Interview
We want to be the most preferred brand even in the solar space: Polycab
Polycab India, the country’s largest manufacturer of wires and cables is supporting India’s green energy ambitions. Marking its diversification is a two-pronged strategy. One, Polycab is manufacturing a wide range of solar energy-centric products, and two, the company is tapping solar energy for captive use as its manufacturing sites. In this exclusive interaction, we have Anurag Agarwal, Executive President-Strategic Initiatives & International Businesses, Polycab India, taking us through Polycab’s solar energy initiatives. Anurag highlights that the recent addition of solar off-grid and hybrid inverters, Solar street lights and other solar led products demonstrates Polycab’s agility to strengthen our bouquet of solar products.
Cross-border grids can support clean energy transition: Powerlinks Transmission
- Dec 3, 2021
Powerlinks Transmission Ltd, a 51:49 joint venture between Tata Power and Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd, represents India’s first-ever public private partnership in the power transmission sector. Kiran Gupta, CEO & Executive Director, Powerlinks Transmission Ltd, recalls the two-decade long successful journey of Powerlinks, as she shares pertinent views on cross-border grids, private sector involvement in power transmission and even InvITs. Having been associated with the power distribution sector as well, Kiran Gupta also offers keen insights on this crucial consumer-centric link in the power value chain.
Grid operators must understand the need for cyber security expertise: DNV
- Nov 14, 2021
Independent energy expert and assurance provider DNV very recently published the “DNV Recommended Practice DNV-RP-0575” containing new guidelines for power system companies planning to improve the cyber security of protection devices and digital technologies. In this backdrop, T&D India got in touch with Trond Solberg, Managing Director, Cyber Security, DNV, to gain insights on the subject of cyber attacks on power grids. Trond asserts that cyber security vulnerabilities will always exist, and it is therefore of paramount importance that grid operators continually work to know what their risk picture looks like. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
We have always adopted latest technologies to enhance customer experience: Tata Power-DDL
- Oct 8, 2021
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd, serving a population of 7 million in north Delhi, is very often cited as a very successful example of public-private partnership in power distribution. This power utility is known for its customer centric approach and for continually elevating customer experience. In this interaction, we have Dwijadas Basak, Chief — Customer Experience, Commercial & Social Impact Group, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd, discussing the utility’s digital initiatives and its demand side management (DSM)-related activities. Basak discusses how the pandemic, the adverse impact on society notwithstanding, inspired Tata Power DDL to accelerate its digitalization drive in the ultimate interest of the customer.
Our outlook for India remains bullish: CTC Global
- Oct 5, 2021
US-based CTC Global Corporation has developed and owns the rights to the highly efficient ACCC® (aluminium conductor composite core) technology. CTC Global has rapidly expanded its footprint in India, having supplied over 15,000 km of ACCC® Conductor to over 30 customers, including 21 state government-owned utilities, so far. In this exclusive interview, we have Hitesh Mundhada, VP – South Asia, CTC Global Corporation and Dave Bryant, Director – Technology, CTC Global Corporation, speaking on the growing presence of ACCC® Conductor globally, which amply reflects the world’s growing consciousness towards issues like energy efficiency and mitigation of carbon footprint. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
Prepaid metering can definitely boost collection efficiency of discoms: Tata Power
- Sep 17, 2021
Tata Power has begun smart meter deployment in Mumbai, in a first for India’s Maximum City. In this exclusive interview, we have Sanjay Banga, President – Transmission & Distribution, Tata Power, discussing the Mumbai smart metering effort in detail. Tata Power has always been an active proponent of advanced digital technology and is deepening its smart meter deployment in its other licensed areas like Delhi and Odisha, he notes. While maintaining that India definitely stands to benefit from deployment of prepaid energy meters, the country will profit the most if the power distribution ecosystem becomes more responsible and accountable, asserts Banga. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
Awareness and acceptance of RCCBs is steadily rising: Legrand India
- Sep 13, 2021
Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission, earlier this year, issued an order to make the use of residual current circuit breakers (RCCB) mandatory for electrical installations, with a view to improving safety and reducing fire risk. We have Himanshu Arora, Product Marketing Manager, Legrand India, sharing keen insights on the subject of RCCBs – their evolution, their working and their potential to significantly reduce risk to life and property. Arora observes that RCCBs are rapidly gaining acceptance in India. He also feels that mandating measures, as seen with TNERC, must be emulated by other electricity regulatory bodies as well.
The building electrical segment is poised to be a growth driver: Salzer Electronics
- Sep 2, 2021
Salzer Electronics is a prominent name in the industrial switchgear business with clear market leadership in CAM-operated rotary switches. The recent years have been very eventful for Salzer as it prepares to expand its product and solutions portfolio. In this exclusive exchange, we have Rajesh Doraiswamy, Joint Managing Director Salzer Electronics Ltd, discussing the company’s strategic moves like entering the wiring devices segment, acquiring the “Kaycee” brand and the proposed foray into e-mobility. The aim is groom Salzer into a provider of complete and customized electrical solutions, notes Doraiswamy.
The degree of protection of an electrical panel plays an important role: Sterling and Wilson
- Aug 28, 2021
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.