Being the last leg in the electricity supply chain, the power distribution sector plays a critical role in determining the overall health of the power sector. Since the performance of distribution utilities ultimately affects the […]
India’s power grid is expanding to keep pace with rising electricity demand propelled by rapid urbanisation, industrialisation and renewable energy integration. A reliable electricity transmission system requires robust infrastructure to balance power generation, transmission and […]
Power Line held the second edition of its trade show, TransTech India Exhibition and Conference, on December 10-12, 2025 at the Yashobhoomi India International Convention Centre in New Delhi. The mission of TransTech India is […]
Electrical cables and conductors are essential elements of the power system, facilitating the secure and effective transmission and distribution of electricity from its points of origin to the end users. Cables and conductors have been […]
The power equipment industry is witnessing accelerated growth, driven by the rapid scale-up of renewables, grid modernisation efforts and a stronger focus on sustainability. Demand for high-capacity transmission lines, digital substations and advanced technologies is […]
In a recent interview with Power Line, Dr Yatindra Dwivedi, Director (Personnel), Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), discussed the changing skill needs of the transmission sector, the challenges in workforce development and the […]
Diesel engines and gensets play a pivotal role in powering industrial operations and providing backup across sectors. Known for their reliability and durability, these systems continue to be highly relevant for power supply in both […]
India’s power distribution segment is undergoing significant transformation, driven by the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) and smart metering initiatives that are improving operational efficiency and reducing aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses. However, challenges […]
The uptake of high voltage direct current (HVDC) technology in India’s power transmission segment has been quite progressive. Since the 1990s, HVDC has played a pivotal role in the development of India’s national grid, evolving […]
GE Vernova, launched as an independent entity from GE on April 2, 2024, is a global leader in the electric power industry. It specialises in designing, manufacturing, delivering and servicing technologies in the areas of […]
Pumped storage plants (PSPs) play an important role in providing peaking power and maintaining system stability in the power system. At present, it is the only viable technology for large-scale energy storage. PSPs allow the […]
Coal-based power generation accounts for over 67 per cent of the overall power generation in the country. Therefore, limiting emissions from coal-based power generation is a huge challenge and a number of steps are being taken […]
The Indian power transmission segment has grown significantly over the years, making the country’s electricity grid one of the largest synchronous grids in the world. As of January 2022, the total transmission line length (at […]
Diesel generator (DG) sets are an important source of power supply for various sectors such as railways, marine, mining, building and construction, and telecom and data centres. Their usage has, however, declined in the commercial […]
Suresh Prabhu, Former Union Power Minister, has been one of the key change-makers in the power sector. He is responsible for having pushed through critical reforms, most notably the Electricity Act, 2003. In a recent […]
The country has done immensely well in renewables despite being a late starter, says Anil Sardana, managing director (MD) and chief executive officer, Adani Transmission, and MD, Adani Power. He believes green hydrogen and technological […]
With benefits including reduced operations and maintenance (O&M) costs, improved data analysis and enhanced project management, digitalisation is a growing trend in the power industry. Hydropower plants are required to ramp up or down generation […]
Lightning is an atmospheric discharge and one of the major causes of power system outages. This issue crops up frequently, accounting for as much as 40 per cent of the total outages experienced. Such outages […]
Diesel generators (DGs) are being used across industries as an alternative to grid power to support their operations. In recent years, several technological innovations have been undertaken in DG sets in order to reduce noise, […]
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), […]
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