Interview
The degree of protection of an electrical panel plays an important role: Sterling and Wilson
An electrical panel might appear as an inconspicuous element of a power distribution system. However, its criticality cannot be overstated. In this exchange with T&D India, we have Dibyendu Ray, COO – Transmission and Distribution, Substations and Railways Business, Sterling and Wilson Pvt Ltd, giving keen insights on electrical panels from an EPC contractor’s perspective. Ray discusses the diligence that an EPC contractor needs to exercise to ensure quality performance and safety of electrical panels, which form an integral component of the power distribution system of any installation.
We have acquired competency to undertake even complex EHV projects: Godrej & Boyce
- Aug 27, 2021
Godrej & Boyce recently won the mandate to build Mumbai’s first 400kV GIS substation. Despite its relatively new entry in the power T&D space, in around 2010, Godrej & Boyce has taken rapid strides and today has to its credit a reference of over 30 EHV substations. We have Raghavendra Mirji, Senior Vice President & Business Head, Power Infrastructure and Renewable Energy (PIRE) & Busbar Business, Godrej Electricals & Electronics, telling us more on his company’s competency in the power T&D space and how the company plans to leverage opportunities in this vibrant sector.
Customers are now slowly realizing the importance of RCCBs: Havells India
- Aug 24, 2021
Recently, Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) made it mandatory for electrical installations to be equipped with residual current circuit breakers (RCCB) with a view to eliminating risk of fire and electric shock. In this backdrop, T&D India caught up with Havells India, a leading supplier of RCCBs and other protection switchgear, to understand the technical and practical aspects of RCCBs. In this exchange, Saurabh Goel, President, Havells India, gives a comprehensive understanding of RCCBs from the consumer’s perspective. Goel feels that though RCCBs are currently overlooked by majority of consumers, proactive steps from regulatory authorities, discoms and manufacturers like Havells India, will see RCCBs receiving their due attention in good time.
With serious effort, India can produce CRGO steel: IEEMA
- Aug 20, 2021
The Indian distribution transformer industry has the dubious distinction of having the highest failure rates. There are other contentious issues like use of recycled CRGO steel and dual certification for energy efficiency. State government-owned discoms are also criticized for inadvertently inducting sub-standard transformers into the system, thanks to archaic procurement policies. In this exclusive interview, we have Ajay Sanghi, Chairman, Distribution Transformers Division, Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA), touching upon pressing issues plaguing the distribution transformer industry, whilst making some valuable remedial suggestions. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
We expect a great outlook for the power transmission segment: CLP India
- Aug 19, 2021
CLP India is among the oldest and largest foreign investors in India’s power sector. CLP India today has a power generation portfolio of over 3 GW spread over supercritical coal, gas, and predominantly, renewable energy projects. CLP India has now diversified into power transmission, initially through the brownfied route. We have Naveen Munjal, Director – Business Development & Commercial (Conventional), CLP India, discussing his company’s growth plans in the power transmission segment – an area that Munjal believes has immense potential. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
We aspire to be a world leader in energy technology: Enphase Energy
- Aug 17, 2021
Founded in 2006, US-based Enphase Energy focuses on energy management technology for residential and commercial solar panels. Enphase has revolutionized the solar industry with its microinverter-based technology, and approximately 1.5 million Enphase-based systems have been deployed in more than 130 countries, so far. In this exclusive interaction, we have Sunil Thamaran, India Head, Enphase Energy, telling us more on Enphase’ microinverter technology, whilst discussing the company’s aggressive growth plans in the high-potential Indian market. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
We are proud partners in India’s energy transition: Siemens India
- Aug 14, 2021
For India’s power transmission & distribution sector, Siemens has been not just a long-standing partner, but also the creator of new-technology paradigms. Siemens has several firsts to its credit—voltage source converter (VSC) technology being a very recent case in point. We have in this exclusive interview, Gerd Deusser, Head – Energy, Siemens India, telling us more about how Siemens is deepening its engagement with India, and that too by extensive localization. Siemens is committed to bringing state-of-the-art technologies to support India’s energy transition, asserts Deusser. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
We are aiming to bring advanced technology to energy meters: HPL Electric
- Aug 11, 2021
HPL is a prominent brand in the Indian energy meter market. In this exclusive interview, we have Gautam Seth, Joint Managing Director, HPL Electric & Power Ltd, taking us through his company’s prowess in the energy metering business. Seth proudly notes that HPL’s R&D facility has been able to introduce cutting-edge indigenous technology, like NB-IoT for instance, to the energy meter market. With smart energy meters now becoming a national priority, the prospects for HPL Electric are very bright, asserts Gautam Seth.
Gross metering is a monopolistic policy: Artha Energy Resources
- Aug 6, 2021
Whenever one speaks of rooftop solar (RTS), what immediately comes to mind is the subject of gross-metering and net-metering. For years on end, this issue has become the focal point of debate among stakeholders—RTS owners, discoms, policy makers, consultants, and independent think-tanks. In this exclusive conversation, we have Animesh Damani, Managing Partner, Artha Energy Resources, explaining all that needs to be known on this highly interesting but controversial subject. Damani is of the view that among all solar-centric states, Maharashtra has a sound policy framework when it comes to metering of rooftop solar projects. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
The energy market is moving towards flexible systems: Wärtsilä
- Jul 30, 2021
Wärtsilä has been in India from the early 1980s and has contributed immensely to the power segment of the country. Today, with rapid changes in the energy landscape, Wärtsilä is leading from the front in providing cost-effective solutions to address the rapidly changing energy dynamics. In this exclusive exchange, Ventakesh R., Managing Director, Wartsila India Pvt Ltd, tells us more on how Wärtsilä Energy is leading the transition towards a decarbonised and 100 per cent renewable energy future.