Posts by Venugopal Pillai

Three states will drive Saubhagya’s success

The Prime Minister, on September 25, 2017, announced what the “Saubhagya” scheme that envisages complete national electrification, at the household level, by December 31, 2018. In his Independence Day speech of 2015, the Prime Minister had Read more

KK Wind Solutions enters Indian market

After having served the Indian market indirectly, KK Wind Solutions, a leading global supplier of electrical systems for the wind industry, has established its direct presence in the country. KK Wind Solutions’ Indian foray took birth after it acquired Read more

Power T&D Vision 2022

T&D India attempts to outline key contours that will describe the power sector over the next five years. While the primary focus is on the power transmission and distribution (T&D) sector, we are also looking at related areas. Power Read more

Circuit breakers and GIS can be tested up to 1,200kV rating at KEMA

KEMA Laboratories is known for its globally-recognized KEMA Type Test Certificate that is issued if a component passes an internationally-recognized Read more

We have a strong L1 order pipeline for FY18

KEC is a global infrastructure major with a traditional presence in power transmission and distribution. In this exclusive interaction, we Read more

We have a long-term roadmap for smart grid technology deployment

Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd is a joint venture between Tata Power Company Ltd (holding 51 per Read more

Compact outdoor switchgear is gaining popularity in India

Earlier this year, Siemens developed two compact and light-weight vacuum circuit breakers (VCB) augmenting its popular SION range of switchgear.  Read more

Adequate and reliable transmission is a key enabler for the power market: IEX

Indian Energy Exchange Ltd (IEX) is india’s premier power trading platform, providing an automated platform for physical delivery Read more

Integrating renewable energy into the grid is a challenge

Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd, popularly known as GETCO, represents the power transmission-related function of the erstwhile Gujarat Electricity Board. B. B. Chauhan, in Read more

There are mixed feelings about GST in the electrical industry

Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers' Association, popularly known as IEEMA, has been representing and serving the electrical equipment and allied industries for Read more