Wise Use
Measures to reduce TPPs’ water footprint
Water is a key requirement in thermal power generation for condenser cooling, removal of heat from other […]
February 2017
Wise Use
Going Digital
Technology adoption helps TPPs lower their environmental impact
In a digital power plant, operations are monitored through over 10,000 sensor input points and the data […]
Seeking an Extension
TPPs likely to get more time to meet emission norms
One of the most crucial policy developments impacting the coal-based power generation segment has been the amendment […]
Best Practices
Effective O&M essential for improved plant performance
India’s power demand is largely met by coal-based generation plants. Therefore, to ensure continuous power supply, it […]
Price Pressures
Tariffs for coal-based plants have increased over the years due to the dependence on imported coal, which […]
Uncertain Future
Headwinds continue to impact coal-based plants
Coal-based power generation continues to account for a significant share in the country’s total installed capacity base […]
Impetus to Energy Storage
CERC issues paper on utility-scale ESS solutions
Given the growth forecast in renewable energy capacity, utility-scale energy storage systems (ESS) are expected to play […]
Sterlite Power Grid Ventures
Using technology to set new benchmarks in project commissioning
Sterlite Power Grid Ventures Limited (SPGVL), one of the country’s leading private transmission project developers, has been […]
“We are aiming to double our capacity by 2022”
Views of NHPC’s K.M. Singh
Notwithstanding the challenges faced in the implementation of hydroelectric projects (HEPs), NHPC Limited has been at the […]
Budget Impetus
Push to distribution and solar segments
The industry response to the Union Budget 2017-18 has been positive overall with the government reiterating its […]
Interview with Dr Reji Kumar Pillai
“A systemic change is needed to transform business processes”
The India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) has been a key driving force behind the country’s efforts to […]
“India has huge potential”
Views of Voith’s top management
German technology conglomerate Voith, which has a global presence across a number of industries including energy and […]
SCADA Implementation
Status so far
Since the sanction of 72 towns under the SCADA component of the R-APDRP (which has now been […]
Encouraging Steps
Positive regulatory developments in the smart grid space
Effective implementation of smart grids depends on flexible and dynamic regulations. Regulations need to be conducive to […]
Smooth Operations
Smart grid systems ensure efficient integration of renewable energy
The power sector is undergoing a transformation with the mainstreaming of alternative energy and the decentralisation of […]
Managing Peak Load
The demand for electricity has increased significantly over the years, with an increase in the population and […]
Mixed Success
Smart meter uptake and key challenges
In an attempt to address the challenges facing the distribution segment, the government has set a target […]
Smart Grid Pilots
Smart grid technology is constantly evolving, with scope for a wide range of operations. In 2013, the […]
Mission Smart Grid
The National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM) was launched in March 2015 with the aim of creating an […]
Making Headway
Modest progress in smart grid implementation
As per industry estimates, the global investment in smart grid infrastructure has increased from $67 billion in […]