2021
Siemens Energy to strengthen German grid nodes with two STATCOM systems
- Apr 20, 2021
German transmission system operator Amprion has commissioned Siemens Energy with the construction of two SVC PLUS series static synchronous compensator (STATCOM) systems to further stabilize the German transmission power grid. The plants will be in Polsum (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Read more
Mandatory annual energy audit for power distribution companies
- Apr 20, 2021
The Union power ministry, through a gazette notification dated April 15, 2021, has made it mandatory for power distribution companies to conduct an annual energy audit. So far, such an energy audit was required to be done once Read more
AEML commissions India’s first synthetic ester oil-filled transformer
- Apr 20, 2021
Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd (AEML) recently commissioned India’s first synthetic ester oil-filled 220kV, 125MVA capacity power transformer in its Mumbai transmission network. Supplied by Siemens' Kalwa works, the green transformer was commissioned in a record time of 15 days. In Read more
India is well placed when it comes to power T&D hardware: Salasar Techno
- Apr 19, 2021
The corporate journey of Salasar Techno Engineering Ltd began in 2006 as a tower manufacturer for the rapidly-growing telecom industry. In a short span of just 15 years, Salasar has Read more
Schneider Electric to help suppliers reduce their carbon footprint
- Apr 19, 2021
Schneider Electric has launched the “Zero Carbon Project” under which it will partner with its top 1,000 suppliers to halve their operations' CO2 emissions by 2025. These top 1,000 suppliers represent 70 per cent of Schneider's carbon emissions, a Read more
T&D India (April 2021) – Power T&D Hardware
- Apr 19, 2021
Click here to view the April 2021 edition of T&D India in PDF format (This edition is a special issue on Power T&D Hardware) Read more
IEX launches cross-border electricity trade segment
- Apr 19, 2021
Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) has announced commencement of the Cross Border Electricity Trade (CBET) on its platform. This is a first-of-its kind initiative for energy exchanges to expand their power markets beyond India to the South Asia region towards Read more
Schneider Electric Infrastructure appoints new MD & CEO
- Apr 19, 2021
Schneider Electric Infrastructure Ltd, in a stock exchange filing, said that the company’s board of directors, in its meeting on April 16, 2021, has appointed Sanjay Sudhakaran as Additional Director, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer. The appointment will Read more
Tata Power DDL’s Smart Grid Lab gets “In-House R&D Unit” recognition
- Apr 19, 2021
The Smart Grid lab of Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd has earned “In-House R&D Unit” recognition by Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR). A release by Tata Power DDL said that it was the first recognition of its Read more
KEC lands Rs.477-crore mandate for balance works of Warora-Kurnool project
- Apr 19, 2021
KEC International announced that it has signed an agreement for completion of balance works on the Warora-Kurnool transmission project. In a media release, KEC International said that it has signed novation agreements with Warora Kurnool Transmission Ltd (WKTL) to Read more