Smart meters form the foundation of modern smart grid applications by providing the data and information required for grid management and consumer services. Unlike conventional meters, smart meters support two-way communication, enabling consumers to receive […]
The government’s flagship reform programme, the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), is strengthening distribution infrastructure, accelerating the deployment of smart prepaid meters and driving the digitalisation of utility operations. With an outlay of about Rs […]
By Atul Bali, Director, National Smart Grid Mission, and Executive Director, POWERGRID Rising renewable energy penetration, large-scale adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and the growing deployment of battery energy storage systems are some of the […]
West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) has been steadily advancing its smart metering programme under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) to support the transition towards digital and data-driven utility operations. Through the […]
The Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) marks a shift towards outcome-linked reforms in the distribution segment, with a focus on addressing persistent financial stress and operational inefficiencies at the discom level. The scheme aims to […]
India’s smart metering programme is progressing at an accelerated pace, emerging as a cornerstone of the country’s distribution sector reforms. At a recent Power Line conference, Saurav Kumar Shah, Executive Director, Power Finance Corporation Limited, […]
The integration of new assets into India’s power grid is dependent on accurate testing and measurement due to the country’s fast power system expansion and improvement. Maintaining efficient and effective equipment performance and assuring a […]
Regulatory commissions play an instrumental role in the power distribution segment, regulating tariffs for generating companies, issuing licences for interstate operations, adjudicating disputes and enhancing stakeholder access to information. Besides, commissions also levy fees, specify […]
Within the entire power value chain, broadly categorised into generation, transmission and distribution (apart from trading and other allied activities), the primary cash generation takes place at the distribution end, which feeds the entire value […]
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 […]
By Dheeraj Agarwal, HoD, AMR & Meter Testing Lab, and Manish Jain, Head, Enforcement, TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited Energy meters are revenue registers for utilities. Energy meters have evolved significantly, especially in the past […]
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL), a front runner in adopting smart and sustainable technology solutions, has installed over 250,000 smart meters across its consumer segments. It has launched an array of digital initiatives […]
The power distribution scenario is changing the world over. Greater integration of renewable energy, growth in rooftop solar and the need for electric vehicle charging are leading to larger variation and unpredictability in the net power demand curve. […]
The technology landscape in the power sector is evolving at a fast pace driven by the changing energy mix and increasing electricity supply. As renewable capacity continues to grow, technology adoption becomes imperative to maintain […]
State discom Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited (CSPDCL) has emerged as one of the major gainers under the central government’s Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY). The discom has registered a positive margin in 2016-17 […]
India’s smart metering landscape is set to see a significant change, with plans to install almost 300 million smart meters in the next five to six years. At a recent Power Line conference, Dr Arun […]
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