Thermal power plants (TPPs) play a crucial role in meeting global energy demands. However, these plants are complex systems with numerous interconnected components and processes that require precise control and monitoring to ensure efficient, reliable […]
Power plants and electricity producers face a range of operational and regulatory challenges. Many facilities continue to rely on outdated systems, making it difficult to maintain efficiency and comply with increasingly stringent environmental and safety […]
Renovation and modernisation (R&M) of power plants is an effective solution to address the challenges of ageing infrastructure, declining efficiency, environmental non-compliance and increasing operational costs, which adversely impact power plant performance. R&M measures revive […]
Despite India’s push towards cleaner energy, thermal power continues to play a major role in the country’s electricity generation mix. As per the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), energy generation from thermal sources accounts for 74.36 […]
Thermal power plants (TPPs) operate under intense thermal, mechanical and chemical stresses, which degrade critical systems and components over time. As India continues to rely heavily on coal-based power, particularly amid growing demand and renewable […]
In recent years, hydropower has gained traction due to its low-cost energy generation. The importance of renovation and modernisation (R&M) in preserving and enhancing this value cannot be understated. Hydropower projects, unlike most generation technologies, […]
Businesses worldwide are prioritising renewable energy to achieve sustainable growth. Rising climate concerns, depleting fossil fuel reserves and escalating energy costs are driving corporates and commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers towards green power procurement. Technological […]
India ratified the Paris Agreement on Climate Change in 2016, committing to limit the global average temperature rise to below 2 °C by the end of the century. As part of its first Nationally Determined […]
India’s expanding railway network is key to its infrastructure growth, ensuring seamless connectivity nationwide. While railways offer cost-effective mobility, their reliance on conventional energy affects the environment. To become a net zero transport system, Indian […]
India’s transmission network is expanding rapidly to meet the country’s increasing power demand and align with the growing power generation capacity. In recent years, this expansion has been characterised not only by the physical growth […]
Robust power transmission is crucial for sustaining the growth of the power sector. Asset management strategies are imperative to ensure operational efficiency, reliability and the overall smooth functioning of the power system. In recent years, […]
One of the priority areas for India’s transmission grid is to connect offshore wind power. The global energy transition is accelerating, with wind power playing a central role in decarbonising electricity generation. While onshore wind […]
India’s power transmission sector is rapidly adopting advanced technologies to enhance grid resilience and support rising renewable energy integration. By leveraging digital tools and technologies, new and advanced construction methods, and state-of-the-art solutions for asset […]
A resilient power network is critical for meeting India’s increasing electricity demand and rising consumer expectations. As electricity consumption increases, ensuring reliable, high-quality and uninterrupted power supply is essential. This entails modernising the infrastructure to […]
Power quality is critical for the efficiency and reliability of electrical systems, enabling optimal performance, sustainability and infrastructure security. Voltage sags and surges, harmonic distortions, power factor imbalances and electrical noise are common problems that […]
Power quality issues are expected to become a key concern for utilities as the demand from new and emerging consumer categories such as electric vehicles (EVs) grows. The country has set aggressive targets for rolling […]
With the growing need for sustainable energy solutions to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, rooftop solar is becoming an integral part of India’s energy landscape. The launch of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana […]
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