies in the ongoing energy transition. A microgrid is a small, independent energy network, which can provide electricity to local communities. It consists of interconnected loads and […]
Renewable energy microgrids are not new to India and have been deployed as part of the central government’s efforts under various rural electrification programmes as well as solar energy goals. However, the installation of microgrids […]
There is little doubt about the importance of electricity for economic and social development. With a large part of the global population still not having access to electricity, governments around the world are investing in […]
Microgrid designs have evolved significantly in recent years, with the incorporation of information communication and technology (ICT) solutions such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). A smart microgrid equipped with sensors and automation […]
In the process of delivering electricity from the point of generation to the end-consumer, transformers perform the essential task of managing the electricity voltage at various stages. While power transformers are used in the transmission […]
Power transformers are a crucial part of electrical transmission networksfor stepping up/down the voltage between generator and distribution circuits. Since power transformers are vital for grid management and the supply of quality power, their role […]
The distribution transformer industry in the country has grown significantly over the years, with the increase in power generation capacity and the focus on 24×7 power supply leading to significant capacity additions in the transmission […]
Smart transformers are an integral part of digital substations. They independently regulate voltage and maintain contact with the smart grid in order to allow remote administration and real-time feedback on power supply parameters. The use […]
Distribution transformers (DTs) are key assets for any distribution network. As per estimates, nearly 12-15 per cent of DTs fail annually and entail a maintenance cost of Rs 30 billion per annum. This has a […]
Microgrids or local energy grids with distributed generation sources, typically renewables, with control capabilities can provide a promising solution to India’s energy access problem. Microgrids can operate either in grid-connected or isolated mode, but in […]
Microgrids can help provide electricity even in the most inaccessible areas, supporting the grid during peak load and emergency situations, lowering transmission and distribution (T&D) losses, and meeting additional load in areas that have major […]
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