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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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