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contents Vol. 58 | No. 6 | June 2018
ARTICLES INTERVIEWS
Energy Management and Conservation
26 – Dr. Sarat Kumar Sahoo, Simran Bhalla “Energy sector will hold center
stage among growth drivers of
Smart Metering for Smart Monitoring economy”
36 – Ashok Upadhyay
Paul van Hinsberg
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Electrical Generators & Areas of Application
48 – Mir Uzair Kanth Sales Director
R. STAHL (P) Ltd.
Means of a Lithium-Ion Battery
56 – Dr S S Verma
“We have more than 33% market
Power Distribution Systems in India share”
68 – Dr G D Kamalapur
Glimpse of Energy Meters 74
76 – Munazama Ali N Balakrishnan
Managing Director,
EPCOS India Private Limited
SAVING
EFFICIENCY
MANAGEMENT
GREEN
CONSERVATION TIVE
IVE
ALTERNATIVE
DEPARTMENTS
Publisher’s Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04
News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08
Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
FEATURES
Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
CT Analyzer for Current Transformer Testing &
Assessment................................................................... 44 Market Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Mahindra Powerol Launches New Range Product Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
of High Power Diesel Generators .............................. 81
Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
WAGO EPSITRON® – Advanced Power
Supply System .............................................................. 82 Index to Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
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rime Minister Joshi, CMD, NHPC, Ratish
Narendra Modi Kumar, Director
d e d i c a t e d (Projects), NHPC, N K
Kishanganga Hydro Power Jain, Director (Personnel),
Station (330 MW) of NHPC NHPC, M K Mittal,
to the nation. Event was Director (Finance), NHPC,
held at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Senior Central & State Govt. officers and other senior
Centre, Srinagar in the presence of N N Vohra, officers from NHPC were also present on the occasion.
Governor, J&K, Mehbooba Mufti, Chief Minister of J&K, Prime Minister complimented the entire team of
Central Ministers Nitin Gadkari, Dr Jitendra Singh and Kishanganga Hydro Power Station for braving extreme
R K Singh. From the State of Jammu & Kashmir, weather conditions and surpassing geographical and
Kavinder Gupta, Deputy Chief Minister, Sunil Kumar geological conditions and termed the commissioning
Sharma, Minister for Power Development, Nazir of the Power Station, as a major step towards meeting
Ahmed Khan, Dy Speaker, Dr Farooq Abdullah, MP power requirements of J&K and other states. The
and Muzaffar Hussain Baig, MP along with Ajay Kumar Prime Minister thanked all concerned for their support
Bhalla, Secretary (Power), Government of India, Balraj in completion of Kishanganga Power Station.
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ith an aim to improve the performance of All the three power generation facilities are
power sector in Bihar, a Memorandum of envisaged to be transferred to NTPC from the effective
Understanding (MoU) was signed between date to be notified by Government of Bihar through a
the Government of Bihar (GoB) and NTPC at Patna in Statutory Transfer Scheme. The transfer of these
the presence of the Union Minister of State power stations to NTPC will result in their optimal &
(Independent Charge) for Power and New & Renewable efficient utilization, bring the tariff down and benefit
Energy, R K Singh and Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish the people of Bihar at large. Power from all the three-
Kumar. The MoU envisages transfer of Barauni power station shall be available to State of Bihar as
Thermal Power Station (720 MW) to NTPC. In addition before after approval by the Ministry of Power,
to this, Bihar State Power Generation Company’s Government of India. Energy Minister of Bihar Bijendra
(BSPGCL) equities in Kanti Bijlee Utpadan Nigam Prasad Yadav; Principal Secretary, Department of
Limited (KBUN) & Nabinagar Power Generating Energy, Bihar Pratyaya Amrit and CMD, NTPC Limited
Company (Pvt.) Limited (NPGC) will also be transferred Gurdeep Singh were among the dignitaries present at
to NTPC. the occasion.
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ower Grid Corporation of India Limited related to human resources, project management,
(POWERGRID) has signed Memorandum of R&D and innovation and other efficiency and
Understanding for the year 2018-19 with operational performance parameters.
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Ministry of Power, Government of India. The MoU was POWERGRID, a Navratna CPSE and the Central
signed by Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Secretary, Ministry of Transmission Utility (CTU) of the country, has been
Power, Government of India and I S Jha, CMD, consistently receiving highest rating i.e. ‘Excellent’ under
POWERGRID in the presence of senior officials from since signing of the first MoU in 1993-94. As on March
Ministry and POWERGRID. 31, 2018, the company owns & operates over 148,800
The MoU includes various targets to be achieved ckt km of transmission lines, 236 EHV sub-stations with
by POWERGRID during FY 2018-19. Capex target for transformation capacity of more than 322,000 MVA.
the year has been set as Rs 25,000 crore. Other Availability of this gigantic transmission network has
targets in the MoU inter-alia include parameters been consistently maintained over 99.5%.
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K Singh, Minister of State (IC) for Power and divine city. The project will benefit the citizens of
New & Renewable Energy, Government of India, Uttrakhand by way of reduced electricity losses.
laid the foundation stone of the Underground Roads will also become wider once overhead electric
Cabling Project in the Kumbh area of Haridwar. The poles are removed.
project is very significant as Haridwar is one of the This project will be implemented in Haridwar
most important pilgrimage sites in India and a large under the Government’s flagship scheme ‘Integrated
number of devotees visit this holy city round the year. Power Development Scheme’ (IPDS). Underground
Speaking after the foundation laying ceremony, R cables have several advantages e.g. – reduced losses,
K Singh said that millions of devotees come to low chances of developing faults and low maintenance
Haridwar during Kumbh. This project will ensure the costs. Whereas overhead lines are vulnerable to
safety of pilgrims and enhance the aesthetics of the lightning strikes which may lead to interruption.
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he ninth India Japan Energy Dialogue was held Both India and Japan with a view to implement
in New Delhi. Minister of State(IC) for Power Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under
and New & Renewable Energy, R K Singh, and the aegis of the United Nations Framework Convention
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) on Climate Change (UNFCCC) recognized the
Hiroshige Seko signed a joint statement . Both Japan importance of development and deployment of next
and India, as the third and the seventh largest generation technologies including hydrogen to realize
economies respectively, recognized that having access de-carbonization. Both India and Japan appreciated
to reliable, clean and economical energy is critical for the relevance of the grid stability given the high
their economic growth and in achieving this, both penetration of variable renewable energy. Both
Ministers agreed on further strengthening of bilateral countries agreed to initiate the discussion towards
energy cooperation for energy development of both development of Electric Vehicles (EVs) by collaborating
countries, while also contributing to worldwide energy with ‘Policy dialogue on next generation/Zero emission
security, energy access and climate change issues. vehicles’.
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he National Institution for electric mobility. Jointly, NITI Aayog and
Transforming India (NITI Aayog) ABB will work with government
and ABB India have signed a ministries, solicit feedback for areas
Statement of Intent (SoI) to support the critical to them and discuss solutions
Indian Government realize its ambitious using industrial automation, and
vision of ‘Make in India’ through digitalization technologies.
advanced manufacturing technologies “We are looking forward to learning
that incorporate the latest developments more about practical applications of
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Vent Electric (‘nVent’), a global leader in electrical and minimize downtime. “With the completion of this
connection and protection solutions, announced spin, nVent has achieved a major milestone in
its launch in India as an independent, publicly becoming a more focused, global leader in providing
traded company. The organization is a spin-off of electrical connection and protection solutions to
Pentair plc (Pentair), a multinational diversified customers around the world,” said Beth Wozniak,
industrial company. nVent has a leading portfolio of nVent’s Chief Executive Officer.
electrical enclosures, electric heat tracing solutions, Beth Wozniak added, “We are going to be a fast-
complete heat management systems, and electrical paced, dynamic growth company, focused on our
and fastening solutions that connect and protect customers and moving with velocity. I am proud to be
critical systems across the globe where the cost of part of the nVent team and am confident in the
failure is high. strategy and portfolio we have in place to deliver long-
Its innovative electrical solutions help maximize term shareholder value.” nVent customers include
customer efficiency, improve utilization, lower commercial builders, energy companies, data centers
installation costs as well as the total cost of ownership and industrial manufacturers.
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artek Solar, the rooftop Singh said the company plans to
solar division of Hartek put up at least 100 such
Group, announced the installations in residential,
launch of its customised rooftop commercial and industrial
solar kits. Designed as 5-10 kWp categories in the next six months,
plug-and-play kits which can be targeting the Tricity as well as
installed in a matter of hours industrial clusters in Ludhiana,
rather than days, Hartek Solar’s Baddi, Dera Bassi and Mandi
customised small-scale solar Gobindgarh. Simarpreet Singh
solutions will benefit kanal houses, housing societies, said these plug-and-play kits, which will cater to both
nursing homes, small commercial establishments, gross metering and net metering consumers, promise
hotels and micro, small and medium enterprises to be a game changer in driving the demand for
(MSMEs). Hartek Solar Founder-Director Simarpreet rooftop solar.
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terlite Power has received an order of US$ 47 were the first player to pioneer this technology in India
million from GS S Korea for supply of High- in 2011. Today, our order book for ACCC is full for the
Performance Conductor (ACCC). The ACCC will next 6 months and we further expect to double the
be used for a new 400kv transmission line across a volume by focussing on the SAARC and other countries.”
route length of 169-km on a Power Grid Company of Sterlite Power is a leading global developer of power
Bangladesh project. ACCC is also used for transmission infrastructure with projects of over 10,000
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reconductoring on existing electric power transmission circuit kms and 15,000 MVA in India and Brazil. With an
lines as it can carry twice as much current as a industry-leading portfolio of power conductors, EHV
conventional aluminium-conductor steel-reinforced cables and OPGW, Sterlite Power also offers solutions
cable (ACSR) cable of the same size and weight. for upgrading, uprating and strengthening existing
Manish Agarwal, CEO, Solutions Business, Sterlite networks. The Company has set new benchmarks in
Power said: “This is the largest ever global order for the industry by use of cutting-edge technologies and
High Performance Conductor (ACCC) in this region and innovative financing. Sterlite Power is also the sponsor
we are happy to partner with GS S Korea in the of IndiGrid, India’s first power sector Infrastructure
execution of this prestigious project. Significantly, we Investment Trust (“InvIT”).
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eNew Power, one of India’s leading clean energy has been mostly organic till now and it has grown into
companies, announced the acquisition of Ostro one of the leading energy companies in India in a
Energy. This strategic investment helps ReNew span of seven years. This is the largest acquisition for
Power further consolidate its position in the fast- the company till date and reinforces its already strong
growing, Indian clean energy sector. position in the Indian market. The addition of the
ReNew Power currently has green energy assets of Ostro team and assets to the ReNew family will
more than 4500 MW, which include a commissioned further strengthen the company’s vision of contributing
capacity of approximately 2800 MW. Ostro Energy has to the Government of India’s 2022 goal of 175 GW of
a total capacity of more than 1100 MW, out of which renewable energy. Ostro has built an impressive
nearly 850 MW is already commissioned. With the business with diversified geographical spread; good
acquisition of these assets, ReNew Power’s capacity quality infrastructure; and stable long term PPAs.
will now exceed 5600 MW. Over 65 per cent of the Ostro Energy’s assets are spread across Andhra
combined portfolio capacity (ReNew Power and Ostro Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Rajasthan, Madhya
Energy) is already operational. ReNew Power’s growth Pradesh and Gujarat.
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midst stiff international competition, BHEL has projects of this magnitude. The order will also provide
secured a prestigious order for executing 900 a fillip to the company’s focus on globalization as a
MW Arun-3 Hydroelectric Project from SJVN driver for growth.
Arun-3 Power Development Company (SAPDC), Nepal. Valued at Rs 536 crore., the order envisages
Notably, once completed, this will be the largest design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, erection
Hydropower project in Nepal. Located in the and commissioning of electro-mechanical equipment
Sankhuwasabha, district, this project will substantially involving supply of four Vertical Francis Turbines and
enhance Nepal’s present installed power capacity and Generator sets, each rated 225 MW. BHEL has been
will contribute significantly to Nepal’s vision of utilising the flag bearer of Indian engineering across the globe
its vast hydro potential for accelerated economic for over four decades. Starting its journey with the
development. first export order from Malaysia in the early seventies,
This prestigious order is a testimony to BHEL’s the company has been expanding its references on a
proven technological prowess in executing power sustained basis.
Vikram Solar Commissions its First Defence Sector Rooftop Solar Project
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ikram Solar, one of India’s leading module Solar’s Rooftop EPC portfolio is vast and impressive
manufacturer and a prominent rooftop solar & and we are happy to associate with them and be part
EPC solutions provider commissioned a 350 kW of the green energy drive. We felt responsible for the
solar power project at Gun and Shell Factory (GSF) in betterment of the environment and thus contributed
Cossipore, Kolkata through roof-top installations. This to a sustainable future, wherein Vikram Solar has
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is the first project that has been commissioned by helped us in fulfilling this in a cost-effective manner.
Vikram Solar in the Defence Sector. GSF Cossipore is Despite stringent procedures and safety rules for
a unit of the Ordnance Factories Board that entering and working inside the GSF premises and
manufactures special equipment for the Indian Army. restrictions on work timings, the project development
The project is spread across 4180 sq. Meter of roof was carried out smoothly and as per all quality and
top area that has 1130 modules powering five different execution compliances. I insist, that Vikram Solar
buildings. The solar installation is expected to save assesses the feasibility of solar installations on various
430 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions. metal sheets and concrete roofs within the GSF
Senior General Manager, GSF, mentioned, “Vikram premises for further capacity addition”.
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uke Energy Carolinas (DEC) purchase all of the energy generated
announced that through a by these facilities for five years
competitive bidding process, through power purchase
it will sell five small hydroelectric agreements with Northbrook
plants in the Western Carolinas Energy. “This sale will deliver long-
region to Northbrook Energy. The term benefits for our customers
transaction will save customers and shareholders," said Randy
money over time, while ensuring a Herrin, Duke Energy Vice President,
continued source of clean energy. The facilities, which Carolinas Regulated Renewables. “Over the past few
have a combined 18.7-megawatt generation capacity, years, the cost to operate these facilities has risen
are Bryson, Franklin and Mission hydro stations in the significantly. Through this transaction, the plants will
Nantahala area, and Tuxedo and Gaston Shoals hydro continue to serve our customers with clean renewable
stations in the Green/Broad River Basin. DEC will energy, but at a lower cost.”
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he Turkish regional company of projects, we now also have
IBC SOLAR AG, a global leader in commissioned one of the largest
photovoltaic systems and ground-mounted PV installations.
energy storage, has commissioned a Mehmet Tiryakioğlu, board member
ground-mounted solar energy project of Tiryaki Agro, has supported these
with a total capacity of 11.4 MWp in projects from their tender phases up
the province of Mersin. to the commissioning stage. With his
The project complements an visionary perspective, he has sent out
existing 4.24 MWp rooftop installation, which IBC a signal to other potential investors in the sector of
SOLAR Turkey has already completed in January 2018 solar energy.” The project's design and installation
for Tiryaki Agro. Hakan Daltaban, the Managing was carried out by Turkish and German engineers
Partner of IBC SOLAR Turkey, stated: “Not only that we from IBC SOLAR under the technical supervision of
have completed one of Turkey’s largest rooftop the Fraunhofer ISE Institute.
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E Power was informed that it has been chosen above the global average of 33% efficiency. Each
as the lead EPC, in consortium with Alstom percentage point improvement in efficiency significantly
Power Systems, to build the ultra-supercritical reduces CO2 emissions from coal power plants by over
(USC) coal power plant Ostroleka C in Poland. Subject two percentage points. GE Power will also provide
to the financial closure of the project, the plant will advanced environmental control systems such as
start commercial operation within 56 months after electrostatic precipitators and wet flue gas
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the notice to proceed and generate a gross output of desulfurization plant. These technologies ensure
1,000 MW, enough to power 300,000 homes in Poland. Ostroleka C will meet the most stringent emission
In addition to co-leading the consortium, GE Power requirement as called for by the latest European Union
will design, manufacture and deliver its market-leading directive. “GE Power is pleased to have the confidence
ultra-supercritical technology components for this new of Enea and Energa and is looking forward to partnering
power plant. With USC technology, the plant will with them to build Ostroleka C. This plant will combine
perform to the highest efficiency level possible for a our EPC experience with leading coal-based technology,”
steam power plant in Poland with 46% efficiency, well said Andreas Lusch, CEO of GE’s Steam Power.
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nergy Northwest’s executive board named Brad services, under the leadership of Brent Ridge.
Sawatzke as the agency’s chief executive officer. “I am humbled and honored with this new
Sawatzke has been acting as interim CEO since opportunity,” Sawatzke told the board. “We have a
the departure of Mark Reddemann. The board also talented and capable team, and I’m very enthusiastic
appointed Grover Hettel as Chief Nuclear Officer. about the bright future facing us as a 100 percent
Hettel previously served as Vice President for clean generator of environmentally safe and
Operations. Replacing Hettel as Operations Vice affordable electricity.” As CEO, Sawatzke leads an
President is Bob Schuetz, who will also continue in his organization of nearly 1,100 men and women the
role as Columbia Generating Station’s plant general most prominent of which is the Columbia Generating
manager pending selection of a new plant manager. Station nuclear power plant. Columbia, near Richland,
In an organizational change, the EN Executive Board provides approximately 10 percent of Washington’s
moved the agency’s hydro, wind and solar operations, electricity, or enough electricity to power one million
as well as new development and energy business homes.
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ower Products, LLC announces its acquisition of very excited to welcome King’s management and
King Innovation. Based in O’Fallon, Missouri, employees to the Power Products family,” said David
King Innovation® is a recognized leader in the Scheer, CEO, Power Products. Mike Masino, President
design and manufacture of innovative construction of the ECM Division, added, “The acquisition of King is a
grade products for the irrigation, electrical, gas utility great addition to the ECM Division, and combined with
and landscape lighting markets. King Innovation will Gardner Bender, Sperry Instruments, Bergen Industries,
become part of Power Products’ Electrical Construction and Calterm, creates a unique strategic platform for
and Maintenance Division (ECM). our distributor, retailer, and catalog partners.”
“The acquisition of King provides us with a broad King Innovation will continue to operate its R&D,
offering of innovative and proprietary products and manufacturing, and all customer support functions
supports our initiative to grow rapidly in the electrical from its headquarters in O’Fallon, Missouri under the
channel and expand into adjacent channels. We are direction of Frank Vlasaty, President.
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pencer Group has been recognised as a champion women into the manufacturing and engineering
of green energy in the Humber. The Hull-based sectors. The judges said: “A record year for
company was among the winners in the Humber infrastructure projects has seen a major waste from
Renewables Awards 2018, a celebration of energy plant all but realised in the city, while this
achievement and innovation as the region becomes multi-disciplinary engineering company sends out
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established as the UK’s leading hub for low-carbon talented technicians north to add further biomass
technologies. Spencer Group was named as Humber capability for a regional giant. “The ambassadorial
Renewables Champion in the awards staged by the role in education, place marketing and women in
Hull Daily Mail and Grimsby Telegraph. manufacturing and engineering makes this a standout
The awards judges were impressed by Spencer company with a clear conscience and pride in its
Group’s extensive green credentials, including roots.” Spencer Group was also a runner-up in the
excellent progress on two major renewable energy Humber Renewables Medium/Large Business Award,
projects, as well as how it has played a leading role in which was won by North Lincolnshire-based Singleton
developing a skilled future workforce and encouraging Birch, the UK’s leading independent lime supplier.
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enex Power is pleased to provide In his 25 years’ experience in the electricity
stakeholders with an update on the sector, he has delivered major projects
company’s board renewal and CEO across the world. James was instrumental
succession planning strategy. This comes in timely delivery of the Kidston Stage 1
as Genex transitions from early stage 50MW Solar Project which was constructed
development to implementation and on time and within budget. With James’
delivery of the Kidston Renewable Energy appointment as CEO, co-founder and
Hub as well as expanding its focus on previous Managing Director, Michael
James Harding
growing its project pipeline. Addison, will become a Non-Executive
The Board is pleased to announce the Director effective the same date. Michael will remain
appointment of James Harding as the Company’s active in the strategic direction of the company with
new CEO effective 7 May 2018. James was previously a commensurate consulting role as a strategic
Genex’s Executive General Manager since June 2016. adviser consulting on project delivery.
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ata Power Delhi Distribution (Tata him over three decades of experience in the
Power-DDL) announced the power sector and worked on designing,
appointment of Sanjay Banga as the project engineering, operations and
company’s new Chief Executive Officer. commissioning of super thermal power
Banga will take over from Praveer Sinha as projects. He has also extensively worked
he has been elevated to the position of towards technology integration in the
CEO & MD of Tata Power. distribution space for ushering in sectoral
Banga has been with the Tata Power-DDL reforms. Banga started his career with
Sanjay Banga
since July 2003 and was part of the founding NTPC. He is also a Board of Director in Tata
team which transformed the ailing distribution Power Ajmer Distribution Limited, a Distribution
company into a benchmark utility. He has been Franchisee of Tata Power. Banga is an alumnus of the
serving as the Vice President - Power Management, National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra and an
Contracts and Business Development. He brings with MBA Graduate from FMS, Delhi.
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oven Moorooven is appointed CEO London to develop its energy markets
of ENGIE’s Africa Business Unit as of division. After five years, he became partner
April 15th, 2018. He succeeds Bruno at Macquarie. In 2012, he moved to Deutsche
Bensasson who is leaving the Group. Bank, where he was responsible for the
Yoven, a Mauritian national, holds a management of its gas, power and coal
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ational Hydro Power Chief Engineer (CSR) and B P
Corporation (NHPC) Rao, Chief Engineer (CSR) from
Limited and its NHPC and by A G Ansari, CED,
subsidiary NHDC Limited were NHDC. The awards were
awarded under various presented by Dharmendra
categories at the India Pride Pradhan, Hon’ble Union
Awards 2017-18. NHPC was Amitabh Srivastav, Chief Engineer (CSR) and B P Minister of Petroleum and
Rao, Chief Engineer (CSR), NHPC are receiving the
conferred with ‘Excellence in award by Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Natural Gas and Skill
CSR or Environment Protection Petroleum and Natural Gas and Skill Development D e v e l o p m e n t and
and Entrepreneurship and Shivraj Singh Chauhan,
and Conservation’ award and Chief Minister, MP. Entrepreneurship along with
NHDC was conferred with Shivraj Singh Chauhan, Hon'ble
‘Excellence in Electricity and Power Category’ award. Chief Minister, Madhya Pradesh at a glittering
The awards were received by Amitabh Srivastav, function at New Delhi on 28th March 2018.
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olarEdge Technologies was voted This technology dramatically
the Gold Winner for its HD-Wave reduces the size and weight of the
inverter technology in the inverter's magnetics by means of
Renewable Energy Category by the advanced digital processing. The new
Edison Awards, one of the premier technology also increases reliability
awards program in the US recognizing and optimizes the performance of
innovation. SolarEdge joined some of solar energy systems to reach record-
the world’s most recognized breaking inverter efficiency of 99%.
companies for the awards ceremony This advancement enables more
celebrating 31 years of honoring innovators and solar power to be produced at lower costs. “Our
innovations. Applying a novel approach to inverter judges recognized SolarEdge as a true innovator out
design, SolarEdge’s HD-Wave technology represents of the many products in its category,” said Frank
a significant leap in the evolution of solar inverters. Bonafilia, Executive Director of the Edison Awards.
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ultiple innovative LED lighting solutions the Commercial Indoor Luminaires category.
from Acuity Brands earned top recognition CHISEL indirect, recessed luminaires present soft
from one of the lighting industry's most luminous gradients and textures that can bring
prestigious award programs: The LFI Innovation depth and character to any design.
Awards® 2018. • Quantum® ELM2LF Fixed Optics emergency
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Winning lighting solutions from Acuity Brands luminaires from Lithonia Lighting won Best of
included: Category in the Industrial, Vandal Emergency and
• Juno FlexConnect(TM) luminaires won both the Exit category. The Quantum ELM2LF emergency
competition's overall Design Excellence Award luminaires combine the latest LED and optical
and its Best of Category award in the Dynamic technologies to deliver an easy to install wall-
Color, Theatrical, Cover, Strips and Tape category. mount design featuring fixed optics. This design
• CHISEL(TM) family of luminaires from Mark requires no contractor aiming, yet provides
Architectural Lighting (TM) won Best of Category in uniform distributions.
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ccording to the new market research report by stations are expected to boost the commercial
MarketsandMarkets, the electric vehicle installation of charging stations.
charging stations market is expected to grow APAC held the largest share of the electric
from USD 5.30 billion in 2018 to reach USD 30.41 vehicle charging stations market in 2017
billion by 2023 at a CAGR of 41.8% between 2018 and A majority of electric vehicle charging station
2023. Key factors such as government funding, installations in APAC are driven by huge demand in
subsidies, and incentives, growing demand for electric countries such as China and Japan. Currently, APAC is
vehicles, growing concern toward environmental the largest market for electric vehicle charging stations
pollution, and heavy investment from automakers of globally. Furthermore, South Korea and India are
EVs are driving the electric vehicle charging stations taking initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
market. by increasing the use of EVs. For instance, India, one
DC charging station to hold the largest share of the largest contributors of greenhouse gases, has
of the electric vehicle charging stations pledged to phase out petrol and diesel cars by 2030.
market between 2018 and 2023 This initiative by the Indian government is expected to
The ability of DC charging stations to charge an EV create a huge demand for EVs and EV charging
in lesser time compared to AC charging stations is the infrastructure in the country. Moreover, in September
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primary driving factor for the high growth rate of 2017, the Indian government decided to buy 10,000
former in the electric vehicle charging stations market. electric cars from Tata Motors to replace old petrol
Also, the increasing popularity of public charging and diesel cars used by government agencies.
stations is boosting the demand for DC charging Furthermore, in September 2017, the Singapore
stations. Furthermore, automakers are planning to Government launched its first large-scale EV car
invest in DC fast charging network to support their sharing program. Under the car sharing program,
launch of long-range battery electric vehicles (BEVs). BlueSG (Singapore), a subsidiary of Bollore Group, will
Commercial installation to hold the largest install 500 charging stations equipped with 2,000
share of the electric vehicle charging stations charging points in Singapore.
Energy Management
and Conservation
Energy management is a process by which a sector or an organisation
can effectively manage how much energy they produce and how to
control, monitor and conserve as much energy as they can while also
generating enough energy to meet the demand of the customers...
SAVING
EFFICIENCY
MANAGEMENT
GREEN
CONSERVATION ALTERNATIVE
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or the past few decades, Apart from the growth in the
energy generation has been energy sector, there has been an
shifted to alternative energy equivalent increase in businesses
sources like renewable energy and organisations, which has
forms such as solar, wind and brought tremendous competition
biomass energy etc instead of the in the market in terms of increasing
conventional fossil fuel sources. environmental standards and
Uninterrupted power supply is the goal of every power transmission and distribution
company, but many problems lie in the path of achieving it. These problems can lead to
unnecessary shutdowns, and can cause huge monetary and man-hour losses. To help power
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initiatives like ‘Make in India’
and ‘Smart Cities’ need the
efficient, reliable and continuous
power supply. India’s power sector
in the present day is facing a lot of
problems like AT & C losses,
inefficient distribution and
transmission system because of
age old infrastructure and power
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MICRON’s CT Analyzer was execution, wiring diagrams
unique right from the help you check the correct
start. It was the first device wiring of your measuring
to facilitate effective on-site tests setup. Immediately after the
on current transformers (CTs). tests you get an overview of
And there is still no other device the test results and an
available that allows automated assessment of the
comprehensive CT tests with CT condition.
accurate results within an
Customized CT
operationally safe range of only
Assessment
120 V. In addition, it weighs only
To date the CT Analyzer
8 kg (17lbs).
allowed a CT assessment to be
To keep the device’s
carried out according to all CT
technology at the high level
relevant international
required by its continuously changing working
standards. In order to carry out an assessment which
environment, the CT Analyzer has been reworked
goes beyond the international standards (IEC, IEE), the
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results.
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CT Analyzer’s sensitivity and its application range corporate standards or assessment rules for all
have been improved. You can now perform accurate important CT parameter (such as ratio error, phase
excitation characteristics measurements of CTs with a displacement, transient parameters, dynamic current
wide knee-point range between 0.1 V and 40 kV. This range and burden-dependent CT performance).
makes the CT Analyzer an even better tool to test all Additionally, OMICRON offers the facility to create
different types of CTs, from small metering devices to such individual assessment rules based on your own
large protection CTs typically installed in power requirements.
equipment such as power transformers.
New accessories
New Operating Software CT Analyzer The CT Analyzer also gets some new, helpful
Suite accessories for transport and operation.
The new CT Analyzer Suite is a complete redesign The new multi-functional transport case is a heavy-
of the operating duty option with wheels and serves as a “sturdy outer
software supporting housing”. All control elements of the CT Analyzer are
you through every on the front, allowing the device to be left in the case
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testing process. as a bench for a laptop while the CT Analyzer stays in
During test the case. Attachable end plates can be used for
preparation, you can mouse control or technical documents and offer
make the necessary further space for accessories.
test and asset- The new backpack is a smaller and lighter carrying
related entries in the option with wheels, extendable handle and shoulder
structured software straps. It is designed for simple mechanical protection.
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generator is a device that turbines, water turbines, internal
converts motive power combustion engines and even
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power for use in external circuit. electromagnetic generator, the
Sources of mechanical energy Faraday disk was built in 1831 by
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The growing use of Li-Ion batteries include but are not limited to smart
phones, tablets and more commonly notebooks, radio controlled hobby
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Li-Ion batteries have also been used in wearable electronic devices...
A
lithium-ion battery
(abbreviated as LIB) is a
type of rechargeable
battery in which lithium ions move
from the negative electrode to the
positive electrode during discharge
and back when charging. Handy,
helpful lithium-ion battery was
pioneered at Oxford University in
the 1970s by chemist John
Goodenough and his colleagues.
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1980 and turned into a commercial
technology by Sony, who produced
the first lithium ion battery in the
early 1990s. Since then, LiIon
batteries are common in all kinds
of devices. Usually, LIBs are
significantly lighter than other
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and other roles. Lithium nickel material take advantage of the byproducts on the cathode that
cobalt aluminum oxide (LiNiCoAlO2 increased surface area provided result from lithium ions combining
or NCA) and lithium titanate by nanomaterials. This allows the with carbon dioxide and water
(Li4Ti5O12 or LTO) are specialty battery to go through thousands vapor in the air. These byproducts
designs aimed at particular niche of charges, an estimated two to gum up the cathode, which
roles. The newer lithium–sulfur three times more than other eventually becomes completely
batteries promise the highest lithium ion batteries, without coated and unable to function.
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Lithium-ion batteries can pose addition to the longer life, the relied on tanks of pure oxygen –
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contain a flammable electrolyte much lighter than other lithium- poses serious safety risks due to
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A brief history of research and research team overcame these
New Designs
technology advances reaching to challenges by using a unique
Lithium-air batteries – believed
the present state of art of lithium combination of anode, cathode
to be able to hold up to five times
ion battery is shown in Table 1. and electrolyte – the three main
more energy than the lithium-ion
In order to improve the components of any battery – to
batteries that power our phones,
efficiency and decrease the charge prevent anode oxidation and
laptops and electric vehicles – have
time of lithium-ion batteries, many buildup of battery-killing
been tantalizing to battery
companies and researchers are byproducts on the cathode and
researchers for years but several
using nanotechnology to make allow the battery to operate in a
obstacles have plagued this
better battery materials. A lot of natural-air environment. They
development. The batteries would
research is focused on using coated the lithium anode with a
work by combining lithium present
nanotechnology to make better thin layer of lithium carbonate that
in the anode with oxygen from the
electrodes. Using nanomaterials in selectively allows lithium ions from
air to produce lithium peroxide on
the electrodes increases their the anode to enter the electrolyte
the cathode during the discharge
surface area, which provides more while preventing unwanted
phase. The lithium peroxide would
places for the lithium ions to make compounds from reaching the
be broken back down into its
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ower distribution is the crucial pay for power services. The sector
link and the weakest in the has been plagued by high
electricity supply chain. It distribution losses coupled with
assumes great significance as this theft of electricity, low metering
segment has a direct impact on the levels and poor financial health of
sector’s commercial viability, and utilities with low cost recovery. Due
ultimately on the consumers who to this, the distribution companies
distribution networks. Spot billing, have to procure a certain losses for actual cash loss
call centers, remote meter reading, percentage of their power reduction.
automated billing, and energy requirement through renewable
Key Parameters of
accounting are some of the IT Tariff Rationalization: The
Implementation
mechanisms being incorporated. tariff rationalisation will result in
Other key parameters of
Advanced technologies are being commercial viability of the discoms
implementation to be addressed
deployed particularly, in billing, and hence lead to corresponding
in order to increase the
fault reporting, remote metering investments in related
performance of distribution
and substation operations, infrastructure. With tariff
sectors are as follows:
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EPCOS, a TDK Group Company, develops, manufactures and markets
electronic components and systems, focusing on fast-growing leading-edge
technology markets, which include automotive electronics, industrial
electronics and consumer electronics as well as information and
communications technology.
“We have played a leading role in energy efficiency in terms of compensation of
reactive power because we are the leading manufacturer of power factor
correction capacitors,” says N Balakrishnan, Managing Director, EPCOS India
Private Limited in an interaction with Electrical India.
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Kindly take us through the journey of the company acquired by TDK Corporation and since then the
in India. company has grown to be a leading player in this
The main share of TDK's current electronic components field. Starting from a small factory with three winding
business in India was started decades ago under machines, our first-year billing was close to Rs 2 crore.
Siemens Ltd, India, which served as the sales arm of Today, we boast of 100 winding machines, state-of-
Siemens Matsushita. The company changed to EPCOS the-art manufacturing facilities with the widest range
India Private Limited when EPCOS AG evolved from of products. We look forward to generating business
Siemens Matsushita in 1999. In 2008, EPCOS AG was worth Rs 1000 crore in the next year. More than 50
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lectric meter or energy meter from high currents. Basically three
is a device that measures types of energy meters are
the amount of electrical present.
energy consumed. The 1. Electro Mechanical
most common unit of Induction Type Energy
measurement on the Meter
electricity measurement It consists of rotating
is the kilowatt hour aluminum disc mounted
[kWh], which is equal on a spindle between
to the amount of two electro magnets.
energy used by a load Speed of rotation of disc
of one kilowatt hour is proportional to the
over a period of one power and this power is
hour. Energy meter integrated by the use of
system designed to meet counter mechanism and
your specific requirements. gear trains.
These meters measure the It comprises of two silicon
instantaneous voltage and steel laminated electromagnets
currents, calculate its product that are shunt and series magnets.
and gives instantaneous power. Series magnet carries a coil which
Each customer has different Types is few turns of thick wire connected
energy monitoring needs and of Energy Meter in series with line. Series magnet
depending on those we can supply These may be single phase or produces the flux which is
electrical energy metering three phase meters depending proportional to the current flowing.
equipment, gas, water or electrical upon the supply utilized by Whereas shunt magnet carries coil
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ahindra Powerol, a business unit of the USD the uptime of the DG Sets.
19 billion Mahindra Group, announced the Primarily, a service driven industry, the purchase
extension of its higher kVA Diesel Generators decision of DG sets depends on service network and after
(DG) range with the launch of the 400/500/625 kVA sales service commitment. Mahindra Powerol DG sets
DG powered by Perkins® 2000 series engines. are supported by one of the widest service networks of
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in Chennai and manufactured at its Chakan plant near nationally.
Pune, this new range of Generator sets with 12.5 Litre The centralized call centre alert 24x7 is very well
to 18 litre Perkins engine is the latest addition to equipped to provide immediate support to the customer.
Mahindra Powerol’s higher kVA product series. The team of experts can help to choose the most optimal
Perkins® 2000 Series electronic engines are renowned and well-suited solution to help the customer in the least
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AGO's efficient power supplies always deliver Supply reliably powers an application for
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simple applications or for automation with (option) simplify visualization and configuration and
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n recent times, Power Quality (PQ) monitoring 2. System solution for wide area PQ monitoring
has become a necessity for most in progress that collects standardized weekly PQ reports and
oriented utility companies. After deregulation of detailed data about anomalies with precise time
energy sector, suppliers of electric energy are mostly stamps
private companies where shareholders require 3. Possibility to automatically send proper annual
profit. This can lead to fewer investments into PQ reports to regulator and to collect and present
infrastructure which influences quality of supply. PQ reports and anomalies of required date and
Therefore, regulator requires reporting about PQ time to customers when/if needed
from utility companies to supervise overall situation A system solution suggested by company ISKRA
regarding PQ. On the other hand, utility companies incorporates PQ analyser MC774 and MC784 which
are interested in receiving electric energy of proper is certified class A analyser and an advanced web
quality as defined in contract with bidder. based software MiSMART, which automatically
For the purpose of formal PQ monitoring and collects PQ reports, anomalies and other
reporting as is required by a regulator the following measurements of interest from all analysers
is needed: connected into system.
1. PQ analysers that are capable of measuring PQ Such system is already used by several utility
parameters with certified Class A accuracy and companies, and since it is not a standalone
that are capable of performing analysis according application, it can be easily modified to suit
to standard EN 50160. Features like transient customers’ demands without need to reinstall
and waveform recorder are useful, but not application or to stop normal operation.
required by a regulator ISKRA, D.D., Slovenia
T
DK Corporation announces that its subsidiary,
EPCOS India Pvt Ltd, fulfills all requirements of
the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for AC
motor capacitors, which has been verified by
accredited laboratories. The company has received
an ISI license number (7800031911) according to
the IS 2993:1998 standard, and all EPCOS AC motor
capacitors now bear the ISI marking.
“We appreciate this policy initiative by the
Government of India and efforts undertaken by the
BIS toward creating a safe environment for use of Through its full compliance with BIS mandate,
electrical and electronic items. The BIS mandate EPCOS India has underscored its reputation of being
also ensures that there is a level playing field with a leader in the Indian electronic components market
respect to the specifications with which a product is by not only carrying the ISI marking, but also by
produced. With India being one of our key markets, ensuring that these ISI-marked capacitors are already
it is critical for us to obtain these certifications as available for customers. In fact, some EPCOS PFC
per the new norms, and we are happy to be one of capacitors are already BIS compliant and have been
the first few capacitor manufacturers to do so,” said carrying the ISI marking for the past several years.
Mr. Balakrishnan, MD, EPCOS India. For further information, visit: https://en.tdk.eu
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o use industrial robots with long travels. On long
efficiently in large distances along the seventh
production plants, they linear axis, it is especially
often need to move in a straight important for the cables to avoid
line on a seventh axis. It is failures due to corkscrewing. The
important to ensure safe energy new PUR hybrid cables
supply along the axis from the CFSPECIAL.792.015 and
switch cabinet to the robot. For CFSPECIAL.792.016 meet the
this purpose, igus has now electrical and technical
further expanded its range of requirements of the Fanuc
e-chain cables for robots with robots and also meet the high
two PUR hybrid cables - mechanical requirements for
CFSPECIAL.792.015 and highly dynamic applications in
CFSPECIAL.792.016. The new long, gliding travels in production
chainflex cables are highly systems.
flexible and designed for use on The cables designed specifically for the New hybrid cables for robots:
Fanuc robots. 7th axis on Fanuc robots are designed tested and with guarantee
Specifically for demanding and tested for highly dynamic The new chainflex special
robotic applications, igus offers applications in production plants with cables for Fanuc robots are
users a large number of motion long travels. (Source: igus GmbH) shielded and have an abrasion-
plastics products, including resistant PUR outer jacket. The
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multi-axis energy supply systems and now cables cables are very impact-resistant, flame-retardant
for the seventh axis on ABB and KUKA robots. The and halogen-free. The special cables are also
unique igus bundled design for these cables on long resistant to oil and coolant, as well as to hydrolysis
energy chain travels successfully prevents and microbes. Like all igus cables, these chainflex
corkscrewing and other failures in production lines. cables were also tested under real environmental
Now, igus has further extended its product range conditions in our in-house test laboratory spread
for cables for use in the seventh axis with two PUR over a floor area of 2750 square metres. Therefore,
hybrid cables for Fanuc robots. The specially igus is the only provider on the market that can
designed cables have been developed and tested promise a guarantee of 36 months on its cables.
for highly dynamic applications in production plants For further information: www.igus.in
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he ABB Ability™ Power intelligence at the local level, it will
Transformer, unveiled at enable users to leverage the full
the 2018 Hanover Fair, in ecosystem of software solutions and
Germany, will be the world’s services at the station and enterprise
first integrated solution for levels, such as our industry leading
digitally enabled power ABB Ability™ Ellipse ® Asset
transformers, fundamentally Performance Management System”,
changing the transformer said Claudio Facchin, President of
paradigm. All power ABB’s Power Grids division. “In
transformers leaving ABB addition to enhancing efficiency and
factories will soon come product life, the new digital capability
enabled with digital capabilities, will boost reliability and mitigate
enabling remote monitoring outages through preventative
and data analytics of its vital action.”
parameters in real time. This ABB is also showcasing its
will enhance reliability and recently introduced ABB Ability™
enable higher utilization of grid assets and power TXpert™ distribution transformer, the world’s first
networks. digital distribution transformer. TXpert provides
The transformer will come equipped with a intelligence to maximize reliability, optimize
digital hub that can leverage a portfolio of smart operating and maintenance costs and manage the
devices on a modular platform with plug-and-play asset more efficiently, building on the ABB Ability™
capabilities. This modularity and scalability makes platform and connected devices to generate
the system future-proof while giving users full actionable intelligence. This product is the first of its
control over their digital journey. kind to integrate sensing technology directly into
“The ABB Ability™ Power Transformer solution is the transformer during the manufacturing process,
a game changer. In addition to providing actionable resulting in higher accuracy.
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USAM-MECO has introduced a new with high impedance, also it can measure
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T
ata Power, India’s largest integrated power of our group companies to create an EV ecosystem.
company, partnered with Tata Motors to make With our ready portfolio of EV offerings across our
Maharashtra EV ready and to establish Electric passenger and commercial vehicles, we are geared up
Vehicle Charging Stations in the state for public use. to meet future requirements beyond the current
Tata Motors Limited has signed a Memorandum of tender commitments.”
Understanding (MoU) with the Government of With the launch of nine EV charging stations to
Maharashtra to support the Maharashtra Electric mark the World Environment Day, it is Tata Power’s
Vehicle Policy (2018) in accelerating the adoption of endeavour to provide the best of solutions for the
Electric Vehicles in Maharashtra. country to achieve a greener tomorrow. By using
Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, innovative technology, Tata Power is providing
inaugurated the new EV charging stations to mark the customers easy access to energy-efficient processes
week-long World Environment Day celebration. The and facilitating that by setting up charging
nine new locations where the EV charging stations infrastructure around the city.
have come up include Matunga, BKC, Bhandup (near With the installation of these Electric Vehicle
LBS Marg), Chembur, Malad (near Link Road) and chargers, the company is working towards removing
Carnac Bundar (near Fort & Freeway). the range anxiety from people's minds and
Praveer Sinha, CEO & Managing Director, Tata encouraging them to shift from fossil fuel vehicles to
Power, said, “We are committed to making Maharashtra electric vehicles. Tata Power plans to device a mix of
EV ready and Government’s vision of providing green fast and regular chargers at these charging stations
technology solutions. We are happy to partner with that will facilitate to charge vehicles from both private
Tata Motors to deliver on the Government and and public realms of life. The chargers can also
Group’s vision of improving India’s carbon footprint monitor the car battery charging status and units
and enabling the customers with a sustainable future. consumed while charging a car.
We are happy to present Maharashtra with various Being true to the pioneering spirit of the parent
electric vehicle charging stations that cover the wide group, Tata Power has established the first public
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expanse of the city. With these installations, Tata Electric Vehicle charging station at Vikhroli in Mumbai.
Power continues to pursue sustainable practices by Being the first to propagate the change towards
using technology to provide Maharashtra customers sustainable energy, Tata Power aims to supplement
access to energy-efficient options with ease.” the government's plan to replace fossil fuel vehicles
Speaking on the MoU signing initiative, Guenter with electric vehicles by 2030, by installing charging
Butschek, CEO & MD, Tata Motors said, “Tata Motors stations at strategic locations.
is committed to the Government’s vision of e-mobility Since the inauguration of the first station in August
in India. We are excited to join forces with the 2017, two more were started in January 2018 for public
Government of Maharashtra towards this endeavor. usage at Palladium mall in the Lower Parel area and
We are uniquely positioned to leverage the strength Phoenix Market City in the Kurla area of the city.
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