Metering Billing & Collection
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Metering Billing & Collection
Pivotal Role: MDMS takes centre stage in utilities’ technological transformation
The distribution segment is the weakest link in the power sector value chain and has been reeling under operational and financial distress. Distribution utilities have been facing challenges including high aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) […]
Metering Billing & Collection
Smooth Data Flow: Communication technologies for smart meters
Smart meters, with their bidirectional real-time monitoring capabilities, can provide valuable granular insights into consumption levels to both discoms and consumers. Smart meter architecture, capable of bidirectional informational flow in real time, also empowers discoms […]
Metering Billing & Collection
Modernisation Drive: Smart meter deployment under various government schemes
The central government has undertaken various programmes and initiatives for implementing smart metering across the country. In August 2022, the prime minister launched the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), with an overall outlay of Rs […]
Metering Billing & Collection
Driving Discom Efficiency: Advanced technologies for better energy and revenue accounting
Metering, billing and collection are crucial areas for distribution utilities as they play a key role in energy accounting and revenue management. Given the deteriorating operational and financial performance of distribution utilities, it is imperative […]
Thermal Generation
Digitalising TPPs: Improving the operational efficiency and capacity utilisation of plants
Digitalisation of thermal power plants (TPPs) is paving the way for substantial improvements in the efficiency of generation. Deploying digital technologies increases capacity utilisation and fuel efficiency, while reducing emissions and operation and maintenance (O&M) […]
Thermal Generation
Repurposing Fly Ash: Innovative disposal and utilisation techniques
Around 92 per cent of India’s thermal power plants (TPPs) are designed to operate on Indian coal, which has a high ash content compared to the imported coal, which has a lower ash content. On […]
Thermal Generation
Thermal Generation
Waste Less: Measures to optimise water use in the power sector
As India grapples with water quality and availability issues, water available for industrial use has become a cause for concern. Amongst industries, the power sector consumes a sizeable share of water, coal-fired plants being responsible […]
Thermal Generation
Controlling Emissions: Recent developments and challenges in FGD installation
Thermal power plants (TPPs) are responsible for the majority of emissions, the reduction of pollutants such as SOx, NOx and particulate matter (PM) is one of the top goals of power plant operators. Due to […]
Thermal Generation
Declining Trend: Slowdown in thermal capacity addition continues
Coal-based power is a key contributor to the country’s generation capacity, accounting for a major share of 52 per cent in the total installed base of 404 GW (as of July 2022). However, the pace […]
Solar Power
Spurring Growth: Changing PV market dynamics and technology advances
With the global focus on renewable energy transition, the solar PV industry has been growing continuously with competitive market dynamics. The improvement in efficiencies, reduction in manufacturing costs and increased investment in research and development […]