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The Compelling Power of Public Energy & Sustainability Goals
Companies that want to accelerate their action on energy and sustainability find greater success when they set, and announce, a public goal, notes Frederic Abbal.
Towards better Project Cost Management
- Apr 2, 2019
A crucial element in maintaining control over project costs is estimating inflation and escalation over the life of a project. Since capital projects run over a number of years inflation and escalation costs can easily push project costs beyond budgets, notes Rajiv Menon.
India Solar: Current scenario, inherent challenges, likely solutions
- Dec 28, 2018
While solar energy is the rising star in India’s power firmament, multiple challenges need to be met before the ambitious 2022 targets can be achieved, notes Anurag Garg. He also observes that given the tremendous energy demand in India, which is slated to rise further, and the focus on clean energy due to soaring pollution levels, there is immense potential for solar power in India.
Comparative Study of LT Power Capacitors
- Oct 17, 2018
Baldev Raj Narang, in this technical article, explains the various types of low-tension (LT) capacitors.The three types of LT power capacitors have their distinctive features. The purpose of this article is to present a clear technical comparison of the different types to enable users to make an informed selection, after taking into account the superiority or otherwise of various performance parameters of the three types. Oil filled MPP (metalized polypropylene) construction is not discussed because it is very uncommon. Oil causes erosion of zinc layer over a period of time due to chemical reaction, thus most of the manufacturers employ resin-filled MPP construction.
Technology and digitization are redefining skilling
- Jul 31, 2018
Venkat Garimala, Vice President-S&A, CTM, EE, A2E and CSR , Schneider Electric India, in this article, explains that India will need a large pool of skilled manpower in the coming years, and why creating a a healthy talent pipeline is the prime responsibility of the corporate sector.
Bridging the high-voltage equipment testing gap
- May 23, 2018
This article is authored by R. Ranjan, Chief Executive Officer, National High Power Test Laboratory Pvt Ltd (NHPTL)
The biggest challenge for India is to ensure efficient transfer of bulk electricity over long distances maintaining the safety and reliability of national grid. As of now, major portion of the electricity in India is generated in alternating current (AC) form. However, there are technical and commercial hiccups in ferrying AC over long distances. That’s why AC is converted to direct current (DC) in converter stations and transmitted through the high voltage networks. Electricity is again converted to AC before supplying to consumers. High voltage transmission of power reduces the transmission losses.
Be the Change: Indian Youth for Energy Conservation
- Jan 12, 2018
Authored by: Vir Amar Dasmahpatra GM – Human Resources, Schneider Electric India
Our youth are our nation’s critical asset. They represent the future that a nation is building for itself. The young are the storehouse of aspirations, unbridled enthusiasm, raw energy and the passion to achieve goals, big or small. It is therefore important that the youth are provided a robust platform in terms of quality education, skill development and career opportunities so that their combined vision and efforts take the nation forward.
The growing importance of gas-insulated switchgear
- Dec 15, 2017
The switchgear industry is among the major industries serving the Indian power sector. In coming days the switchgear industry is expected to show healthy growth. The requirement of power in the upcoming industries and the massive rural electrification drive is poised to keep the switchgear industry very busy. In this industry, technology is the basic resource. It is very natural that most of the multinational companies are major players in the switchgear industry has they have access to source technology. However, in the years to come, many Indian companies are expected to upgrade their technologies and develop switchgear products to serve the rapidly-growing power industry.
Insights in Modular Switchboard Enclosure Systems
- Dec 2, 2017
When we talk of a scientific mind in the AC electricity supply system, one cannot but admire the Siberian-American inventor Nikola Tesla. What drove him was the following context from where he came: “The desire that guides me in all I do is the desire to harness the forces of nature to the service of mankind.”
Smart Communications network for a Smart Grid
- Aug 8, 2017
By 2020, India plans to install 50 million smart electric meters and is estimated to invest $449 billion in developing smart grid technologies over a period of 10 years starting from 2017. With the country’s demand for electricity growing rapidly, India’s power sector is undergoing a massive transformation. In the next five to six years, India hopes to have a smart meter at every home. An increase in the usage of technologies such as Internet of Things and Cloud-based services are fuelling the government plans to build 100 smart cities across the country.
The most critical element for any successful smart city is the choice of technology for the communication network. So what are the challenges in creating that network? Before we delve deeper into the subject, it is essential to understand a few key things.