The transition to clean energy, rising energy demand and the need for flexibility when integrating wind and solar power are expected to boost the hydropower sector. The digitalisation of hydropower plants is gaining traction to […]
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 […]
The power sector is experiencing a growing adoption of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) solutions aimed at improving system efficiency and resilience, optimising costs and accelerating clean energy transition. Technological advancements, declining costs […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bihar State Power Transmission Company Limited (BSPTCL) has recorded impressive progress over the past five years, with its line length and substation capacity growing at a compound aggregate growth rate (CAGR) of 10 per cent. […]
Established in November 2001, Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Limited (MPPTCL) has been successfully wheeling power in the state since its inception. Over this time, the utility’s transmission network has grown by over 226 per […]
Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APTRANSCO), the state transmission utility of Andhra Pradesh, has been continuously improving its transmission losses and deploying new initiatives. Incorporated in 1999 after the unbundling of the erstwhile Andhra […]
According to the 2011 Census, 31 per cent of India’s population lives in urban areas and contributes 63 per cent to the country’s GDP. By 2030, urban India is projected to house 40 per cent […]
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 […]
Madhya Pradesh has been providing its residents 24×7 power since 2013 – an achievement that can be credited largely to the state’s distribution companies. These include Madhya Pradesh Paschim Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited (MPPKVVCL), […]
Reliance Infrastructure Limited’s initiatives Private discoms have been at the forefront of IT adoption to enhance their operational efficiency. Reliance Infrastructure Limited (RInfra), which caters to the electricity needs of over 2.9 million customers in […]
Since its incorporation in June 2014, Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TSSPDCL) has been working towards strengthening and expanding its distribution network to ensure reliable and uninterrupted power supply to its customers. 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 power distribution segment has been plagued with several problems including high aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses and unreliable power supply. The integration of information technology (IT) into distribution infrastructure is one of the […]
Gujarat’s state transmission company, Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO) has drawn up a comprehensive plan for modernising and augmenting its infrastructure over the next four years. Investments in transmission are driven by the need […]
The Indian power sector has been struggling with issues such as infrastructure inadequacy, and transmission and distribution inefficiencies. There are several technical challenges in terms of manual distribution processes and lack of real-time information that […]
The transmission segment in India has witnessed significant growth over the past few years, not just in size, but also in terms of the level of technologies deployed. So far, the supervisory control and data […]
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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