India’s power distribution segment is undergoing a significant technological transformation as utilities seek to improve operational efficiency, enhance reliability, reduce losses and support the growing integration of renewable energy. Earlier, distribution networks relied on manual […]
Power Line is hosting a special 12-part podcast series, Discom Perspectives, sponsored by STS Association. The first episode featured an interaction with Arti Dogra (IAS), Chairman, Rajasthan Discoms, and Energy Secretary, Government of Rajasthan. The […]
As thermal power plants (TPPs) operate under increasing pressure to improve efficiency, reliability and environmental compliance, automation is emerging as a key enabler of smarter plant operations. The integration of advanced technologies such as internet […]
By Atul Bali, Director, National Smart Grid Mission and Expert Group on Smart Metering India’s energy distribution landscape is undergoing a digital transformation, led by the large-scale roll-out of smart meters. As of mid-2025, over […]
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 […]
With technological advancements, consumer meters have turned into storage facilities with an enormous quantum of useful information, which can enable utilities to significantly improve their operational efficiency. Meter data acquisition systems (MDAS) and meter data […]
The digital revolution in the power sector has gained momentum. Power generation utilities across the world are undergoing digitalisation to make power plants smarter and more efficient to deal with the challenges of the future. […]
Even though the aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses in the distribution segment have declined over the past few years, these losses vary widely across states and continue to pose a challenge for the discoms. […]
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