Interview
Telangana utilities have proved all apprehensions wrong: TSTRANSCO
When Telangana was carved out of erstwhile Andhra Pradesh in June 2014, there was widespread that the fledgling state would experience severe power shortage. However, D. Prabhakar Rao, CMD, Transmission Corporation of Telangana Ltd (TSTRANSCO), tells T&D India how TSTRANSCO and other state power utilities, with the help of the Union government, have created a situation of power adequacy in the southern state. Rao also explains how e-procurement has helped TSTRANSCO as well as power utilities in general, to improve transparency and shorten project gestation periods.
Circuit breakers and GIS can be tested up to 1,200kV rating at KEMA
- Aug 17, 2017
KEMA Laboratories is known for its globally-recognized KEMA Type Test Certificate that is issued if a component passes an internationally-recognized type test program. We have in this exclusive interaction Verhoeven Bas discussing the longstanding relationship that India has shared with KEMA. Bas also notes that when India decided to move to 765kV power transmission, KEMA invested Euro 70 million in upgrading its facilities so that India enjoys a reliable power transmission network.
We have a strong L1 order pipeline for FY18
- Aug 16, 2017
KEC is a global infrastructure major with a traditional presence in power transmission and distribution. In this exclusive interaction, we have Vimal Kejriwal discussing how KEC International, is diversifying from its core strength of power T&D and moving into related areas like railways, civil construction, renewables (mainly solar) and even water management. Kejriwal, while discussing industry-related issues, observes that there are positive changes in the tendering procedures of government power utilities. An interaction by Venugopal Pillai.
We have a long-term roadmap for smart grid technology deployment
- Aug 15, 2017
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd is a joint venture between Tata Power Company Ltd (holding 51 per cent equity stake) and the Government of NCT of Delhi. Tata Power DDL is amongst the oldest examples of private sector participation in power distribution, and infused remarkable in technical and commercial efficiency in power distribution activities of North Delhi, its command areas. We have Sunil Singh sharing insights on the various initiatives taken by the utility in staging this operational turnaround. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
We are fully equipped as EPC service providers in power T&D
- Aug 15, 2017
Power transmission and distribution is an important business area for the multifaceted company Sterling and Wilson. In this exclusive exchange with T&D India, we have P.K. Paine who heads the power transmission and distribution discussing the business vertical in detail. While Sterling and Wilson is already present in the 765kV power transmission space, it is planning to extend its capabilities to the 500kV (DC) segment, notes Paine.
Compact outdoor switchgear is gaining popularity in India
- Aug 15, 2017
Earlier this year, Siemens developed two compact and light-weight vacuum circuit breakers (VCB) augmenting its popular SION range of switchgear. In the backdrop of these launches, called SION Lateral 3AE61 and 3AE63, T&D India interacted with Bernhard Boes, who is part of Siemens’ switchgear business, to understand these new offerings and also to seek insights into the vacuum circuit breaker business. Boes feel that India, thanks to government-led electrification schemes, can become a big market for medium voltage switchgear, for both indoor and outdoor conditions. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
Adequate and reliable transmission is a key enabler for the power market: IEX
- Aug 15, 2017
Indian Energy Exchange Ltd (IEX) is india’s premier power trading platform, providing an automated platform for physical delivery of electricity. In this detailed interview, S. N. Goel gives deep insights into how IEX has grown since it began operations in 2008. Thanks to rapidly growing interregional power transfer capacity, Goel explains how India is slowly moving to reality of “One Nation-One Grid One Price.” Several new trading contracts are in the offing for launch on IEX, discusses Goel in this interaction with Venugopal Pillai.
Integrating renewable energy into the grid is a challenge
- Aug 14, 2017
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 this exclusive interaction with T&D India, discusses how GETCO’s power transmission network has grown over the recent years, and how the state transmission utility is gearing up to meet the challenges posed by induction of renewable energy into the grid. Chauhan also speaks about the roadmap drawn for making the state grid techno-commercially efficient. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
EESL aims to ensure energy security for each citizen
- Aug 14, 2017
Energy Efficiency Services Ltd is a Central public sector unit promoted by five government entities. The role of EESL has become very critical in India’s quest for energy savings and energy efficiency. We have S.P. Garnaik discussing how energy efficiency can be realized in buildings, which account for a significant proportion of India’s total energy consumption. Garnaik also explains how EESL’s work in the field of buildings effectively complement its other activities, resulting in overall energy efficiency to the nation.
There are mixed feelings about GST in the electrical industry
- Aug 12, 2017
Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association, popularly known as IEEMA, has been representing and serving the electrical equipment and allied industries for nearly seventy years now. We have Sunil Misra, in this exclusive exchange, discussing a range of subjects like the industry’s performance and outlook, impact of GST, role of Chinese companies, etc. Misra is confident that this edition of ELECRAMA—globally the biggest trade event in the electrical equipment space—will impart a new dimension to “electricity”. An interaction by Venugopal Pillai.