Posts by Venugopal Pillai

Substation capacity addition falls 19 per cent in 9MFY24

    The total substation (transformation) capacity added in the first nine months of FY24 was 19 per cent lower than in the same period of FY23. According to latest statistics released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA), India Read more

DNV launches industry project for HVDC transmission in US

    DNV has launched a Joint Industry Project (JIP) with ten offshore wind and transmission developers to identify changes to electrical standards and standardization needed to enable the connection of HVDC transmission into the United States' Read more

Power transmission can do without e-reverse auction: EPTA

Formed in 2012, Electrical Power Transmission Association (EPTA) strives towards safeguarding the interests of Indian private transmission companies, and further the goal of a robust power transmission sector. In this exclusive interview, we have I.S. Chaturvedi, Director General, Read more

Thermax to plans multifarious approach to green hydrogen diversification

    Thermax is planning to adopt a multifarious approach while tapping opportunities in the green hydrogen space, according to Ashish Bhandari, MD & CEO, Thermax Ltd. In a media interaction during the recent Thermax Fest 2023, Ashish Read more

We are committed to championing environmentally sustainable practices: Hitachi Energy India

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. In this exclusive interaction, we have Atul Pandit, Senior Vice President, Transformer, Hitachi Energy India, discussing the company’s transformer business. He asserts Read more

We are confident of the positive impact that LVIoT can create: TekUncorked

TekUncorked has introduced an LVIoT platform that forecasts and mitigates risks and threats to the electricity distribution network. In this exchange, we have Meenakshi Vashist, Founder & CEO, TekUncorked, giving an overview of the platform’s working, and how Read more

We are extremely positive on India’s solar potential: Ocean Sun AS

Norway-based Ocean Sun AS has revolutionized solar power generation through its patented membrane-based floating solar technology. Ocean Sun recently extended its footprint to India through a collaborative agreement with SJVN Green Energy, a subsidiary of Central PSU SJVN Read more

PGCIL HVDC FIO | T&D India

PGCIL dominates ISTS-TBCB market in 2023

  Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has been the most successful bidder in interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes awarded under the TBCB route in the first nine months of 2023, according to a special study by T&D Read more

Healthy transformers are most crucial in transmission systems: MPPTCL

The ubiquitous transformer is the perhaps the most indispensable component in the power T&D segment. In this exclusive interaction, we have Praveen Gargava, Additional Chief Engineer, Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Ltd, sharing keen insights on the role Read more

Three contenders for Jewar transmission scheme in Uttar Pradesh

  Tata Power is among the three bidders qualified to submit their final bids for an intrastate transmission scheme in Uttar Pradesh. It is reliably learnt that bid process coordinator PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) has shortlisted Tata Read more