Gas
Interview with Raman Chadha: “GAIL Gas plans to invest Rs 10 billion in 2022-23”
Incorporated in 2008 for the smooth implementation of city gas distribution (CGD), GAIL Gas Limited has been a key player […]
Perspective
Water
Digital Vision: Technology initiatives under the Jal Jeevan Mission
The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), an initiative of the Government of India’s, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, under the […]
Distribution
“Leading the world in energy transition”: Interview with BEE’s Abhay Bakre
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), set up in 2002, has played an instrumental role in transforming the country’s energy […]
Perspective
Accelerated Adoption: Natural gas sector picks up pace with smart automation
A significant percentage of the Indian populace uses wood or charcoal in kitchens, leading to the depletion of natural resources […]
Distribution
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 […]
Transmission
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 […]
Distribution
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 […]
Water
“Smart pumps will have a big market going forward”: Interview with Grundfos India’s Saravanan Panneer Selvam
In an interview with Smart Utilities, Saravanan Panneer Selvam, general manager, Grundfos India, shared his views on the deployment of […]
Transmission
Interview with Saurabh Kumar: “EESL has played a vital role in the growth of the energy efficiency market”
Energy Efficiency Services Limited’s (EESL) flagship initiatives such as the Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) and the […]
Distribution
“We have reached out to 30 million urban users”: Interview with PFC’s Palka Sahni
Launched in December 2014, the Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS) is aimed at strengthening the sub-transmission and distribution networks in […]
Perspective
“IPDS is a much more holistic programme”: Interview with Radhika Jha, Executive Director, IPDS, Power Finance Corporation
What have been the key achievements under the IPDS so far? We have sanctioned projects worth Rs 258.48 billion in […]
Technology Focus
System Upgrades: Utility perspective on IT/OT adoption
The need for improving operational efficiency and consumer satisfaction continues to drive investments in information and operational technologies across power […]
Distribution
Preventing Pilferage: Discom experience in tackling meter tampering and power theft
Despite relentless efforts by discoms, the aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses remain exceptionally high. Meter tampering and electricity theft […]
Distribution
Smart Systems: Discoms deploy enhanced communication solutions
Distribution utilities across the country are transforming their business processes by increasing the use of advanced IT systems. The aim […]
Distribution
Efficiency Drive: Discoms take IT initiatives to improve performance
While the Restructured Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme (R-APDRP) is the most important IT initiative being undertaken by state-owned discoms, […]