Posts by Venugopal Pillai

RTM route recommended for Paradeep-Andaman-Nicobar HVDC link

The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has recommended the regulated tariff mechanism (RTM) route for the proposed HVDC link to feed electricity to the Andaman & Nicobar Islands (ANI) from India’s eastern coast. While the tariff-based Read more

We are extremely optimistic of growth prospects: Technical Associates

Established in 1969, Technical Associates Ltd (TAL) is a reputed supplier of power and distribution transformers to both the domestic and international markets. In this exclusive interaction, we have Vinamra Agarwal, Director, Technical Associates Ltd, discussing the company’s Read more

We provide solutions for both innovators and implementers: Sisvel

With India embarking on a massive smart meter rollout programme under RDSS, a new ecosystem is being created involving a variety of entities like smart meter manufacturers, AMISPs, providers of RF mesh network technology, etc. However, there are Read more

We are aiming at a pan-India presence: ERO Power

Mumbai-headquartered ERO Power LLP is India’s first power distribution systems operator (DSO), catering to special economic zones (SEZs) and other commercial hubs. Currently, it is providing cost-effective power supply to five SEZs in Maharashtra, with a cumulative load Read more

India is the largest market for HTLS conductors globally: Epsilon Composite

France-headquartered Epsilon Composite specializes in manufacturing high-efficiency cores used in HTLS conductors. Epsilon recently entered the Indian market through a strategic partnership with Transrail Lighting Ltd. In this exclusive interview, we have Alexandre LULL, Managing Director, Epsilon Composite, Read more

PGCIL sweeps ISTS-TBCB market with over 60 per cent tariff share

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) clearly dominated the ISTS-TBCB market accounting for a tariff share of over 60 per cent during the first nine months (April to December) of FY25. According to a special study by T&D Read more

All power utilities today recognize the importance of adopting advanced solutions: Utiltyx

US-based Utiltyx was formed with a vision to transform how security is addressed, network models are updated and visualized, and how grid data is leveraged in providing descriptive, diagnostic, predictive & prescriptive analytics in power distribution. In this Read more

Prospects for IntelliSmart under RDSS are extremely promising

IntelliSmart Infrastructure Pvt Ltd (IntelliSmart), a joint venture between National Investment & Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) and Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL), today has an order book of over 20 million smart electricity meters under the Revamped Distribution Sector Read more

Khavda Phase-IV fully awarded, Sterlite Power has highest tariff share

Sterlite Power has the highest share in tariff with respect to the TBCB components of the overarching Khavda Phase-IV evacuation scheme, according to a special study by T&D India. With the recent handing over of “Pune-III Read more

Assam and Bihar account for highest smart meter installations under RDSS

Assam and Bihar are today the leading states with respect to smart meters installed under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), according to information tabled in Parliament recently. A reply given in the Rajya Sabha on Read more