Posts by Venugopal Pillai
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
Carriage-content separation can make the system more end-consumer oriented: DNV GL – Energy
- Feb 4, 2021
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
- Jan 29, 2021
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’
- Jan 20, 2021
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
- Jan 13, 2021
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
Insignificant progress on 765kV lines in FY21
- Jan 11, 2021
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 targeted for completion by December 2021
- Jan 7, 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
Public e-vehicle charging station opened in Haryana
- Jan 4, 2021
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
N. Venu, Managing Director – India, Head – South Asia, Hitachi ABB Power Grids
- Jan 4, 2021
“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