September 2020
First stage of Raigarh-Pugalur UHVDC line energized
- Sep 25, 2020
Hitachi ABB Power Grids India, along with consortium partner Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd, has successfully energized the first stage of the +/-800kV Raigarh-Pugalur UHVDC line. The bipolar line, connecting Raigarh in Chhattisgarh to Pugalur in Tamil Nadu, is owned Read more
Anil Saboo assumes charge as new IEEMA President
- Sep 25, 2020
Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers' Association announced that Anil Saboo, CMD, Elektrolites (Power) Pvt Ltd has taken over the post of President, IEEMA for 2020-21. Saboo took over coveted post during the IEEMA annual convention held on September 23, Read more
EESL appoints Rajat Sud as its new Managing Director
- Sep 24, 2020
Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) has announced the appointment of Rajat Sud as its new Managing Director. Sud takes over from S. Gopal Director (Commercial), who had taken Read more
AatmNirbhar Bharat can help boost India’s exports
- Sep 24, 2020
The clarion call given by the Prime Minister for ‘AatmNirbhar Bharat or self-reliant India’ and ‘Vocal for Local’ is an opportunity to increase our global footprint, a release by apex industry body IEEMA said. The Indian electrical equipment industry Read more
Indian industry should get serious on reverse engineering: R.K. Singh
- Sep 23, 2020
Indian manufacturers should turn serious on the concept of “reverse engineering” – as a stepping stone to building adequate domestic manufacturing capacity, observed Union power minister R.K. Singh. He was addressing, as Chief Guest, the digitally-conducted IEEMA Annual Read more
Siemens Energy launches UPFC PLUS for grid stabilization
- Sep 23, 2020
With its new Unified Power Flow Controller, called UPFC PLUS, Siemens Energy is expanding the options for grid stabilization. The UPFC PLUS will help system operators stabilize the grid by dynamically controlling the load flow in alternating-current grids. Easy Read more
Nearly Rs.25,000 cr disbursed to discoms under relief package
- Sep 22, 2020
It was informed in Parliament that nearly Rs.25,000 crore worth of loans have been disbursed to power distribution companies (discoms) under the government’s special liquidity infusion scheme, announced during the COVID-19 lockdown. The government is infusing liquidity in the Read more
Dispatchable Wind Solar Hybrid Power: A viable option
- Sep 22, 2020
Wind-solar hybrid power, which harnesses both solar and wind energy, is fast emerging as a viable new renewable energy option in India, notes Keyur Vora. The wind-solar plant will be recognized Read more
GE to pursue exit from new build coal power market
- Sep 22, 2020
GE (The General Electric Company) has announced that it intends to exit the new build coal power market, subject to applicable consultation requirements. GE’s Steam Power business will work with customers on existing obligations as it pursues this exit, which may Read more
Hitachi ABB Power Grids launches ecosystem for transformer digitalization
- Sep 22, 2020
Hitachi ABB Power Grids has launched the TXpertTM Ecosystem for digitalization of transformers. The ecosystem is designed to drive data-driven intelligence and decision making in the operations and maintenance of transformers and power grids. It is a complete suite Read more