June 2020
Building Trust
South Korea implements smart technologies to address water supply issues
South Korea has emerged as a leader not only in electronics, but also smart water management. Through a combination of […]
Uninterrupted Supply
Coimbatore implements 24x7 water supply model
For providing uninterrupted supply of water, the concept of a 24×7 service model has gained traction among utilities in the […]
Bringing Down Losses
ULB initiatives to reduce NRW
Non-revenue water (NRW) is one of the biggest challenges faced by urban local bodies (ULBs). The factors that contribute to […]
Increasing Online Presence
KSCL takes IT initiatives to streamline its operations
The Smart Cities Mission (SCM) is based on the idea of using information and communications technology as the bedrock to […]
Smart Moves
ULBs deploy innovative waste management solutions
The waste sector has experienced greater penetration of information technology in management practices in the past few years. The government […]
Challenging Times
Covid-19 impact and opportunities for power sector utilities
The Covid-19 pandemic is the most unprecedented challenge facing the world in this century. While the long-term impact of the […]
Interview with K.V.S. Baba
“The lights-off event was unique, insightful and highly challenging”
The national grid operator, Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO), has accomplished significant tasks in the recent past, from successfully […]
Interview with IntelliSmart’s Anil Rawal
“Improving discom health is the most critical goal”
To support the government’s smart meter deployment drive, Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) and the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund […]
Slump in Sales
Impact of Covid-19 on the e-mobility segment
The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, followed by the lockdown, has affected economic activity in the country. It has dampened […]
IPDS Update
Progress in IT enablement and smart metering
Launched in 2014, the Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS) aims to provide quality and reliable 24×7 power supply and strengthen […]
Stepping Up
MSETCL’s efforts to ensure business continuity and resilience during Covid times
Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (MSETCL) is the largest state transmission utility in the country. It has a network […]
Utility Experience
Metering practices adopted by public and private discoms
The role of metering in India has evolved significantly over the years. Besides helping utilities in energy accounting and revenue […]
Enhancing User Experience
Mobile apps and initiatives by CGD players
With their customer base expanding, city gas distribution (CGD) companies are increasingly focusing on enhancing the customer experience. Large CGD […]
Keeping Pace with Technology
Adoption of IT and OT solutions to automate operations
The adoption of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) solutions has been a trend in the oil and gas […]
Gaining Ground
SSLNG finds greater application in the CGD segment
In the past four to five years, greater emphasis has been laid on developing a gas-based economy to reduce the […]
GIS Mapping
Helping gas utilities improve data management
The geographic information system (GIS) has played a significant role in improving the efficiency of city gas distribution (CGD) entities. […]
Pilot Runs
Utility experience in blockchain-enabled P2P energy trading
Blockchain is fast emerging as a key technological platform for electricity utilities to meet their digitalisation objectives. Blockchain is a […]
Energy Transition
Powering cities under the SCM
Cities are huge consumers of power, using up to two-thirds of the world’s energy and producing a similar proportion of […]
Gas Pipeline Management
Solutions and best practices deployed by Thyssengas GmbH
Thyssengas GmbH is an independent gas pipeline operator and one of the leading German LNG transport companies. Based in Dortmund, […]