Technology
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
PowerBuild engineering a complete power transmission ecosystem
Backed by decades of expertise in precision engineering, the company offers a comprehensive range of geared motors, gearboxes, pumps and drive systems.
2 min |
July 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Cracking the ARE-R Code A smarter way to slash electricity bills and embrace sustainability
The ARE-R method helps to control electricity bills in residential and commercial buildings.
4 min |
July 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
VOLTAREDOX, Pioneering in BATTERIES REFURBISHMENT, Sustainable & BIG COST SAVING SOLUTION
This firm has been a pioneer in second-life since 2017 and has become the first in India to achieve third-life utilisation. They have successfully given second life to high-capacity UPS Battery Banks that are 7 to 8.5 years old.
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July 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Smart, fast, everywhere: Why megawatt charging is the next gold rush
Research indicates that by 2050, internal combustion vehicles (ICVs) will be a thing of the past, opening up a new market for electric infrastructure, including DC charging, fast charging, and battery swapping systems.
2 min |
July 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
India successfully met peak power demand on June 9: Manohar Lal Khattar
The country achieved a record-breaking addition of 34 GW in power generation capacity in 2024-25, with a significant 29.5 GW coming from renewable sources.
2 min |
July 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
CESL deploys 455 EV charging facilities, accelerating nationwide network expansion
Ultra-fast EV chargers can strain local grids due to their high power demand, but smart grids mitigate this by managing peak loads and ensuring charger availability when needed.
3 min |
July 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Smart Meters Designed For Reliability: How Kimbal Is Scaling a Consumer-Centric Rollout Across India
The firm is collaborating with all the acclaimed Advanced Metering Infrastructure Providers (AMISPs) in the country, which has a nationwide footprint spanning to 20 utilities.
3 min |
July 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
WAACAB gearing up to meet railway electrification, EV charging demands
For rail networks, the firm focuses on delivering durable, high-performance power cables specifically engineered to meet the demands of traction and signalling systems, with safety and reliability at the forefront.
2 min |
July 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Digital switchgear curbs power losses, boosting distribution efficiency
Machine-learning models trained on continuous sensor feeds monitor parameters such as insulation integrity, partial discharges, and thermal stress, which can then predict failures weeks in advance, reducing unplanned outages and leading to the extension of equipment life by up to 30 percent.
2 min |
July 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Ultra-fast EV charging a new load challenge to the grid
Local generation (wind or solar) and storage, coupled with fast charging infrastructure, is also becoming a widely accepted model known as buffered EV charging.
2 min |
July 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
BSES powering Delhi with battery storage, digital innovation
BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd has successfully installed South Asia’s first commercially deployed 40-megawatt-hour regulatory-approved project at the service station at the 11 kV voltage level.
3 min |
July 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
The future is modular
Digital switchgear tackles power loss and downtime. They are redefining energy management with modular, space- saving designs, real-time analytics, and AI-driven monitoring—cutting power losses, reducing downtime, and enabling smarter, more efficient infrastructure across sectors.
3 min |
July 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Can smart tech prevent the next fire emergency
Electrical malfunctions, lack of emergency preparedness and failure to enforce fire safety norms have made urban and rural areas vulnerable to preventable disasters.
4 min |
June 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Adani to develop 5000 MW hydropower project in Bhutan
Adani Group and Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) of Bhutan signed an MoU that builds on the ongoing partnership for the 570/900 MW Wangchhu Hydropower Project, in which DGPC will hold a majority 51 percent stake and Adani will hold 49 percent.
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June 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
CCEA approves revised SHAKTI policy for coal allocation
The current revision of the SHAKTI policy, enriched with innovative features, is set to significantly enhance its scope and impact across the power sector.
2 min |
June 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Verifying suspected insulation faults in power transformers
TEIAS, an electrical transmission utility in Türkiye, relies on MONTESTO 200 as part of its holistic approach to assessing the insulation condition of power transformers in its repair workshop and the field.
5 min |
June 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
South India’s first green hydrogen plant to be launched at Kochi airport
This joint initiative by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) will produce approximately 200 kilograms of green hydrogen daily using advanced 1,000 kW alkaline water electrolysers.
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June 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Panasonic focuses on hybrid solar systems
Hybrid systems currently account for approximately 20 percent of the rooftop solar market in India and are expected to grow further. The successful deployment of over 2.87 GW of hybrid projects with battery storage further underscores the sector's untapped potential.
2 min |
June 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Diesel genset market in India is at a crossroads
According to a report by Mordor Intelligence, the diesel genset market is projected to reach $1.74 billion by 2030 with a 5.4% CAGR, despite challenges from rising demand, regulatory pressures and a shift toward sustainable energy.
3 min |
June 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Niznal® is a game-changer in the steel wire industry with 6X Life
Niznal®—a zinc-aluminium alloy coated steel wire, offers a significant upgrade over conventional hot-dip galvanised wires, providing up to six times the lifespan.
2 min |
June 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
INDIA BALANCING POWER
With the government mandating 40 percent renewable integration in new thermal projects, the nation is paving the way for a hybrid power model.
6 min |
June 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Icon Solar-En Power Technologies : Paving the way for a sustainable future
To reinforce its leadership in the Indian renewable energy sector, the firm aims to expand solar panel manufacturing capacity to 10 GW by 2030.
3 min |
June 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Smart Hydropower with digital upgrades and storage is fuelling clean energy drive
Hydropower not only provides clean energy but also offers round-the-clock (RTC) power, making it a crucial substitute for conventional thermal power plants.
2 min |
June 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Reliance Power signs PPA for 500 MW solar project in Bhutan
The project entails a capital outlay of up to ₹2,000 crores under Build-Own-Operate (BOO) model, representing the largest private sector foreign direct investment (FDI) in Bhutan's solar energy sector to date.
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June 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Rayzon’s tech-driven push for a carbon- free India is shaping a greener, smarter energy grid for the future
Rayzon Solar is preparing for the next phase of its growth journey by integrating backwards with solar cell and aluminium frame manufacturing.
3 min |
June 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Hydrogen tech sparks a clean shift in EPC project delivery
This shift translates into a surge in demand for expertise in designing, building, and commissioning hydrogen infrastructure, from production plants to storage, pipelines, and fuelling stations.
2 min |
June 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Energy sector boom drives growth in cooling towers market
According to IMARC Group, the market is forecast to grow steadily, reaching $0.40 billion by 2033, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.10% from 2025 to 2033.
3 min |
June 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Hybrid power plants necessary for sustainable, cost-effective power generation
Solar thermal energy captures heat from the sun using mirrors or lenses to concentrate sunlight, which heats fluid to produce steam. This steam runs turbines just as in a traditional thermal power plant.
2 min |
June 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Tech-powered emission controls enhance power plant performance
These innovative technologies support sustainable energy production and contribute to broader climate change mitigation efforts by minimising the environmental footprint of power generation.
4 min |
June 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Managing grid stability and power quality in the renewable energy era
The weak grid conditions pose significant threats during fault events as the voltage recovery becomes sluggish and fault clearance is delayed.
3 min |