Interview
India is fairly self-reliant in GIS-based substation technologies
Hartek Group is a specialist in providing EPC solutions for substations and transmission lines up to 400kV. Recently, the group landed its first order for a gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) substation in Haryana. In this exclusive exchange with T&D India, Simarpreet Singh tells us how GIS-based substations are technically superior to their air insulated counterparts, not just in terms of technology but also from the perspective of EPC contractors.
CIBANO 500 offers a new method for GIS testing
- Dec 2, 2017
Andreas Nenning has a degree in automation engineering and mechatronics from the University of Applied Science in Dornbirn, Austria. He’s been the product manager for OMICRON’s new circuit breaker test set CIBANO 500, since September 2013. In this exchange with T&D India, Nenning explains in depth how CIBANO 500 and OMICRON’s current sensor measurement (CSM) method help overcome practical difficulties in performing on-site tests on gas-insulated switchgear.
We are extremely delighted with the response to ELECRAMA 2018
- Nov 27, 2017
The mega power T&D show, ELECRAMA 2018, organized by industry body IEEMA is scheduled to be held in March 2018. We have Vijay Karia discussing the various contours of this grand event. Karia is encouraged with the stupendous response by both Indian and international exhibitors, and is confident that this edition of ELECRAMA will be the grandest of all editions so far.
We see huge business opportunity from power utilities
- Nov 11, 2017
EPCOS, a TDK Group company, develops, manufactures and markets electronic components and systems, focusing on technology markets that include automotive electronics, industrial electronics and consumer electronics as well as information and communications technology. We have in this exclusive interaction, Balakrishnan Natarajan discussing the Indian business of EPCOS. Natarajan explains that EPCOS, thanks to its wide product portfolio, is geared up to meet India’s growing demand from a diversity of sectors, especially the power distribution segment. An interaction by Venugopal Pillai.
PMX aims to be a complete powerhouse in power solutions
- Nov 11, 2017
Founded in 2000 by a team of technocrats, Power Matrix Solutions Pvt Ltd, popularly known as PMX, is a leading name in the field of power conditioning solutions. In this exclusive interaction with T&D India, we have Sony Jacob telling us how PMX has become a complete solutions provider for all power quality-related problems, and why PMX will be focusing increasingly on reactive power compensation solutions in the years to come.
‘Digital India’ can be a big demand driver
- Oct 28, 2017
Socomec Innovative Power Solutions Pvt Ltd, part of France-based Socomec Group, has a complete suite of solutions for control and safety of low-voltage electrical networks. We have Sushil Virmani discussing at length the Socomec’s UPS business in India. With the national “Digital India” mission now gaining steam, Virmani explains why data centres would be in the limelight, and how this would be a big business driver for Socomec’s UPS business in India.
We are bullish about growth opportunities in India
- Oct 25, 2017
Numeric, a market leader in the field of single-phase and line-interactive UPS, became part of the Legrand Group in 2012. In this exclusive exchange, we have Palash Nandy, giving insights on how Legrand’s UPS business has grown after the induction of Numeric, and how the UPS business itself completes the wide range of offerings that Legrand has in the low-voltage power distribution space.
It has been around five years since Legrand acquired the UPS business of erstwhile Numeric Power Systems Ltd. How has Legrand’s UPS business grown over these years, in terms of product portfolio, market penetration, etc?
Numeric, one of the top three UPS manufacturer in India, was established in 1984. The first UPS from Numeric was introduced in 1985. Since then it has evolved as the undisputed leader in single-phase UPS and line-interactive UPS over the last 24 years.
Plastic can define a sustainable roadmap for efficient equipment
- Oct 25, 2017
Part of the diversified Calco Group, Calco Poly Technik is a global player in the field of high performance engineering plastic catering to the automotive, electrical and electronics industry. We have Vijay Kumar Gupta discussing in detail the role of plastic in the electrical equipment like switchgear and lighting devices. With increasing adoption of environment-friendly polymers, Gupta feels that conventional heavy metal parts are being rapidly replaced by plastic, giving benefits of higher productivity and lower cost of production.
We have a large order book in Brazil
- Oct 25, 2017
Vimal Kejriwal, MD & CEO, KEC International Ltd, speaks to T&D India about his company’s power transmission contracts in Brazil.
Tell us about your operations in Brazil’s power transmission sector.
We have completed seven projects in Brazil, with a significant number of projects currently under execution. Some of our key projects executed include transmission line projects in Serra Azul, Salto Apiacás and Delfina for Enel Green Power and a project in Barreiras for São Pedro Transmissora. We are now executing a 500kV project in Sapeaçú-Poções for Tropicália Transmissora, which is one of the large EPC orders secured in recent months.
KEC International has expanded its strong global EPC expertise in the Americas through its wholly-owned subsidiary SAE Towers, which operates Brazil and Mexico. SAE Towers is one of the world’s largest producers of steel lattice towers for high-voltage power transmission, with an annual production capacity of over 100,000 tonnes.
Telangana utilities have proved all apprehensions wrong: TSTRANSCO
- Oct 1, 2017
When Telangana was carved out of erstwhile Andhra Pradesh in June 2014, there was widespread that the fledgling state would experience severe power shortage. However, D. Prabhakar Rao, CMD, Transmission Corporation of Telangana Ltd (TSTRANSCO), tells T&D India how TSTRANSCO and other state power utilities, with the help of the Union government, have created a situation of power adequacy in the southern state. Rao also explains how e-procurement has helped TSTRANSCO as well as power utilities in general, to improve transparency and shorten project gestation periods.