Construction of transmission infrastructure in India faces enormous challenges such as cost and time overruns, owing to right-of-way (RoW) issues, technical difficulties in executing projects on tough topography and problems in land acquisition. The conventional […]
The country’s transmission network has been growing steadily in recent years to meet its growing power transfer capacity requirements, as more renewable energy capacity is being added to the grid. Key requirements for the engineering […]
The demand for towers, which are a vital component of the transmission system, is set to grow as the country’s network continues to expand to meet the rising power demand and increasing renewable capacity. In […]
Strong tower foundations are essential for the stability of towers, especially in adverse weather conditions such as hurricanes and strong winds. Tower foundation designs should be customised to make them suitable for the local terrain […]
The transmission segment has introduced and incorporated several new technologies to accelerate the construction and development of transmission lines. As of March 2021, India had 441,821 ckm of transmission lines, up by nearly 4 per […]
Tower mapping assists utilities in the identification of structural and maintenance issues in existing towers, as well as during the pre-construction phase of new transmission lines and towers. Often, tower owners end up discovering tenants […]
Towers are critical components of transmission projects as they help carry conductors at a safe height from the ground. Towers and their foundations account for a major proportion of the construction cost of a transmission […]
The power transmission segment in the country has witnessed steady growth over the past few years, driven mainly by the increasing power demand and generation capacity, especially in the renewables segment. A key driver for […]
The power transmission network has been growing steadily to ensure congestion-free transmission of power, provide evacuation infrastructure for power generation plants, especially those based on renewable energy sources, and tackle the demand-supply mismatch across regions. […]
Transmission tower designs have evolved significantly over the years. Narrow-base, multicircuit towers are being used in place of conventional towers to ensure structural optimisation. These towers reduce right-of-way (RoW) requirements, minimise the visual impact, enable […]
Surveillance techniques help determine the number of transmission towers required for laying a transmission line through the shortest possible route. These techniques also aid in selecting the right tower foundations based on the topography and […]
The transmission network in India has grown significantly over the past few years driven by the need to support the growing load and provide connectivity to generation projects. Between 2012-13 and 2017-18, the transmission line […]
Over the years, significant improvements have been made in transmission tower designs. Monopoles and multi-circuit towers, and micropile tower foundations are fast gaining traction. Advanced tower designs have reduced the right-of-way (RoW) requirement, minimised the […]
The transmission segment is grappling with the twin challenges of setting up new transmission lines and enhancing the national grid capacity. High capacity corridors, renewable integration and larger transformer capacity have increased the demand for […]
In a power transmission system, asset management decisions are made on a continuous basis during the lifespan of a transmission line, with emphasis on extending the life of the assets, maintaining or improving reliability and […]
A conducive policy framework has helped the transmission sector to develop consistently at a significant growth rate. The growth is likely to continue over the next few years. “The power transmission segment is currently the […]
Towers are a crucial part of a transmission line project, carrying overhead lines at a safe height over the ground, right from the generation plant to the load centres. On an average, towers and their […]
With a growing focus on expanding and strengthening the transmission network, a number of new tower installation technologies have emerged, which aim to improve the efficiency of installation and address site-specific challenges. The built-up method, section […]
The government’s ambitious renewable energy capacity addition targets will require a significant expansion of transmission capacity in difficult terrain and remote areas. In this regard, surveying can play a crucial role in setting up transmission […]
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