Posts by Venugopal Pillai
We are well positioned to go completely SF6-free: Siemens
- Jun 13, 2023
Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) gas is a very popular insulating medium and has been the bedrock of gas insulated switchgear (GIS) for over four decades. Today, the world is getting increasingly conscious of the high global warming potential (GWP) Read more
Tata Power expects APTEL verdict on tariff order by next month
- Jun 7, 2023
Tata Power is expecting the verdict from Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) on the disputed tariff order, by the first week of July 2023. In a media conference in Mumbai, Nilesh Kane, Chief – Mumbai Distribution, Tata Power, said Read more
‘Government overview is much needed in power distribution’
- Jun 6, 2023
Power distribution is a very sensitive area and improving this vital link in the power value chain will need government review alongside private sector entrepreneurship and expertise, noted Sanjay Banga, President – T&D, Tata Power, in a recent Read more
PGCIL records modest capex growth in FY23, capitalization falls sharply
- May 23, 2023
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has recorded a modest year-on-year growth in capital expenditure during FY23, at the consolidated level, while capitalization has declined significantly. According to an investor presentation filed on stock exchanges, PGCIL incurred capital Read more
SSCB technology has immense potential: Havells India
- May 3, 2023
In early April 2023, Havells India entered into an agreement with Swedish company BLIXT to introduce solid state circuit breaker (SSCB) technology to the Indian subcontinent. T&D India caught up with Vivek Yadav, Read more
India’s green energy ambitions present a significant opportunity for ENGIE
- Apr 24, 2023
Incorporated in 2014, ENGIE is one of India’s leading clean-power generation companies. Part of the global France-headquartered ENGIE Group, ENGIE India is focused on strengthening its commitment to India’s de-carbonization goals. In this exclusive interview, Amit Jain, Managing Read more
TBCB Report Card for FY23: 8 awarded, 6 completed
- Apr 19, 2023
A special study by T&D India, based on official documents, suggests that during fiscal year 2022-23 ending March 31, 2023, a total of eight interstate transmission projects were awarded under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route. Further, six Read more
WRSR Transmission sees 15 per cent drop in L1 bid, post e-RA
- Apr 13, 2023
The interstate transmission scheme housed under “WRSR Transmission Ltd” saw a 15 percent drop in L1 bids, after the e-reverse auction (e-RA) round. In a special study by T&D India, based on official reports issued by Read more
Power transmission will provide a major investment push: Kalpataru Power
- Apr 3, 2023
Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd (KPTL) is amongst the leading EPC players in the infrastructure space. Though power transmission remains its forte, KPTL has diversified into several areas like oil & gas, railways, buildings & factories, metro rail, etc. Read more
L&T products will complement Schneider Electric’s offerings
- Mar 24, 2023
The acquisition of the Electrical & Automation (E&A) business of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) by Schneider Electric is a very significant development for the French-headquartered company, according to Jean-Pascal Tricoire, Chairman & CEO, of Schneider Electric. Tricoire was Read more