2020
Our aim is to create environments that care: Siemens
- Mar 14, 2020
In this exclusive interview, Robert Demann, Head – Smart Infrastructure, Siemens Ltd, shares keen insights on “Smart Infrastructure”—a term that if often used but never fully appreciated. Demann explains that smart Read more
T&D India (February-March 2020) – [Cables & Conductors Special]
- Mar 13, 2020
Click here to view the February-March 2020 (combined) edition of T&D India in PDF format. This issue is a special issue on cables & conductors. It also has exclusive coverage of the mega ELECRAMA 2020 event Read more
Atlas Copco India appoints new Managing Director
- Mar 5, 2020
Atlas Copco India has appointed Frans Van Neikerk as the new Managing Director and Vice President India Holding, effective January 2020. He will be responsible for the company’s operations in India and Bangladesh. Frans van Niekerk, a South African Read more
PowerCycle: Solar cycle to power today
- Mar 2, 2020
A photovoltaic solar system powered cycle comprising of 150W panel, a 20AH Li-Ion battery, a charge protection circuit, and a brushless DC motor (250W) . An experiment was devised to collect Read more
Tata Power appoints Shardul Thakur as brand ambassador for Green initiatives
- Feb 17, 2020
Tata Power recently signed on the Indian cricket team’s fast bowler, Shardul Thakur to represent and stand for the company’s values of being a green, environment-friendly and responsible company. At a gathering in Mumbai on February 17, the ‘I Read more
Government spending can boost metering business: HPL Electric
- Feb 17, 2020
In line with the Central government’s plan of having 25 crore prepaid smart electricity meters over the next three years, several state government power distribution utilities have begun gearing themselves to replace conventional (analog) meters with smart meters, Read more
GE wins its first 765kV GIS order from PGCIL
- Feb 7, 2020
GE T&D India Ltd has been awarded a contract by the Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd for constructing 765kV gas-insulated substation (GIS) bays at Phagi in Jaipur district of Rajasthan. This is GE’s first 765 kV GIS Read more
Pursuing the distribution licensee model
- Feb 2, 2020
In a very significant recent development, Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) awarded the letter of intent to Tata Power as the successful bidder to own the licence for the distribution and retail supply of electricity in Odisha’s five Read more
Reactions to Union Budget: 2020-21
- Feb 1, 2020
The Union finance minister Ms Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for 2020-21 on February 1, 2020. Here are some reactions received from the industry: Carbon emission reduction The allocation of Rs.22,000 crore for the power and renewable energy sector Read more
IndiGrid set to acquire another transmission asset from Sterlite Power
- Jan 30, 2020
IndiGrid, India’s first infrastructure investment trust (InvIT), has approved the acquisition of East North Interconnection Transmission Company Ltd (“ENICL”) from Sterlite Power at a value of Rs.1,020 crore This acquisition would increase the assets under management (AUM) of Read more