2017
Power utilities must ensure that they purchase quality products
- May 13, 2017
Based in Jammu & Kashmir, Alba Power is a medium-sized manufacturer of transformers Read more
Dr Beatrix Natter, CEO Power Transformers, Siemens Energy, Siemens AG
- May 12, 2017
We are proud to have a very powerful own test field and oil laboratory in our Kalwa plant. It is accredited by NABL, which allows us to also test for third party suppliers. However, local customers ask for Read more
Dr Mukesh Shah, Director, Electrical Research & Development Association (ERDA)
- May 12, 2017
Currently in India, short-circuit testing facility of power transformers is limited to 220kV, 160MVA. This facility is not sufficient to meet the testing requirement of Indian manufacturers and utilities. PGCIL and NTPC insist on short-circuit test report of Read more
Tata Power DDL plans mobile transformers
- May 12, 2017
In order to provide uninterrupted power supply during the upcoming summer season and meet with the eventualities, Tata Power Delhi Distribution (Tata Power-DDL) has made an advanced preparation with 39 Mobile Distribution Transformers evenly stationed across its distribution Read more
YASH takes a step forward towards “Make in India”
- May 11, 2017
This special story discusses how two like-minded and equally aspiring companies—one local and the other international—joined forces to give India its first localized resin-impregnated paper (RIP) transformer bushing. This story is based on a conversation between Keyur Shah, Read more
Suzlon’s WTG achieves 42 pc PLF
- May 10, 2017
Suzlon Group has announced that its S111 120m 2.1 MW wind turbine generator has achieved around 42 per cent plant load factor (PLF) in its first 12 months of operation at the Jamanwada site in Kutch district of Read more
Mobile transformers for grid resiliency
- May 9, 2017
Siemens mobile resilience transformers were developed in collaboration with Con Edison as a part of the Siemens Pretact® concept for maximum grid resiliency. Siemens delivered the mobile resilience transformers late last year. They can be transported to the Read more
China’s role in power transmission raises concern
- May 9, 2017
Indian trade bodies and manufacturing associations have voiced their concerns over the entry of Chinese players in the power transmission sector. This was stated by Piyush Goyal, minister of state (independent) charge for power in the Lok Sabha Read more
BHEL’s mega order in Bangladesh takes off
- May 8, 2017
Bangladesh India Friendship Power Company Pvt Ltd (BIFPC) has issued the notice to proceed (NTP) to EPC contractor Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd for the Maitree super thermal power project in Bangladesh. With this, the mega $1.5-billion order placed Read more
Gamesa commissions over 2 GW in FY17
- May 8, 2017
Gamesa India has announced that it has commissioned 2,050 mw of wind power during FY17 (April 2016 to March 2017), becoming the first ever wind company in India to have achieved this number in one year. The new Read more