Electrical & Power Industry News: Power/Electricity Distribution

Energy resilience & independence overtake climate confidence: Siemens’ study As world leaders prepare to gather in Brazil for COP30, a new major study from Siemens reveals geopolitics is reshaping infrastructure strategy, with national energy security overtaking global climate cooperation as the primary driver of the energy transition. The Siemens Infrastructure Transition Monitor 2025 reveals senior leaders believe a resilient energy supply should be the top governmental priority among infrastructure transition...

Unlocking the Power of Negative Impedance Converters – Boost Circuit Performance Discover how Negative Impedance Converters (NICs) enhance circuit performance, stability, and signal amplification. Explore types, working principles, design techniques, and real-world applications. Introduction: Rethinking Circuit Design with Negative Impedance In the realm of modern electronics, innovation often lies in reimagining fundamental concepts. One such innovation is the Negative Impedance Converter (NIC) — a powerful yet underexplored circuit that challenges conventional electrical...

Blue Energy Motors launches electric heavy-duty truck Blue Energy Motors (BEM) has announced the launch of its electric heavy-duty truck equipped with battery swapping technology. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis unveiled the truck at BEM’s facility at Chakan, Pune. The CM also inaugurated India’s first electric corridor from Mumbai–Pune. This corridor is the first step in the plan to electrify all major national highway corridors over the next three years. It...

HANNOVER MESSE: Driver of the energy transition in manufacturing As the world's leading trade fair for the manufacturing industry, HANNOVER MESSE highlights the importance of energy systems in factories and industrial facilities. Representatives from industry, the energy sector and politics network and discuss approaches for a secure, climate-neutral and competitive energy supply. Hannover. From 20 to 24 April 2026, HANNOVER MESSE shows manufacturers how robust energy technologies can increase efficiency, reduce...

Hinduja Renewables appoints Deepak Thakur as MD & CEO Hinduja Renewables Energy Private Limited (HREPL), part of Hinduja Group, has appointed Deepak Thakur as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective from October 1. He has over three decades of diverse experience across renewable energy, infrastructure, industrial products, and electronics. Deepak has held leadership roles at multiple organizations including the Mahindra Group, Reliance, Sterling & Wilson, L&T, Honeywell, and Thermax. His...

Envision Energy India bags 501.6 MW order from Evren Envision Energy India announces that it has signed an agreement with Evren, for the supply of ~152 WTG of EN 156/3.3MW Turbine Platform. Evren will deploy these 3.3 MW high-performance Smart Wind Turbines in Andhra Pradesh. Evren, backed by Brookfield Global Transition Fund (BGTF), is rapidly expanding its renewable energy projects in India. The company aims to develop over 10 GW...

ABB India Launches IE5 Motors; Invests Rs. 140 Cr for Expansion Strengthening its footprint, ABB India is investing over Rs. 140 crore to expand and modernize its Low Voltage (LV) motors manufacturing facility in India. This investment comes alongside the launch of IE5 ultra-premium efficiency motors, further cementing India’s key role as a hub for global innovation and technological excellence. “Our strategic investment is not just about building capacity — it’s...

IEEMA Announces New Leadership at its 78th AGM The Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA), the apex body representing the Indian electrical and allied electronics industry, successfully hosted its 78th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Annual Convention 2025 today. At the AGM, Vikram Gandotra, Head of Utility Sales & Strategy at Siemens Ltd, formally took charge as President of IEEMA for the 2025–2026 term. He succeeds Sunil Singhvi, CEO (Energy),...

ABB India Launches IE5 Motors; Invests Rs. 140 Cr for Expansion Strengthening its footprint, ABB India is investing over INR 140 crore to expand and modernize its Low Voltage (LV) motors manufacturing facility in India. This investment comes alongside the launch of IE5 ultra-premium efficiency motors, further cementing India’s key role as a hub for global innovation and technological excellence. “Our strategic investment is not just about building capacity — it’s...

Envision Energy Breaks Ground on ₹500-Cr Blade Plant in Gujarat Envision Energy India has broken ground on its new 2 GW per annum blade manufacturing facility at Kalyangadh in Bavla Taluka, Ahmedabad district. The project, part of the company’s ₹500 crore expansion plan, marks Envision’s third manufacturing site in India and a major step in strengthening its renewable energy manufacturing footprint in the country. The Gujarat facility will manufacture up to...

Socomec Launches COUNTIS P new range of Smart AC/DC Energy Meters Socomec, a global leader in energy performance and power management solutions proudly announces the launch of its latest innovation: COUNTIS P, a next-generation range of smart energy meters designed to meet the evolving needs of modern infrastructure. With over three decades of industry expertise, this launch reinforces Socomec’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in energy efficiency and digital...

SWELECT Energy Systems Appoints Dr. Arulkumar Shanmugasundaram as CEO & MD SWELECT Energy Systems Ltd., a leading player in renewable energy solutions, has appointed Dr. Arulkumar Shanmugasundaram as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, signaling a major leadership transition for the company. Company founder and long-serving leader, R. Chellappan, will take on the position of Vice Chairman. In this role, he will continue to provide strategic oversight and uphold...

ABB Stakeholders Roundtable | Outrun with Energy Efficiency In our previous episode, we brought you highlights from the first set of conversations at the ABB Stakeholders Roundtable | Outrun with Energy Efficiency. In this concluding part, we continue the dialogue with more voices from the esteemed panelists. Featuring: • Amit Gupta (Division President – Motion Services, ABB India): AI and collaboration for smarter decision-making • Oswald Deuchar (Head – Modernization Services, ABB Motion...

SAEL Signs PPAs for 880 MW Solar Projects in Gujarat, Punjab SAEL Industries Ltd. (SIL), an integrated renewable energy company, has signed two Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for solar photovoltaic (PV) power projects with a combined capacity of 880 MW (AC), including 400 MW in Punjab and 480 MW in Gujarat. These projects will add to SAEL’s solar Individual Power Production portfolio. In Gujarat, SAEL, through its subsidiaries SAEL Solar P...

Powering India’s Growth with Energy Efficiency | ABB Symposium 2025 India’s industries are growing at a rapid pace. But with almost 50% of the country’s electricity being consumed by industry, a pressing question arises: How can India continue to grow without putting additional strain on the planet? Energy efficiency is the answer—delivering cost savings, boosting competitiveness, and supporting industries in moving closer to net-zero goals. To accelerate this vision, ABB hosted...