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 […]
Year: 2020
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 […]
Gas
Business Process Automation: Technology initiatives by key CGD players
For city gas distribution (CGD) companies, efficiency in business operations is essential to remain profitable. However, the expanding gas pipeline network […]
Water
Energy Alternative: WtE plants present a huge potential but some challenges too
The increasing quantum of waste generation has forced authorities to find sustainable methods of waste treatment. Waste-to-energy (WtE) plants offer […]
Power
Gas
Tracing Leakages: AltaGas adopts innovative asset management technologies
AltaGas Utilities, Inc. (AUI) is a provincially regulated natural gas distribution utility, delivering safe, reliable, clean and cost efficient natural […]
Water
Water Wise: Singapore adopts innovative technologies to meet its current and future needs
Rapid urbanisation, coupled with climate change, has posed a huge threat to water infrastructure all over the world. Southeast Asian […]
Power
Key Statistics
Water
Faring Well: Emerging trends and upcoming opportunities under the SCM
Under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM), the selected 100 cities have undertaken short-term, medium-term and long-term projects. A large number […]
Key Statistics
Water
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 […]
Water
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 […]
Water
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 […]
Water
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 […]
Water
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 […]
Power
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 […]
Perspective
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 […]