Electrical & Power Industry News: Power/Electricity Distribution

Siemens registers Standalone Revenue of Rs. 2,658 Cr for June quarter For the third quarter of Financial Year 2021 ended June 30, 2021, Siemens Limited registered a Standalone Revenue from continuing operations of Rs. 2,658 crore, against Rs 1,149 crore in the same period last year. New Orders from continuing operations stood at Rs. 4,341 crore as against Rs. 1,767 crore in the same period last year. The Company’s Order...

Power Minister launches “Reform and Regulatory Knowledge base for Power Sector” Power Minister R.K Singh launched “Reform and regulatory knowledge base for power sector”, an e-certification program to provide regulatory training to the practitioners from diverse backgrounds. He also launched a Regulatory Data Dashboard which is an e-compendium of data containing State-wise details of tariff and DISCOM performance. They have been developed by IIT Kanpur. The Regulatory Data Dashboard would assist...

ANDRITZ to completely rehabilitate Kopili hydropower plant in Assam International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from Central Government owned utility, North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd. (NEEPCO Ltd.) for the complete rehabilitation of the electro-mechanical equipment of the 200 MW Kopili hydropower plant located on the Kopili River in Dima Hasao district of Assam, India. The project is expected to be finished till third quarter 2023. ANDRITZ’s scope of...

Schneider Electric aims 20% CAGR in Transportation and Mobility business Schneider Electric, the global major in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is expanding its footprint in advanced transportation and mobility. In an exclusive interview with mojo4industry, Ashutosh Shukla, Director - Transportation & Mobility, Schneider Electric India shares an overview of the company’s transportation and mobility business and his future roadmap. Could you briefly tell us about the company's...

DAO EV Tech launches DAO ZOR integrated fleet partner program DAO EV Tech, a ‘Make in India’ dedicated smart electric mobility manufacturing start-up based out of Hyderabad, has launched DAO ZOR integrated fleet partner program to transform Last Mile Delivery business to Electric Vehicles (EVs). DAO ZOR 405 is a first-of-its-kind specially designed EV for the delivery business in India. DAO EV Tech is bringing best practices not just in...

Premier Energies to unveil new facility at E-City Hyderabad Hyderabad-based solar PV cells and module manufacturing company Premier Energies is set to launch its new state-of-the-art facility at E-City Hyderabad. “Built with an investment of Rs. 483 crore, the new venture will elevate the company amongst the top 5 solar manufacturing players in India,” the company said. It adds, “The formal inauguration of this new plant by Minister of Municipal Administration...

Electrical safety tips Being aware of the fact that electricity is a dynamic power source, we must always exercise some precautions when working with electricity. According to the statistics, every year, millions of electrical fires, injuries and accidents of electrocutions happen due to negligence and unsafe practices when using electricity and electrical equipment. We can definitely avoid such mishappenings by following certain ground rules regarding the safe handling of electricity....

ReNew Power selects Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE Platform to manage RE projects Dassault Systèmes today announced that ReNew Power has chosen the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to manage its solar, wind and hybrid engineering, procurement and construction projects.  ReNew Power will be able to quickly act on insights and ensure best-in-class project delivery to support the use of cleaner and smarter energy in India. ReNew Power will use the Capital Facilities Information Excellence industry...

Handy tips while buying Electric Wires Electrical wires play a crucial role in making sure that the conductance in an electrical circuit stays at the optimum level.  High-quality electrical wires are robust, excellent conductor of electricity and capable to withstand full electrical load. However, electrical wires are often identified as a potential source of fire. In this context, right selection of electrical wires for a particular application becomes important. Industry...

Mining and Metals Companies Accelerate Focus on Sustainability Schneider Electric and AVEVA announced that their combined technology offerings are supporting the sustainability initiatives of mining companies in four key pillars: energy efficiency, yield improvement, low greenhouse emission technology adoption, and new green processes. Global decarbonization is heavily reliant on the sustainable production of minerals and commodities. A thriving and healthy mining and metals sector is crucial for the global economy and...

Waaree Energy Storage System partners with Zypp Electric for lithium batteries High-tech energy storage division of world renowned WAAREE group - Waaree Energy Storage System (WESS) expands supply of lithium batteries to strengthen Zypp Electric’s two-wheeler category and facilitate state-of-the-art energy solutions. Waaree ESS has been a pioneer in addressing the demands of lithium batteries to contribute to the country’s ambitious green energy development plan. This partnership will augur growth...

Toshiba bags Japan Construction International Award government Toshiba Water Solutions Pvt Ltd (hereinafter TWS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation (hereinafter TISS), today announced Japan Construction International Award conferred upon Salori Sewage Treatment Plant in Uttar Pradesh by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) of Japan. The Design, Build, Operate & Maintain and Transfer of the project and related facilities were undertaken...

Anti-microbial Switches: Innovative way to combat viral transmissions Safety against viruses and microbial germs has taken a central stage as a result of the ongoing pandemic. Innovations in terms of reducing transmission risks are at all timely high. mojo4industry interacts with experts from Panasonic Life Solutions India and Schneider Electric India who have come up with a range of self-disinfecting anti-viral and antimicrobial switches, paving a way to battle virus...

Tata Power bags Solar RoofTop project from KSEBL Tata Power last week announced that the corporate has been empanelled and won a contract worth ₹400 crore from the Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL) on 2nd July, 2021 to develop 64 MW solar rooftop project for domestic consumers across all districts of Kerala. ''As a neighborhood of this agreement, the corporate will implement projects through KSEBL of 80MW for individual households...

Bajaj Chetak electric scooter to be launched soon Bajaj Auto is gearing up to expand the reach of its Chetak electric scooter to more Indian cities. The corporation announced on its social media channels that its battery-powered scooter will continue in Nagpur soon. The company has commenced registrations, while the bookings also are expected to start out soon. Bajaj Auto already sells the scooter in other major Indian cities including...