Electrical & Power Industry News: Power/Electricity Distribution

Ashoka University appoints Dr. Leena Srivastava as head of new centre on energy transition Ashoka University announced the appointment of Dr. Leena Srivastava as the Director and Head of the recently launched Ashoka Centre for a People-Centric Energy Transition (ACPET). The Centre was established in March 2023 with a vision to become a knowledge institution in support of economic growth, energy security and net-zero targets of India and the Global South....

Why Indian real estate industry must incorporate global fire safety standards? “It is a dire need for global electrical fire safety protocols to be implemented in India to prevent the majority of the fire mishaps,” writes Shreegopal Kabra, Managing Director, RR KabelFire occurrence in India has exponentially increased in recent years, killing a large number of people and injuring many. The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) says 330 people died...

Oil & gas prices not gone up since Apr 22 despite Russia-Ukraine issue: Hardeep Singh Puri “Despite turbulence, we have not allowed prices of oil and gas to go up; prices have not gone up since April 2022 despite the Russia-Ukraine issue,” said Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri while talking at a summit organized by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce North India Council (IACC-NIC). He said,...

Electric Vehicles in India: Opportunities & Challenges India is witnessing a rapid shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) in recent years due to increasing awareness of the harmful effects of fossil fuels on the environment, government initiatives to promote EV adoption, and the reduction in the cost of EV components. The Indian government has also set a target of having 30 percent of all vehicles electric by 2030. However, like any...

OMRON launches new Controller NX502 with advanced Information, Motion & Safety Control OMRON Automation, the leading Japanese MNC in industrial automation business segment, has released NX502 CPU Unit automation controller with many pathbreaking   information and safety control features as the latest addition to its NX series. The launch also accompanies the introduction of NX-EIP201 EtherNet/IP Unit.The NX502 CPU Unit and NX-EIP201 EtherNet/IP Unit, with its world's highest precision data collection...

How to Improve Data Center Uptime | Siemens | Socomec | Eaton Data centers serve as the 21st century's factories, making it crucial to ensure uninterrupted access to the services and applications they host. Accessibility for users 24/7, without disruptions, is paramount in this regard.The Ponemon Institute's report reveals that data center downtime costs approximately $9,000 per minute. Additionally, Gartner estimates that Fortune 1000 companies can face downtime costs ranging...

Siemens to acquire Mass-Tech Controls’ EV division for Rs. 38 Cr To scale up Siemens’ range of e-mobility solutions in India, complementing its global portfolioIn a step to address the fast-growing demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in India, Siemens Limited, signed an agreement on Friday to acquire the EV division of Mumbai-based Mass-Tech Controls Private Limited. The division is engaged in design, engineering and manufacturing of a wide...

Electrical Fire Safety | APAR Industries | Testo | Pankaj Dharkar | BASEC Electrical fires are frequent in India, leading to significant property damage and deaths. According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) of India, in 2019, there were 3,454 fire incidents caused by electrical issues. These incidents resulted in 1,399 deaths and 2,319 injuries.To prevent electrical fires, it is crucial to prevent them. This includes following electrical safety...

THE FUTURE OF METROLOGY | World Metrology Day 2023 Every year May 20th is observed around the world as World Metrology Day. This special day is dedicated to honoring the science of measurement and recognising its immense impact on various aspects of our lives and industries. Metrology Day reminds us of the critical role accurate and reliable measurements play in ensuring quality, fairness, and innovation. This day also provides an...

Tork Motors opens Experience Zone in Thane The 3S facility is located at Panchpakhadi area, the center will cater to TORK Motors customers in and around the city for sales and after sales requirements.Electric motorcycle manufacturer TORK Motors inaugurates its first Experience Zone in Thane. Located at Marigold bldg., opp. Nitin company, Panchpakhadi area, the 3S facility will also cater to sales and after sales requirements of the patrons in...

Beckhoff extends MX-System with two pneumatic modules In November 2021, Beckhoff presented the MX-System: a completely new, holistic concept which aims to eliminated control cabinets. The basic concept aims to replace control cabinet wiring with a baseplate that allows a wide range of electronic modules to be automatically interconnected via standardized interfaces. All classic control cabinet functions are covered and pneumatic valves from Festo and SMC can now also be...

Cummins India bags CII-ITC Sustainability Awards for Environment Management Cummins India Limited (CIL) received Excellence in Environment Management award for the Manufacturing Sector at the CII-ITC Sustainability Awards 2022. The award recognizes CIL’s innovative approaches and exemplary results in employing policy and practice to reduce company' environmental impact.Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari presented the award to Shirish Bhide, Operations Leader – Power Systems Supply Chain, Cummins India; and...

Blue Energy Motors rolls out its 100th truck from Pune facility Blue Energy Motors, the Zero Emission truck technology company, has rolled out its 100th truck from its manufacturing facility in Pune. “This is a major step towards sustainability as each BEM LNG trucks emits lesser greenhouse gases as compared to diesel powered trucks,” the company said.Speaking on this occasion, Anirudh Bhuwalka, CEO, Blue Energy Motors said, “No longer should...

ABB starts new drives production line in Bengaluru ABB India expands its production footprint with a new line for variable speed drive modules at the Peenya factory in Bengaluru. The new line will produce drives ranging from 75 kW to up to 250 kW and will cater to all major industrial segments.Part of the integrated campus that houses ABB’s corporate office and other business’ factories, this new production line aims...

APAR Industries posts all-time high Quarterly & Annual Revenue APAR Industries Limited, a diversified billion-dollar conglomerate, announced its consolidated results for the fourth quarter and 12 months ended March 31, 2023.Key Financial Highlights:12MFY23Revenue at Rs. 14,352 crores; up 54% YoY EBIDTA at Rs. 1,320 crores; up 130% YoY PAT at Rs. 638 crores; up 148% YoYQ4FY23Revenue at Rs. 4,089 crores; up 36% YoY EBIDTA at Rs. 445 crores;...