Water
Citizen Engagement: MyGov platform paves the way for better governance
In June 2014, the Government of India launched a crowdsourcing platform called MyGov, which aims to foster participatory governance through increased […]
Month: December 2015
Water
Collection Efficiency: Innovative billing practices help ULBs in revenue management
At present, most urban local bodies (ULBs) in India lack a proper mechanism for levying appropriate user charges for water […]
Gas
Utility Focus
CRM Strategy: Adani Gas’s technology deployments aim to improve customer interface
With nearly 150,000 compressed natural gas (CNG) customers and 190,000 piped natural gas (PNG) customers, Adani Gas Limited has a […]
Gas
Process Integration: ERP solutions help CGD utilities optimise performance
As a city gas distribution (CGD) utility progresses through its life cycle and is affected by several internal and external […]
Gas
Network Maintenance: SNGPL uses CBM techniques for effective asset management
Asset management is the process of maintaining, upgrading and operating physical assets in a cost-effective manner. It has been made […]
Gas
Efficiency Improvement: CGD utilities deploy smart meters for better accuracy and revenue collection
Many cities, particularly metros, are increasingly opting to supply natural gas through piped gas distribution systems. As an emerging market, […]
CGD
Holistic View: GIS mapping improves business processes of CGD utilities
Geographic information system (GIS) technology links geographic information with descriptions, allowing it to be viewed in advanced geographical maps that […]
Power
Power
Distribution
Storage Solutions: US leads the way while Europe and Asia follow closely
The global grid-scale energy storage market is swiftly expanding with the increasing use of renewable energy sources. To deal with […]
Distribution
Monitoring Consumption: Smart meters crucial for improving system efficiency
Smart metering plays a vital role in improving the operational efficiency of the electricity distribution segment. Through the detailed monitoring […]
Distribution
Picking Up: Smart grid project update
With the objective of providing universal access to quality power and reducing transmission and distribution losses, the formulation of a […]
Distribution
Integrated Control: DMS deployment increasing distribution network efficiency
While an interconnected grid has led to several benefits, it has also resulted in a number of complexities that did […]
Utility Focus
Positive Steps: NBPDCL’s loss-reduction initiatives
North Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (NBPDCL) is primarily engaged in power distribution across all 21 districts of north Bihar. […]
Utility Focus
Consumer Connections: TPDDL takes CRM initiatives
Customer relationship management (CRM) is an important link between the customer and the company. It is important to focus on […]
Utility Focus
Net Metering Gains: BSES demonstrates benefits for utilities and consumers
The installed capacity of solar rooftop systems in India has increased from an insiginificant amount in 2012 to 525 MW […]
Technology Focus
Meter Inputs: Approaches and communication technologies for data acquisition
Meter data is a storehouse of valuable information for a distribution utility. A smart meter precisely records consumer data, which […]
Distribution
Valuable Data: Importance of analytics in detecting power theft and curbing losses
The primary objective of discoms is to meet the electricity demands of consumers in a reliable and efficient manner. However, […]
Technology Focus
GIS for Utilities: Geo-referenced maps for asset and consumer management
The geographic information system (GIS) has emerged as a powerful tool for the development of geo-referenced consumer and network maps […]