Posts by Venugopal Pillai

Electrical fire risk is universal: Firetrace International

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

We help add a layer of intelligence to lighting automation: 75F

75F is a new-age company that is dedicated to discovering new solutions to old problems. It sees potential in IoT technology to improve everyday lives, and to save Read more

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PGCIL’s capitalization outpaces capex in FY21

  During the first three quarters of FY21, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) undertook cumulative capital expenditure of Rs.7,942 crore. However, its capitalization was much higher. According to a recent investor presentation, PGCIL made capital expenditure of Rs.7,942 Read more

TBCB | T&D India

TBCB Report Card for CY2020: Zero additions, four completions

Not a single power transmission project, under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route, was awarded during calendar year 2020, according to latest statistics released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA). What was widely speculated and discussed was confirmed by newly-released Read more

Tata Power CESU | T&D India

Central Odisha already seeing benefits of CESU privatization: Praveer Sinha

Electricity consumers of Central Odisha are beginning to see the benefits of privatization of the power utility CESU, noted Praveer Sinha, MD & CEO, Tata Power. Praveer Sinha was addressing a special session “Transforming the Power Distribution Business” at Read more

Smart Grid IEEMA | T&D India

‘Power Distribution Reforms Will Usher In New Technologies’

Ongoing reforms coupled with budgetary allocations will give rise to new technologies in the power distribution value chain, according to Sandeep Zanzaria, Chairman of DistribuELEC 2021, an upcoming event for power distribution stakeholders, being organized by apex Read more

Carriage-content separation can make the system more end-consumer oriented: DNV GL – Energy

Separation of “carriage” and “content” has been a subject under active deliberation in India for quite some time now. This reformative step is being widely viewed as a potential solution Read more

We aim to improve our global market share across all business segments: Triveni Turbines

Triveni Turbine Ltd is India’s largest manufacturer of industrial steam turbines with a dominant share of 60 per cent in the domestic market, and an impressive international presence. In this exclusive Read more

‘Government is a big procurer of modular UPS systems’

Rather contrary to popular belief, government agencies are big procurers of modular UPS systems, noted Palash Nandy, CEO, Numeric, in a recent media interaction. Nandy was interacting with the media at the sidelines of a recent digital conference held Read more

A reliable grid is crucial for a successful energy transition: Siemens Energy

Today’s electrical grid is getting complex, not merely because of the quantum of electricity transmitted but due to other factors like increasing injection of renewable-based energy. The concept of grid stability Read more