The Smart Grid lab of Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd has earned “In-House R&D Unit” recognition by Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR).
A release by Tata Power DDL said that it was the first recognition of its kind for any discom in the country.
The rigorous evaluation process was based on an array of R&D related parameters like new processes/products developed; collaborations and partnerships; R&D related infrastructure of labs; costs of equipment; presence at various forums; patents applied and granted, to highlight a few. The recognition will now allow Tata Power-DDL to benchmark industrial R&D, the release said.
Following this accreditation by DSIR, Tata Power DDL will be able to access grants from the Department of Science & Technology for its R&D related activities.
Smart Grid Lab
The Smart Grid Lab, situated in Sector-15, Rohini, provides a test-bed to showcase all the information technologies and operational technologies implemented since the inception of the company, in the distribution area of Tata Power-DDL. It is primarily divided in two sections: “Technology Zone” to showcase core technologies implemented by far and “Consumer Experience Zone” to demonstrate the benefit of convenience and cost savings.
The lab demonstrates various technologies, products and solutions for power distribution utilities and how these technologies are helping in providing improved connectivity, efficiency and effectively; allowing reliability of a higher magnitude that is both sustainable and scalable to consumers.
Great distinction
Speaking on the achievement, Ganesh Srinivasan, CEO, Tata Power-DDL, said, “It is a great distinction for our Smart Grid Lab to be recognised as the ‘In House R&D Unit’ by Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology. This commendation reinforces our efforts towards innovation and R&D in the power distribution space to create utilities of the future. We are thankful to DSIR for honoring us.”
DSIR
The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) is a part of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India and has a mandate to carry out the activities relating to promotion, development, utilization and transfer of indigenous technology.
