Electrical & Power Industry News: Power/Electricity Distribution

HPL Electric & Power bags Rs 178.9 Cr order for Smart MetersHPL Power & Electric Ltd bags an order of Rs. 178.9 crores from a private utility of a state in Eastern India. “This further strengthens HPL Electric & Power Ltd.’s leadership position in the smart meter manufacturing sector across Indian Markets. At a time when reports of power shortages are making headlines, smart meters will definitely reduce distribution...

Green Hydrogen is a disruptive game changer: Dr. MashelkarThere has been an exponential growth in Hydrogen deployment globally. Green hydrogen has moved from hype to hope and there are 359 large scale H2 projects announced and estimated investment worth USD 510 bn by 2030.  More than 75 countries have net zero carbon ambition and 31 countries have already implemented the strategies, said leading scientist and innovation evangelist Dr. R. A....

Renewable Energy Jobs Reach 12 Million Globally Report by IRENA and ILO underscores the jobs potential of an ambitious climate strategy and calls for comprehensive policies in support of a just transitionRenewable energy employment worldwide reached 12 million last year, up from 11.5 million in 2019, according to the eighth edition of Renewable Energy and Jobs: Annual Review 2021. The report confirms that COVID-19 caused delays and supply chain disruptions,...

Schneider Electric’s Smart Water Solutions to Help Build ‘Water Smart & Resilient India’Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, has reiterated its commitment to enhance key processes across the water cycle by supporting water utilities in the country through integrated solutions and digitization. The organisation is committed towards building a ‘Water Smart & Resilient India’ by offering integrated solutions and smart water technologies to help utilities to improve...

Solar energy is most powerful tool that the world has in its toolkit to combat climate crisis: John KerryAddressing the International Solar Alliance’s Fourth General Assembly, where 106 countries are participating in the discussions, John Kerry, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate and 68th U.S. Secretary of State, highlighted the opportunities in the solar sector towards climate action and India as an investment destination for solar power “Solar energy is...

Schneider Electric Reaffirms Commitment to Create Sustainable & Smart Grids of the FutureIn its endeavour to accelerate the ‘New World of energy’, Schneider Electric, global leader in digital transformation of energy automation and management has stressed on the need to reinvent electrical transmission and distribution ecosystem by leveraging digitisation. In a strategy talk on ‘Grids of the Future’ during the Innovation summit 2021, the company said that smart, sustainable and digital power is...

Why maintenance of substation equipment is criticalIndustry experts discuss why maintenance of substation equipment is critical. They also explain some of the advanced solutions for electrical substation maintenance.Maintenance of a substation is essential to ensure un-interrupted electric supply to the using points. Timely maintenance helps to reduce outages, lower costs, and increase energy efficiency. Preventative and predictive maintenance can assist in reducing unplanned downtime and boost efficiency.Sharing his opinion...

Digielec Bharat 2021 expo to showcase new technology & demand trends in Indian electrical industryDigielec Bharat 2021, a virtual exhibition for showcasing the capabilities of Indian electrical industry in the global marketplace conducted by IEEMA (Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers' Association), will be spread over 7 days with 10,000+ visitors, 100+ buyers, 60+ participating companies, 50+ eminent speakers and 7 conference sessions. Being a virtual exhibition, Digielec Bharat will...

TrafficInfraTech presents Smart Mobility Expo & Parking InfraTech on 26-28 OctThe 9th edition of the international, integrated TrafficInfraTech Expo along with Smart Mobility Expo and Parking InfraTech will be held from October 26th-28th at Hall No. 2, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. According to the event organizers, over 100 participants from India and abroad are expected to participate in the Expo. The event brings together traffic technology providers from India & abroad and provide...

Toshiba India appoints Shuichi Ito as its New MDToshiba India Pvt. Ltd. (TIPL) announced the appointment of Shuichi Ito as the Managing Director, effective 1st October. Mr. Ito will lead TIPL to the path of next level of growth across group’s energy and social infrastructure businesses in the country, the company said. A law graduate from Kyushu University of Japan, Mr. Ito comes with almost three decades of strong and diverse...

4 Important Key Features for Planning and Building an Energy Efficient HomeWhile we settle in the new normal of working and studying from home, we have started spending much more time indoors than the past. As we continue to do so, the power consumption has spiked in the recent time at our homes with appliances like laptops, fans, ACs and TVs being on for a comparatively higher time than usual....

Vipul Ray elected as President, IEEMA for 2021-22The Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers' Association (IEEMA), the apex association of the Indian electrical equipment manufacturing industry, announced election of Vipul Ray, Managing Director, Elmex Controls Ltd as the new President of IEEMA for the year 2021-2022. Mr. Ray took over at the Annual General Meeting of the Association held today. Office Bearers Rohit Pathak, CEO, Birla Copper (Hindalco Industries Limited) and Hamza Arsiwala, Chairman & Managing Director,...

System Level Solutions and VerdeMobility launch "Electrify Anand 2025" campaignEV charging infrastructure solutions provider VerdeMobility and System Level Solutions launched the "Electrify Anand 2025" campaign in Anand, Gujarat on 21st September – Zero Emission Day. This campaign appeals to the citizens of Anand district to use emission-free means for transportation, an official statement said.  The campaign was launched in the presence of Miteshbhai Patel, MP of Anand district; Pateek Patwari,...

Maharashtra seeks Centre’s assistance for loss reduction & modernisation of distribution networkMaharashtra Energy Minister Dr Nitin Raut urged the Central Government to assist the state addressing the chronic issues related to power sector in Maharashtra, specially of Mahavitaran. Thursday an Online meeting was called by the Union Power Minister R K Singh with states and union territories to discuss Reform Linked Result Based Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme. The scheme has...

Genus Power signs MoU with Tata Power DDL to provide education & training on AMI DeploymentGenus Power Infrastructures Ltd (Genus Power) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tata Power Delhi Distribution (Tata Power-DDL), a pioneering power utility supplying electricity to a populace of over 7 million in North Delhi, to provide education and training on AMI deployment and its related aspects. This collaboration will facilitate development and customized...