May 2019
National Grid UK prepares today for the grid of tomorrow
- May 30, 2019
National Grid UK, the transmission system operator for nearly 20 million people in the United Kingdom, is deploying an advanced, upgradable grid measurement system to provide better Read more
Share of power T&D inches up in PFC’s loan book
- May 29, 2019
The share of power transmission and distribution (T&D) projects in the overall loan book of Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC) has risen to 28 per cent as of March 31, 2019 from 24 per cent as of March Read more
Siemens to enhance digitization offerings
- May 28, 2019
Siemens India announced that it will accelerate efforts to develop and bring to market innovative solutions that create sustainable value for businesses and societies. Siemens is also opening the India office for Next47, an independent global venture firm Read more
Consolidation phase for private power transmission
- May 18, 2019
Independent power transmission line concessions, both at the regional and state level, are witnessing a phase of consolidation, notes Venugopal Pillai, in this special study. Recent media reports suggest that Mumbai-headquartered Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd, a leading EPC contractor Read more
Schneider Electric launches IoT-enabled switches in India
- May 16, 2019
Schneider Electric has launched three new wiring devices range – Clipsal X, UNICA Pure and Avatar ON. With products that are digitally advanced, with alluring designs, Schneider Electric aims to address the growing consumer market that demands style, strength, Read more
Sterlite Power delivers its first Brazilian project 28 months ahead of schedule
- May 15, 2019
Sterlite Power has completed construction on its first power transmission concession in Brazil, 28 months ahead of the scheduled date. Sterlite Power celebrates the kickoff of operations in the Arcoverde project. This is the first of 10 projects assigned Read more
Vikram Solar announces successful long-duration PV reliability
- May 15, 2019
Vikram Solar announced a successful PQP (Product Qualification Program) tests result. The assessment was done by PVEL LLC, an independent solar test lab previously operated by DNV GL. Earlier in 2017, Vikram Solar had claimed a position in the Read more
Gandhe named country leader for Dana India
- May 9, 2019
Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN), a leading provider of propulsion technologies in India for more than 50 years, announced that Gajanan Gandhe is joining the company as country leader of Dana India, effective May 4, 2019. Read more
KEC International bags fresh orders worth Rs.1,233 crore
- May 8, 2019
KEC International has reported the winning of new orders worth Rs.1,233 crore, across its various businesses, taking its aggregate order intake for FY19 to Rs.14,084 crore. The power T&D business has secured turnkey orders of Rs.650 crore across India, Read more
Toshiba opens new branch office in Kenya
- May 3, 2019
Toshiba Corporation has announced establishment of its new branch office in Nairobi, Republic of Kenya under Toshiba Africa (Pty) Ltd, the company’s main subsidiary based in South Africa. Toshiba celebrated this important occasion with an opening ceremony graced by Read more