Electrical & Power Industry News: Power/Electricity Distribution

SWELECT Expands Solar Capacity, Boosts Sustainability At RenewX 2025, SWELECT Energy Systems reaffirmed its leadership in India’s solar industry by unveiling an ambitious roadmap centered on advanced solar technologies, expanded manufacturing capacity, and a strong commitment to sustainability. Speaking to mojo4industry, Uday Kamath, VP – Channel Sales, outlined SWELECT’s strategy to scale operations, strengthen its channel network, and deliver integrated renewable energy solutions. Pushing Technological Boundaries SWELECT showcased its latest Mono PERC and...

Siemens Powers India’s Smart Future With nearly 160 years of heritage in India, Siemens Limited is redefining the country’s infrastructure transformation through its Smart Infrastructure division. In an exclusive conversation with Subhajit Roy, Robert H.K. Demann, Head – Smart Infrastructure, Siemens Limited, shed light on how the company is redefining innovation by shifting the focus from simply "Make in India" to also "Design in India" spanning a wider spectrum of...

Delta Aims to Double Workforce in India Delta Electronics India Managing Director Niranjan Nayak outlines ambitious growth strategy Taiwanese technology leader Delta Electronics has unveiled plans to significantly expand its operations in India by nearly doubling its workforce over the next five years. The company aims to grow from its current 3,500 employees to approximately 6,500. “We are planning to double the overall Delta India human capital, which will enable us to...

GE Vernova to invest Rs 140 Cr to expand manufacturing footprint in India GE Vernova, one of the leading global energy manufacturing companies, today announced plans to invest approximately Rs. 140 crore (USD 16 million) in India to expand its electrification manufacturing and engineering footprint—specifically, advanced grid technologies that enable stable, reliable, and secure delivery of electricity. The investment will be made by GE Vernova T&D India Limited, the listed entity...

ABB India’s Nelamangala Campus Achieved “Mission to Zero” Status ABB India's campus in Nelamangala, Bangalore, has achieved Mission to Zero™ status, realizing its goal to use 100% renewable electricity (RE100) and by using cutting-edge digital tools to improve on-site energy efficiency. Additionally, reducing its own Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 92%, the facility diverts more than 99% of its waste from landfills and recycles 88% of its water. ABB Nelamangala...

Havells invests Rs. 600 Cr in Goldi Solar Havells India Limited, a leading player in the fast-moving electrical goods (FMEG) sector, has signed a binding term sheet to invest Rs. 600 crore in Goldi Solar Private Limited. According to a stock exchange filing on Monday (April 14), the primary investment will secure Havells a stake ranging between 8.9% and 9.24% in Goldi Solar. The final shareholding will depend on the total...

Jupiter International Secures Rs. 500 Cr Investment to Power Solar Expansion Jupiter International Limited, a leading manufacturer of photovoltaic solar cells and end-to-end solar energy solutions, has announced a significant Rs. 500 crore investment from the ValueQuest SCALE Fund and its affiliates. The funding is aimed at accelerating the company's manufacturing expansion plans. Currently operating a 1 GW solar cell production facility in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, Jupiter is set to scale...

Schneider Electric Partners with Freyr Energy for Rooftop Solar Solutions Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and Freyr Energy Services Pvt Ltd, a rooftop solar company in India, have partnered together to accelerate the adoption of smart, energy-efficient, and sustainable solutions for homeowners across the country. As part of this partnership, Schneider Electric will integrate its advanced digital and automation technologies with Freyr...

Skill Development Minister Jayant Chaudhary visits Schneider Electric’s Avinya Campus, Bengaluru Schneider Electric, a leader in digital transformation for energy management and automation, recently hosted Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State, Ministry of Education, at its largest campus, Avinya, in Bengaluru. Schneider Electric, in partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill...

HANNOVER MESSE 2025: Tailwind for Industry Tech show, business exhibition and platform for economic policy dialog between partners: that was HANNOVER MESSE 2025. The world's most important industrial trade fair has been emanating positive signals this year: artificial intelligence (AI), automation, digitalization, and electrification are driving quantum leaps in industry efficiency. Partner Country Canada is also providing powerful impulses and actively expanding its transatlantic cooperation amid turbulent times. “HANNOVER MESSE 2025...

ABB delivers integrated automation & digital technology for India’s largest pipeline network of IndianOil ABB India has successfully delivered an integrated scope of advanced automation and digital solutions for Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.’s (IndianOil) countrywide oil and gas pipeline network. Spanning over 20,000 kilometers across multiple states in India, transporting 125 million metric tonnes of oil and 49 million metric standard cubic meters of gas annually. ABB’s solutions will be at...

Sunil Mathur Appointed Chairman of Siemens Energy India Siemens Energy India Limited, the newly independent entity formed following the demerger of Siemens Limited’s Energy business, has announced its new Board of Directors. At the Board meeting held on March 25, Sunil Mathur, the Managing Director and CEO of Siemens Limited and Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of Siemens Energy India, was appointed as the Chairman of the newly formed Board. Guilherme Mendonca, former Head...

HERMES AWARD 2025 goes to Siemens This year's prestigious HERMES AWARD goes to Siemens in recognition of its AI-powered "industrial copilots"; these provide assistance covering the entire industrial value chain. An independent jury chaired by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Hanselka, President of the Fraunhofer Society, selected the winner from among three nominated companies. The award was presented during the official opening ceremony of HANNOVER MESSE on 30 March, by Cem Özdemir,...

HANNOVER MESSE 2025: A week of confidence Economic uncertainties, geopolitical tensions, climate change –industry is facing huge challenges. However, the German and European economy holds strong trump cards: its products are among the most sought-after in the world. The task for the future is to produce them even more efficiently and competitively, and with more efficient use of resources. Artificial intelligence, automation and international partnerships have a key role to...

Senvion crosses 1 GW WTG installed capacity in India Senvion India, a leading wind turbine supplier, has crossed the 1 GW installed base in India, underlining its strategy to contribute significantly to the fast-growing Indian wind power market. Coinciding with the 1 GW installed wind turbine generator (WTG) milestone, Senvion India has also completed the manufacturing of 500 nacelles from the Baramati (Maharashtra) plant and 500 sets of blades from...