The Indian rooftop solar segment has evolved and matured considerably over the past four to five years, not only with regard to capacity addition but also in terms of a supporting regulatory and policy framework, […]
The Indian energy sector is set to undergo a transformation. Consistent efforts are being made to increase the share of renewable energy in the fuel mix to about 38 per cent by 2022; this translates […]
The Indian solar segment has grown significantly in the past few years, evolving from a small-scale off-grid power market to one with several utility-scale projects and off-grid solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. As of April 2016, […]
India’s green energy growth strategy is being driven by solar power generation, with the government setting an ambitious target of increasing solar capacity to 100 GW by 2022. The segment has witnessed exponential growth over […]
The geographic information system (GIS) has emerged as a powerful tool for the development of geo-referenced consumer and network maps for distribution utilities. It helps utilities in network planning and providing better services to consumers. […]
Demand-side management (DSM) is a mechanism to influence a customer’s capability and willingness to reduce or modify electricity consumption. It promises a reduction in costs and financial savings for consumers, while helping utilities operate efficiently. […]
The deployment of smart meters is a key component of grid modernisation. Smart meters are used for monitoring the energy usage of consumers by recording time-differentiated energy consumption. It serves as a single point of […]
As India looks to expand its smart grid programme, it is imperative to establish standards and specifications for the same. Various smart grid components such as smart meters, smart sensors on distribution lines, microgrids, power […]
In May 2015, the government launched the National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM) with the purpose of digitally enabling the power sector through the development of smart grids. While the NSGM has set the policy stage […]
With the objective of providing universal access to quality power and reducing transmission and distribution losses, the formulation of a smart grid roadmap is a step in the right direction. The establishment of the National […]
Smart grids combine the latest automation, information and communications technologies (ICT) with electricity generation, transmission and distribution (T&D) infrastructure to monitor and control power flows. They feature multiple functionalities depending on utility requirements. The global […]
Maintaining the reliability of power supply systems is becoming increasingly important as electrical installations get more and more complex. Power failures and even blackouts of short durations can have a significant impact on consumers, especially […]
With the rising electricity demand and increase in the bulk transfer of power, it has become imperative for transcos to improve the efficiency of networks, including lines and substations. System efficiency is measured mainly in […]
The insulation of transmission lines influences their cost and reliability. Therefore, there is a need to lower the chances of line failure and simultaneously reduce the cost of insulation. Design considerations for insulators have evolved […]
Insulators are a key component of overhead lines and are used to insulate live conductors from transmission and distribution towers. They are also required to carry high tension or compressive loads. For the successful utilisation […]
Insulators are widely used in overhead transmission lines to provide mechanical support and electrical protection, as well as in distribution lines and substations. In transmission and distribution (T&D) systems, overhead conductors are usually supported by […]
Insulators are deployed in power systems to prevent the unwanted flow of current to the earth from the supporting points, and are critical for conducting secure operations. The key application areas of these devices include […]
The vital role that electricity plays in the overall development of an area is an acknowledged fact. Yet a large number of Indian villages remain unelectrified due to the lack of grid connectivity. Some private […]
There is little doubt about the importance of electricity for economic and social development. With a large part of the global population still living without access to electricity, governments around the world are investing in […]
With more than 200 million people and over 14,000 villages without access to electricity, India has the largest share of the unelectrified population in the world. Since the majority of unelectrified households are located in […]
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