Distribution
Surge in Electric Mobility: Driving expansion in the EV charging landscape
India is experiencing a surge in the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) as it strives to depend less on imported […]
Distribution
Distribution
MPPaKVVCL: Major improvements in efficiency and performance
Madhya Pradesh Paschim Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited (MPPaKVVCL) is one of the three discoms in Madhya Pradesh, serving a consumer […]
Distribution
Automating the System: Update on smart grid projects
A smart grid is an electric grid equipped with automation, communication and information technology systems that can monitor power flow […]
Transmission
Adapting to Change: Need for a dynamic distribution network management system
In the recent past, the electrical power system has been changing by leaps and bounds. In this new generation, consumers […]
Distribution
Interview with Saurav Kumar Shah: “The RDSS will contribute hugely towards the improvement of the sector”
The Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC Limited), the leading financier to the power sector, is the nodal agency for various […]
Distribution
“We have Rs 470 billion of projects in hand”: Views of POWERGRID’s Abhay Choudhary
At a recent Power Line conference, Abhay Choudhary, Director (Projects), Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), spoke about the […]
Transmission
Digital Transformation: Smart metering programme gains traction across the country
Smart meters are becoming increasingly prominent in the power distribution segment, owing to their ability to improve the operational and […]
Distribution
Evolving Grid: Role of digital substations, SCADA and WAMS technologies in transmission
The Indian power grid is becoming increasingly complex owing to the integration of large-scale renewables, growth in decentralised generation, penetration […]
Distribution
Optimising TPPs: Improving the operational efficiency and capacity utilisation of plants
Digitalisation of thermal power plants (TPPs) is paving the way for substantial improvements in the efficiency of generation. Deploying digital […]
Distribution
Mature Technology: Digitalisation and efficient asset maintenance in hydropower plants
With 46,723 MW of installations as of May 2022, India’s hydropower segment is a significant contributor to the country’s energy […]
Distribution
Going Digital: Need for norms to ensure steady and phased adoption of substation technology
The new and emerging digital technologies as well as artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions are increasingly being incorporated throughout […]
Distribution
Power Capital: Delhi discoms script a success story through 20 years of privatisation
Delhi’s power discoms have completed 20 years of successful operations post privatisation. On this occasion, Smart Utilities spoke to the […]
Distribution
Towards Electricity 4.0: Powering the new electric world and achieving net zero
Accelerating the progress towards a greener future with sustainable actions can mitigate global warming and climate change, and help achieve […]
Distribution
Time for a Relook: Re-evaluating energy meters to remove redundancy
Energy meters are revenue registers for utilities. Energy meters have evolved significantly, especially in the past two decades, from electromechanical […]
Distribution
Progress Report: Smart metering initiatives across India
In recent years, revamping the metering infrastructure with the adoption of smart meters has been one of the key focus […]
Distribution
Sustainable Buildings: Moving towards smarter and greener construction
The building sector in India consumes over 30 per cent of the total electricity consumed in the country annually and […]
Distribution
Big Demand: Digitalisation drives strong growth in data centres
As digitalisation initiatives continue to grow across industries, the demand for data centres, which are essential network facilities that seamlessly […]
Distribution
Distribution
Digitalisation Initiatives: IT-OT solutions and strategies for the power sector
Digitalisation, decarbonisation and decentralisation are key trends shaping the power sector today. Utilities across the generation, transmission and distribution (T&D) […]
Distribution
Catalysing EV Adoption: Draft policy seeks to create a robust battery swapping ecosystem
Electric mobility is leading the decarbonisation of India’s transport sector. The country’s EV revolution is expected to be driven by […]