Ezine Archive
February Issue 2019
February Issue 2019
Month: February 2019
People
M. Shenbagam: Chief (Commercial),Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited
A lot needs to be done to bring down AT&C losses to single digits. This last-mile journey is a tough one and involves huge discipline,” notes M. Shenbagam, chief (commercial), Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited […]
Tech Focus
Greater Precision: EPC players focus on increasing efficiency through automation
With over 35 GW of installed capacity, the Indian wind energy segment has matured significantly. Over the past two years, the wind power market has transitioned from a feed-in tariff regime to competitive bidding. The […]
Solar Power
Policy Revision: Focus on solar development in Tamil Nadu but no mention of hybrids
Tamil Nadu has been one of the early adopters of solar power in the country. With abundant solar irradiation, strong political will and favourable policy measures, the state has been able to rapidly scale up […]
Data & Statistics
Interviews
Views of Anand Kumar: “The ISA is expected to be a key contributor to the renewable energy revolution”
India has about 76 GW of installed renewable energy capacity and policymakers are quite confident that the set target of 175 GW will be achieved on time, by 2022. That said, the renewable energy sector […]
Solar Power
Waste Woes: Effective strategy needed for recycling PV panels
Around 500 GW of solar panels have been installed worldwide. In India itself, the installed solar capacity has crossed 25 GW and the country is expected to add over 11 GW over the next few […]
Solar Power
Big Consumers: C&I segment emerges as the mainstay of the rooftop solar business
The current rooftop solar capacity in India stands at 3.4 GW. Of this, rooftop solar projects set up for commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers account for 70 per cent. Moreover, rooftop solar uptake in the […]
Solar Power
Solar Fencing: Subsidised scheme helps Himachal Pradesh farmers keep animals at bay
For more than a decade, Jiyalal’s four bighas of cultivable land in Tarapur Naya Gaon village in the Mashobra block of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, had been rendered barren. The reason, monkeys and boars that […]
Data & Statistics
People
Sandip Sinha: Vice-President, Microgrids and Head, Renewable Segment, ABB India Limited
Sandip Sinha is vice-president, microgrids and head, renewable segment at ABB India Limited. ABB is a global technology company in power and automation, catering to utility, industry, transportation and infrastructure customers. As segment head for […]
Wind Power
Financing Conundrum: Enabling market structures key to addressing energy investment uncertainties
With energy security becoming a priority for all economies, investments in the energy sector have largely remained stable. This is especially true for large utilities, as most countries have regulatory frameworks that ensure low risks […]
Data & Statistics
People
Rahul Pruthi: Business Development, Rooftop Solar & Solar Products; Maintenance Planning, Coastal Gujarat Power Limited
Rahul Pruthi has been associated with the Tata Power Group for over 13 years. In his current role, he is involved in business development and sustainability initiatives like promotion of rooftop solar for industries and […]
Products
LTN unveils new slip rings for wind turbines
In order to support the electromechanical function of wind turbines, Germany-based LTN Servotechnik GmbH has launched the SC168 slip ring. These low maintenance and robust slip rings have unique hole patterns designed for different generator […]
Products
SMA introduces SMA Smart Connected solution
SMA’s Sunny Tripower CORE1 solution will now be offered with a proactive operations and maintenance (O&M) solution called SMA Smart Connected. This O&M solution, powered by ennexOS, can help developers save service costs throughout the […]
Products
REC launches new p-type mono PERC modules with half-cut cells
The REC Group has launched two new products that use the p-type monocrystalline passivated emitter rear cell (PERC) cells. These are the 60-cell TwinPeak 2 Mono rated up to 320 Wp and the 72-cell TwinPeak […]
World View
German Energiewende: Delivering on tough promises to cut carbon emissions
Pressure is building up in Germany as it is striving to deliver on its promise of energy transition, the Energiewende. At the latest UN climate summit, the COP24 (Conference of the Parties), held in Katowice, […]
Tech Focus
Advanced O&M: Growing digitalisation and automation of processes in wind power plants
With wind power installations crossing the 500 GW mark globally, wind power has emerged as the cheapest source of power in many parts of the world. In India itself, wind tariffs are hovering around Rs 2.76 […]
Solar Power
Interview with Arvind Karandikar: “Residential rooftop growth has not been as expected”
The installed rooftop solar capacity in India stands at around 3.4 GW. Of this, the residential segment accounts for a mere 521 MW. This is insignificant given the huge potential in this segment. In an […]