Technology
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Digital grids rise as EV charging transforms utility business models
No longer confined to being mere electricity providers, utilities are evolving into region-specific system operators managing dynamic, data-driven, and decentralised grids.
2 min |
March 2026
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
INTELLIGENT WIRES
Once silent carriers of electricity, wires are evolving into intelligent, data-enabled lifelines of the modern grid. In India's renewable surge, the physical backbone is becoming smarter, stronger and digitally connected.
2 min |
March 2026
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Electrical manufacturers retool for bidirectional grids and digital substations
The industry is scaling up production of smart inverters, hybrid transformers, and advanced protection systems to address the intermittent nature of renewable energy.
2 min |
March 2026
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Al-driven UPS turn grid-interactive for smart utilities
With the integration of real-time analytics, machine learning algorithms, and advanced control systems, UPS units can now dynamically respond to grid conditions, supporting frequency regulation regulation, voltage stabilisation and load balancing with high precision.
2 min |
March 2026
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Dek & Mavericks moving beyond solar EPC to wind and hybrid projects
With the rapidly changing renewable scenario, the solar industry is accelerating innovation and capacity expansion.
2 min |
March 2026
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
HIKMICRO AI Acoustic Imager enhancing industrial efficiency through compressed air leak detection
Predictive maintenance of equipment using compressed gases is essential to ensure operational efficiency and safety.
2 min |
March 2026
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Gensets evolving from emergency standby units to integral components
Gensets now support grid stability during peak demand, bridge renewable intermittencies in hybrid systems, and ensure resilience for critical sectors.
3 min |
March 2026
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
BESS, UPS solutions evolving to support utility operations
The increasing penetration of renewable energy has affected grid performance.
2 min |
March 2026
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Atlanta Electricals expands 765 kV transformer capacity to renewable corridors
Atlanta Electricals is developing strategies aligned with the evolving landscape of the power sector. Anand Sharma shares more insights with EPR.
2 min |
March 2026
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Predictive operations replace reactive maintenance on India's shopfloors
Predictive operations go beyond simple alarms or scheduled maintenance. It is based on the ability to observe asset behaviour continuously, detect early deviations from normal patterns, and act before failures occur, ultimately optimising performance in real time.
2 min |
March 2026
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
AEW smart meter powering AI-driven energy systems
The AEW Smart Energy Meter with internally powered Digital and Analogue I/O Ports is a next-generation device designed to function as a true AI-ready edge node.
2 min |
March 2026
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
VOLTAREDOX, Pioneering in BATTERIES REFURBISHMENT, Sustainable & BIG COST SAVING SOLUTION from ISRAEL
VOLTAREDOX, an affiliate of BSI Israel, a global leader in battery longevity through refurbishment presents a powerful opportunity to support a sustainable future by refurbishing batteries.
1 min |
March 2026
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Sonu Sood in APAR's new TVC connecting nation-grade engineering to Indian homes
APAR Industries, one of India's leading manufacturers of conductors, transmission cables and speciality wires, has launched its latest television commercial, featuring its long-term brand ambassador, Sonu Sood.
2 min |
March 2026
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Vedanta bets on cleaner coal to anchor grid stability
As per projections, thermal (coal and lignite) capacity requirement by FY34-35 is estimated at approximately 307 GW as against the current installed capacity of 212 GW.
4 min |
March 2026
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Adani pledges $100 billion for Al data centre
The initiative will focus on establishing hyperscale, renewable-energy-powered data centres.
6 min |
March 2026
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
India power capacity surpasses 50,000 MW milestone in April- Jan period
This unprecedented surge marks the highest-ever capacity addition in a single year.
1 min |
March 2026
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
APIL bets on power quality and smart metering for India's evolving grid
At Akanksha Power and Infrastructure, our growth strategy is firmly aligned with India's infrastructure expansion and grid modernisation journey.
4 min |
March 2026
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
UPS moves beyond backup to support grid stability
Advanced UPS solutions are transitioning from backup systems to active grid-balancing tools in smart utility operations, facilitated by advances in green energy.
1 min |
March 2026
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
RECPDCL hands over Bellary Davanagere Power Transmission SPV to PowerGrid
The scheme covers the augmentation of transformation capacity at Davanagere PS and Bellary PS, as well as the establishment of Bellary – Davanagere 2nd 400 kV Double Circuit line of around 72 km.
1 min |
March 2026
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Building grid resilience through structured stress testing
This paper highlights the importance of scenario planning and stress testing to support ERM strategies and meet the demands of the energy transition in the Indian Power Sector, amid challenges posed by climate change, geopolitical, regulatory, and cybersecurity risks.
3 min |
March 2026
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
DICABS building capabilities to evacuate power from large renewable clusters
DICABS is leading the wires and cables industry, aligning with the ongoing changes in the power sector. Shaishav Shah shares more with EPR. Let us know from him.
2 min |
March 2026
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Al explains every flag as DISCOMs shift to data-led inspections
Bidgely Technologies is a smart meter data analytics company that leverages AI to deliver deep, actionable insights backed by over a decade of domain experience.
2 min |
March 2026
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
GREW Solar secures 1050 crore for global expansion
The new funds will be utilised to strengthen ongoing operations, support strategic expansion initiatives, and accelerate GREW Solar's journey toward becoming a leading fully integrated solar manufacturer.
1 min |
March 2026
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Building a digital-first nation through smart utilities
From modernising grid systems to supporting mission-critical operations, our technology ecosystem enables utilities to provide uninterrupted, sustainable power while keeping pace with rapidly evolving demands.
2 min |
March 2026
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Secure's eWatch Grid enables grid discipline through scheduled deviation, and power quality monitoring
As a scalable, modular system, eWatch Grid aligns with the SAMAST framework. It complies with key national and international power quality standards (IS 17036, EN 50160, and IEEE 519) for harmonic limits and for power quality events such as sags, swells, rapid voltage changes (RVCS), and interruptions.
2 min |
March 2026
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Infosys to tap BESS market
Recognised in India's long term power planning as critical grid infrastructure, BESS now plays a pivotal role in ancillary support, flexibility services, and renewable integration.
3 min |
March 2026
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
V Cables scales renewable-ready capacity for India's 500 GW ambition
V Cables, with its latest innovations, ensures its products meet the evolving demands of the industry. Puttaraju Gowda shares more in an interaction with EPR.
2 min |
March 2026
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Polaris builds on one crore smart meter order book, crosses one million installations
Polaris is at the helm of deploying gas meters, which are gaining traction.
2 min |
March 2026
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Solex energy strengthens solar reliability
Solex Energy is leading the solar industry with its latest innovative products. Dr. Chetan Shah shares more in an interaction with EPR.
2 min |
March 2026
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
The unpredictable grid
The rapid growth of data centres and EVs complicates forecasting. It is difficult to predict precisely when and where new loads will materialise.
2 min |