India’s power distribution segment is undergoing significant transformation, driven by the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) and smart metering initiatives that are improving operational efficiency and reducing aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses. However, challenges […]
The past year has seen notable shifts in the operational performance of utilities across the power sector in India. Power demand surged significantly, leading to higher operational efficiency in thermal power plants (TPPs), as reflected […]
Founded in 2019, TekUncorked aims to provide reliable, outage-free electricity for all by transforming distribution grids into smart, predictive, efficient and resilient systems. TekUncorked’s AI-led platform provides predictive analytics and actionable insights into faults, leakages, […]
The focus of policy reforms in the power distribution sector is on ensuring the financial viability and sustainability of distribution utilities. The flagship Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) is actively progressing, with a focus on […]
Regulatory commissions play an instrumental role in the power distribution segment, regulating tariffs for generating companies, issuing licences for interstate operations, adjudicating disputes and enhancing stakeholder access to information. Besides, commissions also levy fees, specify […]
Established in 2003, Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL) is one of the four state discoms in Gujarat and among the best-performing discoms in the country. Its transmission and distribution (T&D) losses stood at an […]
In a recent interview with Power Line, Debasish Banerjee, Managing Director for Distribution, CESC Limited, discusses the company’s digital endeavours, technological advancements, operational achievements and upcoming strategies. Edited excerpts… What are some of the noteworthy […]
The health of the power distribution segment remains critical as India seeks to achieve ambitious energy transition targets of expanding its renewable energy installed capacity. Despite significant progress, the power distribution segment in India faces […]
By Ravinder Singh Dhillon, Former CMD, Power Finance Corporation Limited A healthy and profitable electricity distribution sector plays a vital role in India’s continued economic growth and its goal of becoming the third largest economy […]
The Indian power sector is at the cusp of a new era, as renewable energy grows and the role of thermal power evolves to meet emerging requirements. Undoubtedly, thermal power remains imperative to meet the […]
Over the past year, major players in the power sector have made significant strides. They have signed MoUs and established joint venture (JV) entities to advance renewable energy projects, encompassing green hydrogen technologies, nuclear power […]
The 11th Annual Integrated Rating and Ranking of Power Distribution Utilities report was released recently. The exercise, conducted with Power Finance Corporation Limited as the nodal agency, covers 71 power distribution utilities, comprising 45 state […]
Metering, billing and collection are crucial areas for distribution utilities as they play a key role in energy accounting and revenue management. Given the deteriorating operational and financial performance of distribution utilities, it is imperative […]
The Ministry of Power (MoP) published the Tenth Annual Integrated Ratings for the review year 2020-21 in August 2022, comprising insights and ratings on the operational performance and financial condition of around 76 discoms, comprising […]
In a major development, the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2022 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 8, 2022. The bill proposes crucial amendments to the Electricity Act, 2003, the principal act governing the Indian […]
Smart meters provide remarkable solutions to increase the operational efficiency of discoms. Due to a plethora of proven commercial benefits offered, discoms have been adopting smart meters increasingly and this has created a huge market […]
Smart metering is a key focus area of the government, to address the challenge of commercial losses as well as inefficiencies in the distribution segment. Although the national aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses stand […]
In a significant development, the Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued new rules allowing automatic pass-through of costs upon occurrence of a change in law event. The automatic pass through will be computed based on […]
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