Electrical & Power Industry News: Power/Electricity Distribution

Brazil to be Partner Country at HANNOVER MESSE 2026 Brazil will be the Partner Country at HANNOVER MESSE 2026: this was officially announced by Jorge Viana, President of the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (APEX) and Dr. Jochen Köckler, Chairman of the Managing Board of Deutsche Messe AG, at the ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Understanding today in Wolfsburg. According to Germany Trade & Invest, the Federal Republic of...

Senvion India installs 3.1M130 turbine Senvion India, one of the leading turbine manufacturers in the wind energy sector, has announced a major milestone in the commercialization of its upgraded 3.1M variant from the 2XM series turbines, with the successful commissioning of its prototype. The 3.1M130 turbine is expected to be ready for commercial installation in India in Q1-25 post RLMM listing. Amit Kansal, CEO and MD, Senvion India, stated that, “The...

IEEMA Appoints New Presidium for 2024-25 The Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA), the apex association representing the Indian electrical and allied electronic manufacturing industry, announced the appointment of Sunil Singhvi, CEO (Energy), Secure Meters, as its new President for the year 2024-25. Mr. Singhvi succeeds Hamza Arsiwala, CMD of Stelmec Ltd, during the association’s 77th AGM and Annual Convention 2024. Vikram Gandotra, Head of Utility Sales & Strategy at...

GPS Renewables partners with STEER Engineering to build Bio-Processor GPS Renewables, a full-stack technology and engineering company focussing on clean fuels, has partnered with STEER Engineering, a global leader in advanced materials and extruder technology, to build solutions for the BioCNG sector. As part of the partnership, STEER Engineering will develop an over 2.5 tonnes per hour bio-processor designed specifically for agro-residue and biomass feedstocks such as paddy straw, mustard stalk,...

Jindal India Renewable Energy targets 5 GWh battery cell manufacturing capacity by 2027 Jindal India Renewable Energy, a part of the BC Jindal Group, announced its foray into the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The company plans to build 1 GWh battery pack assembly line with LFP chemistry by 2025 and will foray into battery cell manufacturing with 5 GWh capacity by 2027. To achieve this, the company plans to...

OMRON Automation unveils X-ray inspection solution for power semiconductor industry OMRON Automation demonstrated its expertise in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Through-hole Inspection solutions at the Productronica India 2024. The showcase was comprised of Automated X-ray Inspection (AXI), Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), Solder Paste Inspection (SPI) solutions. One of the key exhibits was the company’s newest solution - OMRON 3DCT AXI - X850. This technology allows for comprehensive inspection of power...

Saatvik Solar delivers 70.2 MW of modules to SJVN in 4 months Saatvik Solar has supplied 70.2 MW of Mono PERC 545Wp solar PV modules to Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) for their Punjab project, completing the delivery in just four months. Speaking on the occasion, Prashant Mathur, CEO, Saatvik Solar, said, "Our successful delivery to SJVN demonstrates our capability to support large-scale solar initiatives with cutting-edge technology. Our partnership with...

Delta opens its new HQ and Global R&D Centre in Bengaluru Delta, a global player in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, announced the inauguration of its new LEED Gold-certified India headquarters (HQ) green building and its new Global Research & Development (R&D) Centre in Bengaluru. Located in the Bommasandra Industrial Area, the 61,000-square-meter HQs green building has the capacity to house up to 3,000 management, R&D...

Socomec India unveils compact automatic transfer switching equipment Socomec India has announced the launch of its latest innovation — the “ATyS a M” pre-programmed Automatic Transfer Switching Equipment (ATSE). This switch is designed to meet the demanding needs of commercial establishments, high-rise buildings, light industries, luxury residential complexes, and the healthcare and hospitality sectors for fire safety and emergency lighting applications. Transfer switches are typically installed in LT panels, sub-distribution boards, and...

Encounter with Anil Swarup | Exclusive Here’s an exclusive interview of Subhajit Roy with Anil Swarup, a distinguished retired IAS officer turned celebrated author. He was “Not just a Civil Servant”, Mr. Swarup has often grappled with the “Ethical Dilemmas of a Civil Servant”. His “Encounters with Politicians” have been numerous and revealing. He believes “Nexus of Good”— a coalition of ethical individuals who, together, can drive meaningful change in...

ABB India launches Smart Home Automation System ABB India has announced the launch of ABB-free@home in India, a Smart Home automation system with enhanced interoperability. This cutting-edge and comprehensive wireless home automation solution is designed to enhance comfort, security, and energy efficiency for the residential segment. It allows users to integrate and control additional elements such as white good appliances, third party devices as well as EV chargers, through a...

Eaton unveils Lightweight Explosion-Protected Camera for Hazardous Environments Power management company Eaton has introduced the EPIK Series Explosion-Protected PTZ Camera, specifically designed for hazardous environments. The new camera boasts a significant weight reduction, from 60 kg to just 7 kg, thanks to its advanced carbon-reinforced polymer construction. The EPIK Series was launched at Automation Expo 2024 in Mumbai, where Eaton showcased a wide range of Crouse-Hinds series solutions, including surge protection,...

Tata Power Solar, ICICI join hands to finance solar panels purchase Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (TPSSL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), announces its strategic collaboration with ICICI Bank to provide loans to finance the purchase of solar panels/ units for residential and Corporate customers. This collaboration aims to enhance the accessibility and affordability of sustainable energy solutions for a broader adoption of solar energy. Under...

ABB delivers automation solutions for 10 GW of renewables in India ABB has surpassed a 10-gigawatt (GW) milestone in delivering its automation solution for renewable energy plants in India. “Starting with a 100-MW project about seven years ago, ABB has strengthened its footprint in the renewable energy industry with this milestone, which is a result of over 300 renewable energy projects across India utilizing ABB’s IoT-based PLC solution,” the company...

Cummins India appoints Shveta Arya as Managing Director Cummins India Limited, one of the leading power solutions technology providers, announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Shveta Arya as an Additional Director and the Managing Director (Designate) effective August 8, 2024.  Shveta Arya will take up the full-time role as the Managing Director of Cummins India Limited - effective September 1, 2024, subject to approval from shareholders through a...