Posts by Venugopal Pillai

Carriage-content separation can make the system more end-consumer oriented: DNV GL – Energy

Separation of “carriage” and “content” has been a subject under active deliberation in India for quite some time now. This reformative step is being widely viewed as a potential solution Read more

We aim to improve our global market share across all business segments: Triveni Turbines

Triveni Turbine Ltd is India’s largest manufacturer of industrial steam turbines with a dominant share of 60 per cent in the domestic market, and an impressive international presence. In this exclusive Read more

‘Government is a big procurer of modular UPS systems’

Rather contrary to popular belief, government agencies are big procurers of modular UPS systems, noted Palash Nandy, CEO, Numeric, in a recent media interaction. Nandy was interacting with the media at the sidelines of a recent digital conference held Read more

A reliable grid is crucial for a successful energy transition: Siemens Energy

Today’s electrical grid is getting complex, not merely because of the quantum of electricity transmitted but due to other factors like increasing injection of renewable-based energy. The concept of grid stability Read more

765kV FIO | T&D India

Insignificant progress on 765kV lines in FY21

There has been insignificant addition of 765kV transmission lines in the ongoing fiscal year, so far, according to statistics newly released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA). These CEA statistics giving the latest update on power transmission capacity addition by Read more

NERPSIP - LR | T&D India

NERPSIP targeted for completion by December 2021

The Centrally-sponsored North Eastern Region Power System Improvement Project (NERPSIP) is targeted for completion by December 2021, a recent government release said. NERSIP is being implemented by Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) and will benefit six northeastern Read more

Haryana EESL EV | T&D India

Public e-vehicle charging station opened in Haryana

Haryana’s first-of-its-kind public charging station for charging all types of electric cars was recently inaugurated at the head office of HAREDA, Panchkula, at the hands of  Tarun Kapoor, Secretary to Government of India (Petroleum and Natural Gas). Read more

Hitachi

N. Venu, Managing Director – India, Head – South Asia, Hitachi ABB Power Grids

“2020 has been an unprecedented year that released massive unpredictability into the power sector. Power demand had weakened and DISCOM health turned even more delicate. Delay in project execution led to a hefty inventory buildup across the value Read more

Kochi Water Metro | T&D India

Cochin Shipyard selects Siemens for advanced marine solutions

Cochin Shipyard Ltd has selected Siemens to implement advanced marine solutions for India’s first fleet of 23 boats equipped with electric propulsion and battery integrated technology. Siemens will equip the boats with electric propulsion drive train, energy storage integration Read more

We are targeting maximum efficiency and zero commercial losses: ERO Power

In November this year, Mumbai-headquartered ERO Power signed an agreement with Panchshil Realty whereby it will manage Read more