
Month: 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 24×7 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, […]