Posts by Venugopal Pillai

Scrap motors | T&D India

IEEMA seeks formal policy for scrapping inefficient motors

  Apex industry body Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA) has proposed that the government should introduce a formal policy for scrapping of energy-inefficient motors. Addressing a virtual media conference ahead of “ELROMA 2021,” being organized by IEEMA, senior Read more

The building electrical segment is poised to be a growth driver: Salzer Electronics

Salzer Electronics is a prominent name in the industrial switchgear business with clear market leadership in CAM-operated rotary switches. The recent years have been very eventful for Salzer as it prepares Read more

GIB Rajasthan TBCB | T&D India

Protecting the Great Indian Bustard: PGCIL to file fresh petition for transmission licence

  Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has given the liberty to Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) to file fresh petitions for grant of transmission licence for three of its TBCB projects, after PGCIL has sought recommendations of Read more

With serious effort, India can produce CRGO steel: IEEMA

The Indian distribution transformer industry has the dubious distinction of having the highest failure rates. There are other contentious issues like use of recycled CRGO steel and dual certification for energy Read more

We expect a great outlook for the power transmission segment: CLP India

CLP India is among the oldest and largest foreign investors in India’s power sector. CLP India today has a power generation portfolio of over 3 GW spread over supercritical coal, gas, Read more

We aspire to be a world leader in energy technology: Enphase Energy

Founded in 2006, US-based Enphase Energy focuses on energy management technology for residential and commercial solar panels.  Enphase has revolutionized the solar industry with its microinverter-based technology, and approximately 1.5 Read more

We are proud partners in India’s energy transition: Siemens India

For India’s power transmission & distribution sector, Siemens has been not just a long-standing partner, but also the creator of new-technology paradigms. Siemens has several firsts to its credit—voltage source converter Read more

We are aiming to bring advanced technology to energy meters: HPL Electric

HPL is a prominent brand in the Indian energy meter market. In this exclusive interview, we have Gautam Seth, Joint Managing Director, HPL Electric & Power Ltd, taking us through his Read more

Gross metering is a monopolistic policy: Artha Energy Resources

Whenever one speaks of rooftop solar (RTS), what immediately comes to mind is the subject of gross-metering and net-metering. For years on end, this issue has become the focal point of Read more

The outlook for PXIL remains encouraging: Power Exchange India Ltd

India’s first institutionally-promoted energy exchange, Power Exchange of India Ltd (PXIL) is currently in a very vibrant phase with a sharp increase in trading volumes and the launch of new electricity Read more