Technology Focus

Technology advancements have helped in the overhaul and transformation of the traditional electric power grid into a smart grid. However, […]

Managing Energy Use: Key role of smart grids in DSM

Demand-side management (DSM) is a mechanism to influence a customer’s capability and willingness to reduce or modify electricity consumption. It […]

Promise of Microgrids: Meeting emerging requirements

It may appear to be implausible in the context of the power sector; however, microgrids are seemingly the most practical […]

Equipment Condition Monitoring: Strategies for improving substation performance

Utilities need to make decisions regarding power network equipment performance, maintenance schedules, replacement of existing assets and addition of new […]

Rooftop Returns: Net metering improves the viability of distributed solar installations

The contours of India’s energy security strategy have changed significantly over the past few years in light of the mounting […]

Spatial View: CityGas GIS solution improves CGD network management

Asset management is a systematic process of maintaining, upgrading, and operating physical assets cost-effectively. The geographic information system (GIS) has […]

Efficiency Improvement: CGD utilities deploy smart meters for better accuracy and revenue collection

Many cities, particularly metros, are increasingly opting to supply natural gas through piped gas distribution systems. As an emerging market, […]

Meter Inputs: Approaches and communication technologies for data acquisition

Meter data is a storehouse of valuable information for a distribution utility. A smart meter precisely records consumer data, which […]

GIS for Utilities: Geo-referenced maps for asset and consumer management

The geographic information system (GIS) has emerged as a powerful tool for the development of geo-referenced consumer and network maps […]

Fixing Finances: IT solutions improve discom operations

Characterised by mounting financial and operational losses, the distribution segment has long been considered the weakest link in the power […]

Toilet to Tap: Wastewater treatment facility commissioned in Delhi

The toilet-to-tap project of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), which aims at purifying sewage to meet drinking water standards, is […]

Nagpur Network Upgrade: IT innovations drive efficient supply of water

Water is a worldwide challenge of the 21st century, both in terms of managing the available water resources as well […]

SCADA Solutions: Increased system automation improves CGD network efficiency

Over the past few decades, there has been an increase in the size and complexity of pipeline systems. This has […]

Information Exchange: Communication technologies enable efficient power system operations

An uninterrupted and quality power supply is the fundamental requirement of a modern society. As the demand for power increases, […]

Big Data Insights: Power utilities leverage BDA to manage complex data

With the smart transformation of the energy industry, the volume, variety and velocity of data has been expanding. As utility […]

A New Paradigm: Internet of things expected to transform power utility industry

The internet of things (IoT) is emerging as a game changer in the development of the internet and will give […]

Rising Relevance: Cloud computing helps power utilities in storing and accessing data

Cloud computing is witnessing growing uptake across enterprises in various sectors. In simplest terms, cloud computing refers to storing and […]

Technology Integration: IT-OT convergence offers sustainable benefits to power utilities