Transformers have always been central to reliable electricity delivery. With India’s power system now being reshaped by rising demand and intermittent renewable energy, its operations and maintenance (O&M) role has become more strategic than ever […]
The strategic session on “Next-generation Transmission Infrastructure and Operations: Real-time optimisation, automation and system-strength management” brought together key sector leaders to deliberate upon the evolving grid requirements amid rising renewable integration and system complexity. Moderated […]
By Subhramanyan Edamana, Lead, Digital Services, Power Business; and Sugandh Kumar, Assistant General Manager, Digital Services, Tata Consulting Engineers Limited Thermal power plants (TPPs) are operating in a far more demanding environment than before. Plants […]
At BES 2026, the session on “AI for Power and Power for AI: Revolutionising performance, upgrading distribution and elevating grid intelligence” featured insights from Gerhard Salge, Global Chief Technology Officer, Hitachi Energy; Dr Kwok Wai […]
India’s transmission sector is scaling up at an unprecedented pace to keep up with rising electricity demand and the rapid expansion of generation capacity, particularly from renewable sources. Network growth is no longer limited to […]
Digitalisation of discoms is increasingly being positioned as a key imperative of distribution reform. Digitalised systems allow discoms to move from reactive maintenance to data-led planning and predictive operations. Parallelly, digitalisation can directly affect discom […]
By Dr P.B. Salim, IAS, CMD, The West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited The West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL) has undertaken an integrated digital transformation initiative at the Santaldih thermal power station (TPS) […]
In a special session at Power Line TransTech India 2025, Naveen Srivastava, Director (Operations), Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), discussed the scale and evolution of India’s transmission network, with a focus on asset […]
The “State Initiatives and TBCB” session at TransTech 2025 featured insights from senior leaders of state transmission utilities, including Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited (PTCUL), Uttar Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation Limited (UPPTCL), Gujarat Energy […]
The session on “O&M Best Practices” comprised a panel discussion among Dr Nilesh Kane, Chief (Transmission & Mumbai Distribution), Tata Power; Sandip Maity, Senior Vice-President, Design and Engineering, Resonia; Sanil Namboodiripad, Chief Operating Officer, IndiGrid; […]
The US is facing unprecedented growth in electricity demand from artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data centres, advanced manufacturing facilities, semiconductor fabrication plants, and other large energy users. This growth has exposed gaps in existing infrastructure, such […]
Smart meters have become the cornerstone of India’s power distribution modernisation, enabling utilities to move towards a more digital, data-driven ecosystem. Beyond their role in accurate billing and operational transparency, smart meters generate a continuous […]
At a recent Power Line conference on “AI in Electricity Grid”, senior representatives from leading transmission and distribution utilities discussed the current status, challenges and future plans for artificial intelligence (AI) deployment in the power […]
By Srinivas Tumuluru, Executive Director, Engineering, GRID-India India’s grid is one of the largest and the most complex in the world. It operates across a network of five regional grids – Northern, Western, Southern, Eastern […]
Operations and maintenance (O&M) is a critical function in the life cycle of hydropower plants, directly impacting plant reliability, efficiency and performance. Structured and technology-driven O&M strategies are essential to minimise downtime, manage costs and […]
The safe and efficient functioning of power generation equipment is a must to ensure reliable and uninterrupted power supply in the country. Power plants across thermal, hydro and renewable energy segments are capital-intensive and operate […]
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 […]
The Indian data centre market is recording double-digit growth, with an influx of private sector investment. The industry gained momentum after the Covid-19 pandemic, driven by a host of factors such as rapid digital transformation, […]
Smart metering has shown unprecedented growth in the past few years. The technology has improved significantly and enhanced efficiency for power distribution companies. As per the National Smart Grid Mission dashboard, India’s smart meter installations […]
Digitalisation of hydropower plants improves power plant performance by optimising asset management and reducing operations and maintenance (O&M) costs. Digital solutions access and analyse plant performance data to derive actionable insights for making the right […]
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