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Cover Story: Automation

INTERVIEW

Automation, similarly, is expected to create a new benchmark industry

Special Feature: T & D Changes in the outlook on transmission and distribution for 2030

Special Focus: Control Panels & Switchgear

Mr. Vipul Ray Managing Director President, IEEMA

Elmex Electric Pvt. Ltd.

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Switchgear is expected to have stagnant growth during the forecast period 2023

Case Study of the Month

VARIOUS CASE STUDIES ON OPERATION AND CONTROL SCHEMES FOR GRID SUB-STATION Contd…

42 Mr. imTEyAz SiddiqUi Managing Director (ALTANOVA & Doble India) Regional Director - GCC

Industry Focus: Smart Meter & Smart Grid

Altanova India Pvt. Ltd. (A Doble Company)

Smart metering, demand response, vehicle-to-grid

Press Release Hitachi Energy 08 ABB 10,18,21 Automation Expo 12 BPE 14 NTPC 14 Tata Power 16,17,24 PFC 20,29 Andritz 22 Vedanta 22 Bounce Infinity 25 Panasonic 26 Toshiba 27 Solis Inverter 28

Industry Theme: UPS & Batteries The market is likely to gain momentum in 2022

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Hitachi Energy launches OceaniQ™ – innovative solutions for the offshore environment

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The company’s recently launched transformers for floating applications are the first entry into the OceaniQ™ portfolio of solutions that address the unique challenges of the offshore envi-ronment

Hitachi Energy today launched its OceaniQ™ portfolio1 for the offshore energy environment, which will be showcased this week at the annual WindEurope event in Bilbao, Spain. The global technology and market leader in power grids, which has a proven track record2 in pioneering solutions for offshore, has created OceaniQ to help accelerate the clean energy transition. OceaniQ will result in greater volumes of wind power being efficiently harvested and integrated into the world’s energy system. Combining cross-industry competence from the power and marine sectors, OceaniQ addresses applica-tions for fixed platforms, floating structures and sub-sea power systems for wind, marine and other offshore operators. Hitachi Energy rigorously designs its OceaniQ products, services and solutions in collaboration with customers and partners, which are designed to solve the specific needs of offshore energy operators. Key characteristics of OceaniQ solutions feature a modular design to enable timely installation and the abil-ity to quickly connect energy assets to onshore. OceaniQ solutions take advantage of digitalization, ena-bling safe and secure remote monitoring and other services such as predictive maintenance. Designs are also ruggedized to withstand harsh marine conditions, minimizing the need for physical service over their lifetime. OceaniQ solutions also embody the rigorous application of lifecycle thinking.

OceaniQ™ transformers for offshore floating applications

The first products to be announced as part of the OceaniQ portfolio are Hitachi Energy’s recently an-nounced transformers for offshore floating applications. Since the first commercial projects in the early 1990s, offshore wind electricity generation has grown enormously, with more than 35 gigawatts3 capacity currently worldwide. Yet building offshore brings great challenges beyond the harsh salt-water environment and only a small fraction of the full potential has been exploited. This is because many offshore areas do not have a suitable seabed and beyond 60-meter depths are not optimal for fixed structures. OceaniQ™ transformers and shunt reactors are key equipment in the grid infrastructure that enables the transmission of electricity generated in offshore wind farms. This full 8

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and qualified range of equipment has been developed in partnership with the forefront floating offshore developers. It brings in world-leading ex-perience to meet requirements, featuring a lightweight, compact, and modular design that comprises of specially-designed transformer active part, tank, and components. “In OceaniQ, our world-class engineers take pride in pioneering solutions that overcome harsh offshore conditions and ultimately, help society move towards a carbon-neutral future,” said Bruno Melles, Managing Director of Hitachi Energy’s Transformers business. Bruno added, “Floating electrical systems are an im-portant development in the evolution of the offshore renewable industry that will open up tremendous op-portunities and unlock new business models that are built on clean power. OceaniQ is fully in the spirit of Hitachi Energy’s Purpose, which is focused on advancing a sustainable energy future for all.” Alfredo Parres4, Head of Renewables at Hitachi Energy commented, “Wind power is one of Earth’s bounti-ful and free-giving natural resources and through the OceaniQ offshore portfolio, customers will be able to harness and integrate it more efficiently. Alfredo continued, “Through OceaniQ, we are building a more sus-tainable, flexible and secure energy system by bringing together our experts in offshore applications and wind farm connections to develop and build the solutions needed for a more integrated, interconnected and high-quality power grid. I am excited to be discussing OceaniQ with customers at WindEurope this week and how together, we can continue to pioneer technologies that maximize the full potential of offshore wind.” This latest portfolio development from Hitachi Energy continues to demonstrate the company’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation for sustainable offshore energy environment solutions, adding to an already extensive offering. The company expects to announce new additions to the OceaniQ portfolio in the coming months. The launch of OceaniQ follows the company's recent launches of IdentiQ™ – its digital twin solutions for HVDC and power quality – and EconiQ™ – its portfolio of solutions which are proven to deliver an exceptional environmental performance resulting in significant reductions in carbon footprint. EM ||www.electricalmirror.net||

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ABB Innovation Center (AIC), one of its largest globally, inaugurated in India -

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AIC hosts 2500 technologists in a new, AI-enabled 8-floors facility in Bengaluru It caters to ABB’s global and local network in more than 50 geographies The team focuses on end-to-end competence in R&D, engineering and operations, digital technologies, and services spanning the entire lifecycle management 25,000 ABB products including 3000 IoT- enabled products used to reduce carbon footprint

ABB today inaugurated a new and expanded R&D and AIC’s three strategic arms - the Corporate Technology Center, engineering facility, the ABB Innovation Center (AIC) in India Operations Center and Process Automation Digital Benga-luru, India. This state-of-the-art facility is one of have been instrumental in: ABB’s largest globally and serves as the backbone for - providing solutions with next-level AI, ML, data technology de-velopments to accelerate innovation. It houses analytics, 3D and digital wins, Multiphysics modelling 2500 diverse technologists including engineers, principal and & IIoT tech data scien-tists, architects, domain and analytics specialists, - industry-academic partnerships with top-rated Indian programmers, and developers. institutions The new AIC facility, spread over 3,30,000 sq. ft across 8 - playing a key role in the development of ABB’s floors, offers a work environment and ecosystem for open global digital solutions like ABB Ability® Genix – and seamless collaboration. This facility is in line with ABB’s the industrial analyt-ics and AI suite sustainability commitment to enable a low-carbon emission - worked on innovations like the next generation of society. More than 25,000 ABB products including 3000 solar pump drives used across multiple geographies IoT-enabled products used in the Building Management - remote condition monitoring of 8500 robots across 42 System (BMS) offer savings of ~20% in energy bills with countries & simulation software for multiple robotics a potential of saving ~40% on maintenance costs and up applica-tions to 30% on operational costs.

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- high-quality engineering, operations, and services multiple functions to drive innovation through not only support for Process Automation businesses globally R&D but also spanning the entire product lifecycle, from - catering to ABB’s Electrification (EL) and Motion (MO) Product development through to engineering, operations and business areas with Centers of Expertise in several service support. This seamless offering under one roof has helped ABB address new challenges and develop advanced critical streams "As a global technology leader, ABB is deeply rooted in technologies from India for customers in more than 50 India, with a full range of business activities, right from geographies. This center, over the years, has evolved and R&D and manufacturing to sales and services. We are contributed to several landmark ABB projects across all areas committed to staying invested in the country and delivering of expertise. This new facility, aligned with ABB’s vision of globally. Our new ABB Innovation Center, along with the a sustainable and smarter world, will have a significant one in Hyderabad, is instrumental in developing products role to develop technology for the transformation of society and solutions, which deploy new-age technologies such and industry that keeps us ahead of the curve and serve as AI, ML, data analytics, edge, and cloud solutions for ever-evolving customer demands,” said GNV Subba Rao, companies here and globally. We are proud to have offered Global Head of Operation Centers, Process Automation an inclusive and collaborative work environment to help (PA) and Director, AIC.

ABB AIC facility is conceptualized as a state-of-the-art Green Building and aims to achieve Platinum Rating under LEED, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) rating system. AIC has been designed at par with USGBC’s mission to transform “ABB Innovation Center has witnessed tremendous growth the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and over the years and today offers a unique ecosystem covering operated to reduce contribution to global climate change and preserve resources. EM nurture young talent who play a critical role in making in India for India and for the rest of the world,” said Sanjeev Sharma, Country Head and Managing Director, ABB India, Chairman, AIC.

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Automation Expo 2022 to Focus on Sustainability through Innovative Technologies

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Bigger, better, stronger – Automation Expo returns after two years of pandemic as a physical event from 16th to 19th August, 2022

After two years of absence forced by the Covid-19 pandemic, Automation Expo – Asia's second largest and India's biggest international exhibition of automation technologies – returns with the 15th edition as a live event from 16th to 19th August, in Halls 1 & 2 of Bombay Exhibition Centre at NEC Complex, Goregaon, Mumbai. For close to two years, travel restrictions and health safety guidelines imposed by governments across the world in the wake of the deadly global pandemic had forced the cancellation of all global events. Several of these, including Automation Expo Connect 2021, were held successfully in digital format, but vendors and end users, as well as other stakeholders in the automation ecosystem including consultants, system integrators and the student community, were sorely missing the excitement and experience of the live show with its many networking opportunities. After two years of restrictions, 2022 has witnessed many positives, including the removal of air travel and other restrictions by India and the world at large. Poised evenly on the edge between crisis and recovery, this is the time for industry to adapt to the positive turn of events, and bounce back to normal, pre-Covid routine, while still observing the basic protocols, especially in terms of personal hygiene. “Automation Expo 2022 comes at an opportune moment when the pandemic has subsided substantially, and travel restrictions removed by most governments globally. The pandemic has also generated a renewed thrust for automation and digital transformation for most enterprises, finally helping them truly understand the benefits. When the stringent lockdown was imposed after the first wave of the pandemic, companies that had automated their operations and begun their digital transformation process were in a much better position to keep production going with minimum manpower. Automation Expo 2022 brings back the excitement of a physical event and the personal element of in person meetings,” says Dr. M Arokiaswamy, Chairman & Managing Director, IED Communications, the brain behind this iconic event. Apart from the regular focus areas of Factory Automation, Process Automation & Control, Robotics, Field Instrumentation, Control Rooms, IIoT, Cybersecurity, Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Industrie 4.0 and other emerging technologies, Automation Expo 2022 has added two new zones this year: 1. The Building Automation Zone encompassing areas like

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HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), electrical, lighting, shading, Access Control, Security Systems, and other interrelated systems through a Building Management System (BMS). This is one of the fastest growing segments that fit in the overall quest for sustainability as well as optimization of energy use. As per a recent report, the global building automation and controls market is expected to witness significant growth in the next five years. 2. The Environment Protection Zone, which has special relevance with the growing support for 'net zero emissions' goal pledged by over 130 countries, to be achieved by 2050. Rapid industrialization is one of the factors contributing to severe environmental damage. Toxic emissions from various industries pollute air, water and land. The environmental regulatory authorities need manufacturing industries to track pollutants through emission monitoring systems. The market for Emission Monitoring Systems is estimated to grow from USD 2.4 bn in 2018 to USD 4.4 bn by 2025 at a CAGR of 9.3%. “Automation Expo 2022 seeks to build upon the rich legacy of over two decades, with the aspiration of becoming a self-reliant nation, re-inventing the manufacturing landscape to align with the larger goals of sustainable development. The vendor industries are ready to exhibit products & services where there can be a lot to gain from promoting new products and solutions in person after the online interlude lacking the personal touch. Visitors too are eager to explore new business opportunities through physical events, as nothing replaces face-to-face relationships. With technology providing solutions to the many problems facing the world, „New World, New Platform, Infinite Opportunities' is the theme of Automation Expo 2022,” says Jyothi Joseph, Director, IED Communications. Automation Expo is continuously mentored and guided by a Board of Governors comprising over 45 seasoned professionals from the automation industry, all of whom are present during the show. Their collective expertise guides the organizers in keeping the event in tune with the latest trends of the industry, as well as meeting the requirements of the current needs of the industry. The concurrent events planned during Automation Expo 2022 include The CEO Conclave, Conferences on IIoT Meta Data, Building Automation & Environment Protection. EM

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Best Power Equipments (BPE) Launches Nrgx 5000 UPS with Li-ion Battery EXL Series (ESS– Energy Storage Solution) India’s leading power manufacturing brand, Best Power Equipments (BPE) adds yet another revolutionary product in its slew of offerings. The company has launched model Nrgx 5000 UPS with Li-ion Battery (ESS) for both home & small businesses. The power solutions giant has come up with a robust UPS that covers all aspects of home, office & small businesses power needs. Nrgx 5000 UPS is ideal for homes, retail shops and small business. This product is called ESS, (Energy Storage Solution) launching 5KV solutions upto Megawatt. The products will be catering to the requirements of Tier 1,2,3 cities and towns across India. Speaking on the launch, Amitansu Satpathy, Managing Director – BPE commented, “We aim to address the varied needs of our customers by making best in class products. Our new addition will be a great option for small businesses or home. With a product that revolves around seamless electrical management of your entire household, we are strategically moving towards building products catering to different categories. The products are available Pan-India through their distributors IRIS Computers and Ingram. EM

Features Nrgx 5000 UPS, ESS category 5-year warranty High energy on wheels (5kVA UPS, Li-ion battery, 1 hour back-up) Full LCD display with power flow diagram High efficiency UPS (On-line mode 94%, ECO mode 99% Plug & play unit, Easy installation Fast charging, 0-100% within 2-hrs, Parallel expansion up to 20kVA wide input voltage range (110V-300V AC) 3 units can be connected & configured as 3:3 Phase

NTPC in pact with Gujarat Gas ltd to provide cleaner environment

With the continued focus on clean environment, NTPC has taken up an initiative of blending of green hydrogen in Piped Natural Gas (PNG) network of GGL (Gujarat Gas Limited) at NTPC Kawas. A formal agreement between two companies has been signed today in the presence of Shri. Mohit Bhargava, CEO, NTPC REL & ED RE, NTPC and Shri. Sanjeev Kumar, MD-GGL & GSPL. Green hydrogen will be produced by using electricity from the existing 1 MW floating solar project of NTPC Kawas. This will be blended with PNG in predetermined proportion and will be used for cooking applications in NTPC Kawas Township. Initially the percentage of hydrogen blending in the PNG 14

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shall be around 5% and after successful completion it shall be further increased. NTPC is the premier energy utility of the country with an installed capacity of 69 GW, with a diversified fuel mix. The NTPC group plans to achieve 60 GW of RE in a decade and is executing several pilot projects in the green hydrogen space. GGL, is India's largest City Gas Distribution (CGD) Company and has presence across 43 districts in 6 states and 1 Union territory This hydrogen blending project at NTPC Kawas is a pioneering effort and first of its kind in the country. This is a step towards the decarbonization of the cooking sector and self-sufficiency for energy requirements of the nation. EM ||www.electricalmirror.net||

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Tata Power and Rustomjee Group collaborate to set up EV Charging infrastructure across Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• Partnership to support Maharashtra Government's plans to aggressively develop EV charging infrastructure in the state • 28 EZ Charging points to be set up at Rustomjee Groups’ residential and commercial projects

Tata Power, one of India’s largest electric vehicle charging solutions providers has collaborated with Rustomjee Group, the leading real estate developer, to provide end-to-end EV charging solutions across all its residential and commercial projects in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Under this collaboration, Tata Power will install dedicated charging infrastructure for residents of Rustomjee in Mumbai MMR. EV owners will have the access to a 24x7 charging facility along with maintenance support. Customers can connect through the Tata Power EZ Charge mobile application for all services including remote vehicle charging monitoring & e-payments. The partnership will enable Rustomjee residents’ access to a uniform and ubiquitous EV charging experience. This customized EV charging solutions form the infrastructure backbone for a growing EV ecosystem and provide customers access to energy-efficient options with ease. The company through its Tata Power EZ Charge offering has already set up over 100 EV charging points in Mumbai and over 1300 charging points across the country. Talking about the collaboration, Mr.Sandeep Bangia, Head- EV, Tata Power said, "We are happy to partner with Rustomjee Group and feel our collaboration will hasten the transition to EV adoption in Mumbai. It's a step towards decarbonizing the transportation sector and making EVs more mainstream." Mr. Haroon Siddiqui, Vice-President – Corporate Head, MEP, Rustomjee Group, said, “At Rustomjee, we are always looking

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at working towards building a sustainable society for all of us to co-exist in, this collaboration is yet another step in that direction. We are happy to collaborate with Tata Power and work towards co-creating a better future for all of us. This association is a small step towards the larger goal of a carbon-free tomorrow”. Tata Power has been rapidly setting up EV charging infrastructure across the country, helping India adopt environment-friendly mobility. The company already has a partnership with Apollo Tyres, HPCL, TVS Motors, amã Stays & Trails and others to set up and enhance the EV charging infrastructure. The company has deployed over 1300 EV charging points across different cities under the EZ Charge brand along with a digital platform to facilitate an easy & smooth customer experience. The Rustomjee Group has delivered 20 million sq. ft. of space, 280+ buildings and 14,000+ homes. Through all its endeavors and projects, Rustomjee is committed to building a better tomorrow. It is noteworthy here that road transport is one of the largest contributors to global carbon emissions. With vehicular emissions being a growing source of pollution in Maharashtra, the Government of Maharashtra recently announced its plans to aggressively develop EV charging infrastructure in the state. This partnership will certainly play a major role in fulfilling the Government's agenda of decarbonizing transportation in the state. EM ||www.electricalmirror.net||

TP Renewable Microgrid partners with Usha Silai School to provide clean energy to electric sewing machines

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TP Renewable Microgrid (TPRMG), a 100% subsidiary of Tata Power, and Usha Silai School, an initiative of Usha International Ltd. aimed at skilling rural women and empowering them to become entrepreneurs, announce a partnership for a noble cause. Under this partnership, Usha Silai School will provide sewing machines and deliver training through Sarvodaya Ashram, its NGO partner, to women folks of the village. Whereas, TPRMG will provide a clean, affordable and quality power supply to electric sewing machines of Usha Centre through its solar microgrids. The initiative will benefit over 20 Usha Centres across 200 villages in UP & Bihar States. The partnership inauguration event was launched on 31st Mar 22 at Rewana Village in Lakhimpur Kheri District (1st Green Digital Smart Village of UP) in the presence of Shri. Chandra Dev Pandey, Block Development Officer, Mitauli , Shri. Birendra Varma, Gram Pradhan, Rewana ,Shri. Manoj Gupta, Chief Executive Officer, TP Renewable Microgrid, Shri. Alok Shukla, Senior General Manager, Usha International, Smt. Urmila Srivastava, President, Sarvodaya Ashram and the local village community. This initiative will also create additional income generation opportunities for the local women using electric sewing machines that can be used for basic stitching as well as creative embroidery.

Initially, the pilot shall be launched in one of the villages of Lakhimpur District in UP and Muzaffarpur District of Bihar. Mr. Manoj Gupta , CEO - TP Renewable Microgrid commented on this initiative, "We are extremely proud to partner with Usha. Through our off-grid solutions like solar microgrids, we wish to help rural communities and businesses in India meet their urgent power needs quickly and economically. This initiative will provide a reliable power supply to the electric sewing machines, promote micro-entrepreneurs, and work towards influencing others to adopt renewable energy solutions and contribute to India's rural electrification and transformation". Ms. Mary Rupa Tete, Vice-President and Head of the Usha Silai School commenting on this partnership said, “This is one partnership that is a win-win for all stakeholders involved. It is heartening to see how our Usha Silai initiative is growing in terms of impact on skill building and financial empowerment, as well as organically upping the quality of the skills by introducing the automatic zigzag machines and embroidery machines – also ensuring that we use renewable / clean energy for the same. To see more and more women in remote areas empowered, to claim their rightful place in society by becoming earning members of the family is extremely gratifying as that is the vision this initiative is founded on.” TP Renewable Microgrid (TPRMG) has recently launched the world's most extensive renewable energy programme for rural areas to help villages get a 24*7 power supply and become self-sufficient. It has covered more than 200 villages and plans to cover more than 10,000 villages in 6-7 years. TPRMG has touched over 14,000 households and Shops in UP and Bihar and gears itself up to meet rural India's power needs. It has just embarked on plans to take up similar projects in Odisha. EM

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ABB India expands Gujarat factory to meet growing global demand for Digital Substation Products and Digital Systems • New production facility will manufacture digital technologies for electrical distribution networks for Indian and global markets • Demonstrates ABB India’s commitment to ‘Make in India’, making India a global hub for electrical equipment manufacturing • High quality power protection technology will support India’s target to expand renewable energy to 500 GW by 2030

ABB India today announced the inauguration of its expanded Digital Substation Products and Digital Systems factory in Vadodara, Gujarat. Located within ABB India’s largest manufacturing campus, this new factory will meet the growing demand for a wide range of digital substation products and digital solutions in India and in more than 50 countries. The manufacturing portfolio includes products like relays, while the solutions range from centralized protection and control systems, distribution automation, to bus transfer systems and arc protection for the electrical distribution network. These products are deployed across multiple industries from cement, steel, oil and gas to utilities (power distribution companies) and renewable energy projects through OEMs. This facility manufactures four variants or series of relays, constituting a significant portion of ABB’s portfolio of this product. The manufacturing of relays follows a complex testing sequence comprising of high voltage test, functional test and heat run test. ABB is one of the first in the industry to have automated the

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entire testing sequence. A special packaging software has been deployed which allows the products to be placed in the packaging bay only after checking the correct sequence of testing. Distribution Automation systems also enable remote monitoring and control of relays. “India is projected to be among the top 3 energy consumers of the world by 2030 and currently is the fifth largest consumer*. This exponential increase in demand followed by the mix of diversified and distributed energy sources has increased the requirement for quality power equipment manufacturing in India. ABB’s wide portfolio and future-proof technology has a significant role to play in supporting this growing demand,” said Sanjeev Sharma, Country Head and Managing Director, ABB India. “We have been consistently investing in Gujarat, making it one of our largest manufacturing campuses. The inauguration of this facility demonstrates our commitment to partner India’s grid expansion and clean energy targets.” By supervising the safe continuity of electrical networks and reliable power distribution, relays, centralized protection and control systems will play a critical role in India’s renewable energy and carbon reduction targets. The Indian government has a vision to increase the local manufacturing of electrical and electronic equipment, making India a global hub by setting up dedicated manufacturing zones in the country. “The electrification of energy grids around the world has increased focus on reliable energy distribution, with connected, digital technologies a key enabler for transforming power

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distribution networks. Digitalization can offer new levels of safety, real time control and monitoring of power flow, seamless communication, self-diagnosis and data processing,” said Ganesh Kothawade, Senior Vice President, Electrification Business, ABB India. “The wide range of digital substation products and digital system solutions manufactured in our new facility will help meet growing demand from our customers to improve the reliability, speed, accuracy and efficiency of their electrical equipment and networks.” Notes to editors: ABB has been carrying out operations from the Maneja, Vadodara manufacturing facility for more than 50 years. The campus also includes manufacturing facilities for digital substation products and digital systems, motors, generators and turbochargers, catering to a wide customer base, including government utilities and industries in India and abroad. Some of the overseas geographies catered to are Africa, Middle East, and Latin America. The presence of ABB India in Maneja, Vadodara has additionally led to development of a strong supplier base of ~300 small and medium entrepreneurs. This 55-acre campus in Maneja, which is ABB India’s largest manufacturing location in India also houses a world class testing center, research and development facility and a well-equipped training center for customers and employees. India’s domestic electrical equipment market is estimated to reach USD 72 billion and exports to USD 13 billion by 2025, as per reports by The Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA). EM

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PFC inks Agreement to boost Public Health Infrastructure in Leh District

PFC, A Maharatna Company and India's leading NBFC in power sector, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Rogi Kalyan Samiti (RKS), Nubra Sub-Division, Leh to augment healthcare capacity and to deal with the health emergencies.

Orthopantomogram, Automatic Bio-chemistry Analyser, and Automatic Haematology Analyser among others.

As per the MoA, PFC will provide financial assistance of Rs. 6.93 crore to Rogi Kalyan Samiti, Nubra, which will help in enhancing the health facilities; improving the quality of health services through better human resource systems, and enabling efficient access to medical equipment and diagnostics to Nubra Sub-Division, Leh.

This Public Health Infrastructure project in Nubra, Leh will not only strengthen the Health Centres /Hospital with essential diagnostic tools/ equipment/ambulances, but also help in fortifying allied civil infrastructure including construction of attendant rooms to facilitate the stay of accompanying attendants of patients, who cannot stay outside in sub-zero The MoA was signed in the presence of Shri R.S. Dhillon, temperatures. CMD, PFC and Dr. Javed Ahmed, Block Medical Officer The major objective of considering this initiative is to enhance (Nubra). Shri Rizwanur Rahman, Executive Director and other the health care facilities for people in far flung areas as Senior Officials of PFC and RKS Nubra, were also present. rural development is a key initiative for socio-economic The project will be highly beneficial for the financially weaker sections of Nubra Sub-Division who through Sub-District Hospital (SDH) will get 5 Ambulances fitted with critical life-support equipment. These ambulances were required for a long time and it would provide assistance to patients on time enabling to better utilize healthcare services at the

community level. Also, there will be high-end medical and diagnostic equipment procurement which includes CT- scan & C-arm machines, Ortho OT table, Digital

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development. As India’s leading public sector enterprise and a responsible corporate, PFC is committed to ensure overall development of the society by extending financial support to various sustainable & developmental initiatives in the areas of Health, Education and Skill Development. EM

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Kiran Dutt, ABB India appointed as the Vice Chairman of IEEMA’s LV Switchgear Division electrification solutions for myriad of businesses. His industry expertise has made him instrumental in expanding market coverage exponentially in a short span of time and steer growth in various leadership capacities at ABB India. Kiran, along with his empowered teams, is dedicated to transforming people’s lives by delivering safe, smart, and sustainable electrification solutions at ABB India. IEEMA LV Switchgear division focuses on Quality Control Order (QCO), preparation of guidelines, test labs availability, raw material availability, CPRI acceptance outside India and validation of the type test reports catering to end-user segments such as manufacturing, commercial and residential buildings, infrastructure entities, agriculture, utilities and OEMs. Kiran’s appointment at IEEMA is a testimony to his leadership, proven track record of driving change and transforming business with his strong values and belief systems. ABB India has been be asscoiated with IEEMA since 1968. EM

GE Steam Power India wins National Level Safety Award at Global Safety Summit 2022 -

Award recognizes GE Steam Power’s best practices in Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Recognition given by the Fire & Safety Forum, a key signatory member of United Nations Global Compact Network India

GE Steam Power India has won the National Level Safety Award under the Construction Sector (Heavy Industries) at the Global Safety Summit 2022 organized by Fire & Safety Forum, a key signatory member of United Nations Global Compact Network India. The company received the award in recognition of its impactful safety programs and initiatives across all sites. The award was won by entities under GE Power India Limited (GEPIL) and GEPSIPL (GE Power Systems India Pvt. Ltd.) for their significant work in the construction sector. The National Safety Awards is one of the most prestigious recognitions of safety performance by industry establishments. It aims to stimulate and maintain the interest of managements and workers in accident prevention and safety promotion programmes, while striving to showcase its myriad achievements. This prestigious award is a recognition of the continuous exemplary work that GE Steam Power’s Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) has been conducting to improve the health, safety and wellbeing standards across the company’s 18 projects sites. ||www.electricalmirror.net||

Congratulating the team, Prashant Jain, Regional General Manager and Managing Director of GE Power India Ltd., said, “This is a proud moment for all of us at GE and we are honoured to receive this prestigious and significant award for safety practices across our sites. I congratulate the team for this much coveted recognition that is a true testimony to its relentless dedication and commitment to ensuring safety in the construction sector. We wouldn’t have achieved this without the passion and commitment of our employees who are continuously delivering for our customers while maintaining high safety standards. At GE, safety is a culture that we live by each day and a value we will continue to embrace.” The Global Safety Summit is among the most credible and recognised International Safety Awards, CSR Awards, Quality Awards, ESG Excellence and Green Awards platform constituted by the Fire and Safety Forum, Key Signatory to United Nations Global Compact Network India, and it is the first International Certification and Assessment board, in compliance with American National Standards Accreditation Board USA. EM || April 2022 ||

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Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers' Association (IEEMA) has appointed Kiran Dutt as the Vice Chairman of its Low-Voltage (LV) Switchgear Division. His appointment comes ahead of his rich and vast experience spanning over 26 years in this industry. Currently, Kiran is the President of Electrification Business at ABB India Ltd. With this additional responsibility at IEEMA, Kiran will be providing his leadership, share knowledge and expertise for benefitting the overall fraternity of the Electrical and allied Industry, further strengthening the foundation, and functioning of LV switchgear industry through IEEMA. Kiran has demonstrated history of working in the electrical manufacturing business stands strong with deep-rooted understanding of the industry and extensive knowledge about both local and global markets. With great passion for digitalization coupled with a keen drive for innovation, Kiran makes for a visionary leader in creating effective and efficient

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to undertake the hydromechanical & electromechanical works for Upper Trishuli 1 hydro project, Nepal

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International technology group ANDRITZ received an order from Doosan Heavy Industries and Construction Co. Ltd., for the complete hydro-mechanical and electrommechanical works of the Upper Trishuli-1 run-of-the-river hydropower plant (216 MW) located on Trishuli river in the Rasuwa district in Nepal. The project owner is Nepal Water & Energy Development Company Pvt. Ltd., while Doosan Heavy Industries and Construction Co. Ltd., Korea is the EPC contractor for this prestigious project. The scope under the hydro-mechanical works includes design, engineering, manufacturing, transportation, installation, testing and commissioning of radial gates, vertical gates, hoists, stoplogs and penstocks. The electro-mechanical works scope consists of basic and detailed design, turbine and generator components, complete electrical power systems, balance of plant and automation, installation and commission of these equipment. The project will be completed under a time schedule of 60 months from contract

The works will be undertaken by ANDRITZ’s Indian subsidiary with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Mandideep (near Bhopal) and Prithla (near Faridabad). This contract will be the first large sized project for ANDRITZ with complete hydromechanical works along with electro-mechanical scope in Nepal, the first being the supply of complete electro-mechanical works for Nepal’s largest state owned project namely Upper Tamakoshi HEP, which was awarded in 2012. The Upper Trishuli-1 project is expected to generate up to 1,456 GWh of electricity a year and increase the country’s total power generation by 20%. By securing this prestigious contract, ANDRITZ continues to retain its leading position as a preferred water-to-wire technology provider in the hydropower market in Nepal. EM

Vedanta to source 580 MW of Renewable Energy for its operations across India

Vedanta Limited Board has approved plans for the Group to source 580 MW of Renewable Energy (RE) for its operations across India.

power supply comes online, it has the potential to prevent about 2.7 million tons of GHG emissions from entering the atmosphere.

Vedanta Limited (“Vedanta” or “the Company” or “Company”) has announced today that it has signed a Power Delivery Agreement (PDA) with special purpose vehicles (SPVs) i.e. affiliates of Sterlite Power Technologies Pvt Ltd (SPTPL) – a company engaged in business to supply hybrid-based power with solar, wind and storage solutions.

In line with prevailing market practices, these projects will be built on Group Captive model and Build Own Operate (BOO) basis. The term of the power delivery agreement will be for a period of 25 years from the Date of Commissioning (DOC) of the project. The SPVs are expected to start delivering the power within 24 months of the PDA signing. This will be helpful in securing continuous supply of power through renewable energy source at lower cost and insulate our business from commodity market volatility. The project will be funded on 70:30 debt to Equity basis; Vedanta Ltd and its subsidiaries will own 26% of equity in the respective SPVs at a total investment of up to Rs 850 crore with an expected IRR of more than 25%.

Aligned with Vedanta’s ESG vision of "Transforming for Good", the move marks the beginning in the series of actions by the company to deliver on its goal of becoming “Net Zero Carbon by 2050 or sooner” and “using 2.5 GW of Round the Clock (RTC) Renewable Energy for its operations by 2030”. Vedanta aims to partially replace existing captive thermal power capacities with Renewable Energy for smelting and associated operations, and meeting power requirements of capacity expansion at Vedanta Aluminium Limited- Jharsuguda, Balco and Hindustan Zinc. The overall arrangement is to procure 580 MW of renewable power where SPTPL and its affiliates are setting up a 1960 MW hybrid-based renewable energy capacity to achieve this generation in a combination of Solar, Wind and Storage solutions. Once this 22

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Commenting on the development, Vedanta’s Chief Safety Officer and Group CEO Mr. Sunil Duggal said: “This agreement is an important milestone in our journey towards becoming the ESG leader in the natural resources sector. The project is poised to become one of the largest Renewable Energy hybrid projects in India. It demonstrates the Group’s commitment to become one of the greenest natural resources companies in the world.” EM ||www.electricalmirror.net||

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Tata Power Renewables Commissions 300 MW Solar plant in Dholera, Gujarat with India's largest single axis solar tracker system

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• Plant to reduce carbon emission by 704340 MT/year

Tata Power Renewables Energy Ltd (TPREL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power has commissioned a 300 MW project in Dholera, Gujarat. It is India’s largest single-axis solar tracker system. The project will generate 774 MUs annually. Along with this, it will reduce approximately 704340 MT/year of carbon emission. The installation entails 873012 nos. of Monocrystalline PV Modules. The project was commissioned well within the stipulated timeline. Despite the various COVID-19 challenges faced by the industry, TPREL through Tata Power’s EPC arm Tata Power Solar Systems Limited has successfully completed the project within the project timelines due to its excellent project execution capabilities and experience. Tata Power managed customized installation, basis the geographical locations and land conditions. The total area used for the installation is 1320 Acre divided into six different plots of 220 acres each. The weather conditions at the site during the construction period were unpredictable due to very heavy rains leading to the 33 KV cable trench being submerged in water. However, with the help

of floaters, the execution team laid HT Cables at the location. Pre-cast ballasts were also used to lay power cables 500 mm above the ground instead of conventional underground laying. Despite the challenges like weather, machinery, and manpower movement, the project was commissioned successfully. Speaking about the commissioning of the project, Dr. Praveer Sinha, CEO & Managing Director, Tata Power, said “Commissioning of India's largest single-axis solar tracker system of 300 MW Solar plant at Dholera in Gujarat within the set timelines is a proud moment for Tata Power. Our technical expertise and project execution skills will further solidify our position in the solar EPC space and help India lead the way in renewable energy growth." With the addition of 300 MW, the renewables capacity in operation for Tata Power will now be 3,400 MW with 2,468 MW of Solar and 932 MW of Wind. Tata Power’s total Renewable capacity is 5,020 MW including 1,620 MW of Renewable projects under various stages of implementation. EM

Tata Power gets NCLT approval for Composite Scheme of Arrangement with CGPL • CGPL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power and operates the 4000 MW UMPP in Mundra, Gujarat

Tata Power, one of India’s largest integrated power companies, has received approval from the Mumbai bench of Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) vide its order dated 31 March 2022 for the Composite Scheme of Arrangement between Coastal Gujarat Power Limited (CGPL) and Tata Power and their respective shareholders. CGPL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power and operates the 4000 MW UMPP in Mundra, Gujarat. The Scheme provides for the amalgamation of CGPL with Tata Power and will result in numerous benefits such as 24

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streamlining the corporate structure and consolidation of assets and liabilities of CGPL within Tata Power, a more efficient utilization of capital for the enhanced development and growth of the consolidated business in one entity. Further benefits include availing easier financial support, bringing operational efficiencies, and enabling cost savings through legal entity rationalization and consolidation. CGPL is one of India's most energy efficient thermal plants and uses supercritical technology to generate power. EM ||www.electricalmirror.net||

Bounce Infinity starts production of the

highly anticipated E1

• Bounce Infinity fulfils its commitment to scheduled deliveries of the exciting E1 electric scooter • Bounce Infinity E1 is produced at a state-of-the-art facility in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan with an annual capacity of over 200,000 units • Only scooter in India to offer dual charging options – Scooter with Battery-as-a-Service and Scooter with battery and charger

First production E1 from the Bounce Infinity factory

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Bounce Infinity announces the commencement of production of the E1 electric scooter from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan. With the roll-out of the E1s from the plant, Bounce Infinity is on track to fulfil its commitment to customer deliveries as announced during the launch event in December 2021 at Bengaluru. Commenting on this landmark occasion, Mr Vivekananda Hallekere, Co-Founder and CEO, Bounce Infinity said, “With the roll-out of the Bounce Infinity E1 from our plant, we are thrilled that the first batch of our electric scooters will soon make its way to eagerly awaiting customers across the country. All of us are excited about the future of mobility in India, and are proud to play a part in it.” The Bhiwadi facility, which is spread across three acres, houses the latest in manufacturing technology and highly proficient assembly systems. A mix of automation and human expertise guarantees precise and highest quality manufacturing. Over 200 people have been trained and deployed at the facility. Bounce Infinity has placed special emphasis on the safety and quality of batteries before they are shipped along with the scooters. Quality gates have been set up at multiple stations in the production line, and extensive end-of-line testing – including a dyno run – ensures the reliability of the end product. With current capacity exceeding 200,000 scooters annually, the plant will serve as the brand's national manufacturing hub, catering to demand from across the country. Later this year, the company is ||www.electricalmirror.net||

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also planning to put up another unit in South India with an annual capacity exceeding 500,000 scooters. Bounce Infinity E1 is the only scooter in India with dual options in swappable battery – Scooter with Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) and Scooter with battery and charger. The BaaS option – the first-ofits-kind in the Indian market – pushes down the acquisition costs of the scooter substantially, by as much as 40 per cent as compared to conventional electric scooters. The Bounce Infinity E1 is also offered with the battery, which can be removed from the scooter and charged by customers at their home or office or wherever convenient.

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With its contemporary and ergonomic design, the E1 is slick, spunky, and smart. The Bounce Infinity E1 comes in five exciting colour options: Sporty Red, Sparkle Black, Pearl White, Desat Silver and Comet Grey. The smart scooter ensures a good balance of performance, efficiency and reliability via its Brushless DC motor. The Bounce Infinity E1 houses smart and practical features like Power Mode, Reverse Mode, Cruise Control and Drag Mode. Its 2 kWh Battery (48V, IP67) is waterproof and super reliable and can power the scooter through virtually all climatic conditions, even during hot summers or wet monsoons. Meanwhile, Bounce Infinity is targeting 10 cities to set up a minimum of 300 Battery Swap Stations per city to provide battery swapping as a practical means of effecting rapid electric mobility adoption in India. EM || April 2022 ||

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Panasonic Life Solutions India launches Ecobreez Urban the ultimate energy efficient fan Bringing the green shift to your homes this Summer

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Larger parts of the country are sweltering under the grasp of the prevalent heatwaves with temperatures exceeding the 40 degrees celsius mark. The scorching summer season is almost here is to endure in a country like India. Refreshing our needs this season, Panasonic Life Solutions India brings to you its revolutionary range of fans Ecobreez Urban, an energy-efficient solution with design and aesthetic appeal to beat the heat. With this latest model of fans, Panasonic Life Solutions India promises a cool summer for all the consumers, with a guaranteed 50% of energy savings. A fan that will not only help you to keep cool throughout the day but will be easy on your pocket.

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compared to regular fans. It has a full RPM even at a low voltage and comes with a 5-star rating in the Energy Savings Guide. The Ecobreez Urban has the best-in-class service value of 7.09 for model 3B and 6.77 for model 4B. • Comfort and Convenience The fan is designed to add comfort and convenience as it can be operated with remote control. 6 speed+ Turbo-speed control. Additionally, can be 2-4-6-8-10 hours automatically off function through the remote. • Aesthetic Design and Appeal

The fan comes in 4 different models and in 2 different colors – mocha and matt white. Both the mocha and matt The technologically advanced ceiling fan is equipped with white colors are available in the 4 Blade (4B) and 3 Blade BEE 5-star rating, safety wire, and a super-efficient noiseless (3B) models. The aesthetic design will surely appeal the motor. Other features include remote control operations for interiors of your homes. automatic ON and OFF with speed control. The full RPM even in low voltage delivers excellent performance and • Tech-savvy consumes lower energy offering cost savings up to INR Runs on a BLDC motor with energy-efficient technology. Remote-controlled, noiseless motor that ensures comfort 3545/- in 2 years. at its best. Product USPs: • Upped their Green

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Toshiba receives a Contract for a Large-scale Ozone Treatment System at Chandrawal Water Treatment Plant in Delhi In Japan, ozone treatment is commonly used at large water treatment plants especially in urban areas. Toshiba began developing and delivering ozonation systems in the 1970s. Since then, Toshiba has delivered more than 130 ozonation systems for over 100 projects. In recognition of past strong track record, Toshiba has secured this contract with L&T.

The project is funded by Japan International Cooperation Agency (hereafter JICA) under the Delhi Water Supply Improvement Project.

Toshiba Group endeavors to contribute to the establishment of sustainable water recycling systems and the creation of environmentally advanced communities by leveraging its water treatment and solutions technologies cultivated through years of development and extensive experience in overseas EPC*2 and O&M*3 projects.

JICA assisted 477MLD Water Treatment Plant at Chandrawal, being constructed by L&T by replacing the existing water treatment plants, would be equipped with Toshiba’s ozonation systems, having three ozone generators with each 31 kg per hour capacity. Ozone is a powerful oxidant and has many applications, including dechlorination, deodorization, inactivation of viruses and bacteria, oxidation of organic and inorganic substances and a reduction in trihalomethane*1 formation during chlorination. In addition, ozone has hardly any adverse impact on environment because it simply reverts to oxygen after use.

(*1) Chemical compounds in which three of the four hydrogen atoms of methane (CH4) are replaced by halogen atoms. THMs are also environmental pollutants, and many are considered carcinogenic. (*2) Engineering, procurement, and construction (*3) Operation and maintenance

Huge leap in power transmission, distribution capacity in J&K

Ratle Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited (RHPCL) and Megha Engineering & Infrastructure Limited (MEIL) on Monday inked a contract agreement for the turnkey execution of 850MW Ratle HEP within a stipulated timeframe. In presence of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, the contract agreement was signed between Deepak Saigal, CEO, RHPCL and Umamaheswara Reddy, Vice President, MEIL at the Convention ||www.electricalmirror.net||

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Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation (hereafter TISS) today announced that they have concluded a contract with Larsen & Toubro Limited (hereafter L&T) for three ozone generators at the Chandrawal Water Treatment Plant in Delhi, India, being executed by Delhi Jal Board. This is one of the largest-scale ozonation systems for a water treatment plant in India.

Centre. Speaking on the occasion, the Lt Governor termed the signing as a historic move to realize the goal of making J&K self-sufficient in Power sector. The Lt Governor said that the reformative measures undertaken by the UT government for execution of the much awaited mega Power projects has created the framework for achieving energy sufficiency in J&K. “I express my heartfelt gratitude to Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi ji for prioritizing the rapid development of J&K with approval of new power projects to address the current power deficit and to meet the needs of UT’s expanding economy,” the Lt Governor added. “We have undertaken a large-scale capacity augmentation programme in the power sector resulting in a huge leap in power transmission and distribution capacity. The new power generation projects like Ratle, Pakal Dul, Kiru etc will bridge a major gap in the UT's electricity requirements,” said the Lt Governor. EM || April 2022 ||

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Solis has been working in the field of string inverters for 17 years and is committed to providing customers with the highest quality products and services. As the core component of any solar PV system, the inverter is one of the main contributing factors of system revenue. Focusing on quality and reliability Solis is committed to providing high quality products and solutions for all application scenarios. Quality components directly determine inverter life Reliability and service life of an inverter is closely related to the quality of its components. The use of high quality components directly effects the performance of the inverter. Solis maintains strong relationships with world-renowned component suppliers to ensure the stable supply of high-quality componentry and consistent product reliability. Design and testing are the key to reliability Investment is made in stress testing equipment which simulates extreme temperatures, humidity, wind, sand, rain, and salt spray encountered by an inverter in outdoor environments. Testing in this way ensures the reliability of the inverter can be evaluated and improved for ongoing product optimization. Adaptable to extreme temperatures Variation in temperature will affect the efficient working of an inverter and can be caused by regional differences, day to night, seasonal change, etc. The internal components of the inverter itself will also cause temperature variation which can all effect the long-term safe & efficient operation of the inverter. Solis product design considers the impact of temperature changes and adopts various measures such as single-board concentration,

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coating protection, and internal fan cooling to protect the inverter. Solis design engineers verify the performance of the entire machine through thermal cycling, damp heat, humidity, freezing,powered Thermal Cycling, High temperature & rain tests to identify any defects in the inverter's internal electronic components. Excellent outdoor adaptability Other factors brought about by external field exposure, such as UV, salt spray, humidity, sand and so on can affect inverter efficiency and life. Strong environmental adaptability is crucial to the reliable operation of the inverter. Solis-(100-125) K-5G series inverters have IP66 protection and C5 anti-corrosion, and have excellent outdoor adaptability. All Solis new products are powered on and run for more than 180 days in our exclusive test area. The status of the inverter is monitored daily via SolisCloud, to observe the main parameters of its power generation and internal temperature. Comprehensive product quality control R&D – production – testing – sales – service. This is a complete vertically integrated product supply chain; another unique advantage of Solis. Comprehensive product quality control through the flow and exchange of information at each stage, effectively ensures the reliability of the inverter is guaranteed. Solis has a world-class design team and a brand new 40GW capacity manufacturing facility with automated digitalized product lines. It has the capability to test the reliability of all its products in all environmental scenarios. To learn more about Solis' global market-leading PV inverters, visit the website www.solisinverters.com. EM ||www.electricalmirror.net||

PFC signs MoA with Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences for providing Cancer Detection & Awareness Mobile Van

PFC, a Maharatna Company and India's leading NBFC in power sector, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (Dr. RMLIMS) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to provide a Cancer Detection & Awareness Mobile Van and Hi-tech Imaging equipment at a cost of about Rs 3.5 cr. The MoA was signed in the presence of Shri Brajesh Pathak, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh and Shri Mayankeshwar Sharan Singh, Hon’ble State Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Medical Education, Medical and Health, Family Welfare, Mother and Child Welfare, Govt. Uttar Pradesh. Shri R.S. Dhillon, CMD, PFC, Shri Manoj Sharma, Executive Director (Commercial), Shri Rizwanur Rahman, Executive Director (CSR), Dr. Sonia Nityananda,

Director (Dr. RMLIMS) and other Senior Officials of RMLIMS and PFC were also present on this occasion. Catchment area of the Dr. RMLIMS is one of the highest incidence areas for Gallbladder Cancer. Besides, there are a number of poor female patients who visit from remote interior villages suffering from cancer of breast, cervix, uterus and ovary. Many of these poor patients going through the late stages of Cancer have undergone suboptimal treatment elsewhere near their villages. The project aims to reach such patients and help to examine and screen patients/ people with any signs/symptoms of cancer while spreading awareness regarding the disease. The objective behind extending financial assistance is to strengthen the quality and delivery of healthcare services amongst the local populous of Lucknow and adjoining areas which is important to ensure accessibility and availability of healthcare services to the urban poor communities. PFC aims to improve health outcomes among rural/urban population with focus on overall healthcare. As India’s leading public sector enterprise and a responsible corporate, PFC is committed to ensuring overall development of the society by extending financial support for various developmental initiatives in the areas of Health, Education and Skill Development. EM

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Automation, similarly, is expected to create a new benchmark industry Automation is a reality now. There is no point resisting automation at the workplace. You as a company and as employees have to save your tomorrow and prepare for day-after tomorrow, Valliappa said over the phone from his second office in Salem, Tamil Nadu. “The face of labour will change, and automation, adoption of robots has started making repetitive and assembly line kind of jobs redundant," he said, adding that he was working with his team to develop technology that would equip employees to improve productivity. His technology coding firm works in areas such as healthcare, aerospace and heavy engineering. Not just the services sector, but even manufacturing in India is adopting automation. Leading car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki India Ltd now has one robot for almost every four workers —it deploys some 5,000 robots at their Manesar and Gurgaon plants. “There is a gradual adoption of robots and automation in sectors like automobiles, pharma, IT and ITES, financials…the labour force is changing and it will continue in

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India for the next several years. You will find demand for new skills…the workers and the management will have to change or help in the transition," said Rakhi Sehgal, a labour expert who works with unions and academia on labour issues. During this transition phase you will see job losses, said Parimala, an ex-IT worker from Tamil Nadu who turned to activism after she lost her job. She claimed her job loss is “not because of automation"—but she relates to the situation and has formed a forum for aggrieved IT employees in the southern state. “Low- and mid-level jobs are at stake… while low=skilled junior level jobs are getting automated, the mid-level process and project management jobs are at risk too," Parimala said. “But companies don’t say it in as many words while retrenching people, they take help of the appraisal season to sack workers and adopt high-level technology. It cuts their cost," she argued. World Bank president Jim Yong Kim in October 2016 said that research based

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on World Bank data predicted that the proportion of jobs threatened by automation in India is 69% year-on-year. This means that in a year, seven out of 10 jobs will face the heat of automation —effectively changing the face of the labour market. World Bank predicted that 77% of Chinese employees too would face the pinch. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said in research paper new jobs will appear, but they may require skills that workers do not possess. “These developments have raised concern that automation could cause widespread job loss, slow wage growth, and worsen income inequality in developed and developing economies alike". But some experts believe that while some will lose jobs, more jobs will be created for well-skilled personnel and here all stakeholders —the government, companies, educational institutions and workers—has a role to play. “When computer replaced typewriters in India, it created a multi-billion dollar industry. The automation similarly is expected to create an Rs350 billion industry. A new opportunity is calling all of us," said Valliappa. No matter what your job is, it’s likely that a machine will someday do it better. And, for many American workers, that day may come sooner than later. According to a paper published by researchers at Ball State University, roughly half of the jobs American workers

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perform could be automated in the near future; the study also found low-income work as the category most susceptible to automation. While change is inevitable in the more physical professions, it’s increasingly apparent that knowledge-based jobs- those requiring some special skills or expertise -- are equally at risk. In fact, some of those positions are already being replaced. The value of hard labor As a college professor, I spend most of my days reading, writing and thinking about theoretical topics. It often feels like my fingers are the only parts of me that get any exercise, so I like to set aside time on the weekends to work in my yard. I recently dedicated an entire day to whipping my front yard into shape. I grunted and groaned as I hauled dirt, hacked away at vines, chopped down trees and shrubs, and mulched. Aside from offering a great workout, those hours of grueling manual chores allowed my mind to wander in sometimes unexpected ways. In the midst of this exhausting work, I started to think about automation. I certainly enjoy working in the fresh air, but I’ll admit it would be nice to have someone else -- or something else -- handle the backbreaking labor for me. I could always pay a company to take care of it, but I would spend as much time making sure the job was done right as I would ||www.electricalmirror.net||

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the same thing. Instead, aim to develop completely new ways of doing things. Some people assume companies such as Amazon are successful because they’re able to undercut competitors on price. Yet Amazon has achieved 25 percent year-over-year growth, according to the Motley Fool, because it has created an entirely new way of delivering goods and services to consumers. Likewise, think about who gets the value you create. Entrepreneurs serve themselves by serving others. You profit only if your customers are satisfied, and you have to know who they are if you want to keep them happy. If you’re able to identify a market for an innovative product or service and deliver value, people will pay for it. Cost doesn’t matter as long as the value you provide is greater. 2. Invent your problem. Entrepreneurs have a tendency to think they need to solve a problem to be successful. That perspective leads many would-be entrepreneurs to seek a problem lacking a solution, but this is a shortsighted approach. If you want to actually disrupt a market, you need to invent a problem that doesn’t yet exist. Apple sold more than 211 million iPhones last year, and the iPhone undoubtedly solves plenty of problems on a daily basis. But when Steve Jobs first introduced the product, it didn’t solve a problem that anyone could identify. People didn’t mind a lack of the internet in their pockets back in 2007 -- it wasn’t a problem at that point. Instead, Apple changed the way people behaved by offering unprecedented value. A decade later, most people would be absolutely lost without their iPhone. 3. Ignore what’s already being done. It’s easy to fall into the trap of examining existing products and processes and trying to brainstorm ways to improve upon them. But instead of creating value, this approach tends to focus more on minimizing costs. When you think like this, you’re entering the arena of incumbent firms and trying to beat them at their own game. Do you really think people in those organizations haven't thought about how to improve production processes? Of course they have. Your advantage lies in creating new value, which requires you to focus less on what other companies are doing and more on what could be done instead. When Arianna Huffington wanted to differentiate the || April 2022 ||

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doing it myself. Another option: I could invest some capital into advanced tools capable of handling the job: A few thousand dollars would buy a Honda Miimo, which is like a Roomba for your yard. Fire it up, and you can cut your grass without breaking a sweat. So, the message is clear: Instead of our paying for someone else’s labor -- or paying with our own sweat equity -- we can let machines do the hard work for us. The economy employs engineers and entrepreneurs to build these advanced machines, and the upshot is that consumers need not turn to experts to tackle jobs around the house. In fact, Recode has reported that using these machines is more affordable than ever. But there's a problem with this thinking, in that Americans tend to view the elimination of jobs as a negative. One reason for those eliminated jobs -- automation -- even feels like the end of the world as we know it. Picture sci-fi movies and scenes of robots wiping out the human race. In reality, though, the evolution of machines will actually lead to a more prosperous society. While Amazon has started to use thousands of robots to help deal with menial tasks in its warehouses across the country, Quartz reported that the company is still hiring tens of thousands of new workers every quarter. So, highly educated workers will have jobs developing these machines, and less skilled workers will be able to use those machines to boost their productivity. We’ll get more output per labor unit, forever liberating people from humdrum drudgery. Sounds good to me. Bringing disruption to any industry Rather than a threat, then, the rise of more intelligent machines represents an opportunity to disrupt the economic status quo through automation. Here are three strategies for entrepreneurs who want to shake things up by replacing existing processes with novel new ideas: 1. Think in terms of value rather than cost. Entrepreneurs are successful when they’re able to find new ways of doing things. To successfully replace production processes, you must aim to create value rather than minimize or manage costs. You can’t disrupt an industry simply by doing something “a little cheaper” than competitors -that’s neither a rationale for starting a new business nor a sustainable business advantage, as others will simply do

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Huffington Post from other media outlets, she knew she had to do something truly unique. So, she mastered the art of search engine optimization before anyone else was even thinking about it. While other publishers guessed at reader preferences, the Huffington Post team used data-driven methodology to give readers exactly what they wanted. It’s no coincidence that the site remains a media behemoth. Automation isn’t a new phenomenon, and it doesn’t signal the end of work. Elon Musk discussed automation during the 2017 World Government Summit in Dubai, arguing that there are “fewer and fewer jobs that a robot cannot do better.” But even as Musk pronounced a future where robots will take our jobs, he predicted that this increased automation will help create abundance in our society. The takeaway here is that each innovation increases our labor productivity, meaning we can do more work more efficiently, reaching our desired standard of living along the way. For entrepreneurs, the latest wave of automation presents new opportunities to disrupt the economy and create a brighter future for everyone. And that doesn't sound like any sci-fi movie to me. A tax on labor Tax and transfer policy is part of one of the longest-running debates in Western capitalism: the role of the welfare state. In the United States, discussions around progressive taxation and government support for retraining, relocation and child support — which help workers take advantage of new job opportunities — can feel moribund.

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But some peculiarities of tax and wage policy serve to encourage automation without intending to. “What we do at the moment in the United States, and to some degree in other countries, is tax labour and subsidizes capital,” says Acemoglu. The effect is to encourage automation, even when it does not improve productivity. For example, if a company hires ten workers, it needs to pay a host of labour-specific costs, such as taxes and pension contributions. If, instead, it buys a machine to do the jobs of ten workers, not only does it avoid those costs, but government policy effectively subsidizes its interest payments on the purchase. Similarly, the enthusiasm in large US cities for rapidly increasing minimum wages acts as an incentive to automate by effectively taxing hiring. Both Brynjolfsson and Neumark think that wage support that narrowly targets vulnerable populations, such as earned-income tax credits or wage insurance, is a better policy. Unchecked, poor policy choices, including some that have already been made, make the most pessimistic forecasts about the future of work more likely to come true. It is also true that automation will threaten previously safe jobs in unpredictable ways. But many economists expect that machines will further remove drudgery from our working lives, and that the need for human labour will grow. The real risks, they say, are not those inherent to automation, but those associated with social and economic adaptation. For Brynjolfsson, it comes down to the choices we make: “These new technologies can and should be very good news.

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But we can also use them to create greater inequality. It’s a question of what our values are.” Automation, the application of machines to tasks once performed by human beings or, increasingly, to tasks that would otherwise be impossible. Although the term mechanization is often used to refer to the simple replacement of human labour by machines, automation generally implies the integration of machines into a self-governing system. Automation has revolutionized those areas in which it has been introduced, and there is scarcely an aspect of modern life that has been unaffected by it. The term automation was coined in the automobile industry about 1946 to describe the increased use of automatic devices and controls in mechanized production lines. The origin of the word is attributed to D.S. Harder, an engineering manager at the Ford Motor Company at the time. The term is used widely in a manufacturing context, but it is also applied outside manufacturing in connection with a variety of systems in which there is a significant substitution of mechanical, electrical, or computerized action for human

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effort and intelligence. In general usage, automation can be defined as a technology concerned with performing a process by means of programmed commands combined with automatic feedback control to ensure proper execution of the instructions. The resulting system is capable of operating without human intervention. The development of this technology has become increasingly dependent on the use of computers and computer-related technologies. Consequently, automated systems have become increasingly sophisticated and complex. Advanced systems represent a level of capability and performance that surpass in many ways the abilities of humans to accomplish the same activities. Automation technology has matured to a point where a number of other technologies have developed from it and have achieved a recognition and status of their own. Robotics is one of these technologies; it is a specialized branch of automation in which the automated machine possesses certain anthropomorphic, or humanlike, characteristics. The most typical humanlike characteristic of a modern industrial ||www.electricalmirror.net||

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robot is its powered mechanical arm. The robot’s arm can be programmed to move through a sequence of motions to perform useful tasks, such as loading and unloading parts at a production machine or making a sequence of spot-welds on the sheet-metal parts of an automobile body during assembly. As these examples suggest, industrial robots are typically used to replace human workers in factory operations. This article covers the fundamentals of automation, including its historical development, principles and theory of operation, applications in manufacturing and in some of the services and industries important in daily life, and impact on the individual as well as society in general. The article also reviews the development and technology of robotics as a significant topic within automation. For related topics, see computer science and information processing. Historical Development of Automation The technology of automation has evolved from the related field of mechanization, which had its beginnings in the Industrial Revolution. Mechanization refers to the replacement

of human (or animal) power with mechanical power of some form. The driving force behind mechanization has been humankind’s propensity to create tools and mechanical devices. Some of the important historical developments in mechanization and automation leading to modern automated systems are described here. The first tools made of stone represented prehistoric man’s attempts to direct his own physical strength under the control of human intelligence. Thousands of years were undoubtedly required for the development of simple mechanical devices and machines such as the wheel, the lever, and the pulley, by which the power of human muscle could be magnified. The next extension was the development of powered machines that did not require human strength to operate. Examples of these machines include waterwheels, windmills, and simple steam-driven devices. More than 2,000 years ago the Chinese developed trip-hammers powered by flowing water and waterwheels. The early Greeks experimented with simple reaction motors powered by steam. The mechanical clock, representing a rather complex assembly with its own built-in power source (a weight), was developed about 1335 in Europe. Windmills, with mechanisms for automatically turning the sails, were developed during the middle Ages in Europe and the Middle East. The steam engine represented a major advance in the development of powered machines and marked the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. During the two centuries since the introduction of the Watt steam engine, powered engines and machines have been devised that obtain their energy from steam, electricity, and chemical, mechanical, and nuclear sources. Each new development in the history of powered machines has brought with it an increased requirement for control devices to harness the power of the machine. The earliest steam engines required a person to open and close the valves, first to admit steam into the piston chamber and then to exhaust it. Later a slide valve mechanism was devised to automatically accomplish these functions. The only need of the human operator was then to regulate the amount of steam that controlled the engine’s speed and power. This requirement for human attention in the operation of the steam engine was eliminated by the flying-ball governor. Invented by James Wattin England, this device consisted of a weighted ball on a hinged arm, mechanically coupled to

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the output shaft of the engine. As the rotational speed of the shaft increased, centrifugal force caused the weighted ball to be moved outward. This motion controlled a valve that reduced the steam being fed to the engine, thus slowing the engine. The flying-ball governor remains an elegant early example of a negative feedback control system, in which the increasing output of the system is used to decrease the activity of the system. Negative feedback is widely used as a means of automatic control to achieve a constant operating level for a system. A common example of a feedback control system is the thermostat used in modern buildings to control room temperature. In this device, a decrease in room temperature causes an electrical switch to close, thus turning on the heating unit. As room temperature rises, the switch opens and the heat supply is turned off. The thermostat can be set to turn on the heating unit at any particular set point. Another important development in the history of automation was the Jacquard loom (see photograph), which demonstrated the concept of a programmable machine. About 1801 the French inventor Joseph-Marie Jacquard devised an automatic loom capable of producing complex patterns in textiles by controlling the motions of many shuttles of different coloured threads. The selection of the different patterns was determined by a program contained in steel cards in which holes were punched. These cards were the ancestors of the paper cards and tapes that control modern automatic machines. The concept of programming a machine was further developed later in the 19th century when Charles Babbage, an English mathematician, proposed a complex, mechanical “analytical engine” that could perform arithmetic and data processing. Although Babbage was never able to complete it, this device was the precursor of the modern digital computer. See computers, history of. Modern developments A number of significant developments in various fields have occurred during the 20th century: the digital computer, improvements in data-storage technology and software to write computer programs, advances in sensor technology, and the derivation of a mathematical control theory. All these developments have contributed to progress in automation technology. Development of the electronic digital computer (the ENIAC [Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer] in 1946

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and UNIVAC I [Universal Automatic Computer] in 1951) has permitted the control function in automation to become much more sophisticated and the associated calculations to be executed much faster than previously possible. The development of integrated circuits in the 1960s propelled a trend toward miniaturization in computer technology that has led to machines that are much smaller and less expensive than their predecessors yet are capable of performing calculations at much greater speeds. This trend is represented today by the microprocessor, a miniature multicircuited device capable of performing all the logic and arithmetic functions of a large digital computer. Along with the advances in computer technology, there have been parallel improvements in program storage technology for containing the programming commands. Modern storage media include magnetic tapes and disks, magnetic bubble memories, optical data storage read by lasers, videodisks, and electron beam-addressable memory systems. In addition, improvements have been made in the methods of programming computers (and other programmable machines). Modern programming languages are easier to use and are more powerful in their data-processing and logic capabilities. Advances in sensor technology have provided a vast array of measuring devices that can be used as components in automatic feedback control systems. These devices include highly sensitive electromechanical probes, scanning laser beams, electrical field techniques, and machine vision. Some of these sensor systems require computer technology for their implementation. Machine vision, for example, requires the processing of enormous amounts of data that can be accomplished only by high-speed digital computers. This technology is proving to be a versatile sensory capability for various industrial tasks, such as part identification, quality inspection, and robot guidance. Finally, there has evolved since World War II a highly advanced mathematical theory of control systems. The theory includes traditional negative feedback control, optimal control, adaptive control, and artificial intelligence. Traditional feedback control theory makes use of linear ordinary differential equations to analyze problems, as in Watt’s flying-ball governor. Although most processes are more complex than the flying-ball governor, they still obey the same laws of physics that are described by differential ||www.electricalmirror.net||

equations. Optimal control theory and adaptive control theory are concerned with the problem of defining an appropriate index of performance for the process of interest and then operating it in such a manner as to optimize its performance. The difference between optimal and adaptive control is that the latter must be implemented under conditions of a continuously changing and unpredictable environment; it therefore requires sensor measurements of the environment to implement the control strategy. Artificial intelligence is an advanced field of computer science in which the computer is programmed to exhibit characteristics commonly associated with human intelligence. These characteristics include the capacity for learning, understanding language, reasoning, solving problems, rendering expert diagnoses, and similar mental capabilities. Developments in artificial intelligence are expected to provide robots and other “intelligent” machines with the ability to communicate with humans and to accept very high-level instructions rather than the detailed step-by-step programming statements typically required of today’s programmable machines. For example, a robot of the future endowed with artificial intelligence might be capable of accepting and executing the command “assemble the product.” Present-day industrial robots must ||www.electricalmirror.net||

be provided with a detailed set of instructions specifying the locations of the product’s components, the order in which they are to be assembled, and so forth. Conclusion Automation must be coupled with changes in the human environment of a company. Automation should also be carried out systematically instead of "jumping into the dark." Hewlett-Packard, a company that has automated successfully, advised other companies to first fully investigate how their factories function. These companies should try to simplify the operating procedure to the most essential steps. Then the companies should ask themselves what kind of information and hardware are needed to improve the operations ("Back to earth," 1987). For example, Ford learned from Mazda (a Japanese car company in which Ford has 25% share) that changing the work procedure in warehouses and offices can reduce more manpower than installing an automated inventory-keeping system ("Now for something," 1990). Similarly, buying robots before looking into the problem is a recipe for waste and disaster. GM paid over $40 billion to learn this lesson. Fortunately, the operation and success of the Saturn division indicate that GM has learned the lesson well. EM || April 2022 ||

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Q. What are your plans for ELECRAMA- 2023?

things that have notifications and policies that are helping the Indian industry to participate in a bigger way for the This is the 15th edition of ELECRAMA-2023, the largest electrical industry in India. electrical show in the world, and when we say largest, it . What are the policies that are helping the Indian doesn’t mean space, but in terms of technology. We are now developing for industry 4.0 like electrical vehicles, green industry? hydrogen, and traditional transmission and distribution. We One is domestic content, which means a minimum are now looking at about 1700+ exhibitors and visitors requirement for a certain amount of production to be from more than 100 countries. We call it a reverse buyer done in India. The second policy is testing, so if you have and seller meet, so we’ll have buyers from different countries critical equipment that comes and has the potential for that will come and have one-on-one meetings. For IEEMA, cyber security, it has to be tested and we’ve defined the it is like Kumbh Mela for electricity, where we showcase standard for how it has to be tested. What our Minister of the strength of this electrical industry to the world. Over Power & Renewable energy R.K. Singh said, ‘up gradation of the years, Elecrama has become an event that no global testing facilities so we can develop those products in-house.’ Apart from that, we've got the PLI schemes which are in player of any decent size wants to miss. semi-conductor, PV modules, and the balance of the system . We’ve seen MOU exchange between IEEMA and GIZ for renewables. This is one more aspect that we worked Germany for World Utility Summit @ELECRAMA 2023. with the government and PLI schemes to do more and What do you think how this will benefit electrical and more manufacturing in India. energy sector?

Q. How IEEMA is supporting #Atmanirbhar Bharat?

IEEMA has worked very closely with the government and ministry of power. We’ve many initiatives, and one such initiative has been "Make in India" domestic content. We also have 10+ bigger items which are under manufacturing, so these are two major things on which we worked with the government on Make in India. On the cyber security site, we’ve worked with the government on how we can have this embedded software or trojan not come into our country. As a result, we work not only to make in India, but also to keep India safe and secure. IEEMA have been partnering continuously on this subject. We’ve many such ||www.electricalmirror.net||

Q. How has been IEEMA’s journey during the COVID

period and after the lockdown? For IEEMA, it was quite a difficult time because factories were closed and a lot of our workers could not go, but we’ve got support from the government in terms of liquidity. However, once we are out of the first COVID wave, I believe the industry will really rebound, and we are already seeing 23–25% increases in some of our products. It has left some scars, like any pandemic does, but we are looking up and hungry for growth.

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This is a co-located event with what we call WUS, which is the World Utility Summit. So, how to manage electricity in different countries and in different utilities and this is the occasion for that. We have speakers and experts from across the world. In this MOU, we are tying up with the German-funded or German-owned GIZ, so they bring the technology experts on this particular subject. By having this collaboration, all our students, young engineers, or utility engineers will get the exposure to get the best practises of world utilities, and I think having an expert who has a lot of research background from Germany will go a long way.

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empowerment. So, what is IEEMA doing for women empowerment or to encourage women? We've got a vertical in IEEMA and what we call "Women Empower" is an initiative we took to empower women. There is a core issue of what it takes to bring young female engineering talent into our industry and what we can do with those who are already in the industry today. So, we've got a whole vertical that works in women's empowerment, and you’ll see it at the event (ELECRAMA-2023). We've got a special booth in a stadium to not only talk about issues but also to encourage more and more women to join our industry. EM || April 2022 ||

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Mr. imTEyAz SiddiqUi Managing Director (ALTANOVA & Doble India)

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Here’s what Mr. Imteyaz Siddiqui {Managing Director (ALTANOVA & Doble India); Regional Director-GCC; Vice-Chairman, TMMS Division, IEEMA} said about Elecrama-2023, launching new product, journey throughout the pandemic and after lockdown, encouraging women's empowerment, and how ALTANOVA & Doble India is supporting Atmanirbhar bharat. Let’s take a look at his healthy and supportive conversation with Electrical Mirror. Plans & product launch at ELECRAMA- 2023: At ALTANOVA & Doble India, we are looking forward to Elecrama-2023. Because of the pandemic, it was supposed to happen this year, but it didn’t and everybody stayed at home. We are eagerly waiting to meet customers in person and showcasing our company, products, and solutions. Recently, we’ve had a merger within our organisations. ALTANOVA & Doble has merged to become a large entity to be know as ALTANOVA (a Doble Company). Since it would be our first Elecrama as the new entity, we are quite excited about it. Of course, We will have a bigger stall this time. There are lots of new products from different companies within our group. In the Elecrama, we’ll be showcasing our best products, monitoring solutions, and technology solutions. Journey throughout the pandemic and after the lockdown: We’ve been lucky to work for a strong and financially stable company. Fortunately, our team had not suffered as much as some of our friends from the industry had. I think we must congratulate our management that they have managed this pandemic quite well. We were allowed to work from home. We had technology and resources. We’ve been able to maintain our leadership in our domain. ALTANOVA & Doble India doings for women empowerment: We’ve active colleagues working in our organisation. I truly believe that "our country can only grow if the women representing almost 50% of our population also participate equally in in all the professions." We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not differentiate people on the basis of their sex (like, male or female), colour, region, or the religion they belong to. We only look for talent to hire someone in our organisation. ALTANOVA & Doble India supported Atmanirbhar Bharat: We are trying to bring the best technology to our country or domain, and we are also planning to start assembling in coming years to continue with the vision of the current government of India. EM 42

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Changes in the outlook on transmission and distribution for 2030 The Union power minister R.K. Singh emphasized that India, thanks to its ongoing energy transition, will be the biggest market in the world for electrical equipment, at least up to 2030. Electric power network is an interconnection of generation, transmission, and distribution systems. In the traditional grid, the generation was centralized to large power plants such as coal, nuclear, and hydroelectric. With the advancement of technology, renewable energy resources such as wind, solar, and biomass are becoming more popular and widespread. Renewable energy resources are small in capacity compared to coal and nuclear plants but are spread in the transmission and distribution system and located closer to the load centers. The transmission system is used to transfer electrical energy from generation to load centers. This system consists of transmission lines and the substations with transformers and other components used to maintain the voltages as well as the active and reactive power flow. Transmission lines are characterized based on their

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line resistance, inductance, and shunt capacitance. The power flow analysis is used to analyze the active and reactive power flow in the power system from generation to load centers. This article discusses different types of generation in the power system. Transmission line characteristics and power flow analysis techniques are also presented with the different technologies used for reactive power control. Consolidation Phase for Private Power Transmission Recent media reports suggest that Mumbai-headquartered Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd, T&D space, was keen on selling all its power transmission concessions. This development is in line with the trend, observed over the past two-three years, where developers are seen divesting stake in their power transmission assets. Sekura Energy and CLP India are in independent discussions to acquire all the four power transmission assets of Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd (KTPL). Sekura Energy is promoted by Edelweiss Infrastructure while CLP

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India is backed by Canadian pension fund CPDQ. The total The second project, under construction, is Kohima-Mairani investment involved is likely to be in the region of Rs. 3,200 Transmission Ltd. This Rs.653-crore project involves strengthening of the 400kV network in the northeastern crore, including Rs. 349 crore of equity. KTPL owns four transmission lines—two (Haryana and region. The anticipated project completion date is July 2020. Madhya Pradesh) in operation and two (West Bengal and Bihar) are under construction. In Jhajjar KT Transco Ltd (See Box: Kalpataru Power: Assets under operation, at the end of the story), KPTL has a 51 per cent equity stake while in Kalpataru Satpura Transco Pvt Ltd, it owns 100 per equity. KTPL has also won two interregional power transmission projects awarded under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route. Both these projects are under construction. The first is Alipurduar Transmission Ltd that is building infrastructure to transfer power from Alipurduar in West Bengal to the Eastern Region Grid. This line is associated with importing electricity from upcoming hydropower projects in Bhutan, which are being developed with assistance from India.

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Core EPC business Although Kalpataru Power officials were unavailable for comment, it strongly appears that the rationale behind the proposed sell-off was the company’s decision to stick to its core business of EPC contracting—not just in India but abroad as well. Cementing this proposition is the fact that in late March 2019, KTPL signed a definitive agreement to acquire 85 per cent equity stake in Linjemontage I Grastorp AB (LMG) for an enterprise value of $24 million. LMG is an EPC firm headquartered in Grastrop, Sweden. It specializes in power supply solutions and services for electricity networks within the voltage range of 0.4-400kV. LMG has an active presence in Sweden and Norway, and this acquisition will help KPTL to gain footprint in other ||www.electricalmirror.net||

in KEC Bikaner Sikar Transmission Private Ltd to Adani Transmission Ltd.” Business Restructuring While the aforementioned cases of KEC International and Kalpataru Power represent cases of sticking to core EPC business, selling of power transmission assets was seen for very different reasons also. For instance, there are at least two instances where infrastructure developers were seen exiting the power transmission space, so as to maintain their focus on other segments.

In November 2018, the Mumbai-headquartered company signed a purchase agreement with Adani Transmission Ltd for selling its entire stake in KEC Bikaner Sikar Transmission Pvt Ltd (KBSTPL) at an enterprise value of around Rs.227.50 crore. KBSTPL owns an operational 400kV double-circuit transmission line of 344 ckm, running from Bikaner to Sikar, in Rajasthan, operational since December 2017. This sale was in line with KEC’s strategy to focus on its core EPC business.

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In October 2018, Sekura Energy Ltd agreed to acquire two operating power transmission schemes owned by Essel Infra projects Ltd, the infrastructure arm of the Essel Group. The two assets are Darbhanga-Motihari Transmission Ltd and NRSS XXXI (B) Transmission Ltd. Sekura is also set to acquire Warora-Kurnool Transmission Ltd and NRSS XXXVI Transmission Ltd—the two under-construction assets. The stake in the two will be acquired post commissioning. According to a recent report by CEA, the NRSS XXXI (B) scheme and the Warora-Kurnool project are likely to be commissioned by December 2019. The total deal is estimated to be worth around Rs. 6,000 crore. According to reliable information, two transmission schemes (names unknown) Nordic countries like Finland and Denmark, as well as of Essel have been acquired so far by Sekura Energy. Essel Group, according to reliable media reports, is facing Western Europe. Selling power transmission assets to focus on core EPC financial difficulties and has planned to divest its assets in business was also seen in the case of KEC International. the fields of power transmission, renewable energy and roads. GMR Group, over the years, has been divesting some of its assets in the power generation and transmission space, with a view to focusing on other businesses—principally airports. During 2014, GMR Energy had developed two transmission projects in Rajasthan State of India during FY 2014 awarded on a BOOM basis by Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd, the state transmission utility. The first project, Maru Transmission Services Ltd, involved a 270-km network comprising 400kV and 220kV lines apart from associated substations. This system was commissioned in October 2013. The other project, Aravali Transmission Services Ltd, involving mainly the 400kV single-circuit Hinduan-Alwar transmission line (85 km) was commissioned in July 2014.

Commenting on the development then, Vimal Kejriwal, MD & CEO, KEC International Ltd had noted, “We are happy to inform that in line with our strategy of being an asset light company focused on providing turnkey services to infrastructure sector, we have decided to sell our holding Adani Transmission Ltd, part of the Adani Group, has since ||www.electricalmirror.net||

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acquired controlling stake in these two projects. A good time for T&D sector The Indian economy is observing signs of restitution & so is the power sector. A shift in the GoI’s focus to reinforce the power T&D system opens profuse opportunities for the transformer market too. GoI is encouraging investments at the T&D level to boost access to reliable & continuous power supply through schemes such as DDUGJY which scheme aims to provide power for every village & hence provide power to all. This necessitates huge investments in the T&D sector including use of energy efficient transformers, besides renovation, modernization, restructuring, & upgradation of the sub-T&D infra. Major manufacturers have geared up their manufacturing facilities to meet the surge in demand. Bureau of Indian Standard & MoP are keenly working to ensure that quality products are procured by the electricity boards & have consequently fixed mandatory Level-II rating for DTs for DDUGJY scheme. As power is one of the most essential components of infrastructure vital for the economic growth, the existence & development of sufficient infrastructure is important for continual growth of the Indian economy. GoI has foreseen an invest’ plan of ₹ 2.6 lakh Cr. in T/R sector during the FY’17-22, of which estimated ₹ 1.3 lakh Cr. has been allocated for intra-state T/R capacity. Apart from this government focus is on railway electrification

& providing last mile connectivity & electrifying villages so that it can accomplish the set target. Few years since, Indian power T&D sector has observed rise in activities, with government pushing programs such as electrifying villages, railway electrification & enhanced public pvt’ participation & electricity for all by 2022. GoI has introduced policy reforms to boost pvt’ participation that has activated a fresh thrust for buying & sales of transmission (T/R) assets. CoS having core business in EPC or power generation & won electric T/R projects are now ready to monetize such assets to follow new projects. Invest’ firms have also revealed interest & adding to this, there is some CoS, with core business in renewable, now eying T&D assets. With a huge buyer interest from T/R CoS & yield-based invest’ firms, industry experts say it may be a good time for T&D sector. Financial health of the discoms has enhanced due to lower T&D losses, tariff hikes & cost rationalization. Traditionally known to be the weakest link in the energy value chain, the hinge of discoms is also being driven by volume growth. Discoms have also gained from healthy tariff hikes allowed in most states b/w 2011-12 & 2015-16 apart from cost rationalization initiatives. Electricity regulator had lowered the incentive income available to thermal generators for the period b/w 2013-14&2018-19, which resulted in a dip in per unit costs. GoI also worked on coal linkage rationalization, which has led to lowering of fuel cost for some plants. Mode of development of T/R projects is as important as planning for the expansion of the future grid. Report by Crisil has rated the power T/R sector as the most attractive for infra ’invest’ in India. The success of inter-state T/R system PPP projects on the tariff-based competitive bidding model is testimony to the stoutness of the PPP model of the sector. In some cases, tariffs have reduced by 30% & project execution time by 40%. Besides, the Revised Tariff Policy of 2016 has suggested the competitive bidding model for intra-state projects. A big measure of success for the T/R grid is the formation of intra-state n/w’s that will bring electricity closer to the consumer. Power Sector – Government Initiatives PSDF: To be utilized for the projects proposed by state utilities to create necessary T/R systems of strategic importance. Install shunt capacitors for improvement of voltage profile.

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Install standard& special protection schemes. Renovate & include separation of agriculture& non-agriculture feeders, strengthening & augmentation of sub-T&D infrastructure modernize T&D systems for relieving congestion, etc. Fuel supply: Coal usage flexibility / coal swapping from including metering at DTs, feeders & consumers & rural inefficient plants to efficient plants. Rationalization of coal household electrification. 590,791 villages (98.8%) in India linkages to optimize transportation cost & materialization have been electrified. Free electricity connections provided of coal at thermal power plants. Introduction of a new & to 2.5 Cr. BPL households (Out of total 4.27 Cr. connections more Transparent Coal Allocation Policy for Power Sector, sanctioned). 2017 – SHAKTI scheme. GoI targets to produce 1 BT of SAUBHAGYA: Launched by the MoP to achieve universal household’s electrification by providing last mile connectivity domestic coal by 2019-20. 24x7 Power for ALL: Joint initiative by the GoI& the & electricity connections to all households in rural & urban state governments, aiming to achieve 24x7 availability of areas. Solar photovoltaic based standalone systems to be reliable power to all households, industrial, commercial & provided for remote &inaccessible villages. Total cost of all other electricity consuming entities by the end of FY’22. `16,320 Cr’s including Gross Budgetary support of ` 12,320 Preparation of state specific action plans for24x7 Power Cr’s from the GoI. DSM & Energy efficiency: There is sig’ push for increased adoption of energy efficient products through schemes, directives/ regulations & policies. National LED program was launched on 5 Jan’15. DELP &SLNP have been initiated through which household lighting & street are being replaced with LEDs. Over 18.5 lakh LED tube lights distributed as UDAY: MoP, GoI launched Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana of May’17. Over 20 lakh LED street lights installed under which was approved by the Union Cabinet on 5 Nov’15. SLNP as of May’17. Under UDAY schemes states will take over 75% of the Green Energy corridors: Launched by the GoI in 2013; DISCOM debt as on 30 Sep’15 (50% in FY’16&25% in envisages grid connected n/w for the T/R of RE produced from FY’17), to give a fresh opportunity to debt trapped DISCOMS various RE projects. Involves construction of the inter-state to transform. Till date, 32 states & UTs have joined this scheme for financial & operational turnaround. About 97% of total outstanding debt of all state Discoms has been covered under this scheme, paving the way for financial turnaround. Financial Turnaround of DISCOMs Operational improvement; Reduction in cost of generation of power; Development of RE; Energy efficiency & Conservation. for All covering adequacy of generation, T/R capacity & distribution system. 24x7 Power for All documents have been signed for 35 States/UTs. All states have been onboarded. Total generation capacity by 2019: 389 GW. Total invest’ in system strengthening: `3,15,582 Cr’s. No of household to be provided access: 60.5 mn.

IPDS: Aims at providing quality & reliable power to urban households. Financial assistance to strengthen urban infrastructure including sub-T & Dn/w’s in urban areas & metering of DTs/ feeders/ consumers. IT enablement of distribution sector & strengthening of distribution n/w component has been subsumed under IPDS. Projects worth ` 24,836 Cr. have been sanctioned for 3486 towns. Total outlay of ` 32,612 Cr. aimed at ensuring 24X7 power for all. DDUGJY: Launched in Dec’14 with a goal to provide continuous supply of electricity to rural India. Key areas 50

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T/Rn/w for connecting 43 GW of RE capacity under Green Corridor-I. Green Corridors-II Program involves connectivity for 20 GW solar parks in different states including AP, MP, KA, RJ & GJ. Total expected invest’: ` 43,000 Cr’s in intra & inter-state T/R systems. Smart Grids / Automation: NSGM established for planning & monitoring of implementation of smart grid related activities. Provides capital subsidy support to larger implementation projects; 4 projects at bidding stage, 20+DPR shave been received for approval. Inclusion of Smart Grid / Smart Metering investments in IPDS, UDAY, other schemes & mandates of GoI are accelerating early adoption of new tech solutions.

Evacuating power safely was the main focus of India's power transmission sector during the initial years. But as the need for electrification of more areas were realized for economic growth, the role of transmission sector changed a lot. As with the changing scenario, the transmission sector started to move towards integrated system planning because generation capacities are distributed unevenly in different regions. While thermal capacity is in the coal rich eastern region, hydro capacity is concentrated in the hilly regions of North and North-Eastern regions while renewable sources like wind or solar are concentrated in west and south regions. Building on massive power transmission sector thus addressed this issue and helped providing power to regions across the country. Thus power transmission in India is in the integrated system planning of power sector and in last one decade this sector has been getting substantial investments to scale up the infrastructure. Now power transmission is considered as important as power generation.

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Transparency & Monitoring initiatives: GARV (Rural Electrification) App: Provides updates related to the electrification of villages & households in India. Ujala App: Provides real-time updates on the LED distribution. Vidyut Pravah: Gives real-time information on electricity price & availability. URJA App: Helps enhance consumer connect by showing DISCOM's performance in cities & gives data of the IPDS. TARANG (T/R System Monitoring) App: To monitor the progress of T/R System in India. UDAY: Gives the progress of the UDAY yojana. Urja Mitra APP: Enables consumers to access real time & historic outage information for DISCOMs. DEEP: e-Portal for short & medium-term power procurement through transparent bidding & e-reverse auction.

Outlook 2030 Power transmission is an integral part of the power sector and is as vital as power generation; there is no value for generating power until the power reaches to the destination for final consumer. The huge amount of power generated in power station is to be transported over a long distance to the load centers to cater to the consumers with the help of transmission lines and transmission towers. Though India has adequate power generation capacity, it has a substantial proportion of population having limited access to electricity mostly because of lack of proper transmission infrastructure. In order to achieve target of affordable electricity for all by 2019 or even by 2022, India serious needs to have robust power transmission network.

India's power transmission sector is mostly controlled by government – both the central and various state governments and various institutions to work in the transmission sector. Till now, with respect to the size of the sector, presence of private sector is negligible though the private sector participation in power transmission is growing gradually with recent policy reforms. In the central sector, the central transmission utility (CTU), known as the Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), is responsible for national and regional transmission planning while the state sectors have separate ||www.electricalmirror.net||

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State Transmission Utilities(STU).

Power transmission was opened up to the private sector in 2010 with the award of the western regional system strengthening to Reliance Infra and the east-north interconnection line to Sterlite Energy. The CERC in 2011 ruled power transmission projects should be awarded through competitive bidding like generation projects. Power Grid was the only company operating in this area till then. The recently amended National Tariff Policy requires projects apart from those of strategic importance, which are to be nominated to Power Grid, be auctioned. Till now, Tala Transmission Project has been the biggest entry of private sector in power transmission though based on public-private partnership.

The sector has started receiving greater attention and investment with the restructuring of the state electricity boards (SEBs). Several new initiatives have been introduced to reduce aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses along with a definitive regulatory framework. Electricity Act 2003, National Electricity Policy 2005 and National Tariff Policy 2006 are important regulations governing the sector today with an aim to bring competition in the sector and improve the services to the end consumers.

Indian government has also made heavy investments in the distribution sector through the Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojna (RGGVY) (now replaced by Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) and Accelerated Power distribution system is the last stage of electricity Power Development and Reforms Programme (APDRP) sector value chain as it provides power generated in the during the Tenth Plan and has continued to extend the power generating plants to the final consumers. The main same in the Eleventh Plan as well. function of an electrical power distribution system is to The aim of these programs is to provide access of electricity provide power to individual consumer premises. Distribution to all and bring down the AT&C losses to a level of around of electric power to different consumers is done with much 15% across the country. The various policies and regulations low voltage level. Power distribution in India has more introduced by the government are set to increase competition presence of private sector than the transmission sector. and bring about commercial viability. Participation of private Until some time back, the State Electricity Boards (SEBs) players into the Distribution Sector has also been encouraged used to handle the distribution segment completely. But in through various models such as Public Private Participation last two decades power distribution in a few regions/areas, as in case of Delhi and Orissa and more recently through particularly in large cities has been privatized, however the input based distribution franchisee models in Maharashtra, SEBs or the state DISCOMs are still handling a large part Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. EM of power distribution.

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Switchgear is expected to have stagnant growth during the forecast period 2023 Growing transmission and distribution network and rural electrification program coupled with infrastructure development are the key factors driving the switchgear market in India. Government schemes and initiatives such as UDAY and DDUGJY are expected to further fuel the growth of switchgear market in the forecast period. According to research, India switchgear market is projected to reach $3.7 Billion by 2022. According to NitiAyog, the government of India is planning to reach a renewable energy capacity of 175 GW by 2022. Further, government initiatives to increase the penetration of clean energy in the forecast period is also a major source of growth for the switchgear market in India. Low voltage switchgear dominated the overall India Switchgear market and also reflects the highest growth due to rapidly growing commercial and residential sectors. In medium voltage, AIS holds the major revenue share, however, gas insulated switchgear is expected to increase its market share in the forecast period. The Northern region accounted for the largest revenue share in the

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country during 2015-16 followed by the Western region. Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Haryana states dominated the market with around 53.82% market share in terms of power sector investments in 2016. During 2016-22, the Northern and Southern region are anticipated to witness highest growth rate. Electrical switchgear is mainly defines the term which includes all the switching devices associated with mainly power system protection also including all devices associated with control metering and regulating of electrical power system. Switchgear is playing an important role in a power system as it is directly linked to the reliability of electrical supply. Be careful that there isn’t any kind of malfunction in switchgear, because such things can cause problems to the system. A combination of water, dust, high humidity and vibrations can cause damage to switchgear. Nowadays there islittle advancement made in various technologies. Let us have a look on latest advancements made in electrical switchgear. Electrical switchgear is mainly defines the term which includes all

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the switching devices associated with mainly power system protection also including all devices associated with control metering and regulating of electrical power system. Switchgear is playing an important role in a power system as it is directly linked to the reliability of electrical supply. Be careful that there isn’t any kind of malfunction in switchgear, because such things can cause problems to the system. A combination of water, dust, high humidity and vibrations can cause damage to switchgear. Nowadays there islittle advancement made in various technologies. Let us have a look on latest advancements made in electrical switchgear. The recent installed capacity of Indian power sector is said to be 2,02,980 MW and by the year 2022 its proposed to add 200,000 MW more. Now the length of transmission is about 3,00,000 arc it kms with 4,25,000 MVA of transformation capacity and by the year 2022it will be added to 2,50,000 circuit kms with 6,00,000MVA of transformation lines. In our country, there is also a progress in construction work on 800 KV and DC lines.

Latest trends in Global LV and MV switchgear market

A good growth is demonstrated to be in the coming years in Switchgear market of Global LV(low voltage) andMV(Medium voltage). Now let us have a look at the trends that will shape the dynamics of the global LV and MV switchgear market in the coming years. i) The construction and industrial sector will be expanded to drive the market: distribution in the power, real estate, industrial infrastructure, construction and utilities sector is fueling the demand for LV and MV switchgears and safety measures in electrical transmission will be taken at rising demand. ii) Benefitting the market, advent of smart grid technology will be taken: the advent of smart grid technology along with the accelerating trend of electrification in developing countries is expected to drive the global LV and MV switchgear market. iii) Rising demand in renewable energy sector will be benefitting the players: the rising demand for integration of renewable energy sources in the power sector will continue to drive the demand for switchgears to ensure safety and protection of electric transmission and distribution networks. iv) Providing good opportunities for companies by untapped emerging markets: The investing players are increasing in the global LV and MV in switchgear market in Asia pacific and Africa due to the escalating electrification in

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rural and urban areas in these regions. v) For suppression of the market, rise in price based competition: As a result of price based competition, there has been a negative impact by expansion of switchgear vendors.This trend also suppressesthe global LV and MV switchgear market till 2020. vi) Components to pose a threat to the market along with the counterfeit products: through the rising number of counterfeit switchgear products, the global LV and MV switchgear market will be suppressed.

Market Overview to 2023

India Switchgear market is expected to grow with a CAGR of more than 7% in the forecasted period of next 5 years from FY 2017-18 to FY 2022-23. India overall market for Switchgear Industry is anticipated to grow more than 7% at the end of forecast period. Low Voltage Switchgear will be in dominance for the forecast period in switchgear Industry. In specific Medium and High Voltage switchgear market, Medium Voltage Custom Built products are in the dominance and are anticipated to be in dominance for the forecast period. Region-wise, North and South contribute more than 60% in the total market in the year 2016-17. LV switchgear has grown with less than 5% of CAGR in volume terms during review period. Besides, MV and HV switchgear is anticipated to have CAGR of more than 8% from 2017-18 to 2022-23. Low Voltage Switchgear market is dominating in India from more than last 5 years and it will continue to dominate. Low Voltage Switchgear market is formed by commercial, residential buildings, real estate industry, and construction sector. Medium and High Voltage Switchgear is expected to have stagnant growth during the forecast period 2023. In India by region, North and South region combine covers more than 55% market share of India Switchgear Market. Equipment in automotive industries where control panels are situated are of high frequencies which when interfere with other electrical components cause malfunction. Generally, devices like controllers, communication devices and digital measuring devices when exposed to electromagnetic interference fail to provide effective output & pose threats of electric shocks during fault conditions. During fault condition, high current flows through the system and there is a possibility that current does not flow through its intended path instead flows through metallic body of machines or panel. When a person comes in contact with such an electric circuit or source of electric energy, he/she is ||www.electricalmirror.net||

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prone to an electric shock. An electric shock may result in either no injury at all or one which can prove to be fatal, causing death. Possibilities of shock increases if the electrical system is not well protected or insulated from its high voltage environment. In order to safeguard operating personnel and system from: • Electromagnetic interference due to high frequency components and • Electric shocks. • It is necessary to provide a path to divert the fault current, this calls for the arrangement of earthing systems.

What is Earthing?

As per IEEE 80-2000, a conducting connection, whether intentional or accidental, by which an electric circuit or equipment is connected to the earth or to some other conducting body of relatively large extent that serves in place of the earth is called Earthing. A safe grounding must fulfil the below mentioned objectives: To provide means of carrying electric currents to earth under normal and fault conditions without exceeding any operational limits or affecting service continuity. To assure that a person in vicinity of grounded facilities is not exposed to the danger of critical electric shock.

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Earthing of Electrical Panels When earthing an electrical panel, the following applies: Earthing a main panel: The ground bar is bonded internally which must be of proper dimensions as per IS or NEC norms and to be earthed at two ends. Earthing a sub-panel: Sub-panels are grounded through the cable that provides the secondary-feed circuit power. A secondary-feed cable will have two insulated power conductors, one insulated neutral conductor and one ground wire. The ground wire is bonded at the main panel to the ground system. The secondary-feed wiring type and size will depend on the specific application and the applicable local building codes. What should be measured at earthing point? Earth Resistance: A very few standards mention the exact value of ground resistance, ideally the value must be zero ohms. Standards like IEEE recommend a ground value of less than 5.0 ohms. The earth resistance must be measured periodically to make certain that our system is grounded properly and ensures human safety during faults, because if ground resistance is high fault currents will flow through human body when in vicinity. Earth Voltage: It is recommended that the earth must be

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On the other front conservation of energy has become a key priority for all of us now. May be switchover to renewable sources or installation & monitoring through updated EMS & ABT Systems, power correction & power monitoring is being eyed very seriously by all the industries. Today’s industry demands smart power monitoring devices which can provide them end-to-end data for their premises which in-turn has raised the bar of all such vendors in this industry who have now shifted from being only component provider to a complete service provider. Ideal shift towards the conservation of energy is a much welcome trend to reduce overall carbon footprint of various industrial & other power consumption activities across apps. Such step fuels the growth of the SG industry in India & will impact the global market as well. Advancements in the smart grid technologies& increasing focus towards energy efficient products is giving rise to more intelligent devices & innovative solutions from SG manufacturers. Now, the load characteristics are changing, for e.g., use of LED lamps & higher efficiency motors which calls for SGs to evolve in-line with these changes. Further fueling SG demand by way of replacement of old energy devices &equipments & the associated SG along-with it. SG industry in India is well established & growing steadily. SG accounts for > 18% weight age (LV 12.8%, MV&HV 5.3%) in the overall electrical equipment industry in the country according to the IEEMA. It is the 2ndbiggest, next only to cables (41%). Growth in the MV&HV SG segment witnessed a declining trend on a quarteron-quarter basis. This was mainly owing to the slowdown in the MV segment, which recorded a negative growth rate. The increase in the LV segment was mainly due to the growth in LV circuit breakers & switch fuse & fuse switch units. Other major products in the segment such as power contactors, power switches & overload relays showed negative growth. MV circuit breakers witnessed a marginal growth, while the production of HV circuit breakers declined. Meanwhile, the

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at zero potential. But due to neutral connection, a small amount of earth to neutral voltage is present. It must not exceed more than 2V, where 5V is the upper limit leading to circulation of ground currents. How will you test earth resistance? There are different methods of testing earth resistance, some of the popular methods are: • Fall-of-Potential method • Dead earth method • Clamp-on test method. Advancements in the smart grid technologies& increasing focus towards energy efficient products Global Switchgear (SG) market is foreseen to grow over the years due to demand increase because of new consumption centers & development of various RE sources. GoI has been focusing on improvement in the SEBs & there has been a huge addition of infrastructure for rural electrification leading to the demand of more SG’s. Growth is expected to be good by 2020. Government is planning to reach the RE capacity of 175 GW by 2022. Indian industry is growing its ability to R&D new innovative products thereby contributing towards growth of global SG market to cross $ 140 bn by 2024. At different levels, there are government directives to replace older redundant systems to achieve operational safety & security in industrial establishments. With these developments on the consumption side, India is emerging as a significantmarket for SG within the global SG landscape. With global markets upward trend, India has grown drastically in recent years. Thanks to the robust investment happening in infrastructure, telecom & railways. This market is directly going to receive all the benefits. Additionally, as the technology is shifting from traditional breakers & starters to IoT enabled smart communication linked breakers & starters, the overall buying behavior & revenue is growing exceptionally.

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IoT enabled devices, which are communication & data logging compatible are the ones which this industry wants & would accept in future. Though communication at MV & HT level is already available with most of the utilities, industry now needs communication at final distribution level for proper monitors and energy saving. Also, as more smart homes are coming into picture, we can find much more emphasis on high-end tech-savvy electrical installations at all levels. Clearly, there is a trend towards energy efficiency for the last-line equipments &even in SG devices. We also see a shift in preference towards more communication capable devices & remote monitoring & control across LV & MV SGs. Legrand offers a wide range of communication capable & remote monitoring SG, which adhere to varying requirements. LVSG has dominated the overall SG market & reflects the highest growth due to the growth in the residential & commercial sector. Governments’ are proactively investing in the urbanization & rural development, renewal of existing T&Dn/ws, creating more opportunities for the LV&MV SG market. The power sector has witnessed significant growth in recent years. Generation capacity has increased by almost 50% over the past five years. T&D n/w has also expanded considerably during this period. This growth has led to an increase in demand for power system equipment, is including SG. According to the IEEMA, SG is the second biggest segment in the Indian electrical equipment industry. SG is a combination of devices that are used to monitor, regulate, control, protect & isolate electrical equipment throughout the grid. These devices include switches, fuses, circuit breakers & relays. Together, this equipment helps in regulating power supply across the system while protecting against overload & short circuits. SG is also used to de-energize the circuits for repair, maintenance & testing purposes. Based on the load bearing capacity, the market for SG in India is categorized into three segments LV, MV & HV. The LV SG segment includes SG rated up to 1 kV. Apart from power distribution utilities, it caters to end-user segments such as industries, residential & commercial buildings & agricultural consumers. This segment includes products such as ACBs, MCCBs, MPCBs, MCBs, residual current devices, switch fuse & fuse switch units, HRC fuses, thermal overload & protection relays, contactors, starters, distribution boards & switches.MV SG segment consists of SG rated up to 33 kV. MV SG is of either indoor or outdoor type. While the indoor ones are always enclosed in a metal body, the outdoor type may or may not be enclosed. MV &SG mostly uses oil, gas or vacuum as the interruption medium. HV SG segment

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includes devices rated at 66 kV & above. Main component of HV SG is the circuit breaker. Most commonly used types of SG at the high voltage level include air-insulated SG, GIS & hybrid SG. MV&HV SG is often categorized as one owing to its usage & applications, which is mainly in power systems. State power utilities & independent power producers are the key consumer segments of MV&HV SG. Both imports & exports form a significant part of the SG industry in India. Major sources of SG imports for India are China & Korea, while the major importers of Indian SG products are the US, the Middle East & South Asian countries. As per the IEEMA, the exports of LV SG products increased by about 5.6% in 2015-16 over 2014-15 to stand at `57.8bn. Imports (including custom-built products) grew at a faster rate of 8.1% to stand at about ` 78.2 bn. In 2016-17 (Apr’-Dec’16), the trend has continued with the growth rates of imports & exports estimated to be 10% & 8% respectively. In the MV&HV segment, exports (` 18.7bn) were higher than imports (` 14 bn) in 2015-16. In 2016-17 (Apr-Dec 2016), the imports of MV&HV products are estimated to have gone up by over 70%, while exports have increased by only 4%. Studies indicated that the impact of imports is not too high in the LV segment, for the HV segment, largescale imports have led to the underutilization of capacity, especially in the HV GIS segment. Overall, imports continue to impede growth in the SG market. SG industry continues to innovate & upgrade its products to meet the evolving/ future needs of its customers.

INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Switchgear and control panels are integral at every switching point in power systems. The switchgear industry in India manufactures the entire range of circuit breakers from bulk oil, minimum oil, air blast, vacuum to sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) as per standard specifications. This sector manufactures the entire voltage range from 240kV to 800kV. Secondary equipment such as relays or control gears used for various types of fault protection, have made significant advances due to the developments in the field of electronics. Digital relays are fast replacing conventional relays due to technology advancement, compact size & reliability. As per recent trends, in addition to protection and control of power, monitoring and signaling have become an integral part of switchgears. With monitoring, the fault conditions can be predicted whereas signaling helps one to know the status of switch gears at various locations. Production figures for the latest available three years are tabulated. These figures, sourced from Secretariat for Industrial Assistance (SIA), relate to non-SSI units. ||www.electricalmirror.net||

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Programme (RAPDRP) will drive growth. While for HV and extra-high voltage (EHV) segments, growth stems from power generation and transmission sectors. India is emerging as an important global supplier of goods and services. Prerequisites for this growth are continuous power supply and the availability of quality electric equipment. The increase in automation is the driving force of the switchgear market. The trend of end-user segments such as oil & gas, petrochemicals, etc. consuming more switchgear is a very positive factor. To sum it up, the future holds great promise for this industry. The current scenario where capacity building in industries is on an increase bodes well for the electrical industry. The construction of residential complexes, malls, IT parks, hospitals, stadiums, etc. has created an increase in demand for switchgear and control panels too. The XII Plan period (April 2012 to TECHNOLOGY: TRADITIONALLY LOW-KEY March 2017) is almost here and throws huge opportunities The switchgear industry has traditionally been low on for growth with a foreseeable investment of approximately technology, but with changing times automation has ushered in $300 billion, together with exports growth. newer concepts such as soft starters, intelligent relays, compact Conclusion intelligent switchgear and energy efficient switchgear. The Control panels are crucial for industries and factories, among primary technology factors are safety, efficiency optimization other applications, as they help control the various electrical and reliability. processes part of a system. There are so many electrical Along with the changing times and technology, Rajiv Group too processes that wouldn’t function properly if not for the control has evolved. It manufactures LT switchboards with capacities panel, which ensures everything runs smoothly and safely. of 415V, 3-phase, 50Hz, 4-wire & 6300A. Additionally, Rajiv We have discussed the various significant components of an Group also manufactures control & relay panels, bus ducts, electrical control panel, each having a specific purpose. We DG panels and much more. hope this article has provided you with insight to comprehend Every modern industry needs reliable electrical systems to the utility of instruments used in control panel building. EM reduce production downtime as well as improve efficiency. Control panels manufactured by Rajiv Group company, Riddhi Enterprise, are made-to-order and designed in keeping with exacting needs of industries for maximum operational reliability and safety. These control panels are specially designed to incorporate the complete range of switchgear provided by Siemens, L&T, Schneider, GE, ABB, C&S and other reputed global brands. Furthermore, the control panels are designed in such a manner so as to meet diverse requirements under extreme site conditions. Current trends indicate a demand for compact, small, low-weight equipment with high quality, high reliability, low maintenance and easy accessibility. There has been a noticeable shift towards upgraded technology amongst major industry players of today. Indian manufacturers are becomingly increasingly competitive with respect to their product designs, manufacturing and testing facilities. Investments in R&D in the electrical machinery industry are amongst the largest in India's corporate sector. Manufacturers today, such as us at Rajiv Group, understand the importance of a diversified product portfolio. The increasing competitiveness in the industry and constantly changing consumer demands have lead to new and upgraded versions of products being launched into the market. Many players are entering into strategic alliances and tie-ups with technology suppliers to upgrade capabilities.

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

The two major markets for switchgears are the government and the private sector. The growth drivers for LV switchgears are building segments, new industries and infrastructure development. For the MV segment, in addition to core sectors, the distribution sector including programmes like the Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY) and Restructured Accelerated Power Development & Reform 62

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Er. P.K.Pattanaik, is presently working with OPTCL as General Manager, EHT (O&M) Circle Bhubaneswar - Odisha and associated with the Protection and Control schemes of Electrical systems. Having 29 years of technical experience on various HT and EHT voltage level in the field of transmission sector. Specialization on the development technoeconomical design of protection control schemes for system development and planning. At present involved with various on-going projects on GIS, SAS and updated Remote SCADA control stations of OPTCL. Published 105 technical papers in National and International arena and is a regular contributor to the National journals like Electrical Mirror, Electrical India, CBIP journal and IEEMA journal and author of many technical books. Also Awarded in various arena on National level. He is also the coordinator of a Nationwide Power Engineers’ Technical Group named “SPARK- Ignited to share” consisting of Senior Electrical Engineers from different parts of the country. ele.pkpattanaik@optcl.co.in 1. Introduction: For the last few months, the response of the readers to the case studies on various incidents is overwhelming. Hence this month we are again choosing the write up on similar kind of studies for developing the synchronization of practical observation to the theoretical concepts. The analysis of each incident being supported by actual observations had been described during the situation to add awareness amongst the operation, testing and commissioning engineers to know the cause of problems and be helpful for easy rectification of the problems. This can also help to develop economic schemes for the smooth running of the operation and control system in the Grid Sub-Station. 2.1. Issues on High Impedance Fault: With one 33Kv feeder, snapping of conductor and getting connected to Earth on Load connected side.

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1. Fault on 33Kv feeder resulted, that connected between Star (Y) system to Delta loading system. 2. The snapping of jumper occurred in between the supply connected wire. 3. This snapping caused open circuit for the wire towards supply side, but other disconnected wire got connected to earth towards load

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VARIOUS CASE STUDIES ON OPERATION AND CONTROL SCHEMES FOR GRID SUB-STATION Contd…. side. (Refer Fig 2.1.1)

4. The protection system did not actuate, resulted with burning of ground shrubs due to laying of the wire from supply side.

Technical Analysis:

1. In fact, supply side was connected from the source point with StarStar transformer from the transmission utility. 2. The load connected transformer is of Delta –star. So, for the faulty wire being snapped, touched to DELTA connected winding. 3. The pattern of current and load impedance is shown in Fig 2.1.2, Fig 2.1.3.

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4. The amount of current as Z ampere in this condition shall be flowing through certain impedance of high magnitude, as circuit has to cause the flow through GROUND EARTH as the current path. So amount in maximum cases does not become high for the actuation of protection scheme available at the supply end. 5. But because of this effect and non-actuation of protection system, in maximum cases, living being in touch or coming in the zone of this electric field suffers with of electrocution and succumbs to death also.

could be the solution.

Solution to this effect

1. Sensitive earth fault relay, that works on the principle of ZERO SEQ UN-BALANCE current could be used, collecting the secondary current from Neutral CT being on the NEUTRAL of the transformer. (Refer Fig 2.1.4)

Different situations:

A. Fault on the Supply connected side: Snapping of Conductor for the 33Kv feeder towards supply end side and touching to ground: For this situation, if proper earth loop gets maintained, then the relay at supply end shall only actuate and trip the system. The fault loop current flow is seen in the Fig 2.2.1. But in case of any earth issues in the system, impedance fault shall be developing and may not cause tripping, which may result with serious concern to the system due to delay in tripping action. So, using of guard wire to get proper return current ||www.electricalmirror.net||

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2. But in the case of multi-used supply transformers (More than one), the current magnitude shall be less or may not be sufficient to result actuation of the SEF (Sensitive Earth Fault) Relay. 3. So, the feeder that used for feeding this system should accordingly be used with special Logic for actuation of Earth Fault relay and tripping of the feeder. 2.2. Some Other Technical Solution to the HIGH IMPEDANCE FAULT in 33KV and 11 KV System.

B. Fault on 11Kv side of the Delta Star transformer: Any fault on the load connected side on 11 KV system. The associated protection system should have to act upon to clear the fault. But due to earth integrity, the related fault gets converted to impedance kind of fault and causes delay action on the tripping relays. The relays at different locations in the upstream shall be actuating to clear the fault. But best solution is to make use of ground return wire. Refer fig 2.2.2 C. Fault on Delta Transformer: Delta winding of the transformer and fault on this system. In practice transformer protection shall be actuating the fault in this situation and clears the same. In case of any deviation/ non-actuation, the upstream relays act to clear the fault.

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So, EARTH plays the important role for circulation of fault current. So earth continuity to be confirmed in every system 2.3: Actuation of OSR of transformer: It was found with the actuation of OSR during a rainy day at one of the 132/33KV Grid Sub-station.

Observations:

1. It was reported by the grid in-charges regarding tripping of the 20MVA Power transformer on OSR during the rainy day. 2. Accordingly, it was asked for the checking of the OSR, might be causing the ingress of moisture/ rain water and causing the contact closure and tripping of the breaker. 3. The transformer was taken shutdown for detail checking. 4. It was found with no any abnormality at the OSR on external checking. The gland face was covered with adhesive putty and cover plate was applied with suitable || April 2022 ||

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adhesive putty also. 5. But suspecting something any internal problem, the cover was removed and found with moist part, oxidation and sulphation of the contacts as like shown in the fig 2.3.1.

thermo-vision scanning, it was observed with HOT-SPOT on the non-current carrying metal part at the tension holder.

Observations:

1. During regular Thermal scanning of the transmission line, it was found with certain peculiar temperature spot on the base of the tension hardware in a 400 KV Transmission line. (Refer Fig 2.4.1).

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6. The moist part and sulphation contacts were cleaned properly and then cover was put to the OSR with application of adhesive putty. 7. The problem was rectified and transformer was charged ok.

Technical analysis:

1. In fact, just before this fault occurrence, the grid in-charge had been instructed for the necessary action of application of putty and closure of the gland holes. 2. So, the team as per the instruction, applied the same without attending the internal part of the OSR. 3. Actually, there were some moisture inside the OSR chamber, before application of the adhesive putty on the closed cover edges. This moisture was not that sufficient to cause contact continuity of the contact, but suphasion had been started. 4. During the intermittent raining and cold season, the vapour inside the covered OSR might have started condensing to moisture and clung to the contacts, resulting with tripping of the transformer. 5. So, the mistake was with grid personnel, regarding application of adhesive putty without opening and cleaning of the internal moisture residues in the OSR. Because of this residual moisture and after total sealing of the cover, during heating and cold process, the vapour with condensation to moisture caused tripping of the transformer.

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Fig 2.4.1 Hot-Spot on the Base of Hardawre

2. The temperature was observed with 91 degrees centigrade on the non-current carrying metal holder connected part between insulator string and main conductor. 3. Only one string was found with related hot-spot, with other one being normal. 4. The current on the system during the thermal scanning was of 322 Ampere on both the conductor. So individual current being 161 amperes approximately out of its capacity being 700 Ampere. 5. This quantity of current is well within the range of its capacity and in practice nothing should have been caused for this amount of current. 6. So the detail analysis was done to rectify the problem.

Technical Analysis:

1. Reason of Temperature rise on NON_CURRENT carrying conductor a. If any sharpen edge remains near to the potential field, then due to CORONA effect, the point may be heated up with rise of temperature. b. If any hardware connected with TWIN current carrying path, then due to double hardware fittings, small loose connection on any one path/ clamp, shall cause abnormal current flow. The clamp fitting may not cause heating due to its heat bearing capacity. c. The other clamp may be heated and its impact shall be more on the adjacent supporting hardware (Non-Current carrying part), which may not subside quick due to less material mass. d. The heat conduction shall also be the cause of temperature rise. ||www.electricalmirror.net||

e. There might be problem on the hardware fittings like connection of Clamp with L-Pad for jumpering of the conductor. The Inter-connection may have less bolt due to mis-match of the holes with the pad. f. If such, then the gap shall allow to accommodate dust deposition due to ingress of moisture. If so in due course, the heating effect may have caused the heat transformation to adjacent metal part. g. The connection clamp face is also the cause of gap development as like shown in the Fig 2.4.2. h. The other reason could be the rusting, dust deposition and dirty of the clamp connected conductor portion, for which local ionization may cause heating. 2. In this situation, the maximum possibility being the cause as mentioned above 2.b and 2.e. 3. However, the team was asked for physical verification on availing Shutdown on the system.

3. The connection of jumper was towards conductor as like Figure shown 2.4.2.a. This is the general pattern of connection and recommended in many of the utilities. This connection becomes easier to connect by the workmen. But due to issue on the base of the jumper cone, sometimes lower enbuldging portion fouls on the L –PAD and resulted with minor gap between the interface. 4. In such case, the jumper hardware cone need to be connected on the insulator string side, so that the other face can perfectly match the L pad instead of any fouling due to other side of the enbuldging part. ( Refer 2.4.2.b). 5. The connection was made as per the above way after replacement of faulty hardware on cleaning of the dust and other particles. EM

Detail Action Taken

1. Shutdown was availed for checking of the hardware and other points as mentioned. 2. It was found with the issue on the connection of clamp with L pad.

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Smart metering, demand response, vehicle-to-grid Global Data’s latest policy report, ‘Smart Grid Policy Handbook 2021,’ offers comprehensive information on major policies governing smart grid in several countries. The report covers eighteen key countries and the EU, providing the current scenario and future plans in implementing smart grid technology, giving a fair idea of the overall growth potential of the smart grid industry in each of these countries and also globally. Countries covered in the handbook include the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, China, Japan, Australia, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, India, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, France, Spain, Germany and the UK. The report discusses the net-metering policy and smart meter rollout in these countries. Advanced metering infrastructure, microgrid, smart cities, time of use pricing, communication protocols and electric vehicle charging infrastructure are among the other topics covered in the report. The report uses data and information sourced from industry associations, government websites and statutory bodies. Smart grid-enabled technologies such as smart metering, demand response, and vehicle-to-grid are witnessing huge uptake globally, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Various countries including the US, China and France have framed policies and started programmes for the further

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development of smart grids. Developing countries such as India and Thailand are also launching pilot projects to design and strengthen the policy framework for smart grids. Rapid installation of electric vehicle charging stations in several countries is aiding the Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) infrastructure growth. Several countries are looking to develop smart grid technology as it offers several benefits such as greater transparency and control over power consumption, improvements in grid reliability, and reduced electricity prices. Energy today is much more than a mere natural resource; it is considered as a geopolitical, economic and strategic resource. The world is also waking up to the realization that uncontrolled energy consumption can have adverse effects on the environment. With this as the backdrop, companies operating in the Energy and Utilities sector are facing serious challenges in trying to keep pace with the complexities and the challenges in the business of Energy and Utilities. According to Everest Research, utilities companies are under pressure trying to deal with increased regulatory systems, intensifying competition, and informed and demanding consumers. In addition, the industry needs to respond to the challenges of aging infrastructures and new technology. A combination of these factors has led to the development of a

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new distribution model, the smart grid (with the smart grid technology at the core) that allows generators, suppliers and consumers to be integrated by intelligent control, monitoring and communication of energy consumption. A vital component of the smart grid is the smart meter – an energy meter that records the consumption of electrostatic potential energy in intervals of an hour or minutes and communicates this data to the utilities player for billing purposes. It enables a two-way communication between the meter and the central system. Unlike home energy monitors, smart meters can collect information for remote reporting. This Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) makes smart metering different from the traditional Automatic Meter Reading (AMR). These smart meters, with In-Home Displays (IHDs) will allow consumers to see and adjust in real time how much energy they are using. The rollout of smart meters began in early 2000 but took on significance in 2009, when the United Kingdom's Department of Energy and Climate Change announced its objective to install smart meters in all homes by 2020.

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Switching to Smart Meters

The deployment of smart meters is fast gaining popularity world-wide. Pike Research reports that the global full year shipment of smart meters was 73 million in 2011. China has seen a massive deployment of smart meters and has in fact, driven as much as 71 percent of this annual volume. Significant expansion was witnessed in the United States Consumers Energy announced that it would use Smart Synch's communications network technology for the 1.8 million smart meters that will be starting in August 2012. In Canada, Hydro-Quebec chose Landis+Gyr to supply most of its planned 3.75 million smart meters, while BC Hydro selected Itron to provide 1.8 million Open Way meters over the next two years. The U.K. Parliament declared that between 2014 and 2019, Britain would roll out more than 50 million new smart meters to 30 million homes and businesses in the country. More than eight million smart meters have been deployed by United States' electric utilities with 60 million expected to be in use by 2020. The shift to using smart meters is expected to revolutionize relationships between energy suppliers and their consumers. It is important to gauge the pros and cons of implementing smart meters.

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for consumers to control their energy consumption: The era of estimated reads will be done away with, reducing the burden on meter operators collecting meter readings manually. Innovative pricing models: Over time, smart meters will help define energy consumption patterns that will enable the industry to develop multiple tariff offers (as in the mobile phone market). This will give consumers the choice of selecting a provider best suited to their individual needs. With accurate information, suppliers can work with generators and infrastructure providers to create a stable balance between energy demands and supply ensuring a sustainable environment in the longer term. Environmental benefits: With advanced control and communications, peak load diminution and the amount of energy supplied will be possible. This will, in turn, reduce unnecessary energy consumption and reduce CO2 emissions. Smart metering will also aid in effectively integrating renewable energy sources such as solar panels and windmills. Studies conducted by doctors in January 2012 state that there is health hazards that are caused by wireless radiation, especially to those individuals who have metal (prosthetic devices, pacemakers, insulin pumps and so on) in their bodies. However, these studies remain inconclusive. Another concern is that the use of smart meters can lead to data misuse, as it discloses the behavior of citizens inside their residences, and this can be exploited by

The main advantages of using smart meters are:

• Control over consumption and cost: Smart metering will provide customers and businesses real-time information on usage. It will show the exact usage of each appliance and will also help budget the energy bill. • Accurate billing: Smart meters will ensure transparency

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unauthorized users. Hence, there is a need to formulate and implement adequate cyber and privacy regulations. • There is also one faction of consumers who believe that there could be billing inaccuracies. The accuracy of smart meters is dependent on a Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) chip, interfacing of power lines with meters and the measurements by the Analog Front-End (AFE) team. There is a possibility that billing inaccuracies can take place, if there are problems with the AFE.

Utilities and Outsourcing: Building the Smart Metering Grid Together

What Makes a Grid “Smart?”

In short, the digital technology that allows for two-way communication between the utility and its customers, and the sensing along the transmission lines is what makes the grid smart. Like the Internet, the Smart Grid will consist of controls, computers, automation, and new technologies and equipment working together, but in this case, these technologies will work with the electrical grid to respond digitally to our quickly changing electric demand.

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The Utilities industry is grappling with operational issues, namely inefficient processes, manual procedures and outdated technology. There is a growing need to reduce operational costs, increase customer retention, optimize load management, enhance meter data management and meet regulatory demands. Utilities players have had to face increased competition due to the de-regulation of retail utilities markets world-wide and are struggling to maintain their customer base. In addition, customers are more informed and demanding and expect rapid issue- resolution, improved customer service and accurate billing. It is important that excellent business processes are fused with customer-first Customer Relationship Management (CRM) strategies such as proactive communications and user-friendly technologies. By partnering with an experience Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) provider like WNS, utilities can realize productivity-related benefits and reduce their overall cost-to-serve per customer and thereby improve their price competitiveness. For the utilities sector to remain viable and strong, future-proof

business processes are an absolute requirement and this is especially so with respect to the Meter-to-Cash (M2C) process. The Everest Group estimates the potential of M2C BPO to be nearly USD 50 Billion to USD 70 Billion globally, but current penetration remains in the low single digits. The best way to optimize the M2C process is by partnering with an experienced outsourcing player. The M2C process has requirements specific to the utilities industry such as meter data management, smart metering, field services, customer billing, multiple legacy systems and inconsistent meter reads. BPO companies can provide technology platforms that allow for M2C processes to be delivered by utilities companies without any upfront capital expenditure. BPO firms can help standardize processes that result in enhanced performance. Another essential task for utilities is to streamline their processes in order to support the rapidly increasing smart meter implementation. An experienced BPO service provider can offer pre-implementation services by conducting a feasibility analysis and building an execution roadmap. Implementation services include work order management, device and meter data management, and meter provisioning support. BPO service providers can also offer smart metering analytics support allowing utilities to gain from the data explosion created by the smart meter network. Managing smart metering services is a challenging and expensive operation but can deliver significant advantages if done effectively. In order to boost business performance, utilities should look at working together with BPO firms like WNS that have domain expertise and gain from their process expertise to overcome challenges.

What does a Smart Grid do?

The Smart Grid represents an unprecedented opportunity to move the energy industry into a new era of reliability, availability, and efficiency that will contribute to our economic and environmental health. During the transition period, it will be critical to carry out testing, technology improvements, consumer education, development of standards and regulations, and information sharing between projects to ensure that the benefits we envision from the Smart Grid become a reality. The benefits associated with the Smart Grid include: ||www.electricalmirror.net||

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• More efficient transmission of electricity • Quicker restoration of electricity after power disturbances • Reduced operations and management costs for utilities, and ultimately lower power costs for consumers • Reduced peak demand, which will also help lower electricity rates • Increased integration of large-scale renewable energy systems • Better integration of customer-owner power generation systems, including renewable energy systems • Improved security An electricity disruption such as a blackout can have a domino effect—a series of failures that can affect banking, communications, traffic, and security. This is a particular threat in the winter, when homeowners can be left without heat. A smarter grid will add resiliency to our electric power System and make it better prepared to address emergencies such as severe storms, earthquakes, large solar flares, and terrorist attacks. Because of its two-way interactive capacity, the Smart Grid will allow for automatic rerouting when equipment fails or outages occur. This will minimize outages and minimize the effects when they do happen. When a power outage occurs, Smart Grid technologies will detect and isolate the outages, containing them before they become large-scale blackouts. The new technologies will also help ensure that electricity recovery resumes quickly and strategically after an emergency—routing electricity to emergency services first, for example. In addition, the Smart Grid will take greater advantage of customer-owned power generators to produce power when it is not available from utilities. By combining these "distributed generation" resources, a community could keep its health center, police department, traffic lights, phone System, and grocery store operating during emergencies. In addition, the Smart Grid is a way to address an aging energy infrastructure that needs to be upgraded or replaced. It’s a way to address energy efficiency, to bring increased awareness to consumers about the connection between electricity use and the environment. And it’s a way to bring increased national security to our energy System—drawing on greater amounts of home-grown electricity that is more resistant to natural disasters and attack.

Giving Consumers Control

The Smart Grid is not just about utilities and technologies; it is about giving you the information and tools you need to make choices about your energy use. If you already manage activities such as personal banking from your home computer, imagine managing your electricity in a similar way. A smarter grid will enable an unprecedented level of consumer participation. For example, you will no longer have to wait for your monthly 72

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statement to know how much electricity you use. With a smarter grid, you can have a clear and timely picture of it. "Smart meters," and other mechanisms, will allow you to see how much electricity you use, when you use it, and its cost. Combined with real-time pricing, this will allow you to save money by using less power when electricity is most expensive. While the potential benefits of the Smart Grid are usually discussed in terms of economics, national security, and renewable energy goals, the Smart Grid has the potential to help you save money by helping you to manage your electricity use and choose the best times to purchase electricity. And you can save even more by generating your own power.

Building and Testing the Smart Grid

The Smart Grid will consist of millions of pieces and parts— controls, computers, power lines, and new technologies and equipment. It will take some time for all the technologies to be perfected, equipment installed, and systems tested before it comes fully on line. And it won’t happen all at once—the Smart Grid is evolving, piece by piece, over the next decade or so. Once mature, the Smart Grid will likely bring the same kind of transformation that the Internet has already brought to the way we live, work, play, and learn.

What are smart meters?

Smart meters, a common form of smart grid technology, are digital meters that replace the old analog meters used in homes to record electrical usage. Digital meters can transmit energy consumption information back to the utility on a much more frequent schedule than analog meters, which require a meter reader to transmit information. Electric energy use will be recorded every hour or less at your home. Smart meters will enable you to monitor your consumption more precisely so you can make more informed energy choices. Depending on the feature set, the meter may also notify the utility of a power outage or allow the utility to remotely switch electricity service on or off.

How do I know if I have a smart meter?

If your electricity meter has been replaced since January 2009 with a digital meter, it is likely a smart meter. Smart meters have a white face, with an LCD display, short for liquid crystal display, which is similar to the display used in digital watches and many portable computers and televisions. If you still have a meter reader visiting your house to take regular readings then you don’t yet have a smart meter. Another way is to check is that sometimes, depending on your utility, your monthly utility bill will have a statement in the "Notes" section indicating that your home is equipped with a smart meter. Who has the control over my energy consumption with smart meters? Advanced metering gives you more control. Participating ||www.electricalmirror.net||

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in residential energy management and other energy efficiency programs is completely optional. Customers who participate can use the information they receive to manage their energy usage day by day. Or, they can set preferences and let the system automatically make adjustments based on the cost or availability of energy. Either way, the customer is in complete control and will have the option to override signals or not participate in energy-efficiency programs at all. No. Actually, you control your usage, not the utility. Advanced metering gives you more control. Participating in residential energy management and other energy efficiency programs is completely optional. Customers who participate can use the information they receive to manage their energy usage day by day. Or, they can set preferences (select a maximum temperature for air conditioning, for instance) and let the system automatically make adjustments based on the cost or availability of energy. Either way, the customer is in complete control and will have the option to override signals or not participate in energyefficiency programs at all. The smart meter takes frequent readings of your energy usage, but it only measures the electricity used in your household, it does not control it. If you have opted in to a program such as a Peak Rewards program, you’re smart meter will not change how this program operates. The utility will continue to cycle air conditioner compressors and hot water heaters on and off as needed during peak usage times, the same as when you first signed on to this program. In the future, the smart meters will enable utilities to remotely turn service on and off at customer premises. This feature will be used when customers move out of their current homes and start service elsewhere. This cost effective feature eliminates the need for

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a utility field visit when customers move or start service. The remote connect feature will also enable the utility to place customers back into service more expeditiously.

Smart Meters and a wiser Grid

The standard electrical grid could be an assortment of transmission lines, substations, transformers, and additional that delivers electricity from the facility plant to your home or business. A wise Grid includes digital technology that permits for two-way communication between the utility and its customers, and also the sensing on the transmission lines. A smart meter, within the context of a wise Grid, is your home's association between your electricity desires and also the remainder of the grid. So, what is the distinction between an everyday digital meter and a wise meter, and the way will a wise meter save energy? In a very word: Interactivity. A traditional electrical meter measures the overall consumption of electricity in your home. Sensible meters will communicate with in-home displays to allow you to shrewdness a lot of energy you are victimization, and even tell you the time of day the energy was used. You’ll be able to use this kind of data to watch usage throughout peak versus off-season hours and, as a result, manage your energy potency and prices. Additionally, this energy data returning to and from your home through your sensible meter are often run through a home energy management system, which can enable you to look at it in Associate in nursing easy-to-understand format on your pc or hand-held device. All of this starts to sound like Associate in nursing episode of The Jetsons, however it's extremely simply an excellent concept

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that is commencing to become a reality. If you do not have a wise meter, do not worry—your utility can give it as a part of your service, and you definitely will not get one if a wise Grid is not offered in your space. If you are as interested in sensible stuff as i'm, consider SmartGrid.gov—this website is packed with easy-to-absorb data. The sensible Grid data Clearinghouse is additionally an honest supply of data, together with a map of comes within the us and many of consumer-oriented publications. While you are anticipating this fascinating technology to return to your neighborhood, there are many ways in which to chop your bill by following Energy Savers tips: • Lighting • Appliances • Home office and residential physics • Heating and cooling • Insulation and protection air leaks

Role of Smart Meters in Smart Grid

The Government of India’s initiatives like ‘Make in India’ and ‘Smart Cities’ would like the economical, reliable and continuous power offer. India’s power sector within the gift day is facing a great deal of issues like AT & C losses, inefficient distribution and transmission thanks to age previous infrastructure and power thieving. The advanced energy management and accrued use of renewable energy resources are the foremost areas to concentrate by governments for the event of country. The govt. cannot take initiatives for complete modification of electrical instrumentation across the country however there's a desire for ever-changing the manner of operation and management of the electrical instrumentation. For this Ministry of Power has initiated ISGF (Indian sensible Grid Forum) that works terribly closely with public, personal and analysis organizations for developing standards and policies therefore on deploy the ‘Smart Grid’ to assure economical and price effective power for all stakeholders. The sensible meter is incredibly vital constituent for sensible grid and is anticipated to produce cost-efficient, social and ecological benefits for varied stakeholders. the foremost vital key factors that determines the success of the sensible meters is information analysis that deals with information acquisition, communication, process and elucidation that edges to client, utility company and government. The idea of sensible grid will increase the potency of power usage by the introduction of bi-directional flow of knowledge from utilities to client and vice-versa. This may be potential by the introduction of ‘Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)’. The information regarding electrical consumption of a client is recorded during a timely manner and this data is mass and analyzed by ‘smart meter’ put in at client premises. The analyzed ||www.electricalmirror.net||

information is communicated to utilities victimization AMI. The AMI includes the advanced communication system as well as home space networks (HAN), neighborhood space networks (NAN) and wide space networks (WAN). Thus, AMI not solely communicates the sensible meter information to utilities however conjointly transmits data to client from utilities regarding the height demand, value of energy consumption facultative the buyer to shift peak hundreds to another time. Sensible grid victimization sensible metering and AMI technologies establish the wide space watching, protection and management.

Traditional Electricity Meters

In India, largely electricity utilization of a client is recorded by ancient mechanical device meter or associate electronic meter (with digital display). The bills are generated by utility personnel simply by recording usage for a particular amount of your time (monthly or bimonthly). This ancient method has no relation with advanced watching or management. In general, the normal meter has following design as shown within the figure1.

Smart Meters

The sensible meter is future for power trade associated is an interface between client and also the utility company. The sensible meter records the facility usage of client and communicates this information during a timely manner to utility center. For sensible meter, it's terribly essential to gather precise and applicable information during a timely manner which has gathering of information, its communication and storage. The sensible meter permits the bi-directional flow of knowledge, as shown within the figure two, from client to utility and contrariwise. The systematic analysis from the info no inheritable can cause several prospective selections by utility center that assures the potency and responsibility of sensible grid. This permits the utility center for higher watching and management. The info communication in real time basis permits the utilities with benefits like real time valuation, outage detection and identification of power thieving, avoids meter information change of state and provides higher service. With the info received in timely manner utilities shall have a much better a stronger chance to figure better with accrued stability. Smart meters will undoubtedly cut the domestic or industrial energy consumption by giving a great deal of helpful data to the buyer; however this data is helpful given that client appearance into it. Sensible meter provides best home energy management solutions for sensible homes victimization wireless technologies like (Zigbee or WiFi). Many sensing element and actuators based mostly appliances are commissioned in sensible buildings to manage the association of electrical load remotely supported the buyer selection or utility selections envisaging the requirement of the sensible meter. EM || April 2022 ||

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The market is likely to gain momentum in 2022 The global data center market continues to grow despite the pandemic and will experience a high growth trajectory over the coming years due to the rise in hyperscale data centers, investments, data creation and consumption, and data traffic volumes fueled by emerging technologies, such as 5G, edge, internet of things, and artificial intelligence/machine learning. Other factors contributing to the market include enterprise outsourcing, hybridcloud adoption, and numerous data center activities in emerging economies. With most developments happening in Asia-Pacific and North America, hyperscale data centers are forecast to increase from 509 in 2019 to 890 in 2025. Asia-Pacific is anticipated to hold a majority share of hyperscale data centers globally at more than 40% by 2030. The massive wave of investment activity from special purpose acquisition companies (SPAC) and marquee investors in the data center industry is expected to take mergers and acquisitions to the next level in the coming years. Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) batteries are essential to data center operations and uptime. Lead acid batteries are the preferred choice for UPS systems due to the data centers' mission-critical nature and the batteries' long track record of solid performance, low cost, and lack of competing alternatives. However, their market dominance is likely to be shaken as

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technological advancements in the electric vehicles industry have made lithium-ion batteries a highly viable alternative economically and technologically. Lithium-ion batteries present higher energy density, longer cycle life, smaller footprint, and reduced cooling costs as they can withstand high temperatures. While lead acid batteries still account for the vast majority of UPS batteries, lithium-ion batteries are forecast to witness rapid penetration and increased revenue share over the forecast period from 2021 to 2030. Nonetheless, the lead acid battery segment is estimated to grow steadily but slowly because of technological advancements, such as thin plate pure lead batteries, that will optimize cost per cycle, enhance design life and total cost of ownership, increase float life, and enable fast charging. Evolving data center trends, such as increasing power density, peak shaving, demand response programs, and grid frequency regulation, also push data center operators, especially large ones, to reevaluate their UPS battery preferences. Some large operators have switched to advanced batteries meeting these trends, with many more expected to follow suit in the short term. Tiers 2 and 3 operators are expected to switch as well in the medium and long terms.

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Apart from lithium-ion batteries, other UPS battery chemistries have emerged in the market such as sodium-ion and nickel-zinc. However, these are still nascent and have yet to make an impact on the total market. The firm same it had been provision UPS systems - a tool that gives battery backup once the power fails or drops - with lithium-ion battery to power the net Protocol CCTVcameras that were being put in across the state as a part of a government programme for increased safety. Sriram Ramakrishnan, chief military officer and administrator, diplomatist Neowatt said: “Our client came to North American country with the demanding demand of an extended life and maintenance-free UPS answer for outside setting to power the CCTV cameras, that area unit contact length and breadth of province.” The company same that the choice to travel with lithium-ion batteries rather than the traditional lead acid batteries was taken keeping in mind the lifetime of the battery in high heat condition and additionally as a result of the lithium-ion battery had a lower weight and smaller footprint compared to steer acid batteries. “The in-house R&D team at diplomatist Neowatt evaluated and selected a lithium-ion battery technology, which might face up to higher close temperatures and has 5 times a lot of cyclic life than valve-regulated lead acid batteries,” Ramakrishnan side.

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This project needs a 24-hour operation of the cameras put in on poles in key areas across the state that wants an assured power offer. Diplomatist Neowatt was additionally provision high power three-phase UPS for command management centres (CCC) all told the districts of province for this project. All the UPS provided for this project area unit web of things prepared and would be monitored at the district three hundred at the side of the video feed from the informatics CCTV cameras to make sure uninterrupted operations of the cloud-based closed-circuit television, the firm same. If one is getting to purchase a brand new electrical converter battery and is confused regarding the way to choose the most effective electrical converter battery in India, then this is often the proper article to achieve information regarding the choice of an honest electrical converter battery. One doesn’t have to be compelled to be nonplussed any longer regarding the sizes and kinds of electrical converter battery on the market. A thorough analysis has been exhausted order to guide the shoppers for getting the most effective electrical converter battery. It’s forever a tough task to organize a prime list, anyways; an inventory has been ready for the sake of shopper’s Indian agency area unit in a very hurry to shop for the most effective battery for electrical converter like a shot, with no time to analysis on shopping for an applicable battery. Though it should appear a straightforward task to put in writing this text, it's quite herculean task. ||www.electricalmirror.net||

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Industry Theme

In modern-day life, inverters area unit established to be essential as we have a tendency to need electricity daily for varied functions. An electrical converter is useful to store the electricity and provide it once there’s no power on the market. Within the absence of electricity, inverters play a significant role. The other activity of a rectifier is performed by the electrical converter. Inverters were necessary before too. However they need gained a lot of importance currently thanks to the load shedding downside that is increasing day by day. Providing backup power within the absence of electricity is their main task. The battery provides power to the electrical converter and therefore the electrical converter provides it to the electrical appliances whenever necessary. Thus, it's an awfully handy aid to the appliance. Varied varieties of electrical converters area unit on the market nowadays and other people purchase an inverter just in case of load shedding issues. Once there's no offer of electricity, everything involves a standstill during this present time. Hence, installation of an electrical converter generator is often helpful. An electrical converter is capable of running all devices within the absence of power offer. Electric battery provides power to the electrical converter. Whereas shopping for an electrical converter for home, forever choose the most effective home electrical converter. There’s a requirement to charge the battery because the electrical converter obtains its power from the battery. The car motor should be unbroken running so as to charge the battery. The battery also can be charged with the assistance of gas generator and star panels. There’s additionally another thanks to charge the battery by connecting it to an AC outlet. The energy that is hold on within the battery is remodeled to different power by the facility electrical converter. This power is employed in business moreover as industrial systems. It’s additionally helpful all told sorts of homes and offices. For storing the electricity, an electrical converter wants batteries. Electric battery is a necessary a part of an electrical converter. Several firms within the market area unit manufacturing electrical converter batteries. The most effective electrical converter battery listing varies as per the producing firms. It’s equally necessary to settle on a right battery as selecting electrical converter. The guts of UPS system are its Battery. If a high-end branded electrical converter is hooked up to an affordable battery, then there's a risk of spoiling the lifetime of the branded electrical converter. Even among the pledge amount, non-branded batteries fail at any time. Excessive or low voltage to inverters is given by non-branded batteries, which can go bad the system of UPS. Such batteries area unit sometimes equipped with battery

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plates of low-quality. Throughout an influence failure, an extended backup isn’t given by the affordable batteries. The AH rating in such battery could undoubtedly be faux. Extreme care maintenance is required by these batteries. Reliable batteries area unit ISO certified. While getting batteries for an electrical converter, the hollow batteries ought to be the popular selection. Compared to the opposite sorts, there are a unit slightly a lot of expensive; however they're pricing their prices. Compared to alternative batteries that solely have a life up to four years, hollow batteries have a protracted lifetime of up to eight years. For the batteries to run well, one has to often prime them up with H2O. One should additionally comprehend the pledge that is provided by the manufacturer of the electrical converter a minimum of a minimum pledge of one year is provided by most of the makers. Some makers additionally give specific pledge periods for various spare elements of the electrical converter. One ought to additionally enquire regarding the extended pledge. Before shopping for an electrical converter battery for an electrical converter, one ought to analysis and decide the best electrical converter battery combination.

What to seem for in electrical converter Batteries?

One should always search for best electrical converter battery brands as a result of guarantee, smart client service/support, and safety area unit offered by the branded electrical converter batteries. Shopping for unbranded electrical converter battery for an electrical converter is going to be the same as card-playing hard-earned money on stocks that area unit falling. The unbranded electrical converter battery could look profitable from the value purpose of read. However it'll not be a right product to use in terms of safety and it'd not meet the desired standards. As per the arranged down standards in Asian nation, the merchandise while not Directorate for InterServices Intelligence mark will increase the expenses thanks to service prices and alternative things. If one needs for an electrical converter battery that has lower maintenance prices, then one ought to choose an electrical converter battery that is Directorate for Inter-Services Intelligence approved and marked. Selecting the most effective battery for home use depends on 2 things – the desired capability of the battery and therefore the form of battery required.

India UPS Market

Growing demand from diverse sectors such as IT and IT enabled services (ITeS); banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI); government, manufacturing, telecom, and energy sectors continues to drive the UPS market in India. Government’s initiative to computerize its various departments coupled with ‘The National e-Governance Plan’ is expected to boost the ||www.electricalmirror.net||

India UPS Market Analysis: By Type

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CAGR during the forecast period. For applications where power losses due to inefficiencies are less of a concern and eliminating the delay from grid power available to back power is paramount, Online (also called Double Conversion) is the only solution. Online systems followed line interactive systems due to its popularity among large organizations and data centers. Moreover, online systems are slightly more expensive considered to line-interactive systems. • Offline/Standby segment is growing significantly with a healthy CAGR during the forecast period. They are the most common type of UPS used for personal computers. The systems are considered as best value for personal workstations, however, for other applications, line interactive and online are better. For backup applications where low cost is critical, it doesn’t matter if the load loses power briefly and backup times are short, an offline solution is adequate, although it will not provide adequate protection against spikes or sags from the grid. • Line Interactive segment is growing significantly with a healthy CAGR during the forecast period. For typical applications where power often needs conditioning but is usually available and very short transfer times from grid to backup power are acceptable and daily energy consumption is a concern, Line Interactive is the preferred solution. These types of UPS systems are demanded by majority of commercial establishments

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demand for low-end UPS systems through 2025. Increasing demand for high-end UPS is expected to emanate from growing installations of high-end electronic equipment and machineries in industrial set-ups. Increasing penetration of IT/ITES sector in Tier-II & Tier II cities of the country is also anticipated to boost the demand for UPS systems in the coming years. India UPS Market is expected to grow with a CAGR over 8% during the forecast period 2018-2025. Growing need for continuous and smooth power supply in various end-use sectors including residential, commercial and industrial, provides a huge growth opportunity for UPS manufacturers in India. Particularly, growing demand from IT/ ITeS, BFSI, government sector, manufacturing, telecom, and energy sectors are expected to drive UPS market in India in the coming years. However, regardless of various government efforts towards increasing power generation over the last decade, there is still a huge mismatch between power supply and demand. Poor power infrastructure and high transmission losses are anticipated to drive demand for UPS systems in India over the forecast period. Growing demand from diverse sectors such as IT and IT enabled services (ITeS); banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI); government, manufacturing, telecom, and energy sectors continues to drive the UPS market in India. Government’s initiative to computerize its various departments coupled with ‘The National e-Governance Plan’ is expected to boost the demand for low-end UPS systems through 2025. Increasing demand for high-end UPS is expected to emanate from growing installations of high-end electronic equipment and machineries in industrial set-ups. Increasing penetration of IT/ITES sector in Tier-II & Tier II cities of the country is also anticipated to boost the demand for UPS systems in the coming years.

India UPS Market Analysis: By Application

• The Commercial UPS application is growing at a rapidly with a significant CAGR during the forecast period owing to the growing commercial sectors like public and private offices, restaurants, hospitals, cafes, etc.

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• The Industrial UPS application is growing with a healthy CAGR during the forecast period due to rapid industrialization. • The Residential UPS application is growing with a healthy CAGR during the forecast period. The growing population is one main driver behind the residential usage of UPS. As people are increasing, the residential areas are also increasing simultaneously, surging the demand for UPS in their homes.

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India UPS Market: Competitive Dynamics

The India UPS Market is dominated by a number of players, amongst them, the major players are Consul Neowatt Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd, Delta Power Solutions (India) Pvt. Ltd, Eaton Power Quality Pvt. Ltd, Emerson Network Power (India) Pvt. Ltd, Hitachi HI-REL Power Electronics Pvt. Ltd, Microtek International Pvt. Ltd, Novateur Electrical & Digital Systems Pvt. Ltd, Schneider Electric IT Business India Pvt. Ltd, Socomec Innovative Power Solutions, Unlined Energy Systems Pvt. Ltd. Companies in this industry are following different strategies to strengthen their market position. A summary of 10 key UPS trends continues here with a discussion of new options related to compact designs and batteries, and a look at cooling requirements. THIS IS NOT YOUR FATHER’S N+1 REDUNDANT UPS SYSTEM Traditional N+1 configurations required separate modules and a parallel cabinet with extensive field wiring between boxes. Now you can get from about 6kW up to 1.6MW in one UPS factory assembly or in one lineup and in a much smaller overall footprint. The new, compact arrangement has many advantages, but one drawback is you cannot always change out a problematic redundant component without risk or shutdown of the entire system. That’s because you’re essentially dealing with one assembly. All of the key components may not be internally redundant as they are with traditional N+ 1 configuration, such as individual module inputs and dedicated battery strings per module. But if the cost and size of an N UPS is almost the same as that of an internally redundant N+1 UPS, the N+1 system is often the better choice. This is particularly true if the initial load will almost always be such that you can take advantage of the internal redundancy. As an example, if an N UPS is rated at 90kW (one 90kW module) and an N+1 UPS is rated at 90kW (three 30kW modules), and your load will likely be less than 60kW, then the N+1 configuration will be the better choice. But if your load will likely be above 60kW, then the N configuration will be the better choice as it will include fewer failure points. N+ 1 system include many common failure points, especially when considering input and output switchgear, automatic transfer

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switches, etc. These common or single failure points can be largely designed out with 2N designs or variations of 2N or multi-bus designs. Multi-bus configurations (especially those with redundant components in separate rooms) provide the highest reliability and allow for easier and lower-risk end-of-life replacement. It is very difficult to replace a single bus UPS system without a planned shutdown or risk of an unplanned shutdown. Using internally redundant UPS systems allows for application of two systems to achieve 2(N+1) redundancy at a lower cost and size than most traditional N+1 configurations. If you’re up for the load balancing challenge, you can further reduce the amount of stranded capacity to achieve a high level of redundancy with three-to-make-two configurations, also known as 3N/2.

PREPARE TODAY FOR TOMORROW’S UPS BATTERIES

Cabinet zed VRLA (valve-regulated lead acid) batteries remain the mainstay and account for roughly 30 percent of the UPS total cost. Look out, however, for the impending lithium-ion revolution. You’re already carrying around lithium-ion batteries in your laptop and mobile phone. Your car may be propelled by an electric motor and lithium-ion batteries. And if lithium-ion doesn’t begin to take significant UPS market share soon, some other emerging battery technology may well do so. Lithium-ion or other battery technology will likely require less space for the same runtime. Recharging time should be much faster and a common UPS failure mode — known as coup de fouet, or whiplash effect, which can result in UPS failure at the worst possible time, where the battery voltage drops deeply then recovers — should diminish, which may allow for shorter runtime requirements. All of this should not only further bring down the cost and space requirements for new UPS equipment and further improve reliability, but may also affect replacement batteries for existing UPS systems. On larger UPS systems, batteries are often changed several times during the life of the UPS equipment. Therefore, when designing the space for UPS and battery equipment today with plans to add more UPS or more battery runtime in the future, you may not need to design and protect as much space for the future batteries.

UPS COOLING REQUIREMENTS ARE BECOMING DYNAMIC

UPS systems, whether located inside the data center or (preferably) outside it, require reliable and often redundant cooling. UPS cooling has traditionally been sized based on a summation of worst-case conditions. These include full load and very low efficiency. But over-cooling UPS equipment is an increasing problem. UPS equipment that can experience large load changes or that can be operated in full online or in eco-modes (typically user-selectable) requires cooling that is ||www.electricalmirror.net||

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much more dynamic than in the past. The UPS room cooling may need to reliably and automatically scale down from a worst-case 100 percent cooling function to as low as 5 percent. This dynamic cooling requirement means a simple, fully sized unit that is either 100 percent on or off probably won’t work. Today’s data centres depend on uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) to provide clean, continuous power throughout the facility’s entire operational life. While the mains supply is available, the UPS protects the data centre’s sensitive information and communication technology (ICT) equipment from electrical noise and any other power aberrations that may appear on the incoming power feed. If the supply fails, then the UPS battery must take over instantly and use its stored energy to support the load until either the mains is restored, or a generator can be started, or the data centre systems can be shut down safely. A UPS battery’s ability to store energy reliably and efficiently during normal operation, making it immediately available to the load during a mains failure, is critical to data centre security. Accordingly, in this article, Mark Coughlin, Applications Manager for Reserve Power at EnerSys reviews the key battery technologies currently available, to inform commercial and technical specifiers responsible for battery selection.

The evolving data centre landscape

Data centres today experience a rising incidence of power outages and grid fluctuations caused by increased urbanisation and demand. Meanwhile, their workload is expanding, with a move to multi-user hosting services and larger data storage capacity requirements. These factors increase pressure for ‘best in class’ technologies and reliable power. UPS batteries are also directly impacted by reduced autonomy times, now typically between 30 seconds and 5 minutes, compared with historical averages of around 15 minutes. This is because of the shorter times needed to start up generators and switch loads. Fast recharge times are also desirable, allowing batteries to be recharged quickly in order to be able to support further power outages. Energy efficiency has become an overarching concern for all data centres, not just because of the financial impact of large-scale

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operation and rising energy costs, but also due to pressure from stakeholders – and legislation – to pursue effective carbon footprint reduction policies. Concerns about energy costs and grid power availability are driving growing interest in using UPS battery assets for energy storage applications, as a way to generate further revenue. In Firm Frequency Response applications, for example, UK-based data centres could provide battery energy back to the National Grid on demand. Alternatively, the batteries could be used for peak shaving, reducing data centre energy costs by supporting loads when electricity cost is high and then recharge the battery when low-cost electricity supply is available. Such strategies can bring significant cost savings, and generate money when supplying energy back to the grid. However, they demand longer battery autonomies than the five minutes typically needed for UPS backup. Currently, there are relatively few active sites deploying this strategy. Nevertheless, manufacturers such as EnerSys have conducted trials with batteries that can support these applications.

Battery technologies and trends

Battery chemistries currently available for UPS backup include Lead-Acid, Lithium-ion (Li-ion) and Nickel-Cadmium. There are also non-battery technologies like flywheels and SuperCapacitors. However, this article focuses on the two types that currently dominate the data centre industry: Lead-Acid, which represent over 90 per cent of the UPS market share, and Li-ion, which is attracting increasing interest due to its purported performance benefits and high visibility through its use in electric vehicles. Li-ion is attracting interest through being attributed with performance features superior to traditional Lead-Acid VRLA batteries, which are typically either gel or absorbent glass mat (AGM) designs. Compared to traditional VRLA equivalents, Li-ion offers a high cycle life, together with a significant size and weight reduction. Li-ion batteries also have high charge efficiency, with excellent partial state of charge tolerance – in fact, partial charge is preferred for long cycle life and operation in float conditions at full state of charge is avoided. The self-discharge rate of Li-ion is also low, which results in prolonged shelf life when in storage. Finally, it has well high and low temperature performance, and no gas emissions. However, Li-ion’s comparison with traditional VRLA reveals some challenges along with its benefits. Accordingly, we show how TPPL technology, as an advanced form of Lead-Acid chemistry, offers a number of advantages over traditional VRLA batteries. Despite historical cost reductions, Li-ion pricing remains a barrier for many users. With pricing depending on many factors including purchase volumes and the exact chemistry used, Li-ion is currently significantly more expensive ||www.electricalmirror.net||

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than Lead-Acid. Furthermore, although space-saving may be important within data centres, weight reduction, which Li-ion batteries offer, is seldom critical. Similarly, the high cycling capability of Li-ion isn’t a driving factor for selection within UPS applications, where batteries are mostly floating at near full state of charge. While considered a safe technology, any Li-ion solution, unlike Lead-Acid, must include a battery management system (BMS) to ensure safe charging and discharging. This increases complexity, and requires users to have a thorough understanding of Li-ion technology. However, the BMS provides built-in diagnostics, which identify most problems and allow minimal maintenance. Additionally, consideration must be given to the MTBF (Mean Time Before Failure) of the electronic components factored into Li-ion calendar lifetime calculations. Lifetimes of 15 years are claimed, but service life is not proven in the field. By comparison, advanced TPPL, with 12+ years design life, provides eight to 10 years’ service life, while traditional VRLA 10-year design life batteries typically provide five to six years’ service life. Charging is another important consideration. Firstly, to fast-charge Li-ion, higher charging capacity, with increased cost, may be required. Also, in many cases the charging architecture would need to be replaced or changed to support different Li-ion battery charger voltages, so two different UPS rectifier types would be required across a data centre attempting to deploy both Li-ion and Lead-Acid batteries. Other factors, while not immediately specific to the data centre environment, should also be considered when selecting a battery technology. During transportation, Li-ion faces legislative shipping restrictions, while Lead-Acid batteries, including AGM and TPPL, are classified as non-hazardous for all transportation modes. Then, at end-of-life, Lead-Acid has an inherent value, and is about 95 per cent recyclable by a very well-established network of smelters; this possibility, however, is not mature for Li-ion. Above, we have seen why Li-ion, while attracting increasing attention, has been slow to penetrate to data centre market. On-going development driven by the powerful automotive sector may change this, but advanced TPPL technology offers data centre managers the best of both chemistries. As a Lead-Acid based battery technology, TPPL is reliable, well-proven, and easy to transport, handle and recycle. Crucially, advanced TPPL technology significantly improves energy efficiency, by providing up to 43 per cent energy reduction compared with traditional VRLA batteries through reducing float current requirements. Further energy savings accrue as it can operate, within warranty, at elevated temperatures, reducing air-conditioning requirements.

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Meanwhile, advanced TPPL battery technology reduces data centre vulnerability to multiple mains blackouts, through very short recharge times and time to repeat duty. For example, with 0.4C10 A charging current using fast charge methodology, TPPL can be fully recharged, following a one-minute discharge to 1.6 Vpc, in 2½ hours, and ready to repeat duty in 22 minutes. Battery replacement costs are also reduced through low internal corrosion rates, yielding a service life 25 per cent longer than for traditional VRLA. Additionally, storage life is increased from six to 24 months due to low self-discharge rates. Advanced TPPL technology is used today in many demanding critical applications. Data centre users can access TPPL through DataSafe XE batteries, which are specifically designed for UPS applications. They support autonomies of under five minutes, while offering all the above TPPL features.

What of the future?

Lead-Acid technology is expected to dominate the market for at least the next few years, although enquiries and niche projects suitable for Li-ion will continue to grow. In particular, applications requiring high cycling will be seeking advanced TPPL or Li-ion solutions. Depending on the application, Li-ion could be the preferred battery type. Nevertheless, before opting for Li-ion as the technology for a particular application, a full consideration of the requirements should be undertaken. The assessment should reflect the Total Cost of Ownership, with the benefits and challenges of Li-ion compared against other available technologies, including TPPL. Irrespective of the technology chosen, battery monitoring systems will become increasingly popular, due to the battery condition visibility and opportunities for predictive maintenance that they provide. This will also bring UPS applications into the increasingly pervasive Internet of Things (IoT) environment, making them visible as components of the larger data centre infrastructure. The global UPS battery market is anticipated to grow at a 10% CAGR over the forecast period (2020-2027), reveals the current Market Research Future (MRFR) report. UPS batteries, simply put, are used for offering power backup to UPS systems for ensuring the right functioning of PCs and other related electrical equipment in safe working conditions. Owing to its alluring features and plentiful benefits, UPS battery has wide applications in data centers, industrial, commercial, and residential sectors.

Alluring Features that Boost Market Growth

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need for colocation facilities, increasing adoption of UPS in IT infrastructure and BFSI, growing demand for data centers, increased use of internet services, improving communication, growing use of online banking transactions, digitalization of services and cloud computing, rise in green telecom towers, and increased number of connected devices. The additional factors adding market growth include rapid urbanization, a growing IT market, and the increasing awareness of the benefits of using UPS, such as saving of data on the servers and damage limitation to the different components and appliances. On the contrary, high installation cost, expensive maintenance related to the UPS, frequent replacement of batteries, risk related to battery failure, emissions from batteries, and frequent updating the technology and components due to rapid growth of high powered equipment may limit the global UPS battery market over the forecast period.

COVID-19 Analysis

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has cast its shadow on almost every industry, and the UPS battery market is no different. The negative impact was mostly seen in the single-phase UPS products. But on the brighter side, the demand for UPS batteries from enterprises has not disappeared but got delayed. Colocation and cloud service providers have experienced increased demand for their services and, wherever possible, are accelerating data center deployments. Opportunities in transformative technologies like edge computing are increasing as enterprises are shifting to support contactless services and remote working. The demand for UPS hardware, on the one hand, is negatively impacted in government sectors, retail, transportation, and energy sectors due to demand and supply gap and logistical issues, but on the other hand, the demand for colocation and cloud is likely to increase in 2021. Despite the poor outlook, the market is likely to gain momentum in 2021.

Market Segmentation

The MRFR report throws light on an inclusive analysis of the UPS battery market based on application, organization size, and battery type. By battery type, the global UPS battery market is segmented into li-on, nickel cadmium, lead acid, and others. Of these, the li-on segment will lead the market over the forecast period for lower self- discharge, higher energy density, and more stability over other forms of batteries. By organization size, the global USP battery market is segmented into large enterprises and small & medium enterprises (SMEs). Of these, the SMEs will dominate the market over the forecast period for its rapid development across the globe. SME sectors are highly dynamic as they help in the region’s socio-economic development. ||www.electricalmirror.net||

By application, the global UPS battery market is segmented into industrial, data centers, commercial, and residential. Of these, the industrial segment will spearhead the market over the forecast period and at a high CAGR.

Regional Takeaway

APAC to Spearhead UPS Battery Market Geographically, the global UPS battery market is bifurcated into Europe, the Asia Pacific (APAC), North America, the Middle East & Africa (MEA), & South America. Among these, the APAC region will spearhead the market over the forecast period. The increasing adoption of modular UPS systems, increasing need for colocation facilities, increasing need for UPS in IT infrastructure and BFSI, increasing use of UPS in power, wind, railway, and other sectors, and a large number of industry booms in emerging economies like Japan, India, and China. Besides, the growing prominence of UPS systems in different data centers, increasing demand for smart meters as well as fully automated grids, and increasing demand for active meters and completely automated grids are also adding market growth. South Korea has the utmost market share for the increased demand for such batteries for the constant power supply to data centers. North America to Hold Second-Largest Share in UPS Battery Market In North America, the global UPS battery market is predicted to hold the second-largest share over the forecast period. Burgeoning demand for UPS supply from various industries like insurance, financial services, and healthcare adds to the growth of the segment. Europe to have Healthy Growth in UPS Battery Market In Europe, the global UPS battery market is predicted to have healthy growth over the forecast period for the presence of key industry players, technological advances, and increasing adoption of UPS batteries in different industries. In the Middle East, and Africa and South America, the global UPS battery market is anticipated to have steady growth in the forecast period.

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We Aries Events Pvt Ltd have established by organizing more than 10 exhibitions in a year, our exhibitions. With an expert and professional staff we are sure to deliver valuable outcomes consistently. we are widely spread into different industries with exhibitions like Paper Expo, Optic Expo, Auto Show, Med & Health Exhibition, Build Ex-Asia, Earthcon Expo, Furniture Expo, Paint Expo and many more..

1st-3rd December 2022 Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

South Asia’s largest occupational safety & health event, OSH India Expo brings together internationally renowned exhibitors, consultants, business experts and key government officials on an industry platform. The show facilitates exchanges of global best practices and seeks solutions for challenges in upholding workplace safety and health. The show witness safety professionals from across India.

Over 40 years of experience and innovation, IFSEC Global has become the pre-eminent authority on the global security and fire industry. Its relationship and collaboration with leading industry associations, government bodies, research partners, training providers and education specialists allows UBM to create a series of events and an online community that caters for the entire security and fire buying chain.

https://www.oshindia.com/mumbai/

Wire India aims in bringing the economic development of India to higher summit and its objective has increased the importance of the show in all over the world. The participants are availed with incredible business opportunities which aid the exhibitors to establish their brand and advertise it to the worldwide market. Advanced range of products are demonstrated which has pulled the attention and investment of the foreign delegates as well.

25-27 May, 2022 https://ieema.org/event/distribuelec-buildelec-2022/

BOMBAY EXHIBITION CENTRE, GOREGAON(E)

24-25 Nov 2022

23-25 Nov 2022

18-20 May 2022

Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India www.cablewirefair.com

https://www.ifsec.events/india/

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