Electrical & Power Industry News: Power/Electricity Distribution

German-Canadian Renewable Dialogue to take place at HANNOVER MESSE Canada and Germany have long enjoyed strong partnerships focused on energy and sustainability. The Canada-Germany Hydrogen Alliance, for example, supports supply chain growth essential to global decarbonization. The German-Canadian Renewable Dialogue will explore the potential for even more energy cooperation between Germany and Canada, the official partner country of HANNOVER MESSE 2025. What: German-Canadian Renewable Dialogue When: 31 March 2025, 2:30–5:00 p.m. Where: Hannover...

Xbattery launches high-voltage battery management system BharatBMS Xbattery, an energy storage solutions innovator based at T-Hub, Hyderabad, today announced the launch of BharatBMS, a high-voltage Battery Management System (BMS) designed to solve energy storage challenges in homes, factories, EV fleets, and solar installations across India. BharatBMS is equipped with advanced thermal management, real-time monitoring, adaptive cell balancing, remote diagnostic capabilities, as well as advanced safety and protection features. “Its precise measurement...

Adani enters cables & wires business Adani Enterprises (AEL), the flagship company of Adani Group, has announced the incorporation of a new joint venture company, Praneetha Ecocables Limited (PEL), through its wholly owned subsidiary, Kutch Copper Limited (KCL). PEL, the newly incorporated company registered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, will focus on manufacturing, marketing, distribution, buying and selling of metal products, cables and wires. PEL has an authorized and paid-up share capital of Rs...

Transrail Lighting bags new orders of Rs. 1,647 Cr Transrail Lighting Limited, one of the leading EPC players in the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) segment, along with civil, railways, and poles & lighting, has secured new orders worth Rs. 1,647 crore in T&D and Railway businesses. These new orders include Letters of Awards (LOAs) for major T&D projects in the overseas market involving EPC of transmission lines & substations. Commenting on...

1,500 Exhibitors, 400 Delegates from 80 Nations to attend INDIASOFT 2025 in Delhi The 25th edition of INDIASOFT 2025, India’s premier IT and electronics global networking event, along with the India Electronics Expo, is set to take place from March 19-21 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Organized by the Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC), these combined events will bring together over 1,500 Indian exhibitors and 400-plus international...

SWELECT bags over 150 MW orders; raises Rs. 290 Cr funding SWELECT Energy Systems Ltd has secured orders exceeding 150 MW for its TOPCon Bi-facial solar PV modules. Additionally, the company has successfully raised Rs. 290 crore through Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) in a private placement with India Infradebt Limited. “This strategic move, secured against a portion of its Solar Power Generating Assets, has unlocked Rs. 260 crore in cash collaterals—funds that...

ELECRAMA 2025 Draws 1,000+ Exhibitors, 400K Visitors The 16th edition of ELECRAMA 2025 organised by Indian Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA) wrapped up on a high note, firmly establishing itself as the premier global platform for the electrical and allied electronics industry. According to IEEMA, this edition broke previous records, by hosting over 1,000+ exhibitors, attracting more than 400,000 business visitor footfalls, and generating an estimated $20 billion in...

GreenCell Mobility Appoints Manish Poddar as CFO Greencell Mobility, promoted by PE firm Eversource Capital, has appointed Manish Poddar as Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Manish would be responsible for all financial aspects including fund raising, enhance governance and compliance, treasury, and investor relations etc. Manish brings over 24 years of work experience. Prior to Greencell, Manish served as Chief Financial Officer at GMM Pfaudler Ltd. Earlier, he held several key...

Transrail Lighting wins new orders of Rs. 2,752 Cr Transrail Lighting Limited, one of the leading EPC players in the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) segment, has secured new orders worth ₹2,752 crore, primarily from T&D business. Commenting on this, Randeep Narang, MD & CEO, Transrail Lighting said, “We are pleased to announce our order wins of ₹2,752 crore which reaffirms our position as a trusted partner in the T&D industry. Our...

Lauritz Knudsen makes powerful debut at ELECRAMA Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation (formerly known as L&T Switchgear) made a powerful debut at ELECRAMA 2025 under its new brand identity. The company unveiled advanced range of products and solutions tailored for industries, infrastructure, retail, homes, and agriculture. In alignment with the Government’s vision for a Viksit Bharat, Lauritz Knudsen, shared plans for enhancing its manufacturing and R&D capabilities in India while...

ABB India Launches ‘LIORA’ switch range at ELECRAMA 2025 ABB India launched its new ‘LIORA’ modular switch range at ELECRAMA 2025. Designed for smart residential, commercial, and hospitality spaces, ‘LIORA’ switches are engineered to set new benchmarks in the modular switch industry. This new range of switches, sockets, and Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs) seamlessly integrates modern technology with superior safety, performance, and aesthetics. ABB’s latest addition to its Indian portfolio of...

Delta Launches Cobots at ELECRAMA 2025 Delta, a global leader in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, announced its participation in ELECRAMA 2025 under the theme of Smart Manufacturing by launching its new D-Bot series Collaborative Robots (Cobots) in the Indian market. These 6-axis cobots boast payload capacities of up to 30 kg, and speeds as fast as 200 degrees per second, thus, designed to empower...

Current economic and geopolitical realities demand decisive action: Dr. Jochen Köckler Competition among the leading industrial nations is intensifying, while breakthrough technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) offer unprecedented opportunities for rapid productivity gains. Companies must urgently integrate these technological innovations and strategically reposition themselves, while at the same time the current geopolitical realities demand decisive political action. Against this backdrop, a visit to HANNOVER MESSE is becoming a crucial success...

ABB India extends low voltage flameproof motor range for hazardous environments ABB India has extended its low voltage flameproof motors range with larger frame sizes, designed for industries operating in potentially explosive environments. These motors are suitable for sectors such as Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Pharma, and Food & Beverage. The motors are manufactured at ABB’s Bengaluru facility and comply with PESO (Petroleum and Explosive Safety Organization) certification. The new motors...

HANNOVER MESSE presents IT/OT security solutions HANNOVER MESSE 2025 is set to put a focus on the topic of IT/OT security, with leading developers in the field showcasing solutions to address both current and future cyber threats. As the integration of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) continues to expand across global industry, the rise of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) also entails escalating cyber risks, however. Hannover. The...