Power
Bridging the Gap: Demand response key to balancing the load curve
Demand variability is a predominant feature of electricity consumption in India. Since demand forecasting is mainly done on a day-ahead […]
Year: 2014
Power
Deployment Choice: Outsourcing likely to prevail over in-house IT implementation
IT has emerged as a key enabler in improving the efficiency of power utilities. Companies are increasingly deploying IT applications […]
Perspective
Efficiency Drive: Discoms take IT initiatives to improve performance
While the Restructured Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme (R-APDRP) is the most important IT initiative being undertaken by state-owned discoms, […]
Technology Focus
Data Driven: Meter analytics can help utilities gain useful insights
Smart metering deployment typically comprises field devices and solutions, as well as software and hardware. Field devices include meters, fibre […]
Power
Hack Attack: Cybersecurity standards must be integrated for increased security of power systems
While the introduction of information and communication technology (ICT) into the power sector has improved the efficiency and reliability of […]
Power
Quality Control: Introduction of AMI will provide reliable and better power
Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) is expected to help in providing a more reliable and better quality of power to end-users […]
Power
Indexing Information: Key role of GIS in database creation for distribution networks
Ageographic information system (GIS) plays a crucial role in the development of a georeferenced consumer and network database for distribution […]
Power
Smart Steps: Role of organisational change in technology deployment
Organisations today continuously strive to maintain their competitiveness in the market by establishing robust systems and processes. This helps them […]
Power
Spotlight on IT: Power utilities focus on technology solutions for upgrading systems
The new government’s $1.2 billion smart cities initiative announced in the Union Budget 2014-15 has emphasised on the deployment of […]
Power
Smart Grid Development: ISGF’s initiatives
Set up in 2010, the India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) is a public-private partnership between the Ministry of Power (MoP) […]
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Water
Urban Water Management: Best practices and technologies in Southeast Asia
Recognising the need for modern infrastructure facilities and improved service delivery, many Southeast Asian countries have turned to advanced technological […]
Water
Steady Supply: Key role of IT in ensuring 24×7 water availability
The concept of 24×7 water supply projects in Indian cities are gaining attention. These projects encourage municipal agencies to identify […]
Water
Interview with Mahesh Gohel: “Deploying IT solutions has led to a win-win situation for both citizens and RMC”
The Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) has taken several IT-related initiatives, which have helped the agency in delivering efficient services to […]
Water
Digital Mapping: AMC looks to deploy GIS to enhance civic service delivery
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) covers 43 wards and provides water supply, public transport, sewerage, stormwater drainage and other civic […]
Water
High-tech Treasuries: Digitising financial data in Kerala using TRIM
Treasury information management (TRIM) is a web-enabled application supporting e-financial management of treasuries in Kerala. It is designed and developed […]
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Key Statistics
Gas
Growing Presence: NiSource expands its footprint in the US gas market
In the wake of increasing regulatory oversight of gas pipelines and the growing focus on pipeline safety standards in the […]