Posts by Venugopal Pillai
No movement in TBCB projects in Q1FY21
- Aug 10, 2020
There has been no movement – in terms of projects awarded or completed — in the TBCB-based power transmission landscape, during the first quarter of the current fiscal year. The nationwide lockdown and the general disruption has had an Read more
Some of the highly skilled technocrats and domain experts work with us: Sterling and Wilson
- Aug 6, 2020
In this exclusive interaction, we have Amogh Nawathe, CEO, T&D Business, Sterling and Wilson Pvt Ltd, discussing a variety of issues whilst executing power T&D projects. Nawathe also Read more
CEA estimates 2.7 per cent energy surplus in FY21
- Jul 30, 2020
In its latest Load Generation Balance Report (LGBR), Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has envisaged India to have an energy surplus of 2.7 per cent in FY21 with the peak surplus for the year estimated at 9.1 per cent. The Read more
Compressed air is aptly called the fourth utility: ELGi Equipments
- Jun 22, 2020
Coimbatore-headquartered ELGi Equipments is India’s leading supplier of industrial air compressors, with a standing of six decades. ELGi has a product range of over 400 types of air compressors, designed for Read more
Nationwide lockdown cripples industrial activity in April
- Jun 13, 2020
Latest industrial production statistics released by the Central government point to a sharp deceleration of industrial activity, albeit on expected lines. The latest Index of Industrial Production (IIP) release by Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MOSPI) carries “quick Read more
Gautam Adani, Chairman, Adani Group
- Jun 9, 2020
“The fact that renewable power will transition into becoming the world’s cleanest and most economical fuel is a foregone conclusion and the Adani Group intends to play a leading role in this journey. This award is yet another Read more
Hybrid switchgear is an interesting emerging trend: Eaton
- Mar 17, 2020
Eaton had on display SF6-free 11kV switchgear that is innovative in its design and was displayed at the forefront during ELECRAMA 2020. In this backdrop, T&D India caught up with Ripunjay Read more
Major power distribution reforms on the cards
- Mar 14, 2020
Union power minister, R.K. Singh, was the chief guest at the mega event ELECRAMA 2020 that was held at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, during January 18-22, 2020. In his inaugural address, Singh discussed overall trends in the Read more
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
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