Interview
India is well placed when it comes to power T&D hardware: Salasar Techno
The corporate journey of Salasar Techno Engineering Ltd began in 2006 as a tower manufacturer for the rapidly-growing telecom industry. In a short span of just 15 years, Salasar has transformed into a completely integrated EPC player, catering to diverse segments like power T&D, railway electrification, smart cities, renewable energy, etc.
In this exchange we have Shashank Agarwal, Managing Director, Salasar Techno Engineering Ltd discussing Salasar’s activities in two key areas – power T&D and railway electrification.
Electrical fire risk is universal: Firetrace International
- Apr 12, 2021
Firetrace International is a leading provider of fire-suppression systems for the wind industry. T&D India caught up with David Redmond, Vice President–Engineering, Firetrace International, shortly after Firetrace won a major order in USA to supply fire-suppression systems to wind turbines aggregating 500 mw. In this exclusive exchange, David Redmond explains why Firetrace’s technology is superior to conventional fire-mitigation systems, and why efficient fire-suppression systems are moving from “nice-to-have” to “must-have” for wind farms across the globe. An interaction by Venugopal Pillai.
We help add a layer of intelligence to lighting automation: 75F
- Apr 5, 2021
75F is a new-age company that is dedicated to discovering new solutions to old problems. It sees potential in IoT technology to improve everyday lives, and to save significant amounts of energy. In this exclusive exchange, we have Gaurav Burman, APAC President, 75F, discussing the company’s various energy-efficiency solutions, whilst stressing that facility managers nowadays are getting increasingly conscious of softer issues like energy efficiency and occupant well-being.
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 to improve technical and commercial efficiency in India’s power distribution sector. We have Anil Thomas, Head of Section, Energy Advisory, DNV GL – Energy, in this exclusive interaction, giving a comprehensive view on the subject – right from explaining the concept, to discussing the implementation challenges in India, and to explaining how DNV GL — Energy could gainfully use its vast experience to assist India in this transition.
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 interview, we have Arun Mote, Executive Director & CEO, Triveni Turbines, discussing a wide range of issues spanning from the innovative steps that the company took to limit the pandemic impact to how the company’s plans to improve its global market share across all its product segments.
Our aim is to sell international-grade products at a very economical price: BPE
- Jan 14, 2021
Best Power Equipments (India) Pvt Ltd, popularly known as BPE, is a longstanding supplier of power management solutions including UPS, customized smart rack solutions and solar inverters. With manufacturing experience of two decades, its products have gained acceptance in both the domestic and international markets. In this exchange, we have Amitanshu Satpathy, Managing Director, BPE, telling us more about his company’s current operations and its medium-term goals.
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 is gaining significance worldwide, and prominent names like Siemens Energy are in the forefront, supplying innovative grid-stabilization technologies to both developed and developing countries. In this exclusive exchange, we have Hauke Jürgensen, Head of Large Transmission Solutions at Siemens Energy, sharing keen insights into various aspects of grid stability, and its relevance to India. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
Power continuity is becoming critical across every business segment: Fuji Electric India
- Dec 28, 2020
Fuji Electric started direct operations in India in 2019, focusing mainly on drives and automation products. It recently entered the power continuity business through the acquisition of Consul Neowatt Power Solutions. We have Sriram Ramakrishnan, Managing Director, Fuji Electric India, who is also the Managing Director of Fuji Electric Consul Neowatt Pvt Ltd, telling us more on the power continuity and power quality business of Fuji Electric in India.
Disruptive power quality is a major challenge: Harmonizer India
- Dec 16, 2020
Harmonizer India Pvt Ltd is promoted by technocrats, having a combined experience of 60+ years, with operations in India, UAE and Canada. Harmonizer India’s vision is to provide knowledge-driven business solutions to its customers, which will enable sustainability, productivity and reliability of electrical networks and process. We have Manoj Soni, CEO, Harmonizer India, in this exclusive interview, sharing his company’s business operations and objectives. Soni makes a pertinent observation that power quality is a very serious issue but unfortunately lacks awareness.
We are targeting maximum efficiency and zero commercial losses: ERO Power
- Dec 9, 2020
In November this year, Mumbai-headquartered ERO Power signed an agreement with Panchshil Realty whereby it will manage the entire power distribution value chain for Panchshil’s IT-centric special economic zone in Pune, Maharashtra. In this exclusive joint interview, we have Vandana Bangar Yermalkar, Chief Executive Officer, ERO Power and Nisar Shaikh, Technical Head, ERO Power telling us about this exciting mandate and how ERO Power, equipped with its skilled and dedicated team, will create high standards of service – right from power purchase up to recovering monies from consumers.