Electrical & Power Industry News: Power/Electricity Distribution

Ashoka University launches new centre for people-centric energy transition Ashoka University announced the launch of Ashoka Centre for a People-centric Energy Transition (ACPET), with a vision to become a world-class knowledge institution in support of economic growth, energy security and net-zero ambitions of India and the Global South. The Centre’s debut project is a draft Integrated Energy Policy for India. Further, it will prioritise projects in areas like Energy Efficiency and...

E-mobility electrifying the EMO Hannover 2023 The automotive industry is consistently pushing forward electromobility. This, in turn, has implications for manufacturing technology. More and more intricate and lightweight parts need to be processed. What is the most economical way to machine battery components? What challenges are involved in gear and transmission manufacturing? These and other questions will be some of the key issues at EMO Hannover 2023. Answers will be...

CENTRAL VISTA PROJECT | IS IT FIRE SAFE? | क्या CENTRAL VISTA FIRE SAFE है? Central Vista is an important project of the Narendra Modi-led NDA government in the centre, which aims to redevelop a 3.2 km stretch in the heart of Lutyens' Delhi built by the British in the 1930s. Central Vista is being developed as a project of national importance with an investment of Rs 20,000 crore. And Central...

Schneider Electric launches EcoStruxure Building Operation in India Schneider Electric today announced the launch of EcoStruxure Building Operation for the Indian market, to enhance occupant comfort and increase building value. With unprecedented growth of infrastructure in India, buildings consume 30% of the country’s total electricity leading to a greater demand in energy. Building management systems are essential components to ensure intelligent use of energy for efficient flow of operations in a...

3rd Edition of Smart Meter Summit to be held New Delhi on 27-28 Apr The 3rd Edition of Smart Meter Summit 2023, organized by AAYERA, is scheduled to be held on 27-28 April in New Delhi. This summit explores new innovative strategies to increase productivity, better management within companies. “The objective of Smart Meter Summit is to provide a platform for key stakeholders to discuss the metering requirements and opportunities in...

ACREX India to be held in Mumbai from 14-16 Mar The 22nd edition of ACREX India, South Asia's largest exhibition on air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and intelligent buildings, to be held at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai from 14-16 Mar. The three-day expo, organized by Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE) in partnership with Informa Markets in India, will showcase India's high-potential HVAC Industry which is expected to...

IoT communications & data analytics startup Probus raises $3 mn IoT communications & data analytics startup Probus Smart Things focused on smart grid applications has raised $3 million from Unicorn India Ventures and Family Office from the US. The round also saw participation from existing investors. Funds raised will be used for strengthening product R&D, expanding the team and grow GTM partnerships with ecosystem partners, the company said. Probus develops integrated...

Celebrating International Women's Day | Woman in Manufacturing | Mohini Kelkar | Grind Master Mohini Kelkar is the Director of Business Development at Grind Master Machines Pvt Ltd, a leading manufacturer of advanced metal finishing and deburring machines based in India. As a successful businesswoman, Mrs. Mohini has been recognized for her contributions to the manufacturing industry and her efforts to promote gender diversity and equality in the workplace. On International...

Honeywell launches equipment health monitoring tool Versatilis transmitters Honeywell has introduced its Versatilis Transmitters for condition-based monitoring of rotating equipment such as pumps, motors, compressors, fans, blowers, and gearboxes. Honeywell Versatilis Transmitters provide relevant measurements of rotating equipment, delivering intelligence that can improve safety, availability, and reliability across industries. Unplanned downtime from failures and high maintenance costs adversely impacts any industrial facilities operations. According to McKinsey & Company, condition-based maintenance in...

BPE showcases Energy Storage Solutions at ELECRAMA BPE (Best Power Equipments), a manufacturer of end-to-end strategic power solutions, showcased Energy Storage Solutions(ESS) at the recently held ELECRAMA. The company has launched model Nrgx 5000 UPS with Li-ion Battery (ESS category) for both home and small businesses. They have come up with a robust UPS that covers all aspects of home, office & small businesses’ power needs. “Nrgx 5000 UPS is ideal for...

Andhra Pradesh bags Rs 13 Lakh Cr investment proposal during Global Investor Summit Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday said the state has received 340 investment proposals with investment of about Rs. 13 lakh crores, providing employment to almost 6 lakh people across 20 sectors distributed all along the state. “As of today, we will execute 92 MoUs with 11 lakh crores, remaining will be executed...

Ashish Modi becomes Honeywell’s India Country President Honeywell today announced the appointment of Ashish Modi as country president for India. Modi will continue to retain his existing role as VP & GM for Honeywell Building Technology (HBT) India and Asia. “With his strong business acumen, leadership skills and more than eleven years of experience at Honeywell, Ashish is perfectly suited to lead the India business and build on the company’s strength...

Crompton announced its complete transition to star-rated ceiling fans Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd., a market leader in electric fans, announced its complete transition to star-rated ceiling fans. With this announcement, the company implemented a significant change by switching its entire ceiling fan range to energy-efficient star-rated fans, effective from January 1st in compliance with the new Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) norms. The company detailed an end-to-end groundwork which ensured...

RR Kabel draws attention on importance of electrical fire safety & quality wires The leading cause of fire accidents in India is electrical short circuits, which frequently result from poor-quality wires and cables. According to ASCI data, in the past decade, electrocution accounted for about 73% of the total human deaths, which includes electrical fires for about 11%, and lightning for about 16%. Smoke inhalation kills more people during a...

ABB India opens new switchgear factory in Nashik ABB India today inaugurated its new state-of-the-art factory in Nashik, doubling its Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) production capacity. This factory will manufacture primary and secondary GIS. It will serve customers across various industries including power distribution, smart cities, data centers, transport (metro, railways), tunnels, ports, highways and other infrastructural developments. Sanjeev Sharma, Country Head and Managing Director, ABB India, said, “ABB is committed...