Emerging Trends in Power Distribution
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Metering Billing & Collection
Metering Revamp: Update on the RDSS and NSGM
Smart meters are becoming increasingly prominent in the power distribution segment owing to their ability to improve the operational and financial performance of utilities. In February 2023, the total number of smart meter installations in […]
Metering Billing & Collection
Technology Upgrades: Smart metering trends and outlook
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 […]
Metering Billing & Collection
Innovative Strategies: Key trends in metering, billing and collection
Metering, billing and collection are integral components of the power sector that have a significant impact on its efficiency, revenue collection and the overall consumer experience. The government’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), which has […]
Distribution
Reforms Promise: Discoms’ perspective
The power distribution sector has been at the forefront of policy reforms aimed at ensuring the financial viability and sustainability of distribution utilities. The flagship Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), which focuses on improving the […]
Perspective
Interview with Vishal Kapoor: “The power sector is on an exciting trajectory”
As chief executive officer, Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) and Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), Vishal Kapoor’s key focus areas are smart metering and energy efficiency. In an interview with Power Line, he spoke about […]
Perspective
Interview with Parminder Chopra: “It’s an exciting time to be a part of the power sector’s growth story”
In a recent interview with Power Line, Parminder Chopra, chairman and managing director, Power Finance Corporation (PFC) Limited, shared her views on the current state of the sector and the future outlook. She also spoke […]
Forum
A Transformative Journey: Industry experts’ opinion
The power sector has undergone a transformation over the past year, driven by the increasing integration of renewables, the emergence of new sources of clean energy and a more mature electricity grid. The sector has […]
Perspective
Interview with Vivek Kumar Dewangan: “REC aims to finance Rs 1 trillion worth of green projects this fiscal”
In an interview with Power Line, Vivek Kumar Dewangan, chairman and managing director, REC Limited, shared his views on the performance of the power sector, the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), current investor sentiment and […]
Segment Review
Reform Efforts: Concerted attempts to improve discom performance
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 […]
EXPERT OPINION
Improvements Underway: Towards a robust, modern and viable distribution sector
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 […]
Perspective
Remarks by Alok Kumar: “The results for the first year of the RDSS are outstanding”
The top priorities for the power ministry are ensuring effective implementation of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), making the state electricity regulatory commissions (SERCs) accountable within the statutory framework, and facilitating the expansion of […]
Smart Grids in India
Smart Grids in India
Digital Transformation: Smart metering programme gains traction across the country
Smart meters are becoming increasingly prominent in the power distribution segment, owing to their ability to improve the operational and financial performance of the utilities. As of February 2023, the total number of smart meter […]
Emerging Trends in T&D
Smart Systems: Increasing adoption of cutting-edge technology across discoms
In recent years, the power distribution segment has witnessed an upsurge in the deployment of smart metering solutions, smart grid infrastructure and digital solutions to improve operational and financial performance. The Ministry of Power’s Revamped […]
Distribution
MPPaKVVCL: Major improvements in efficiency and performance
Madhya Pradesh Paschim Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited (MPPaKVVCL) is one of the three discoms in Madhya Pradesh, serving a consumer base of almost 5.79 million (as of March 2022). The company recorded energy sales […]
Distribution
Editor's Pick
Green Shoots: Early signs of discom improvement, but full recovery seems far away
The Ministry of Power’s (MoP) latest data on the aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses of discoms for 2021-22 brings some hope for the power sector. As per a preliminary analysis AT&C losses have declined […]
Metering Billing & Collection
Modernisation Drive: Smart meter deployment under various government schemes
The central government has undertaken various programmes and initiatives for implementing smart metering across the country. In August 2022, the prime minister launched the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), with an overall outlay of Rs […]
Special Section
Driving Demand
The central government has launched several programmes over the years for the power sector, particularly the distribution segment. Programmes such as the Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) and the Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS) […]