Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has announced the commissioning of an augmentation scheme in the southern region. In a brief stock exchange communication, PGCIL said the project formally referred to as “Augmentation of transformation capacity in Southern Read more
The Supreme Court, in a recent order, decided to constitute an expert committee to look into the issue of laying underground (UG) cables, in place of overhead transmission lines, in priority and potential habitations of the endangered Great Read more
Apex industry body IEEMA’s flagship event ELECRAMA is undoubtedly the biggest global trade show in the electrical industry. Ahead of the 16th edition of this mega event that is scheduled for February next year, we have Vikram Gandotra, Read more
The Union power ministry has conferred upon Grid Controller of India Ltd (GRID-INDIA), the status of “Miniratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise.” An official government release said that this recognition underscores GRID-INDIA's pivotal role in the nation's power landscape. Read more
This article is the second of a three-part series of thought leadership on Energy Transition, authored by Anil Rawal. The Energy Transition series expounds on the role of six pillars on which global “Net Zero” ambitions would rest Read more
Upbeat on the prospects of LED lighting in India, Panasonic Life Solutions India recently set up its first local factory for LED lighting products. In this backdrop, we have Masato Miyamaru, Director - Lighting Business, Panasonic Electric Works Read more
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in recent orders, has granted transmission licence to Sterlite Power for two interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes that it is developing under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) Read more
Havells India recently introduced “Checko” -- a powerful tool that aims to fight against the counterfeit electrical equipment market. In this exclusive interview, Arvind Agrawal, Senior Vice President, Havells India Ltd, explains how the revolutionary “Checko” uses physically Read more
Four bidders have qualified for an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme being bid out under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism, aimed at power evacuation from renewable energy zones (REZ) in Rajasthan The ISTS scheme in Read more
Siemens has developed one of the world's most innovative circuit protection devices with cutting-edge electronic switching technology. In an official release, Siemens said that the new SENTRON ECPD (Electronic Circuit Protection Device) electronically switches off circuit faults if errors Read more