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Tag: Smart Grid
NDMC ´Smart Grid´ project to improve power distribution
The New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) is coming up with a Rs 500 crore ´Smart Grid´ project aimed at reducing losses through better power distribution and checking thefts and faults in transmission.
Powering Prospects
Despite several significant achievements like increased power generation, an integrated one nation one grid, introduction of Smart Grid, and diversification into renewable energy sources
Smart power solutions for smart cities
Good quality power enables a technologically advanced set-up to facilitate good quality of life for people by delivering ´smart concept´ in a holistic manner. For example, e-mobility is a critical aspect of a smart city
Smart initiatives
The US has initiated work on developing smart grid to optimise energy consumption and reduce its dependence on conventional fuels.
India may go for smart grid
India may introduce smart grid to automatically restrict overdraw of electricity from its power grids. The July’s breakdown of power supply in North and subsequent breakdown in East and North-east prompted the government to modernise the existing grid system.
Energy | Case study: Smart fix to power complaints
While Delhi has not come out of a power shortage, Harsh Sharma describes why automation of processes, including SCADA and OMS, have provided more control to the distributor and better efficiency to the consumer.
Energy | Case study: Smart fix to power complaints
While Delhi has not come out of a power shortage, Harsh Sharma describes why automation of processes, including SCADA and OMS, have provided more control to the distributor and better efficiency to the consumer.
Interoperability Standards Project launched
IEEE P2030 will enable integration of energy technology & ICT with Power System, accelerating Smart Grid implementation.


