Posts by Venugopal Pillai
HVDC transmission commands 30 pc share in FY21
- Jun 10, 2021
HVDC systems accounted for nearly 30 per cent of the total interregional electricity exchange in FY21, according to a special study by T&D India based on official statistics. In FY21, a total of Read more
Western Region accounts for over half of electricity transfer in FY21
- Jun 8, 2021
The Western Region (WR) of the National Grid accounted for over half of the interregional electricity exchange in FY21. This is amongst the key finding of a special study by T&D India, based on official statistics released by Read more
We are working on application-centric customizations for the power industry: Vedanta
- Jun 4, 2021
Part of Vedanta Ltd, Vedanta Aluminium is the world’s largest producer of aluminium wire rods, outside China, and caters almost exclusively to the power industry. In this exclusive interview, we have Read more
The way this privatization process was handled is really commendable: Tata Power
- May 24, 2021
Tata Power took over power distribution in Odisha by acquiring erstwhile state government-owned discoms—CESU, NESCO, WESCO and SOUTHCO. Tata Power will now have majority equity stake and management control in these Read more
Electrical fire risk is universal: Firetrace International
- Apr 12, 2021
Firetrace International is a leading provider of fire-suppression systems for the wind industry. T&D India caught up with David Redmond, Vice President--Engineering, Firetrace International, shortly after Firetrace won a major order Read more
We help add a layer of intelligence to lighting automation: 75F
- Apr 5, 2021
75F is a new-age company that is dedicated to discovering new solutions to old problems. It sees potential in IoT technology to improve everyday lives, and to save Read more
PGCIL’s capitalization outpaces capex in FY21
- Mar 8, 2021
During the first three quarters of FY21, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) undertook cumulative capital expenditure of Rs.7,942 crore. However, its capitalization was much higher. According to a recent investor presentation, PGCIL made capital expenditure of Rs.7,942 Read more
TBCB Report Card for CY2020: Zero additions, four completions
- Feb 25, 2021
Not a single power transmission project, under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route, was awarded during calendar year 2020, according to latest statistics released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA). What was widely speculated and discussed was confirmed by newly-released Read more
Central Odisha already seeing benefits of CESU privatization: Praveer Sinha
- Feb 20, 2021
Electricity consumers of Central Odisha are beginning to see the benefits of privatization of the power utility CESU, noted Praveer Sinha, MD & CEO, Tata Power. Praveer Sinha was addressing a special session “Transforming the Power Distribution Business” at Read more
‘Power Distribution Reforms Will Usher In New Technologies’
- Feb 11, 2021
Ongoing reforms coupled with budgetary allocations will give rise to new technologies in the power distribution value chain, according to Sandeep Zanzaria, Chairman of DistribuELEC 2021, an upcoming event for power distribution stakeholders, being organized by apex Read more