Electrical & Power Industry News: Power/Electricity Distribution

ABB launches flameproof low voltage motors for explosive atmospheres ABB India has unveiled its new range of flameproof (FLP) motors for applications in potentially explosive environments. According to the company, manufactured at the company’s Faridabad facility, these low voltage motors offer considerable benefits including low vibration levels with increased reliability for an extended lifetime and reduced maintenance requirements for a lower cost of ownership. “With this launch, we have set a...

Alka Mittal becomes ONGC’s first ever female Chairman & MD State-run Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has announced appointment of Dr Alka Mittal as the Chairman and Managing Director of the company. Mittal who is Director, Human Resources at ONGC has been given an additional charge as the CMD of ONGC. “She has become the first woman to head one of India’s most valuable public sector companies. Her appointment was...

Reliance New Energy Solar to acquire sodium-ion battery firm Faradion Reliance New Energy Solar Ltd (RNESL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries, to acquire sodium ion battery technology provider Faradion for 100 million pounds including debt. “RNESL has signed definitive agreements to acquire 100% shareholding in Faradion for an enterprise value of GBP 100 Mn. In addition, RNESL will also invest GBP 25 Mn as growth capital to accelerate commercial...

EVRE, Zyngo partner to power 10,000 EVs with 5,000 EV chargers EVRE, an EV charging infrastructure player today announced that it has entered into a partnership with Zyngo, a last-mile delivery provider for parking and charging infrastructure solution.  Zyngo operates an existing 500-plus fleet across 10 cities, and working towards achieving 10,000-strong EV fleet.  Under this partnership, EVRE will offer 5,000 EV charging stations across India within the next 24 months, which will be utilised by Zyngo and other EV...

Sterlite Power acquires Nangalbibra-Bongaigaon ISTS Project from PFC Sterlite Power Transmission Limited, a leading private sector power transmission infrastructure developer and solutions provider, announced the acquisition of Nangalbibra ─ Bongaigaon Transmission Limited, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) from PFC Consulting Limited. Through this SPV, the Company will execute the inter-state transmission system (ISTS) project which it won through tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) in October 2021. The project involves setting up of ~300 ckt...

Microtek launches new range of inverters and home UPS Microtek has announced the launch of its new range of inverters and home UPS series. The new range of inverters and UPSs launched demonstrates the latest technological advancements that help to save electricity besides offering the best output in power backup. “The new ranges of products being launched today besides providing electricity saving benefits are also aesthetically appealing,” said Subodh Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director,...

Hartek executes rooftop solar power plant at Golden Temple Hartek Solar Pvt Ltd, the rooftop solar division of the Chandigarh-based Hartek Group, has installed a 525 KW capacity solar power plant in the holiest of Sikh shrines, Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as Golden Temple, in Amritsar.  The scope of work of the project included complete site survey, design, engineering, supply and construction of the solar plant. This project was awarded to...

Sterlite Power wins second lot in transmission auction in Brazil Sterlite Brazil, a subsidiary of Indian company Sterlite Power Transmission Limited, a company that develops transmission projects, won lot 02 in the transmission auction (no. 002/2021), promoted on 17th December 2021 by the Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency, at B3, in São Paulo. The Annual Permitted Revenue (RAP) of the project is US$ 1.3 million, which corresponds to a discount of 66.9%...

Rosatom starts construction of 6th unit at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant The construction of the 6th Unit at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) has been launched through the first concreting in the foundation slab of the reactor building, an official statement issued by Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom said. “The first two NPP power units are demonstrating the sustainable operation at the nominal power level. The power units of the second stage are...

Tata Power-DDL, Hitachi Energy sign MoU for nurturing talent pool in power distribution sector Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited, a power distribution utility, supplying electricity to a populace of over 7 million in North Delhi, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hitachi Energy to conduct trainings in the power distribution sector.  The Joint Capacity Building Training programs would be conducted under the aegis of this MoU wherein Hitachi Energy would...

Numeric launches premium range single-phase UPS With enterprise demands increasing and continuity of work becoming the prime focus, UPS manufacturer Numeric launches Premius, a single-phase UPS that is suitable for IT, ITES, office, BFSI, healthcare, government, and infrastructure sector.  Premius, a premium single-phase UPS in the range of 1-10 kVA is positioned to offer the Power of One advantage to the consumers, with design at the core, balancing aesthetics, technology with ease...

IEEMA T&D Conclave focused on technologies to provide smart electrical solutions Distribution sector is a vital link in the power sector value chain as it completes the revenue cycle. Unfortunately, this is the weakest link in the power sector in India. This not only has had an effect on the financial health of the distribution utilities, but has also widened the demand-supply gap further. Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers Association (IEEMA)...

Jio-BP, Mahindra sign agreement to jointly develop EV charging solutions Reliance BP Mobility Limited (RBML), operating under the brand name Jio-bp and Mahindra Group, announced a non-binding MoU for exploring the creation of EV products and services, alongside identifying synergies in low-carbon and conventional fuels. Jio-bp is a joint venture between Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and UK’s bp plc.  The MoU also covers evaluating charging solutions by Jio-bp for Mahindra vehicles...

Fortum Charge & Drive and Plug Mobility to set up 3,200 EV charging points in India Plug Mobility from Carzonrent India has partnered with Fortum Charge & Drive India (Fortum C&D) to provide charging infrastructure for Carzonrent fleet of 19,000 cars to be inducted over the next 5 years across India.  Fortum C&D will set up 3,200 charging points for Plug Mobility during this period to support energy requirement of the fleet.   As part of...

Tata Steel deploys its first Bio-Fuel powered ship for imported raw material transportation In line with its sustainability objectives and initiatives on reduction of scope 3 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission in ocean trade, Tata Steel has deployed a ship powered by biofuel. The bulk carrier named Frontier Sky, owned by NYK and operated by Tata NYK Shipping Pte. Ltd., has successfully completed trial use of biofuel to transport cargo provided...