Electrical & Power Industry News: Power/Electricity Distribution

ABB introduces “world’s first” magnet-free IE6 motor for hazardous areas ABB has claimed to be the world’s first manufacturer to offer an IE6 Hyper Efficiency motor certified for hazardous areas under ATEX and IECEx standards. The company said the new Increased Safety motor, based on its magnet- and rare earth-free synchronous reluctance (SynRM) technology, is designed to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in industries where explosive gases, vapors...

ABB India Bets on India’s Industrial Growth as Q1 Orders Hit INR 4,280 Cr ABB India has reported a strong start to CY2026, with first-quarter orders rising 25 percent year-on-year to INR 4,280 crore, driven by sustained demand from emerging and core industrial sectors. The company said the performance reinforces its confidence in India’s next industrial capital expenditure cycle despite global uncertainties and operational challenges. Revenue for the January–March 2026 quarter...

Aerem Unveils New Visual Identity, Strengthens Distributed Solar Positioning Aerem, a pioneer in finance-enabled distributed solar solutions, unveiled its refreshed brand identity featuring a dynamic new logo. “This rebranding symbolizes the company's evolution from behind-the-scenes operator to the most reliable partner in distributed solar by 2030, emphasizing predictable outcomes, long-term dependability, accountability with skin in the game, and full asset lifecycle management over transactional speed or scale,” a statement issued...

HANNOVER MESSE: Industry points the way to a competitive future HANNOVER MESSE 2026 demonstrated that industry is delivering concrete solutions even in challenging times. Artificial intelligence, automation, and digitalization play a key role in making production processes more efficient and boosting competitiveness. A total of 110,000 visitors from all over the world took part in the world’s leading trade fair for the manufacturing industry. Although the attendance figure was below the...

HANNOVER MESSE 2026: Industrial AI as competitive game-changer The focus at HANNOVER MESSE 2026 will be squarely directed toward the tangible benefits of artificial intelligence for companies in the manufacturing sector. More than 3,000 exhibitors will be demonstrating how the targeted deployment of industrial AI, robotics, automation, and digitalization translates directly into measurable competitive advantages. And new, innovative information and networking formats will offer guidance on how companies can integrate...

Electrification Central to India’s Energy Security, ELECRAMA Chairman Electrification is emerging as the central pillar of India’s energy security strategy, particularly in an increasingly volatile global environment, said Hartek Singh, CMD, Hartek Power as he assumes leadership as Chairman for ELECRAMA 2027. At a time when geopolitical tensions, including those in West Asia, continue to expose the fragility of global energy supply chains, Mr. Singh emphasised that India’s response must be...

ELECRAMA 2027 to Take Place Feb 20–24 in Greater Noida The Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA) has announced the 17th edition of ELECRAMA, widely regarded as the world’s largest electrical show. The event is scheduled to be held from February 20 to 24, 2027, at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida, Delhi. This edition will revolve around the theme “Harnessing the Power of ‘I’,” highlighting India’s expanding global...

Burra Vamsi Rama Mohan Takes Charge as CMD of POWERGRID New Delhi, April 1, 2026: Burra Vamsi Rama Mohan has assumed charge as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Power. According to an order issued by the Ministry of Power, his tenure will be effective from April 1, 2026, until July 31, 2030 –...

ABB powers smart, energy-efficient systems at Noida International Airport ABB has implemented an advanced power distribution and water management automation solution at India’s newest international airport. Noida International Airport (NIA) in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, aims to improve regional connectivity and ease congestion in nearby Delhi from April. Designed to support 12 million annual passenger journeys in its initial phase, the airport needs a reliable, energy efficient and future-proofed power distribution and...

Power Minister inaugurates Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar inaugurated ‘Bharat Electricity Summit 2026’, a four-day global Conference-cum-Exhibition for the power sector, being held under the patronage of Ministry of Power from 19-22 March 2026 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. Pralhad Joshi, Minister of New and Renewable Energy and  Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution;  Shripad Naik, Minister of State for...

ABB boosts Karnataka presence with new investments for high-growth sectors ABB, a global technology leader in electrification and automation, is expanding its manufacturing footprint in Bengaluru with greenfield campuses and shopfloors, new product line expansions, service and training centers, and precision equipment manufacturing across Electrification, Motion and Automation businesses. ABB Group CEO Morten Wierod led the groundbreaking of a new integrated Motion facility in Peenya. He also inaugurated the Electrification...

ABB invests ~$75 mn in India to expand manufacturing and R&D for critical segments ABB announced that it will invest a further ~$75 million in India during 2026 to significantly expand its manufacturing footprint and research and development (R&D) capabilities. This investment, combined with its 2025 spend of over $35 million, reflects ABB's commitment to scaling its "local-for-local" strategy in India. Approximately 85 percent of ABB’s products and solutions sold...

Deutsche Messe AG establishes dedicated business unit for HANNOVER MESSE Deutsche Messe AG has created the structural framework to further strengthen the positioning of its globally leading industrial event. As of March 1, the company has established a dedicated business unit exclusively focused on HANNOVER MESSE and closely related partner events. With this strategic focus, Deutsche Messe AG aims to further enhance the long-term development, international positioning, and thematic profile of...

Phoenix Contact at Hannover Messe 2026 At this year’s trade fair, Phoenix Contact is focusing on four topics: Power Reliability, safe automation, efficient control cabinet building, and integrated connection technology. The family-run company will be exhibiting its products and solutions for the first time in Automation Hall 27, Booth G26, in line with the new Hannover Messe exhibition concept. Industrial systems must run smoothly, be continuously monitored, and offer maximum efficiency:...

HARTING Highlights Energy, Robotics & Digitalisation Ahead of HANNOVER MESSE The HARTING Technology Group set the stage for its presence at HANNOVER MESSE by welcoming international journalists to a trade press conference in Espelkamp, Germany. The event focused on key industry themes including resilient energy infrastructure, advanced robotics, automation and digital development processes, while offering a preview of the company’s upcoming trade fair showcase. Senior executives outlined how HARTING is addressing...