May Issue 2019
May Issue 2019
May 2019
May Issue 2019
Slow But Steady
Progress in smart metering under government schemes
The country has set ambitious smart metering targets but its progress on the ground has been slow. […]
Set to Pick Up
Hope for solar growth after a brief slowdown
Over the past one year or so, the solar power segment has witnessed a slowdown in its […]
Finding a Resolution
Hope for GMR Rajahmundry project
In one of the first cases of stressed assets being resolved after the Supreme Court struck down […]
Power Priorities
Next steps for the new government
The power sector’s record in the past five years has been somewhat mixed. While the sector has […]
ABB disconnectors provide solution to high altitude substations in India
ABB’s double-break disconnectors operate as shields that isolate power equipment from the network and ensure the safety […]
Emission Control Efforts
Gencos’ plans and progress
Reducing emissions from coal-based power plants has been one of the key focus areas of the government. […]
Interview with PFS’s Dr Pawan Singh
MD and CEO of PTC India Financial Services (PFS)
“We have tried to tackle stressed assets quickly” While the renewable energy segment has been growing, thermal […]
Rich Resources, Poor Performance
New study evaluates gaps in the Northeast’s power infrastructure
The Northeast’s power system remains small and largely underdeveloped. Generation capacity in the region stands at less […]
Tata Power Delhi Distribution releases 10,000 connections within an average time of 48 hours
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited has released over 10,000 electricity connections this year within an average time […]
SOx Control
Technology options for thermal power plants
Indian coal contains sulphur in the range of 0.2 per cent to 0.7 per cent by weight. […]
Data Exchange
A reliable communication system key to successful operation of smart meters
Smart metering and smart grid technologies require the exchange of large volumes of data and thus, communication […]
Facing Headwinds
Policy shift and transmission constraints impact segment growth
India’s installed wind power capacity was around 35,626 MW as of March 2019, making it the fourth […]
Financial Briefs
India and overseas
REC Limited raises Rs 11 billion through AAA-rated bonds (India) REC Limited has raised about Rs 11 […]
Pestech International improves design time by 50 per cent for Malaysia’s TNB
Malaysian utility Tenaga Nasional Berhad had, in 2017, awarded Pestech International an RM 79.5 million power system […]
Gas Support
A good peaking power option in a growing renewables’ scenario
The changing role of various energy sources in meeting the power demand is driving India’s energy transition. […]
Policy Roadmap
New schemes, amendments and guidelines for solar and wind
The policy and regulatory landscape of the Indian power sector has evolved significantly over the past year. […]
Limiting NOx
Key technologies to ensure compliance with emission norms
With over 150 GW of coal-fired power plants operating on subcritical technology, India ranks second among the […]
KPTL
Delivering a consistent performance
Engineering major Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited (KPTL), set up in 1981, has been one of the long-standing […]