Utilities need to make decisions regarding power network equipment performance, maintenance schedules, replacement of existing assets and addition of new ones on a regular basis. This not only has a significant impact on their operational […]
The evolutionary pattern of power demand has made it imperative for suppliers to ensure uninterrupted and high quality power supply to consumers. This mandates a quick response to various undesirable situations such as service interruptions […]
Providing reliable power to end-users is one of the key priorities of power utilities. However, an increase in load and technical breakdowns in the system can hamper the supply of uninterrupted power. Therefore, it is […]
Automation in transmission and distribution (T&D) provides utilities flexible control of systems, which can be used effectively to enhance efficiency, reliability and the quality of power supply. It is estimated that the automation market will […]
Substations are critical components of the power system as they provide protection, control and stability to the entire system. Over the past few years, the number of substations installed in India in the transmission and […]
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 […]
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