Posts by Venugopal Pillai
TBCB in CY2021: Nine projects completed
- Jan 28, 2022
Nine interstate transmission schemes, under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism, were completed in calendar year 2021, according to a special study by T&D India, based on statistics released by Central Electricity Authority. The performance in 2021 compares very Read more
India’s march towards prepaid energy metering
- Jan 24, 2022
The Union power ministry has targeted to completely migrate towards prepaid metering over the next few years. The tangible target is to install 25 crore prepaid meters in phases, with the first phase ending on December 31, 2023. Read more
KEC International’s YTD order inflow crosses Rs.14,000 crore
- Jan 17, 2022
With new order inflows across its various business, the year-to-date (YTD) order inflow position of KEC International has exceeded Rs.14,000 crore, a company statement said. The statement said that KEC International has landed new orders worth Rs.1,112 crore across Read more
PGCIL may construct dedicated line for Reliance’s Jamnagar petroleum refinery
- Jan 10, 2022
In a very recent order, Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has given Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) the option of approaching Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) for constructing a dedicated power transmission line associated with Reliance’s petroleum Read more
SJVN flags off turbine dispatch to Buxar power project
- Jan 1, 2022
SJVN Ltd has flagged off the dispatch of a turbine-generator to be deployed at the company’s upcoming power project at Buxar in Bihar. In a release, SJVN said that the turbine-generator will be deployed at Unit-1 of the 2x660-mw Read more
E-switch technology will be a big asset to consumers: Godrej Lawkim Motors
- Dec 27, 2021
Godrej Lawkim Motors, part of Godrej & Boyce, has newly launched the E-switch technology in its motors, as a replacement to the conventional centrifugal switch. In this exclusive interaction, Read more
Bihar leads in prepaid energy meter deployment
- Dec 25, 2021
Bihar—a state traditionally known for its impoverished power value chain—is today India’s leading state with respect to prepaid meter deployment. According to information tabled in the recently-concluded Winter Session of Parliament, Read more
Dinesh Aggarwal, Joint Managing Director, Panasonic Life Solutions India
- Dec 23, 2021
"The year 2021 was majorly affected due to the high intensity of the second wave. It has been a tough year on all businesses, though we are seeing an upswing in the manufacturing and services sectors. During Covid Read more
Cross-border grids can support clean energy transition: Powerlinks Transmission
- Dec 3, 2021
Powerlinks Transmission Ltd, a 51:49 joint venture between Tata Power and Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd, represents India’s first-ever public private partnership in the power transmission sector. Kiran Gupta, CEO Read more
Grid operators must understand the need for cyber security expertise: DNV
- Nov 14, 2021
Independent energy expert and assurance provider DNV very recently published the “DNV Recommended Practice DNV-RP-0575” containing new guidelines for power system companies planning to improve the cyber Read more