Ezine Archive
July- September 2020
July- September 2020 Issue
Month: September 2020
Water
Setting an Example: Coimbatore implements a pioneering project for 24×7 water supply
Water supply distribution is being rendered as an intermittent service all over the country. The decision to provide continuous water […]
Smart Cities
Steady March: Smart Cities Mission makes consistent progress
One of the most ambitious programmes of the central government, the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) was launched in July 2015 […]
Power
Views of Mritunjay Kumar Narayan: “We are firm in our conviction and commitment to make the distribution segment viable”
The power distribution segment continues to be the weakest link in the power sector in terms of financial and operational […]
Gas
Views of D.K. Sarraf: “Gas is going to be the preferred fuel across industries and consumers”
The city gas distribution (CGD) segment has witnessed a plethora of noteworthy developments in the past few years. More than […]
Smart Cities
Power
Tech Future: Utilities adapt to the new normal
The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted operations across sectors but the silver lining is that it has pushed utilities in the […]
Power
Interview with Ganesh Srinivasan: “We have been at the forefront of implementing new technologies”
The privatisation of discoms and the implementation of the proposed amendments to the Electricity Act, 2003 pertaining to the Tariff […]
Power
Making Headway
Operational and financial inefficiency in the power distribution segment has been a longstanding challenge. Aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses […]
Water
Smart Management: DJB’s initiatives to reduce leakages and enhance revenues
Non-revenue water (NRW) is one of the biggest challenges faced by urban local bodies (ULBs). The factors that contribute to […]
Power
Bump in the Road: Challenges and the way forward for the EV industry post-Covid
The electric vehicle (EV) industry and the EV charging infrastructure segment have been facing headwinds owing to the outbreak of […]
Gas
Strong Growth Prospects: CGD players optimistic about achieving targets despite the pandemic
The city gas distribution (CGD) segment has witnessed remarkable growth over the past year. The existing players have invested significantly […]
Water
Plugging Leakages: KWA deploys advanced technologies to detect fault locations
Managing the high levels of non-revenue water (NRW) has become a prime concern for water authorities. In urban India, a significant […]
Power
Losses Shrink: UGVCL takes technology initiatives to deliver a strong performance
Over the past decade, distribution utilities in India have taken several measures to reduce network losses and increase their revenue […]
Gas
Quality Check: SCADA enables MGL to monitor and streamline operations
Over the past few years, the city gas distribution (CGD) network in the country has been expanding at a rapid […]
Water
Aqua Tech: Technological initiatives by utilities to tackle water losses
Urban local bodies (ULBs) in India have been facing problems in water network management due to high levels of non-revenue […]
Power
Point of Control: Role of MDMS in metering and billing
Meter data management systems (MDMSs) help in the consolidation of data from meters, analyse the data trends from meter readings […]
Gas
Driving Efficiency: Data-based technologies assume a growing role in industry operations
Innovative technologies are transforming the way city gas distribution (CGD) companies do business. In light of this trend, digitalisation is […]
Water
Safe disposal: Initiatives by states to tackle biomedical waste
The Covid-19 pandemic has drawn increased attention to the generation and disposal of biomedical waste. The ongoing situation has led […]
Power
The Right Choice: Communication technology options available for smart meters
Smart meters in the electricity sector measure power consumption in real time, detect theft, reduce expenditure on manpower, and furnish […]