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Polycab smart cable innovation for enhanced grid performance
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
|October 2024
Green cables, made from halogen-free, fire-retardant materials, are ideal for urban infrastructure due to their safety and environmental benefits. While, smart cables integrate sensors and real-time monitoring, enabling dynamic load management and predictive maintenance, which is crucial for smart grid operations.

The cable industry is evolving with a focus on energy efficiency and smart grids. Polycab India Limited is at the forefront, investing in green and smart cable technologies to support sustainability goals. Bhushan Sawhney speaks with the EPR Magazine, sharing industry insights.
How is Polycab driving growth through innovation and sustainability?
The Cables and Wires Industry, a crucial component of the global electrical landscape, is undergoing a transformation driven by a need for enhanced energy efficiency, sustainability, and digital infrastructure. The rise of smart grids, renewable energy integration, and evolving regulatory standards are pushing manufacturers to innovate and adapt rapidly. The shift towards green, smart, and high-performance cables is at the forefront of this evolution, enabling industries and utilities to meet these new demands. Within this context, companies like Polycab India Limited illustrate how strategic innovation, sustainability, and market adaptation are helping industry leaders navigate these changes while driving growth.
How do your smart cables enhance grid performance and energy efficiency?
This story is from the October 2024 edition of EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review).
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