The distribution segment is the weakest link in the power sector value chain and has been reeling under operational and financial distress. Distribution utilities have been facing challenges including high aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) […]
Transformers are critical equipment for any transmission and distribution (T&D) utility, and play a key role in ensuring consistent electricity flow across long distances. India’s transformation capacity has registered a steady increase over the years […]
Amid rapid evolution in the power landscape, transmission companies need to optimise the performance of their existing assets for cost-effectively achieving numerous operational goals. Asset management is the backbone of utilities in the power sector […]
At the 26th Conference of Parties (COP26) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), India pledged to reach a non-fossil energy capacity of 500 GW by 2030 and meet 50 per cent of its […]
With the decarbonisation, decentralisation and digitalisation of the energy sector, power transmission utilities are taking steps to transition and upgrade their power systems to cater to future grid requirements. These changes in the sector have […]
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (Powergrid) has played a pivotal role in the country’s transmission sector – from the formation of a single unified national grid to expanding cross-border interconnections as well as augmenting […]
India achieved a significant milestone in its renewable energy journey with the recent commissioning of 11 renewable energy management centres (REMCs). The REMCs allow centralised forecasting and monitoring of renewable energy generation which is crucial […]
The power transmission network is often referred to as the infrastructure of infrastructure. It is the backbone of the power sector, and any failure in the transmission network has the potential to disrupt power evacuation […]
India’s power transmission segment is growing at an unprecedented pace, mainly due to the thrust provided by the recent policy and regulatory developments, as well as government initiatives. The pace of expansion is expected to […]
HV and EHV applications In order to connect new generation sources to load centres as well as meet the need for reliable power supply, it is crucial that proper power evacuation infrastructure is in place. […]
Recent developments in the power sector have centred on technological advancements and the automation of the distribution and transmission network. The sector has been witnessing a host of digitisation initiatives that have been mobilised by […]
The increasing influx of renewables, greater variability in load and varied sources of generation have necessitated greater flexibility and automation in grid operations and stepping up the smart grid efforts for dynamic monitoring of grid […]
The need to replace ageing and obsolete transmission and distribution infrastructure, high investments, right-of-way constraints and long gestation periods involved in building new networks have brought to the fore the concept of reconductoring. It refers […]
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 […]
The power sector is witnessing a rapid influx of information and operational technologies (IT and OT). These technologies are required to facilitate renewable energy integration, ensure reliable power supply under programmes such as 24×7 Power […]
The complexities in grid operations have increased with the increasing share of renewable energy, growing number of distributed energy resources (mostly connected at the distribution level), and higher growth in power demand as compared to […]
Jammu & Kashmir is highly dependent on local hydropower projects for meeting its energy needs as its transmission connectivity to the rest of the country is limited. At present, a single transmission line (Wagoora-Kishenpur-Pampore-Udhampur) connects […]
The transmission segment has grown significantly over the past few years driven by a conducive policy framework, active private sector participation, and concerted efforts by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (Powergrid). As of May […]
PFC sanctions Rs 91.28 billion loan to Tamil Nadu utilities The Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has sanctioned a loan of Rs 91.28 billion to provide financial assistance to power utilities in Tamil Nadu. The company […]
The Mysuru smart grid project, being implemented by the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC), is one of the 14 pilot projects being implemented with financial support from the Ministry of Power (MoP). The project covers […]
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