Special Report
India can potentially shape global green hydrogen ecosystem
India has the potential to shape the green hydrogen (GH2) ecosystem globally, experts feel.
Digitization of the power grids will need judicious data analysis
- Oct 7, 2022
Digitization of the power T&D sector is leading to the generation of huge amounts of data, and the key to an efficient power grid would be judicious analysis of this data, observed top Siemens officials at the company’s annual flagship event “Siemens India Innovation Day 2022” held in Mumbai recently.
India’s smart meter population nudging 5-million mark
- Sep 28, 2022
The count of smart energy meters deployed in India is approaching the 5-million mark, according to latest statistics released by National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM).
Transmission line addition only 53 per cent of target
- Sep 20, 2022
In the first five months (April to August) of ongoing fiscal year FY23, India could achieve only 53 per cent of the targeted transmission line addition.
Commissioning of Nepal’s first 400kV GIS substation
- Sep 19, 2022
In this case study, Arjun Singh, Project Manager, Linxon India, recalls the infrastructural and Covid-related challenges surmounted during the successful completion of Nepal’s first 400kV GIS substation located at Dhalkebar and commissioned by Linxon for Nepal Electricity Authority.
IFMA reiterates commitment to energy efficiency, aims to create consumer awareness
- Aug 26, 2022
Association (IFMA) has pledged its support to the nation’s energy efficiency programme, and with a view to creating consumer awareness, has launched “Mr Energy Saver” – a mascot to promote energy saving.
Variable contracts could mitigate raw material inflation impact: IEEMA
- Aug 18, 2022
Inflation in key raw materials is on an unprecedented rise over the past two years, adversely impacting the industry and supply chain. Both owners and contractors are today facing a piquant situation with respect to executing fixed-price contracts. As a practical solution to this dilemma, apex industry body IEEMA recommends a variable contract between contracting parties, in this article by IEEMA Research Group.
CSRD report: Only two discoms score highest overall grade
- Aug 8, 2022
According to the “Consumer Service Rating of Discoms” (CSRD) report, newly released by the Union power ministry, only two discoms scored the highest “A+” grade.
Private sector to drive 765kV line addition in FY23
- Jun 30, 2022
Private sector entities – led by Sterlite Power and Adani Power – are expected to dominate the addition of new 765kV lines in FY23, a special study by T&D India based on official statistics indicates.
Transmission line addition target 10 per cent higher in FY23
- May 31, 2022
The planned addition of transmission lines in the ongoing fiscal year FY23 has been set at a little over 21,000 ckm, which is nearly 10 per cent higher than the comparable level for FY22.