Technology
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.
1 min |
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.
1 min |
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 |
June 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Emerging technologies bringing modernisation to thermal power plants
Four primary forces are driving modernisation: digitalisation, automation, integration with renewable energy, and emission control innovations.
2 min |
June 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
RIL, Shell and ONGC complete India's first offshore decommissioning project
The PMT JV, operator of the Tapti fields under a production sharing contract with the government comprises of ONGC with a 40% participating interest and RIL and BG Exploration & Production India Ltd (BGEPIL-Shell) with 30% each.
1 min |
June 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Wind Power is essential for sustainable electricity production
Continued investment in Transmission and Distribution (T&D) networks and the availability of evacuation corridors is needed to handle the increased renewable capacity and ensure reliable delivery to consumers.
2 min |
June 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Hybrid, smart and sustainable power systems are key to India’s net-zero vision
Thermal power plants are increasingly being integrated into hybrid models, in which renewable energy supported by storage solutions works alongside conventional generation.
2 min |
June 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
UNSTOPPABLE POWER GENERATION
The combined effort across sectors involved in smooth and efficient power generation has significantly boosted the capacity to meet surging electricity demand.
7 min |
June 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Minister Manohar Lal urges Goa to explore nuclear energy
The Minister lauded the progress made by Goa in implementing infrastructure upgrades under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) to curb losses.
1 min |
June 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Turbine innovators leading low-carbon revolution
Digitalisation and advanced materials innovations such as digital twins, predictive maintenance and high-efficiency designs enhance turbine performance, reliability and sustainability.
6 min |
June 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Floating solar farms and submersible substations offer hope for flood-prone regions
Installed on water bodies, these solar panels avoid flood damage and help conserve land and water by reducing evaporation.
2 min |
June 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
India's Boiler safety gets a digital upgrade
Remote monitoring capabilities allow operators to oversee boiler performance without being physically present, minimising exposure to hazardous environments and ensuring consistent adherence to safety standards.
4 min |
June 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Wind power boosting grid reliability
The focus of the grid operators is shifting from low-cost power to a reliable grid as the wind capacity rises.
2 min |
June 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Wind and solar together ensure a steady power supply
Predictive maintenance strategies, such as deploying Al and IoT sensors, can reduce downtime by up to 30 percent and maintenance costs by 20 percent.
2 min |
June 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Vedanta's TSPL establishes torrefied biomass plant in Punjab
TSPL is a highly advanced, supercritical thermal power plant and can only use high-grade biofuels such as torrefied biomass. With a capacity of 500 tons per day, the new biomass plant will convert agricultural stubble into clean-burning, carbon-neutral bio-pellets, offering a sustainable alternative to coal.
3 min |
June 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Lamco innovates transformers for solar and wind, ensuring stable and reliable RE integration
The company's transformers are engineered to withstand higher fault levels and voltage fluctuations, ensuring stable performance of solar and wind-powered grids.
2 min |
May 2025
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
Balaji embraces future-ready strategies to elevate service and stay competitive
Embracing modern platforms and digital outreach, the company is expanding its geographic reach and more effectively connecting with potential customers.
2 min |