Posts by Venugopal Pillai
We believe that F-gases will be completely phased out: Siemens Energy
- Mar 1, 2022
As the world moves towards zero CO2 emissions, it has become imperative to consider alternatives to SF6 – the most popular gas insulating medium used in high-voltage electrical equipment, which unfortunately Read more
There is a paradigm shift towards affordable modular switches: Panasonic Life Solutions India
- Feb 25, 2022
Panasonic Life Solutions India took a significant step in August 2020 with the launch of ZIVA Read more
We see tremendous opportunity in the greenfield power transmission space: IndiGrid
- Feb 24, 2022
India Grid Trust (IndiGrid), India’s first infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) in the power transmission sector, was recently in the news with some major developments like winning its first greenfield TBCB power Read more
We help cities grow, industries expand, and communities thrive: Linxon
- Feb 23, 2022
Started in 2018, Linxon represents a partnership between Hitachi Energy (previously ABB) and SNC-Lavalin. It is a unique case of an original equipment manufacturer joining forces Read more
Maharashtra, TN top in discom dues to gencos
- Feb 21, 2022
State owned discoms of Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu have most outstanding dues towards generation companies, according to information tabled in Parliament. According to a recent reply given by Union power minister R.K. Singh in the Rajya Sabha, the total Read more
Power PSU plan outlay up 5 per cent for FY23
- Feb 2, 2022
The overall plan outlay (expenditure) of PSUs in the Union power ministry has been pegged at Rs.51,470.14 crore in FY23 (BE), up 5 per cent from Rs.49,006.30 crore in FY22 (RE). In FY21, the actual plan outlay of Read more
TBCB in CY2021: Nine projects completed
- Jan 28, 2022
Nine interstate transmission schemes, under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism, were completed in calendar year 2021, according to a special study by T&D India, based on statistics released by Central Electricity Authority. The performance in 2021 compares very Read more
India’s march towards prepaid energy metering
- Jan 24, 2022
The Union power ministry has targeted to completely migrate towards prepaid metering over the next few years. The tangible target is to install 25 crore prepaid meters in phases, with the first phase ending on December 31, 2023. Read more
KEC International’s YTD order inflow crosses Rs.14,000 crore
- Jan 17, 2022
With new order inflows across its various business, the year-to-date (YTD) order inflow position of KEC International has exceeded Rs.14,000 crore, a company statement said. The statement said that KEC International has landed new orders worth Rs.1,112 crore across Read more
PGCIL may construct dedicated line for Reliance’s Jamnagar petroleum refinery
- Jan 10, 2022
In a very recent order, Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has given Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) the option of approaching Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) for constructing a dedicated power transmission line associated with Reliance’s petroleum Read more