Power
Big Plans: Economic Survey and Union Budget highlights
The Union Budget 2021-22, presented on February 1, 2021, has provided a major impetus to the power sector with an […]
Month: March 2021
Perspective
Interview with Rajat Sud: “Solar power is more cost competitive than new coal”
Decentralised solar power plants can be a viable and attractive proposition for discoms, believes Rajat Sud, managing director, Energy Efficiency […]
Power
Empowering Consumers: MoP lays down minimum standards of service
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has recently notified the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020, laying down the minimum standards […]
Power
Leveraging Technology: Digital trends for power utilities in 2021
By Sanjeev Arora, Managing Director and Lead (Resources), and Anurag Johri, Principal Director and Lead (Utilities), Accenture in India The […]
Power
APDCL: Investing in technology and grid modernisation
Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) was incorporated in 2009-10 by the Assam government of after consolidating and merging three […]
Power
EV Transition: Financing hurdles in electric mobility uptake
The Indian automobile industry is on the cusp of transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles […]
Editorial
March 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic has thrust unprecedented challenges upon utilities. They are experiencing shifts in demand/consumption patterns and supply chain disruptions, […]
Gas
Safety Check: Advancements in leak detection systems
In recent years, combustible gas leak detection has gained importance because of increased safety concerns. Gas leak detection is a […]
Power
Battery Energy: Strong business case for storage technologies
India has committed to an ambitious target of developing 175 GW of renewable electricity capacity by 2022, of which it […]
Gas
Signs of Recovery: Existing CGD operations and future outlook
The demand from the city gas distribution (CGD) sector received a major blow owing to the outbreak of the Covid-19 […]
Power
Fuel of the Future: Potential role of green hydrogen in India
By Dr Ajay Mathur, Director General, and Girish Sethi, Senior Director, Energy, TERI Hydrogen has long been seen as the […]
Gas
Monitoring Networks: CGD operators deploy GIS solutions for better asset management
The adoption of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) solutions has become a trend in the city gas distribution […]
Gas
Intelligent Metering: Smart solutions for greater accuracy and efficiency in operations
Metering plays a vital role in the city gas distribution (CGD) industry, as an accurate measure of gas supplied and […]
Power
Gas
System Integration: Digitalisation in the gas sector
Digitalisation in the gas sector provides a better view of operations, improves maintenance and inspection regimes, and strengthens asset management. […]
Key Statistics
Smart Cities
Interview with Janki Jethi: “Sustainability is a vital aspect of the water and waste segments”
The Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) is an emerging global financial and IT services hub, designed to be at par […]
Smart Cities
Growing Digitally
Information and communication technology is being widely adopted by urban local bodies (ULBs) to ensure proper governance and provide better […]