India’s renewable energy sector is entering a phase in which plant performance matters as much as plant commissioning. As of February 28, 2026, the country had 143.6 GW of solar capacity, 55.13 GW of wind […]
Digitalisation of discoms is increasingly being positioned as a key imperative of distribution reform. Digitalised systems allow discoms to move from reactive maintenance to data-led planning and predictive operations. Parallelly, digitalisation can directly affect discom […]
Operations and maintenance (O&M) strategies are central to the efficiency, availability and operating life of hydropower assets. Given the capital-intensive nature, long asset life and site-specific characteristics of hydropower projects, effective O&M practices are essential […]
The Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company (MP Transco) was established in 2002 after separating the transmission activities from the erstwhile Madhya Pradesh State Electricity Board. In this exclusive conversation, Sunil Tiwari, Managing Director, MP Transco, […]
By Srinivas Tumuluru, Executive Director, Engineering, GRID-India India’s grid is one of the largest and the most complex in the world. It operates across a network of five regional grids – Northern, Western, Southern, Eastern […]
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 […]
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 […]
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