2021
Syska LED wins tender under Gram Ujala scheme
- Apr 14, 2021
Syska LED has won a uniquely structured tender by Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL) to supply LEDs for homes in rural India, based on carbon finance. In a first-of-its-kind structure, CESL had invited participation Read more
Good progress on Rajasthan smart grid project
- Apr 14, 2021
The smart grid project involving six towns in Rajasthan recorded good progress during March 2021, a government report indicates. According to a report by National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM), a total of 6,231 smart meters were installed in March Read more
Desulphurization of coal-fired power plants lagging behind schedule
- Apr 14, 2021
The activity of desulphurization of coal-fired power plants, as mandated by the environment ministry, is lagging behind schedule, it was recently informed in Parliament. Up to end-December 2020, only 68 coal-fired power units had implemented SO2 emission control measures, Read more
L&T begins construction of Saudi Arabia solar plant
- Apr 14, 2021
Larsen & Toubro, in a stock exchange filing, said that it has begun construction of a large solar power plant in Saudi Arabia for which it had recently clinched the EPC mandate. The 300-mw Jeddah solar photovoltaic power plant Read more
Siemens introduces new LV HRC fuse link for increased supply security
- Apr 13, 2021
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched the new Sentron 3NA COM LV HRC fuse link with integrated communication and measurement functionality. The compact device is designed for low-voltage grids up to 400V and can be used in secondary substations and Read more
Schneider Electric releases compact 3-phase UPS “Galaxy VL”
- Apr 13, 2021
Schneider Electric has announced the global launch of the Galaxy VL 200-500kW (400V/480V) 3-phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS), the newest addition to the Galaxy family. Available worldwide, this highly efficient, compact UPS offers up to 99-percent efficiency in ECOnversion™ Read more
National Electricity Policy 2021 in the making
- Apr 13, 2021
The Draft National Electricity Policy 2021 is in the making; the power ministry has constituted an expert panel to this effect, it is learnt through reliable media reports. This expert panel will be headed by Girish Pradan, former Chairman, Read more
Tata Power gives Mumbai country’s largest natural ester transformer
- Apr 12, 2021
Tata Power has announced the commissioning of India’s largest natural ester-filled 110/33/22kV, 125 MVA power transformer, in the Mumbai transmission network The transformer has been commissioned at the BKC (Bandra Kurla Complex) receiving station, and was built in active Read more
Electrical fire risk is universal: Firetrace International
- Apr 12, 2021
Firetrace International is a leading provider of fire-suppression systems for the wind industry. T&D India caught up with David Redmond, Vice President--Engineering, Firetrace International, shortly after Firetrace won a major order Read more
After a long lull, February 2021 brings cheer to 765kV lines
- Apr 12, 2021
For the first time in FY21, there were some positive signs with respect to new 765kV transmission lines, in February 2021. According to latest statistics released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA), 538 ckm of new 765kV lines were added Read more