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Draft specifications for transformer fire-prevention systems released
- Jun 6, 2024
Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released draft generic technical specifications of “Nitrogen Injection Fire Prevention and Extinguishing System (NIFPES)” associated with transformers and reactors. CEA is now seeking comments from stakeholders and the public for Read more
Salzer expects BIS certification for three-phase smart meter soon
- Jun 3, 2024
Salzer Electronics expects to receive certification from Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for its three-phase smart energy meter soon. Addressing a recent earnings call, Rajesh Doraiswamy, Joint Managing Director, Salzer Electronics Ltd, said that BIS certification Read more
BIS adopts national standard for India’s smart meter RF communication
- Mar 7, 2024
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has adopted Wi-SUN Alliance FAN (Field Area Networks) specification as included in IEEE 2857-2021, as the national standard for India's Smart Meter RF Communication Networks. In a release, Wi-SUN Alliance said that this Read more
Polycab India associates with NFE to promote electrical safety
- May 11, 2023
Polycab India has partnered with the National Federation of Engineers (NFE) to promote electrical safety in India. In a release, Polycab India said that the aim of this partnership was to create awareness about safe wiring practices, as prescribed Read more
ERDA receives major contract for smart meter testing
- Jan 29, 2022
Electrical Research & Development Association (ERDA) has received a major rate contract for the evaluation of smart meters. In a release, ERDA said that this contract was placed by IntelliSmart Infrastructure Pvt Ltd (IntelliSmart) -- a joint venture between Read more
With serious effort, India can produce CRGO steel: IEEMA
- Aug 20, 2021
The Indian distribution transformer industry has the dubious distinction of having the highest failure rates. There are other contentious issues like use of recycled CRGO steel and dual certification for energy Read more
ICA India, with BIS and ITMA, successfully completes transformer seminar
- Nov 12, 2018
With an aim to encourage the power industry to improve reliability in energy delivery and enhance energy efficiency while promoting technical loss reduction for sustainable development, International Copper Association India (ICA India), in association with Bureau of Indian Read more
EPCOS AC motor capacitors are now BIS compliant
- May 24, 2018
TDK Corporation has announced that its subsidiary, EPCOS India Pvt Ltd, fulfills all requirements of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for AC motor capacitors, which has been verified by accredited laboratories. The company has received an ISI Read more