T&D News
Mindset of exhibitors is changing: IEEMA
There has not only been tremendous growth in terms of number of exhibitors at ELECRAMA but there is a marked shift in the mindset of exhibitors, according to Vijay Karia, Chairman of the Organising Committee of ELECRAMA 2018, the mega power trade exhibition that will be held at Greater Noida during March 10-14, 2018. Karia was speaking at a press conference in Mumbai, aimed at highlighting key features of the event.
Reliance Energy offers 42pc discount on energy-efficient gadgets
- Feb 7, 2018
Reliance Energy is offering up to 42 per cent discount on super efficient ceiling fans and energy efficient 5 star-rated refrigerators for its residential customers under its ‘Change for Mumbai’ initiative. The initiative is timed so that customers who avail the offer can beat the sweltering summer heat with less impact on electricity bills.
Sterlite Power commissions two 400kV lines in Telangana
- Feb 7, 2018
Sterlite Power has announced the commissioning of two 400kV lines in Telangana as part of the Maheshwaram Transmission scheme in Telangana that Sterlite is developing on BOOM basis. The lines Nizamabad-Shankarapally (double-circuit) and Maheshwaram-Mahaboobnagar are expected to improve power availability in Telangana by almost 1,000 mw.
Tata Power DDL becomes first utility to map underground cables
- Feb 6, 2018
Tata Power Delhi Distribution (Tata Power-DDL) has implemented GPS mapping technology to map its underground cables along with RFID (Radio-frequency Identification Detector) marker installation on cable splices for speedier fault location and resolution. Tata Power-DDL is the first utility in the country to implement the above technologies, the power utility said in a statement.
Budget maintains household electrification drive
- Feb 1, 2018
The Budget 2018-19 presented by Union finance minister Arun Jaitley today clearly focused on the rural population and in general, the economically-challenged. In keeping with this, the capital expenditure on the national household electrification programme (Saubhagya) has been increased to Rs.3,700 crore for FY19 from Rs.2,000 crore in FY18 (Revised Estimate).
Schneider Electric, SEforALL create partnership to work on UN energy goals
- Jan 31, 2018
Schneider Electric is pursuing its commitment to help reduce energy poverty and provide universal access to environmentally friendly energy, by entering into a partnership with Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), a global non-profit organization. The aim is to accelerate progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 7 on energy.
