Electrical & Power Industry News: Power/Electricity Distribution

Essar Power appoints Ankur Kumar as CEO of its Renewables Business Essar Power announced the appointment of Ankur Kumar as the Chief Executive Officer of its Renewables Business Division. Ankur, who was previously serving as the CEO of ACME Solar Holdings Pvt. Ltd, has over 24 years of extensive experience in renewable energy and public infrastructure sectors. He led the strategic expansion of the ACME into green hydrogen and ammonia businesses,...

India's Solar Sector Shines Bright | Mojo News | Tata Power | NTPC | Engie Today’s headlines are: 1. Government Re-Imposes Restrictions on Solar Module Imports to Boost Local Manufacturing 2. Engie to Expand Capacity with Rs 7,000-Cr Investment by 2025 3. NTPC Logs Highest-Ever Power Generation of 422 Billion Units in FY24 4. India's Power Consumption Rises 1.4% to 129.89 Billion Units in March 5. Tata Power Renewable Energy Commissions 200 MW...

Adani Green becomes India’s 1st company to surpass 10,000 MW renewable energy capacity Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) on Wednesday announced that it has surpassed 10,000 megawatts (MW) of operational portfolio, delivering reliable, affordable, and clean power to the national grid. AGEL’s operational portfolio consists of 7,393 MW solar, 1,401 MW wind and 2,140 MW wind-solar hybrid capacity. “The milestone is a testament to AGEL and its development partners firmly moving...

Bengaluru’s Bommasandra Metro Station to be named after Delta India To commemorate its 20th anniversary in India, Delta Electronics India Pvt Ltd (Delta India) announced a partnership with Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL). The two entities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the naming rights of the Bommasandra Metro Station on the yellow line of RV Road to Bommasandra Line (Reach-5) as part of Phase-II of the...

Finolex Cables launches halogen free industrial cables Finolex Cables announced the launch of FinoGreen Eco-Safe Single Core Halogen Free Flame Retardant (HFFR) Industrial cables. These eco-conscious wires, crafted from recyclable raw materials, emit minimal smoke and contain zero halogens, aligning perfectly with Finolex Cables' unwavering commitment to sustainability, the company claims. Manufactured with specially formulated Thermoplastic insulation HFI-TP 70, the FinoGreen wires boast low smoke and zero halogen emissions, further enhancing...

Socomec Greater India appoints Nida Khanam as HR Head Socomec, a global specialist in low voltage (LV) power management, announced the appointment of Nida Khanam, an accomplished HR professional with two decades of experience, as the HR Head for Greater India region (India, Srilanka, Bangladesh, Maldives, Bhutan & Nepal). Nisha Gupta Malhotra, who previously held this role, will now support the mission of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) in the...

Waaree bags 220MW solar PV Modules order from Sprng Energy Waaree Energies announced signing a contract with Sprng Energy, a Shell group company, to supply 245MW of solar PV modules. The association entails Waaree supplying 220MW of AHNAY Series, Bi-55 545Wp modules, to be utilized for Sprng’s project in Gujarat. Sprng Energy, is a renewable energy platform in India, set up in 2017. The company has renewable energy projects spanned across...

ABB India turns half of its manufacturing locations ‘water positive’ ABB India announced that its Peenya campus in Bengaluru has been certified water positive by the Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) Council. With this, three out of its six manufacturing locations are now ‘water positive’. Their Peenya campus has a water positivity index of 1.05, demonstrating its contribution towards replenishing a much greater quantity of water for the...

Reliance Industries has taken a 26% stake in Adani Power’s Mahan Energen Ltd. for ₹50 crore, marking the first-ever collaboration between Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani. The deal includes a 500 MW captive power agreement and signals a new chapter in India’s energy sector, where two of the country’s biggest conglomerates join forces for sustainable power growth.

Schneider Electric collaborates with NVIDIA on designs for AI Data Centers Schneider Electric today announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to optimize data center infrastructure and pave the way for groundbreaking advancements in edge artificial intelligence (AI) and digital twin technologies. Schneider Electric will leverage its expertise in data center infrastructure and NVIDIA’s advanced AI technologies to introduce the first publicly available AI data center reference designs. These designs are set to...

Adani Green commissions 180-MW solar power plant in Rajasthan Plant has a 25-year PPA with SECI; Will produce 540 million units annually, mitigating 0.39 million tonnes of CO2 emissions Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) on Wednesday said it has commissioned a 180 MW solar power plant at Devikot in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The plant has a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). “The 180 MW solar...

Schneider Electric opens New Cooling Factory in Bengaluru; invests Rs. 100 Cr Schneider Electric has inaugurated a new cooling factory in Bangalore that will developing innovative cooling solutions including latest generation in row cooling systems, high-efficiency chillers, Primary Air Handling Unit (PAHU), Precision Air Conditioning (PAC), and FANWALL systems. The new factory, which covers around 6.5 acres, has been built with an investment of Rs. 100 crores (~ 10Mn Euro). “85%...

OMICRON introduces PARADIMO 100 OMICRON’s PARADIMO 100 is a smart edge computing device for the continuous monitoring and trending of partial discharge (PD) activity in Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS) and Gas-Insulated Lines (GIL). It automatically detects and classifies insulation defects and issues alerts based on the defect classification for reliable risk assessment. PARADIMO 100 simultaneously monitors PD activity in different ultra-high frequency ranges using wideband and medium-band filters for optimal signal-to-noise ratios...

RR Shramik aims to be among top 3 in copper tube biz; invests Rs. 350 Cr RR Shramik, a part of USD 1.25 Billion conglomerate RR Global, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of superior winding wires, essential components utilized across a spectrum of electrical equipment including transformers, cables, transmission lines, switchgear, capacitors, and more. The company also delivers superior quality seamless copper tubes for air-conditioning industry. In this interview, Sumeet...

The smarter E India 2024 | Post event report | Highlights The Smarter E India 2024 brought together leading players in the renewable energy sector to showcase cutting-edge innovations and discuss the future of sustainable energy. With a focus on solar power, the event highlighted the latest advancements, technologies, and strategies driving India's transition towards clean energy solutions. In this exclusive report, we are excited to highlight the insights and excitement...