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Chandmal Goliya Director Kusam Electrical Industries Ltd.
Cover Story A Few Observations on IoT in Test & Measurement to Enable Smart Testing
Focus: Wires & Cables Wires and Cables, Factors Influencing Consumer Behavior
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Rishabh Chopra Director RC Energy Metering Pvt. Ltd
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David Thomson Managing Director Deep Sea Electronics PLC INTERVIEW
A Survey on Single Phase Power Factor Correction
Focus: Control Panel & Switchgears Control Panels and Switchgears Market Heating up in India
Indian DGSet Market to Grow at a CAGR of 4.5% During 2018-23
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Gautam Seth JMD HPL Electric & Power Ltd.
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Kamal Jain Managing Director KLJ Polymers & Chemical India
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LED- The Intelligent Lighting: India Lighting Industry Market Overview
Guest Article Omicron Energy HPL Electric Harting India NSM Technologies Finder India
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Budget Proposes Less Tax on Income from Carbon Credits
Budget 2018 proposes to reduce the tax on income from carbon credits to 10% from 30% as an incentive to industries to reduce emissions. Carbon credits is an incentive given to an industrial undertaking for reduction of the emission of green house gases, including carbon dioxide, through
measures such as by switching over to wind and solar energy, forest regeneration, installation of energyefficient machinery and land fill methane capture. "In order to bring clarity on the issue of taxation of income from transfer of carbon credits and to encourage measures to protect the environment, it is proposed to insert a new section 115BBG to provide that where the total income of the assessee includes any income from transfer of carbon credit, such income shall be taxable at the concessional rate of ten per cent (plus applicable surcharge and cess) on the gross amount of such income. No expenditure or
allowance in respect of such income No expenditure or allowance in respect of such income shall be allowed under the Act," budget document said. Income-tax Department has been treating the income on transfer of carbon credits as business income which is subject to tax at the rate of 30%. Divergent decisions have been given by the courts on the issue as to whether the income received or receivable on transfer of carbon credit is a revenue receipt or capital receipt, it said. The Kyoto Protocol commits certain developed countries to reduce their green house gas emissions for which they are given carbon credits. A reduction in emissions entitles the entity to a credit in the form of a Certified Emission Reduction (CER) certificate. The CER is tradable and its holder can transfer it to an entity which needs carbon credits to overcome an unfavourable position. The amendment will take effect from April 1, 2018.
Entry of Importers of Solar Panels and Modules for Ease Entry
The government is taking steps to ease the entry of importers of solar panels and modules into the new solar import regime, where they have to pay a 7.5% levy on such equipment, along with various cesses, amounting to around 10%. Since India's solar programme began, such imports were always allowed free. The Commissioner of Customs, Vijayawada, has written to at least two solar developers saying their solar equipment held back at Krishnapatnam port would be released on furnishing of a bond for the amount due as import duty, without any accompanying bank guarantee. Until now port customs officials had been insisting on bank guarantees as well. Simultaneously, the Ministry of New and Renewable 12
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Energy (MNRE) has written twice to NTPC, Solar Corporation of India, various state discoms and energy departments of different states seeking a list of solar developers who had won bids before the new levy was imposed. Since the proposed tariffs submitted at these bids were made on a zero-duty calculation, these developers will be exempted from paying the new levy while importing for these particular projects. The duty was imposed following a notification from the Central Board of Excise and Customs in September 2016 that since solar panels and modules generate power they should be classified along with "electrical motors and generators" under the Customs Act, which attract 7.5% duty, and not with "diodes, transistors and similar semiconductor devices, photosensitive semiconductor devices including photovoltaic cells
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whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels," as they formerly were and whose import is free. Its implementation began a year later in September 2017, initially at Chennai port and later at others as well, but without any formal communication to this effect to solar developers. Initially both developers and the MNRE believed this was a misinterpretation of the rules, leading to developers refusing to pay. Since over 90% of the equipment used in Indian solar projects is imported, thousands of containers of solar panels and modules soon began piling up at ports. MNRE Minister R.K. Singh too protested to the finance ministry against the levy, but following a meeting of all government stakeholders in December last year, Finance Secretary Hasmukh Adhia ruled that the new classification should stay. However, no formal notification announcing the change in classification has yet been issued. "The commissioner is pleased to accord permission for provisional assessment in respect of imported solar panels with 100% differential duty amount as bond amount and without bank guarantee," the near identical letters to the developers, dated January 24 and February 2. So too the MNRE in two separate letters of January 5 and February 1 has sought "the list of all solar photovoltaic power projects that have been bid out on or before December 31, 2017, in the format attached". ||www.electricalmirror.net||
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ABB Opens New Factory in Nashik for Power Distribution Products
ABB India inaugurated a new factory for the production of power distribution products in Nashik. The facility was inaugurated by Sanjeev Sharma, Managing Director of ABB in India in the presence of other dignitaries and customers from various sectors. ABB has been present in Nashik since 1978 manufacturing state of the art medium-voltage power products. Spread over five acres, this facility will be equipped
with smart manufacturing features with connected people, processes and assets capable of relaying real-time data and web-based intergrated tracaebility system for daily planning and review. State of the art onsite digital screens provide information transparency across the factory and its products, for key parameters that can be adjusted to increase the efficiency of operators. Mobile applications will help customers and service engineers to access information about products specifications, installation support, factory test results etc. just by scanning the QR code on the product. “ABB has been present 9in Nashik for close to 40 years supplying wide range of medium-voltage products like vacuum interrrupters , circuit breakers , ring main units , compact substations and switchgear. The new facility is a reflection of our commitment to the region’s growth and the government’s focus on
reliable and smart 24x7 power for all. The Nashik location has been a hub of innovation for ABB across different medium-voltage power categories, which has been steadily growing for the last several years. The new smart facility will serve the growth and focus on efficient power disribution systems in the country,” said Sanjeev Sharma. The best in class smart facility will be export focused. This factory is the only one in the ABB universe to manufacture certain categories of products and supply across the globe. The factory will manufacture outdoor products for substations like live tank vacuumcircuit breaker, auto reclosers and indoor ones like gas-insulated switchgear. The reclosers are used on overhead power distribution systems to detect and interrupt momentary faults and to improve uptime of the system. The gas-insulated switchgear (GIS), which occupy upto 45 percent less space , freeing up space for power distribution and is very popular across industrial sectors like steel, cement, marine and also in distribution networks due to its high realiability and safety.
Pitched for Subsidising Nuclear Energy So that it Competes With Low-Cost Solar Power Anil Kakodkar , a former chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, pitched for subsidising nuclear energy so that it competes with low-cost solar power . " Nuclear is also carbon-free, it is sustainable. I think nuclear should also be eligible for that kind of subsidy (enjoyed by solar and wind) as it is also clean," he told PTI on the sidelines of an event in Mumbai. Kakodkar was replying to a specific question on whether the subsidies given to solar power result in a competitive disadvantage for nuclear power . He said the nuclear energy industry should be given access to the clean energy fund which is collected from carbon-spewing activities. Kakodkar suggested soft loans can be given to the nuclear industry as well which will lead to a "drastic" reduction in tariff. The scientist said at present there is some clarity on the funding side for nuclear projects as government has made an equity commitment of Rs 3,000 crore, that makes it possible for an investment of up to Rs
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10,000 crore in the sector. The country currently has 22 nuclear reactors across eight plants with an installed capacity of over 6,700 mw. Government has a stated target of increasing the same by nearly 10 times to 63,000 mw by 2032. Capacity addition in the solar sector has been faster, which now has an installed capacity of 20,000 mw and is aiming for a five times increase to 1,00,000 mw by 2022. But thanks to subsidy , solar power is much cheaper at Rs 3 a unit while nuclear energy is almost double at over Rs 5 a unit. "Today, the borrowing for nuclear power is at commercial rates. So compared to that, if you get finances from the clean energy fund, which is a soft loan that solar gets, the tariff will come down drastically," Kakodkar said. He said both nuclear and solar are clean sources of energy and has to go "hand-in-hand" to solve the large energy needs of the country.
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Kakodkar , who was a key member of the team which negotiated a deal with the US which ended the country's nuclear isolation in 2008, said he is "anguished" about a lack of progress despite the deal. "I have a bit of anguish. We have lost lot of time. Today, it looks to me that government has done everything that it needs to do or could do. It is for the professional community to deliver now," he said. He said till about two years ago, it was the concerns on the nuclear liability which were impeding the industry. Now, major nuclear power players in the world are facing their own problems which may be impacting us, he said, naming American company Westinghouse and the French Areva. When asked if popular objection to nuclear energy, as seen in protests in Maharashtra's Jaitapur and Kudankulam in Tamil Nadu, is affecting the industry's interest, he replied in the negative. He said people's concerns will always remain with any project and have to be tackled through public awareness activities.
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Jaiprakash Power Offers to Sell Nigrie Project to NTPC
Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd has offered its Nigrie power project to NTPC for acquisition while State Bank of India has proposed stake sale in three stressed plants of Bajaj Lalitpur, Jaypee Infratech and Jindal India Thermal to the state-run firm. NTPC had invited bids from promoters, lenders and financial intermediaries offering their domestic coal-based power plants in November last year.
NTPC, India's largest power producer, received four technical bids, the last day for responding to the tender, a government official said. The company was, however, expecting a higher response from the private sector as there are over 34,000-mw of stressed assets in the power sector, the official said. Estimates show that of the `9 lakh crore worth of stressed assets in the country, more than half is in the power generation space. The tender is part of NTPC's strategy for inorganic growth. As per its current plan, NTPC will only look at running power plants commissioned in the last three years which are close to any coal source and whose cost of power generation is less than its own generation cost. The average cost of electricity generation from NTPC stations last financial year was `3.19 per unit.
Jaypee's Nigrie 1,320-mw power project in Madhya Pradesh ran into financial difficulties after deallocation of attached captive coal block by Supreme Court. The company won a coal block Amelia North in auctions at a very aggressive price. Bajaj Hindusthan's 1,980-mw Lalitpur Power Generation Company is under restructuring by lender's consortium. Jaipraksh Power Ventures 1,980-mw Bara plant operating under subsidiary - Prayagraj Power Company Ltd, faced cost overrun due to delay in setting up of the project. The plant reported losses due to increase in debt and interest rate and, unavailability of coal, the official said. The 1,200-mw power project at Angul in Odisha is promoted by Jindal India Thermal Ltd. The project suffered after the Supreme Court coal mine de-allocation order.
50 Percent of Its Power Generation Capacity from Renewable Sources By 2030 Coal Minister Piyush Goyal said India should strive for 50 per cent of its power generation capacity from renewable sources by 2030 on the back of technological advancements in solar and wind energy. "With technological advancements in solar power and large turbines in wind energy, the country should strive for 50 per cent generation capacity from renewable sources by 2030," Goyal said while addressing the 7th Indian Energy Congress. He further said India is the first major country which is fast transitioning into a new era of carbon-free energy for its citizens. The minister also said the country is set to exceed the target of 175 GW in renewable energy and touch 200 GW by 2022 which "shows the seriousness India attaches to climate change and environment protection." India, the seventh largest economy in the world, is poised for fast economic growth in the coming years and will rank as the second largest in not-so-distant future, he added. The minister also said the country is set to exceed the target of 175 GW in renewable energy and touch 200 GW by 2022 which "shows the seriousness India attaches to climate change and environment
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protection." India, the seventh largest economy in the world, is poised for fast economic growth in the coming years and will rank as the second largest in not-so-distant future, he added. Earlier in the conference, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the power sector must adopt new technologies and innovate to cut transmission and distribution losses as energy consumption in the country is set to see a phenomenal rise in the coming years. "While the government has accorded top priority to the sector, industry leaders must ensure that all citizens across the country have access to electricity at affordable rates. This will require substantially
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increasing the share of renewable energies as well as improving energy efficiencies. "You cannot stop the technology's aggressive landing. Digitalisation, Internet of Things, 3-D printing and artificial intelligence will soon mechanise the energy sector. Industry 4.0 will cause disruption the energy sector as well, like in healthcare and education," said Pradhan. Gurdeep Singh, Chairman and Managing Director of NTPC Ltd and Member Secretary of World Energy Council India, said the opportunities and challenges arising from Energy 4.0 and energy transition transcend long-established sector boundaries defined by coal, oil and gas sectors. During the conference, Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar invited suggestions from industry leaders as the think- tank embarks to prepare India's integrated energy policy along with a national plan for the manufacturing sector to adopt new technologies like artificial intelligence and Internet of Things (IoT). "This is an era of pro-sumers - producers who are consumers as well - and with Industry 4.0, manufacturing is witnessing the biggest disruption ever seen in history. The integration of conventional fuels and renewable energies will determine a whole panorama of future public services," he said. ||www.electricalmirror.net||
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India to Take a Grip on a Growing Renewable Energy Market for Global Level
The "Policy for Repowering of the Wind Power Projects" announced by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in August 2016 was a step in the right direction. Now is the time for global investors to pay more attention to wind-turbine repowering investment opportunities in India to take a grip on a growing renewable energy market. This is even more important given that, according to a recent IMF report, India's GDP growth is projected to rise to 7.4 per cent in 2018-2019 and 7.8 per cent in 2019-2020, which will place a significant demand on energy pitched against rising oil prices and depleting reserves. Policymakers, in turn, need to look at ways and means to build on the existing policy framework that will boost wind energy investments through repowering of wind-turbines in India. Wind-turbine technology has witnessed a significant improvement over the last two decades. In India, most of the wind-turbines installed prior to 2000 have a capacity that is below 500kW. The "Policy for Repowering of the Wind Power Projects" allows turbines of 1 MW or below to be eligible for repowering under the policy. These repowering projects are not only eligible for an additional interest rate rebate of 25 basis points on loans from the Indian Renewable Energy Development
Agency (IREDA) but are also eligible for all fiscal and financial benefits available for new wind projects. Investors looking at the Indian renewable energy sector must seize this opportunity. Further government incentives can provide a significant boost to the wind-turbine repowering sector. Identifying high-quality assets suitable for repowering will be the key to a successful investing strategy. It will be important to analyse at a site level whether repowering of the wind-turbine has any economic benefit. Does the site have the wind potential to justify larger and more efficient turbines? Identifying high-quality assets suitable for repowering will be the key to a successful investing strategy. It will be important to analyse at a site level whether repowering of the wind-turbine has any economic benefit. Does the site have the wind potential to justify larger and more efficient turbines? This analysis will provide investors with access to sites that do have significant potential, since we believe that the initial wind developments would have generally happened at the better sites. This ability to identify high quality wind assets will be crucial. In further analysis, the investor will have to identify whether repowering would have financial benefits over and above simply paying the operations and maintenance costs associated with the current turbines. Additionally, the investor will have to analyse whether the requisite transmission mechanism exists for the end user to be able to consume the extra energy. For wind sites that meet the foregoing criteria it is possible for investors to identify and access financially viable wind-turbine repowering projects. In addition to wind projects that are fully financially feasible, government incentives available and potential positive
regulations in the future can make additional projects viable. Global investors keen on entering the Indian renewable energy sector must engage with local players to identify where valuable wind energy assets are. Repowering wind-turbines is the equivalent of generating new wind assets. Financially viable projects using the framework above have potential for significant value generation. In addition, repowering of wind-turbines also provides investors the opportunity to create investment platform structures to aggregate wind energy assets. The investors can look to not only enter repowering agreements but also to own these assets The investors can look to not only enter repowering agreements but also to own these assets. All the above reasons make repowering of wind-turbines an investment opportunity that warrants greater attention from the global investor community. The "Policy for Repowering of the Wind Power Projects" was a right move, but the time has come for Indian policymakers to up the ante in the wind energy sector. First and foremost, for repowering of wind-turbines to generate additional energy from an operational point of view, the transmission mechanism to transfer the energy to the end-user must exist. Transmission line investments and policies must move hand in hand with repowering of wind-turbine policies. For India to emerge as the hub of wind energy investments globally, it is important for more investorfriendly tax policies in the wind energy sector, especially around wind-turbine repowering. The government should allow for high percentage of accelerated depreciation for wind-turbine repowering projects. Such a tax incentive will help boost the renewable energy ecosystem by encouraging investments. In summary, India needs to not just reach its renewable energy target, but also ensure that its renewable energy resources are utilised to the maximum extent. Making investments economically feasible with effective policies and tax incentives will have social benefits above and beyond the economic benefits.
Budget 18 Include 1,40,000 Crore Scheme to Solarise Agri Pumps, Generate 10000-mw on Barren Land The Budget has announced Rs 1,40,000 crore scheme to solarise agricultural pumps and encourage use of barren land for setting up solar power plants, power and renewable energy minister R K Singh said. The government will spend Rs 48,000crore over 10 years for the Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan 18
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Mahabhiyan (Kusum) scheme, Singh told reporters here. The scheme will be sent to Cabinet for approval. The scheme will have four components including setting up 10,000-mw solar plants on barren lands and incentivising discoms to buy produced electricity, distributing 17.5 lakh solar pumps, solarising exisiting
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pumps of 7250-mw and government tube wells of 8250-mw capacity. The farmers will be given 60% subsidy on the solar pumps, while 30% will be provided through bank loans. Farmers will have to bear 10% upfront cost.
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The First Renewable Power Company to Compete With Coal-Based Plants
Renewable energy has quietly crossed a major landmark as it has started competing directly with thermally generated electricity in the spot market, intensifying competition in the sector. ReNew Power has become the first renewable power company to compete with coal-based plants in the spot market as it has received better tariffs than those discovered in the auction process. While this is a major milestone, the renewables sector is not likely to see companies setting up solar or wind power plants purely for sale on the power exchange, experts said.
ReNew Clean Energy Pvt Ltd, a project developed by ReNew Power with installed capacity of 51 MW at Rajgarh district of Madhya Pradesh, has been selling solar power in day-ahead market of the India Energy Exchange (IEX), said Rajesh K Mediratta, director for business development at IEX. ReNew Power declined comment on the development. The plant has realised an average price of Rs 3.80 per unit from the exchange. Though the net realisation to the company will be lower after considering transmission charges and deviation charges, the tariff is still higher than the prices discovered through auctions. Solar tariffs discovered through auctions have touched a record low of Rs 2.44 per unit in May last year and range between Rs 2.50 and Rs 3.50 per unit. Though merchant solar plants selling power through
day-ahead market are eligible to receive renewable energy certificates (RECs), which entitle them to receive an additional minimum Rs 1 per unit, industry experts said renewable energy companies are not keen on setting up plants exclusively for short-term trade. Bridge To India managing director Vinay Rustagi described the case of ReNew Power as an exception. "It is unlikely that renewable power companies will invest significant capex in setting up merchant plants without PPAs (power purchase agreements) because of demandside uncertainties. There seems to be surplus power availability and power is trading on the exchanges at Rs 3.00-3.50 levels. Banks are also unlikely to lend to such projects. The uncertain generation from these projects also makes it difficult to trade renewable power on exchanges," he said. However, Mediratta said renewable energy generators have an immense opportunity to consider commercial ways to sell solar energy through exchange at competitively delivered market prices, beyond the conventional PPA and REC framework. "This precedence set by Re-New Power indeed indicates he enormous potential and opportunity for renewable energy generators to sell through exchange at competitively discovered market prices," Mediratta said.
State Refiners to Jump 80% or by 194 Mt, by 2030 as State Refiners India's oil refining capacity is set to jump 80%, or by 194 mt (mt), by 2030 as state refiners, Reliance Industries and Rosneft line up expansion plans, undeterred by the renewables explosion, hoping to meet future demand. Refiners may be able to process 439 mt of oil per annum by 2030, from 245 mt currently, according to a report prepared by a panel comprising oil ministry officials and top state and private refiners' executives, which studied multiple scenarios to assess demand and refining capacity equirement by 2040. RIL plans to add 30 mt of refining capacity, a 50% increase, by 2030 and Essar Refinery, now controlled by Russian giant Rosneft, is targeting to more than double capacity by adding 25 mt by 2025, according to the unpublished oil ministry report. State-owned Indian Oil Corp. plans to add 36 mt to its current capacity of 81mt.
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The projections are based on "firm plans and projects already conceptualised and accepted in principle till year 2030 only," the report said. Expansion plans beyond 2030 are not available. Refining capacity is expected to reach 259 mt by 2020 and 415 mt by 2025. "India provides huge growth opportunity in hydrocarbon sector, especially in downstream business.
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We are constantly evaluating options for growth," a spokesperson for Essar Oil said. "However, we are unable to comment on any specifics at this stage." Planned refining capacity will be higher than the 363 mt needed to meet domestic requirements in 2030. Domestic consumption will rise to 443 mt in 2035 and 533 mt by 2040. The proposed addition includes plant expansion and debottlenecking as well as new projects. A 60-mt refinery planned in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra jointly by Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum is the biggest new project. HPCL is planning a 9 mt new refinery at Barmer. If all the new capacity comes online by 2030, Indian Oil will still be the biggest refiner with a total of 116 mt.
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NTPC Invites Bids for Procurement of Agro Residue for its Dadri Power Plant
NTP has invited bids for procuring 1,000 metric tonnes per day of agro residue based fuel for its 2,650 mw Dadri power plant in the National Capital Region as part of initiatives to help clean air and provide farmers with an alternate to burning crop residues, a major contributor to pollution. "After completing the initial phases of test firing of biomass based pellets, NTPC has invited bids to supply 1,000 metric tonnes per day of agro residue based fuel (500 metric tonnes per day of agro residue pellets and 500 metric tonnes per day of torrefied agro residue based pellets or briquettes)," a company spokesperson said .
The tender seeks supply for two years. A capping price of Rs 5,500 per metric tonne has been kept for agro residue based pellets and Rs 6,600 per tonne for pellets or briquettes of torrefied agro residue, the spokesperson said. Open burning of biomass has been identified as one of the major cause of poor air quality in Northern India, especially in and around Delhi. NTPC has initiated a programme to consume agro residue based fuel for firing in their power plants along with coal. Subsequently, the government has also come with an advisory to fire 5%-10% of agro residue based fuel in thermal power plants. The spokesperson said firing agro reside based pellets along with coal is more economical and efficient than dedicated biomass plant and also avoids risk of loss of generation due to alternate fuel availability. As against solar and wind, biomass power can be scheduled as per load demand, eliminating indirect costs to handle variability of variable renewables,
The Ministry Will Soon Come out With Regulations for Promoting E-Mobility
Power Minister R K Singh made a pitch for tax incentives for electric vehicles and said the ministry will soon come out with regulations for promoting e-mobility in the country. The minister also said that the electricity amendment bill which seeks renewal of distribution licences for discoms among other proposals is likely to be moved in the upcoming budget session. Addressing an e-mobility conference here, the minister said that tax incentives are needed to promote electric vehicles. The ministry will soon bring in regulations for electric vehicles to address issues such as whether charging is a service for promoting e-mobility in the country. The power ministry will also do away with cross subsidy in the proposed power tariff 22
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policy to promote e-mobility, as nobody will buy power at Rs 11/unit, Singh said. Cross subsidy is provided to fund cheaper power to residential, farmer and poor consumers. Industrial users currently pay cross subsidy. The Niti Aayog in its draft policy has suggested removal of cross subsidy. Singh said that the electricity amendment bill, which proposes renewal of distribution licences for discoms and a hike in penalty for unscheduled power cuts from Rs 1,000 at present, is likely to be placed in Parliament in upcoming budget session. Discoms, at present, get licence for life-time. The bill also proposes separation of carriage and content business. This will enable consumers to change service providers like they do for mobile phone services.
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contributing to affordable power to all. To attract start-ups and greater participation, NTPC has allowed participation of bidders without any prior experience. The successful bidders will be required to deliver the material from September 2018. NTPC has divided the tender into smaller lots of 20 metric tonnes per day to encourage wider participation. A bidder can bid for maximum 12 lots. Given the success of this tender NTPC is open to using agro residue in power plants across the country. "This can dramatically increase the share of renewable energy in the country, reducing carbon footprint of thermal power plants. The initiative would not only discourage infield crop burning abating pollution, but also create large scale rural employment opportunities in agro residue supply chain and its processing, " the spokesperson said.
Financial Support Sanction to Build 12 Nuclear Power Reactors
The government has accorded administrative approval and financial sanction for construction of 12 nuclear power reactors in the country. Out of these, 10 will be indigenous Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) with a capacity of 700 MW each and the remaining two will be Light Water Reactors (LWRs). The PHWRs will be set up in fleet mode and the LWRs will be established in cooperation with the Russain Federation, Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office Jitendra Singh said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha. Two PHWRs each will be set up in Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka
and Haryana, while four will be established in Rajasthan, he said, adding that the two LWRs each having a capacity of 1,000 MW will come up at Kudankulam in Tamil Nadu. The security aspects are being reviewed by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) before giving clearance for various stages of the projects, the minister said. Currently seven nuclear power projects are being constructed in the country with a combined capacity of 5300 MW of capacity. Besides work for the construction of two nuclear reactors with total capacity 1,400 MW at Gorakhpur in Haryana has commenced, he said. ||www.electricalmirror.net||
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Solar, Wind Power Tariffs may Dip Below Rs 2/Unit in 2-3 Years
As the government continues to focus on increasing renewable energy capacity, solar and wind power tariffs are likely to dip below Rs 2 per unit in the next 2-3 years, a senior official of transmission firm Sterlite Power said. "Solar power has already reached Rs 2.4 per unit, while wind is selling at Rs 2.50 per unit. This will continue to go down...below Rs 2 in the next 2-3 years", Sterlite Power CEO of global infrastructure
business Ved Tiwari told PTI. The solar power tariff fell to an all-time low of Rs 2.44 per unit during the auction of 500 MW of capacity at Bhadla (III) in Rajasthan. The government had offered viability gap funding (VGF) for the project. "During 2017, solar power tariff hovered around Rs 2.40 per unit only in auctions for capacities, where viability gap funding component was there," Tiwari said. Wind power tariff, on the other hand, dropped sharply to Rs 2.43 per unit during an auction conducted by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) last year. Tiwari further said with abundant solar and wind potential, southern states like Andhra Pradesh,
JSW Energy Eyes Acquisitions After Bina Power Deal Falls Through
JSW Energy is actively scouting for acquisition opportunities in thermal and renewable energy sectors after terminating its proposed acquisition of the 500 mw Bina Power from Jaiprakash Power Ventures after months of delay in getting necessary approvals from lenders. "We are interested in acquisitions. In fact, it's safe to say if there is any opportunity in the space, we are looking at it," JSW Energy chief executive officer Prashant Jain after announcing the financial result of the company. The company reported a 6% 24
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year-on-year growth in total income from operations for the quarter ended December at Rs 2,081crore. Net profit more than doubled to Rs 47 crore from Rs 21crore a year ago. JSW Energy attributed the growth primarily to better merchant realisations and increase in other income. The Sajjan Jindal-led company aims to bid for domestic coal auctions to reduce the dependence of its Vijaynagar and Ratnagiri plants on imported coal from 100% to 50%. "Blending domestic coal will make our power more competitive and help increase our plant load factors," Jain said.
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Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, have the opportunity to become exporters of power. "Earlier, power used to be transported to states like Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. But this situation has now changed. States like Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh are blessed with best of solar radiation and wind energy. These states will become exporters of power," he said. However, he emphasised on the need for enhancing transmission network saying that the economic power can be unleashed for these states if India invests in power transmission. "Just like India builds highways an qd roads that unleashes economic potential, much more economic potential may be created by power transmission lines. The country should build more and more power corridors, which would enable states to freely exchange very cheap electricity," Tiwari added.
IREDA Financing two Solar Projects in Madhya Pradesh The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) and Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (RUMSL) signed a sub-loan agreement for financing the shared infrastructure of two solar power projects in Madhya Pradesh. "Under the World Bank Line of Credit, IREDA has sanctioned its first loan of Rs. 210.62 Cr. to RUMSL to finance two such solar parks in the state of Madhya Pradeep," said an official statement from Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, the World Bank and IREDA have worked out a proposal to channelize US$ 100 Million for creating common infrastructure for ultra-mega solar parks in India to achieve the 100 GW solar capacity addition target by 2022. The broad terms and condition of the agreement include fixed interest rate of 8.5% p.a. for entire loan tenure, moratorium from principal
repayments upto 5 years and loan repayment period of upto 20 years. The two solar parks to be supported under the World Bank Funding Scheme are the 750 MW Rewa Ultra-Mega Solar Park and 250 MW Mandsaur Solar Park in Madhya Pradesh. Upendra Tripathy, who is heading the International Solar Alliance (ISA), said that the alliance will try and finalize 121 solar projects in the next three months, which will then allow banks to fund these projects. ISA has a target of mobilizing $1,000 billion for its 121 members by 2030. "In ISA, we have 121 countries and the problem is not that the banks do not have money. Instead, they don't have enough projects to fund. So we will try and finalize 121 solar projects across member countries during two upcoming events," Tripathy said. ISA is working with banks, industry associations from India and abroad for the same, he added. ||www.electricalmirror.net||
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L to R: Mr. Priyank Jain, CEO - Tulip 3P Media Pvt Ltd; Mr. Andrew Shaw, MD - Ducab; Mr. Anil Gupta, CMD - KEI Industries Ltd; Mr. Shreegopal Kabra, MD - RR Kabel Ltd & President - IEEMA; Mr. Vijay Vedmutha, MD - Bedmutha Industries Ltd & Chairman - SWMAI.
Cable & Wire Fair 2017, as Big a Success as the Promise After the broader acceptance of the 1st edition, the 2nd edition only made it larger in the expanse and reach, by pulling large number of delegates, visitors, and exhibitors, all satisfied with their performance at the conference and show, which validates the performance of the show per se. The show was exactly 2.5 times larger than the previous edition with proportionate increase in exhibitors and visitors from various parts of the globe. The show this time not only got tremendous response from the Indian subcontinent including India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, but it also witnessed some unprecedented participation from Africa with nations such as South Africa, Angola, Uganda, Mozambique, Zambia, and Ghana. The other nations such as Australia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Kuwait, Maldives, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, UAE, and Vietnam only increased their participation from previous edition. Apart from a well-arranged exhibition, the conference was studded with cable conclaves, CEO panel discussions, and technical sessions besides an elaborate inaugural session breaking the ice for 3-day mega show. The inaugural session seized the audience attention with the presence of people like Mr. Anil Gupta, CMD, KEI Industries Ltd; Mr. Andrew Shaw, MD, Dubai Cable Company (Ducab); Mr. Shreegopal Kabra, MD, RR Global; and Mr. Vijay Vedmutha, MD, 26
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• With 10,800 visitors, 164 exhibitors, over 300 delegates, and representation from 19 countries, the exhibition became a roaring success. • With space 2.5 times bigger than 2015, the 2nd edition of the show has just upped every benchmark of how a B2B show should be held. • The exhibition got humungous approval from exhibitors for the best quality visitors ever in such a show. • The conference drew sizeable delegates from many countries and issues of every segment of the industry were raised in various sessions. • Over 95 percent of the exhibitors reaffirmed their faith in the show by expressing strong will to re-exhibit in 2019 edition.
Bedmutha Industries, who all shared their views on various aspects of the wire and cable industry. Mr. Anil Gupta said, “The show has been able to successfully capture the entire business fabric of wire and cable industry along with its overall positivity.” “This kind of show coupled with a dedicated conference, where the Industry can discuss real issues including quality and technology, was immensely needed. Cable & Wire Fair has largely filled the void by creating this platform,” said Mr. Shreegopal Kabra. The organizers made an enormous effort at recording an exhaustive quantum of feedback, where a crew of cameramen, reporters and correspondents made it sure not to leave any exhibitors without expressing their experiences at the show. “The fair recorded good amount of footfall this year. We will definitely participate in the next edition. The response from the visitors has been quite interesting,” said Enrico Conte, Product Manager Mettalurgy, Sampsistemi S.r.l. The level of satisfaction in terms of immaculate organization and turn out of relevant visitors at stalls was enormous, as expressed by majority exhibitors. The three days at CWF17 helped us make new customers. So far, it has been good for us. The visitors have been quite responsive. Many those who didn’t know Synergy Steel got to know us because of the branding we received through this fair. The exhibition helped
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us in advertising our company. We would like to be here in the 2019 as well,” said Mr. Sandeep Dubey, President – Operations & Business Development, Synergy Steels. As felt by everyone, the show proved to be an efficient platform to find business, promote products, make the brand visible, and the meet otherwise inaccessible part of the industry. “So far, exhibiting in CWF 2017 has been quite interesting for us; numerous companies are coming and approaching us. The overall experience has been great and we would definitely like to be a part of the next exhibition,” Mr. Anirudh Bansal, Business Development, Shakun Polymers Limited. CWF17 saw some high-voltage discussions at its cable conclaves and CEO discussions wherein a myriad of issues pertaining to cable industry were raised and discussed. Besides, technical sessions provided much needed space to industry experts to present some of the much talked about themes of wire and cable technology. In all, two cables conclaves, two CEO panel discussions, and two technical sessions were organized to give ample time to capture both business and technology side of the industry. Cable & Wire Fair will be back again in 2019 and will be organized from 6th to 8th November at the same venue Pragati Maidan with bigger space and more number of Halls – 8, 9, 10 & 11.
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he T&M equipment market is expected to reach USD 28.98 bn by 2023 from USD 23.51 bn in 2017, at a CAGR of 3.55%. Increased penetration of modular instrumentation, technological advancement towards networking & communication, increase in the adoption of electronic devices, and increased R&D spending are the factors driving the growth of the T&M equipment market. T&M equipment market for modular instrumentation is expected to witness the highest CAGR between 2017-23. Major factors contributing to growth are increasing production & consumption in the automotive sector, technological advancements pertaining to the 5G solutions in the IT and telecom sectors, growing focus of stakeholders on the industry 4.0 and smart applications. Machine vision inspection is expected to hold the largest share of the market. The market is driven by the increasing adoption of 3D machine vision systems, rising need for quality inspection & automation, growing demand for vision-guided robotic systems, and increasing demand for application-specific machine vision systems. Moreover, realizing the future demand for intelligent transport systems and automated vehicles, the connected vehicle companies and city authorities are increasingly adopting machine vision systems. The T&M equipment market in APAC is expected to grow at the highest CAGR between 2017-23. APAC is the prominent market in the overall communication sector owing to the considerable rise in the no of mobile Internet subscribers in the emerging economies such as India and China. APAC also offers sig. growth opportunities for T&M solutions for communications, as the end-users, such as mobile device manufacturers, are highly dependent on the communication T&M solutions to provide the high-quality and high-performing services to their customers. Indian T&M market is brimming with opportunities in various end-user application areas. T&M equipment are devices which are used for validating performance of various electronic and mechanical products. The industry deals with supply of test, measurement, and analysis equipment & software for product design optimisation, manufacturing control and monitoring systems. These instruments are extensively used in entire product lifecycle starting from initial product development and designing phase to verification, maintenance and other after-sales support. Its application areas spans across aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics and utility industries. India has emerged as one of high potential T&M market owing to its favourable market dynamics. Growth of Indian T&M market is primarily attributed to growth of electronic industry in India, rise in use of smart devices, growth of wireless technology govt. initiatives. However, there are several factors impeding growth of the market which includes import of low quality foreign products, price sensitiveness of consumers and lack of skilled workforce. Market is characterized by leading trends such as advent of high performance testing, high quality cost competitive products, rising demand from automotive CoS and M&A activities. Major industry players operating in Indian T&M market include Agilent Technologies India Pvt. Ltd., Rohde & Schwarz India Pvt Ltd, Aplab Ltd., Rishabh Instruments Pvt Ltd., Megger India Pvt. Ltd., among others.
IIoT and T&M
Big Data and predictive analytics will make test systems intelligent and fuel growth opportunities, finds F&S’s Measurement & Instrumentation team. The emergence of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and its implementation in T&M is expected to transform the industry. Through digital connectivity, the use of test equipment can be maximized, improving the quality of testing and opening a host of future opportunities. In a highly competitive env., vendors must develop
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product differentiation and branding strategies in order to penetrate smart testing opportunities. F&S’s latest analysis, Adoption of Industrial IoT in the Global T&M Market, Forecast to 2022, finds that the value of the IIoT in T&M market is expected to reach $104.8 mn by 2022 growing at a compound annual growth rate of 6.7% from 2016. Currently, OEMs are cautious when it comes to IIoT technology adoption with significant concern toward security issues and limited entrants in the market. However, by 2020, a no of IIoT-enabled test systems are expected to be launched, catering to diverse services and fields within the industrial ecosystem. By 2025, the next generation of T&M systems would have ‘learned’ from their past experiences, enabling advanced testing measures and outcomes. Democratization of IIoT would lead to cheaper Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) models, ultimately leading to more than 80% of testing vendors adopting this technology within their test systems. The integration of testing capabilities with modular form factor will further augment growth opportunities in this sector. Strategic imperatives for player’s success and growth in this market include: • Embracing transformational changes brought about by IIoT and offering better testing methods like Big Data, predictive analytics, and automation to customers; • Integrating test capabilities and anticipating the changing system requirements; • Adopting faster and more accurate modular form testing methods and remote monitoring to reduce the cost of testing; and • Using data analytics to give greater accuracy and provide clients with substantial cost savings. 30
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In the future, there will be more focus on achieving zero defects in products and therefore the need for smarter test systems. Thus, no waste or rework will be caused, thereby avoiding revenue loss. With this in mind, there will be a heavy focus on the research and development stage of the equipment to ensure zero defects. Continuous monitoring of equipment and IIoT technology will become the most important aspect to achieving zero defects.
IoT and T&M
The Internet of Things (IoT) and even more the Internet of Everything will impact all industries and ultimately everyone's daily life. The expectations from IoT devices with respect to reliability, performance, quality of experience, and longtime availability are extremely high. IoT represents a giant network of interconnected devices or things that are embedded in the existing internet infra. The proliferation of connected devices and the soaring popularity of IoT among enterprises in developed and developing nations have led to the pressing need for IoT testing mechanisms. More than 60 legacy technologies and emerging RF formatsare used for IoT applications today. ZigBee and Thread are emerging technologies whereas Bluetooth and cellular have been used extensively for some time. WiFi and cellular are widely used for several IoT applications. In the current market dynamics, companies must be able to keep up with evolving technologies to carry out more precise and realistic testing. The continuous emergence and proliferation of wireless technology standards require new test instrument capabilities. Moreover, with enhancements being made to long-term evolution (LTE) and LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) systems and the upcoming 5G standard, the need for testing is on the rise with a new technological framework needed to support the increasing number of wireless
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systems. Networks will present new design challenges for IoT devices. This will require sophisticated test equipment that is highly modular and flexible, and can evolve with changing requirements. Time-to-market and development time for IoT devices will increase with more configurations to be tested. More effective automated test solutions that also minimize the cost of test will be required. Potential delays in IoT design and product development can also occur due to incorrect module selection. A comprehensive test solution supporting wireless technology, data throughput, latency, power consumption, robustness, and regulatory standards compliance is needed. Supporting complex IoT systems and embedded functionality can be time-consuming and costly without an appropriate test plan for mixed-signal devices. Design teams face challenges in identifying the root cause of problems, whether with their module or with their integrated devices. There is a need for an all-inclusive design and test solution that help resolve complex digital, analog, and RF system issues. Power management, energy consumption, battery life, and processing power for IoT devices are other key challenges faced by design and test engineers. Designers need to optimize their designs for IoT with power-efficient designs. Actions must be taken to ensure a constant voltage for device operating modes, guarantee acceptable measurement bandwidth for the sample rates, evaluate power consumption using intricate waveforms, conduct systematic energy analysis, and separate device design matters from power source problems.
Market Dynamics
The global IoT testing market is estimated to grow from USD 302.9 mn in 2016 to USD 1378.5 mn by 2021, at a CAGR of 35.4%, according to Markets ||www.electricalmirror.net||
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and Markets. As a matter of fact, IoT testing will be a major driver for the oscilloscope market in the coming years. The global oscilloscope market will grow at a compound annual growth rate near six% in the next few years, with the connected car market being a particularly strong driver, estimates Technavio. The major forces driving the IoT testing market include the growing need for Internet Protocol, testing of the increasing number of IoT devices and applications. Moreover, the need for shift left testing of IoT applications and the rising importance of DevOps are also some of the factors which are driving the market. In terms of type of testing, network testing is expected to be the fastest growing in the IoT testing market in the next five years. Network testing in IoT verifies the working and behavior of IoT applications with heterogeneous network connections and ensures synchronization of application with all different networking protocols to ensure seamless connectivity across the IoT platform. The primary focus of network testing includes the test of uplink and downlink speed of a network and responsiveness of the network connecting IoT application. The smart manufacturing application segment is expected to hold the largest market share in the IoT testing market. IoT testing of smart manufacturing includes highly efficient and automated manufacturing tests, which make use of a wireless communications tester for sophisticated manufacturing devices to perform nonsignaling tests on IoT devices. IoT testing in smart manufacturing supports functional, performance, and compatibility testing of smart devices deployed in the manufacturing processes and operations, in order to enhance the manufacturing efficiency and overall productivity.
Vendor Update
Test equipment vendors are responding at an unprecedented pace as the focus increases on IoT and with it the need for higher frequencies and resolution. Anritsu provides total measurement solutions for R&D and I&M of IoT devices for various applications such as Smart Home, Smart Factory, and Smart City applications. The company is partnering with KDDI, a Japanese telecommunications operator, on connection performance and power consumption tests for Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) used in the IoT market. The LTE standards typically used for IoT are standardized by 3GPP as Cat.1, Cat.1+eDRX, and Cat.M1, and globally chip vendors are developing and releasing communication chips. To measure the low power consumption performance of IoT devices, tests are performed by connecting an Anritsu base station simulator to the IoT device implementing a communications chip via Cat.1, Cat.1+eDRX, and Cat. M1 on the air interface. Rohde & Schwarz provides T&M solutions that cover all major cellular and noncellular 32
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technologies. Its comprehensive product portfolio offers the right T&M solution for the IoT device – from the first product idea through to the full device life cycle. In the T&M market for IoT applications, Keysight is largely driven by the effective implementation of its end-user-centric strategies. According to F&S's analysis, who recently awarded Keysight with the 2016 global T&M award for IoT company of the year, the strong brand loyalty enjoyed by the vendor is derived from its know-how and capability to offer the broadest product portfolio available in the market supporting the evolving wireless formats used in IoT devices and across stages of the product life cycle. The company's commitment to covering areas of RF design validation, manufacturing, automated calibration procedures, design, and simulation software helps companies tackle the hardest design and test subjects. A thorough understanding of the needs of IoT designers and manufacturers further increases the company's brand equity. NI's theme is, Optimize the things that matter most. Equipping the things of the enterprise with connected and synchronized measurement and control technologies, it unlocks insights that can increase uptime, boost performance, and drive innovation all while reducing operational costs. Those insights, however, hinge on the availability of accurate and reliable real-world data. With NI's technology providing unmatched capabilities in measurement, control, ruggedness, and connectivity, along with its expert ecosystem, the enterprise can realize the benefits of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). The vendor has set up an IIoT lab, which focuses on intelligent systems and the connection of operational and informational technologies and the companies working with them; the lab will initially concentrate its efforts on advanced control for manufacturing, asset monitoring for heavy equipment, and micro-grid control and communication. Transcom is setting its sights on the future, by analyzing opportunities and empowering technology to create advanced contact center solutions and perfect the customer experience in the era of the IoT. The company has set up the Leonardo 2.0.14 innovation lab that focuses on the new devices that can be used to connect with contact centers. Viavi, marketed by Savitri Telecom in Indiahas developed software-based NB-IoT testing available as a license on CellAdvisor handheld instruments. This further enhances CellAdvisor as a comprehensive RF test solution, offering RF over CPRI and BBU emulation in addition to LTE testing and automated interference hunting to help maximize efficiency of technicians while visiting cell sites. Fujikura, marketed by Keith Telecom in India, has developed dye-sensitized solar cells used in light-energy harvesting devices. These devices are used as power sources for sensor network nodes used for IoT. Various types of sensor
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network systems are expected to be used for IoT worldwide. To operate these sensor network nodes, energy-harvesting devices will be the most effective compared to other common power sources since they do not require any field-installation work or periodical replacement of batteries and consequently are an eco-friendly solution. Clients are looking to new testing scenarios with higher modularity, PC control, and software defined radio (SDR) WiFi solutions covering all of the main wireless technologies and all of the stages of an IoT device product life cycle. The wireless industry will require T&M vendors to set a software price for wireless testing. An increasing need is demanding higher modularity, customization, and software design that can facilitate cost-effective upgrades. There is lack of uniform testing standards across different regions such as Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific which is pulling down the demand of the IoT testing market significantly. A number of IoT testing service providers have emerged in the market who provide various managed services or professional services such as compatibility testing, pilot testing, regulatory testing, and upgrade testing. There are several implementation challenges in IoT testing that service providers must take into account. One such challenge is finding a solution to the hardware–software mesh of components. Functionality testing is limited in scope for understanding the dependence of hardware and software in the system. This calls for real-time communication among IoT devices. The real-time data testing is fraught with creating viable regulatory points for pilot testing, noticeably in healthcare and medical industries. The ongoing demand for efficient manufacturing and evolution of IT-based services in growing economies such as India and China and is driving the growth of IoT testing market in the Asia-Pacific region.
Importance of IoT in T&M
Internet of Things (IoT) is a key buzzword in the world today with companies across industries trying to figure out the revenue opportunities they can get from it and position themselves as thought leaders in this space. 5G, Big Data, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), and smart are all terms playing into this. When it comes to the T&M (T&M) industry, what does IoT mean? IoT is a huge concept spanning the connected home, wearable electronics, smart cities, the manufacturing industry, and the connected car among other markets. From an overall standpoint, adding connectivity to a myriad of devices would translate into a huge revenue opportunity for T&M companies, increasing demand from traditionally small end-user segments. New variations of WLAN, Bluetooth, ZigBee and other wireless technologies have been developed and are driving growth in the test equipment market, as ||www.electricalmirror.net||
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the devices need to be able to communicate and interoperate seamlessly. With IoT applying to a number of consumer electronics devices, the cost of test is a key concern. Far from meaning that there will not be an opportunity for T&M market participants from such devices, the opportunity is expected to be upstream (semiconductors). Therefore, it will be essential for T&M companies to have great relationships with semiconductor companies to capitalize on this part of IoT. IoT also involves more expensive devices. These devices and critical applications in the automotive, medical, and aerospace and defense sectors present significant opportunities for T&M companies due to stricter requirements for aspects such as reliability, latency, and availability. Missioncritical applications also translate into opportunities in wireless communications requiring the development and rollout of 5G networks. RF and Microwave Test Equipment: Among the T&M segments expected to benefit the most from IoT, the radio frequency (RF) test equipment market, which includes RF signal generators, spectrum and signal analyzers, and other related test equipment such as power meters, certainly stand out, as IoT means providing connectivity to a myriad of devices. At least this will be the case in the short term until the industry moves to higher frequencies. Over the next decade, demand for higher frequency equipment will increase making of microwave test equipment the ultimate winner from IoT. The time domain will also be positively impacted by the IoT concept, not 34
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only because the wireless technologies used for the talking of devices to each other increase in frequency and involve more complex modulation schemes, but also due to the move to optical infra to support the extra Internet traffic. Technologies such as 5G which require bandwidth to increase are currently driving demand for oscilloscopes in R&D applications. Security Test Equipment: With the increasing focus on cybersecurity, another T&M market segment to benefit strongly from IoT would be the security test equipment market. Organizations are transitioning from a traditional set-up to a digital one that involves informal interactions between employees, customers and investors, has holistic information requirements, relies on scalable IT systems, and employs end-to-end processes based on real-time key performance indicators (KPI). The increasing use of clouds and practice of bring you own device (BYOD) and bring your own wearable (BYOW), coupled with increased connectivity with third parties and outsourcing are some of the trends drastically expanding the threat surface area for companies, in turn driving interest in cybersecurity and thus driving the need for security testing. Currently, there is great emphasis on network security and a growing focus on endpoint security in the industrial space. However, the opportunity may be lowered by the lack of quantification of the benefits and return on investment (ROI) of cybersecurity, which tends to reduce investments. Installation and Maintenance Test Equipment: Unfortunately, not all T&M segments will benefit from
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IoT. For example, F&S foresees the installation and maintenance (I&M) test equipment market to radically change with the advent of IoT. The greater connectivity of devices/equipment could greatly reduce the need for technicians to go on site to perform repairs and maintenance tasks. This could translate into significant cost savings, as predictive maintenance would allow for the better scheduling of maintenance visits. Telecommunication service providers, for example, are particularly sensitive to maintenance costs. As a result, this market has transitioned to outsourcing such tasks to third parties, which in turn impacted demand for new T&M equipment, as the customer moved from being a large company with significant financial means to a budget-constrained contractor. Increasing personnel safety is another motivating factor for this trend. Utilities, for example, are dealing with dangerous environments with potential electrical explosions. While there will still be a requirement for technicians to go on site to perform maintenance and repair tasks, this requirement could be greatly diminished especially in the long term with the ability to emit data back to the devices and control them remotely. The growth in sales of IoT products is expected to be record breaking for the next few years, as homes, offices, stadiums, and even cars-in short, any place where people gather-can benefit from having “things” communicating their data to “the cloud” by way of the Internet. For most of these IoT devices, that means of communications will be via either licensed
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or unlicensed wireless access. An interconnected wireless world with myriad multifunctional sensors and processing devices is already a reality. A common modern environment isn’t complete without its own ecosystem of smartphones, tablets, cameras, RF identification tags, wearable devices, and sensors—all connected through several public and private wireless standards. The wireless technologies enabling the IoT and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) devices have customized requirements and performance criteria for each application. In turn, devices based on these wireless technologies must be characterized, compliance-tested, and checked for quality before reaching an end-user. This level of testing requires highly flexible and customizable test systems that can facilitate automation and cost-effective upgrades. A no of leading instrument makers, including Tektronix, National Instruments, Keysight Technologies and Anritsu have already addressed some of the challenges connected with characterizing IoT devices. Because of the massive scale of production for some IoT products, the test approaches are being compared to those used for cellular telephones, where shaving pennies from the cost of testing each product can be significant. Smart devices are an essential part of the IoT revolution. The number of devices, their versatility in IO, built in intelligence and diversity is ever increasing. Such smart devices entail that the T&M systems also become smarter, faster and flexible. Traditional approach to automated T&M may not be adequate for IoT devices. The limitations or challenges faced by traditional test & measurement setups can be summarized as follows:
Scale of IoT: IoT nodes and devices are getting
feature rich and being mass deployed. To cope up with this production volume, the test systems need to offer next generation measurement speeds.
Diversity in IoT nodes: The IoT nodes, given the scale and scope, can encompass a diverse range of signals, sensors, actuators, communication protocols, processing technologies etc. To test these diverse functionalities, a measurement platform with versatile options ranging over, analog, digital, protocol, control, RF I/O is the only feasible solution. The Unknown of IoT: The IoT devices and nodes are
evolving over time. The communication protocols that enable effective information transfer, identification & control are still in very nascent stages. The applications and the scope is not a thoroughly charted territory. In this context, a test solution that is scalable and future-proof is essential. Instead of designing a unique test system for each unique DUT, test leaders must design a smart test system that can adapt to and test all smart devices.
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Connected-ness of IoT nodes: The power of an IoT network is realized to its fullest extent by connectedness
and collective intelligence sharing. For example, consider a scenario of connected Traffic light controllers which optimize the flow of traffic based on real time video inputs from various junctions in a city. Such a system is effective only if collectively optimal decisions are made by the network of the connected traffic light IoT controllers. To test such an IoT network, it is not enough to test just a single node in isolation. A closely networked, synchronized and massively scalable test platform that tests multiple of these nodes simultaneously is essential.
Compactness & embeddedness of the IoT nodes:
IoT nodes are tending to become more compact, enclosed, wireless and self-sustaining (in terms of energy scavenging) over time. The way that these nodes are being packaged is becoming increasingly ‘portless’. That is, the traditional means to do functional tests, by tapping in signals through ports is becoming increasingly difficult. This calls for a test system that can emulate a real IoT controller node and implement functional test in the form closest to the node’s actual use scenario. In order to meet challenges of scalability, flexibility, and adaptability NI takes a platform based approach to measurements. This platform comprises of industry standard, modular PXI measurement hardware, LabVIEW software for customizing the measurement & test system, TestStand software for test sequence automation. The functionality of the system is defined using high level graphical system design software, LabVIEW. The high level programming language, along with various toolkits and an automated test management software, help the engineers to simplify the process of test system development. A platform also allows a test system designer to build the application by leveraging the benefits of the hardware & software ecosystem. National Instruments test platform allows for system architects to configure T&M systems by choosing from a plethora of modular instruments, analog or digital IO, communication buses, and control modules. This approach of ‘Versatile hardware plus Customizable software’ solves the challenges mentioned above, like diversity and the evolving nature of IoT nodes. The hardware platform based on PXI standard, owing to its high bus throughputs, results in multifold improvement in test times giving the much needed speed required for large scale IoT node production. National Instruments PXI instrument portfolio also provides a range of FPGA based instruments to choose from. These instruments have a customizable FPGA on board that can be programmed to emulate the real world conditions of an IoT node, that is essential for ‘portless’ device testing. The NI PXI platform incorporates modules that enable the test engineers to expand the T&M system even beyond 100 PXI systems (each containing more than 10 instruments!). This can prove to be an essential feature to test & validate IoT nodes in a connected scenario.
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been around for last few years and now it is rapidly growing. Life and society will change in significant manner with IoT. IoT supporting devices & modules are growing rapidly every day. As a result there will be more testing challenges T&M Industry is ready to face challenges in IoT domain. IoT consist of many communication modules, gadget to connect with each other, talking each other and transfering data. These are tested using various communication testing tools be it WiFi based or WiMax based or Bluetooth based device. Test scenario in IoT is really challenging and not stable. It is difficult to replicate the environment required for IoT testing and demands too much of effort. The subsystems, sub-components, and services that are interrelated are possessed by various groups and third party units. If user is unable to access a single dependent sub-component, it could affect the testing of the whole system. There are issues related to connectivity, compatibility due to many vendors working on modules. Anritsu Universal Wireless Test MT8870A is used for testing various communication module used in IoT domain. Anritsu Bluetooth Tester provides Bluetooth test for IoT modules.
Electrical testing
Electrical testing services is a type of examination that involves a thorough inspection, scrutiny and diagnosis of important heavy duty electrical equipment for its working performance and longevity. Electrical equipment are not limited to transformers, rectifiers, circuit breaking, electrical cables, transmission lines, batteries, etc. Electrical testing services are essential in order to ensure the operating standards of a plant which uses electricity. These electrical testing services are either outsourced or done in-house. The frequency of these electrical testing and inspection majorly depends on nature of workplace and the risk associated with electrical equipment. They are comprehensively tested in order to ensure efficiency and safe working. Improvements in Transmission and Distribution network and growing electrification of railway lines are some of the main factors inducing the growth of the electrical testing services market in India. The market is anticipated to ascend at a sound CAGR of 4.4% in terms of revenue over the forecast period of 2016 to 2026 chiefly influenced by the growth of the end users. Growing electrification of railway lines is one of the main factors for the growth of the electrical testing services market in India India is the third largest producer of steel in the world ||www.electricalmirror.net||
on the basis of volume and the only country to witness a positive growth in 2015 from 2014. As steel is usually produced in Electric Arc Reactors using electricity as the power source, growth in steel production calls for increased use of electrical equipment, which also will positively contribute to the growth of electrical testing services market in India. From the perspective of community, India is the second highest populated country in the world with an estimated population of 1.33 billion by the end of 2015. Currently, proper distribution of electricity to each household in the country is done at a rapid pace with an estimation that 85% of the villages are already been electrified, and hence widening the transmission and distribution network significantly contribute to the growth of the market in India. Likewise, increased power generation in the power generating plants to accommodate the high demand of electricity will also drive the growth of electrical testing services market. The railway department of India is moving towards complete conversion of electrical lines ensuring electricity as the main source of power to run the trains. At present, over 40% of the total railway lines of the country have been electrified and is likely to be completely electrified in the forthcoming years paving a way for the electrical testing services market to improve in terms of revenue generation. The transformer testing segment dominates
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the India electrical testing services market The service type segment of the market comprises of transformer testing, circuit breaker testing, protection testing and battery testing. A transformer is an electrical apparatus primarily used for transmission of electric current by electromagnetic induction. The function of the transformer is to vary the voltage between two electric potentials or terminals. The transformer testing segment dominates the Indian market with a market share of more than 40% closely followed by circuit breaker testing, which holds a market share of more than 30% in India electrical testing services market. In contrast, protection testing in the service type segment is likely to grow the fastest in the market with a CAGR of 5.1% owing to higher preference of the end users to frequently test the protective relays. Electrical Testing Service providers in India are highly fragmented with many players available to provide testing of electrical equipment. A few major dedicated testing service providers identified in the market include Inel Power System Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Technomark Engineers India Pvt. Ltd., Voltech Group, Inser Hitech Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Powertest Asia Pvt. Ltd., Rulka Electricals Pvt. Ltd., Ultra Electric Company India Pvt. Ltd. and JBS Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., among others.
Way Forward
There is a need to provide a fully integrated test system that includes full test coverage supporting the evolving needs in the IoT industry. A best-in-class customer purchase experience for its test equipment to provide the right combination of hardware design and modular and automated calibration procedures, and to support new measurement challenges needs to be ensured. The T&M vendors need to combine their T&M capabilities with the broadest format coverage across the entire product life cycle of IoT devices to ensure product performance and quality over time. Finally, with rapidly evolving technology, test instruments need to be continually modified and maintained to meet ever-changing functionality and system-maintenance requirements with the integration of subsystems and verification of performance. Test systems used for IoT devices need to be adaptive and scalable through software while creating custom and standard-compliant test signals. Overall, customers are looking to new testing scenarios with higher modularity and software-defined radio solutions covering all of the main wireless technologies and all of the stages, R&D, validation, manufacturing, and deployment of an IoT device. Industry participants need to work to overcome these technical challenges to revolutionize the T&M space, thereby supporting the evolving needs in the IoT industry.
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o other company in India offers such a large range of High Safety “UL� listed Digital Multimeters; Clampmeters which have surge protection ranging from 6KV to 12KV. We also offer full range of Digital Insulation Resistance Tester ranging from 50V to 15KV. We have a full range of Earth Resistance Testers, High Voltage Non-Contact Detectors, Environmental testing Instruments, DC regulated Power Supply and Gas Detectors etc. We also have ISO certification for After Sales Service. 38
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Give us brief understanding about the current market scenario of testing equipment; also elaborate the company success story?
In the current market scenario of testing equipments there are a large number of players. Most of them import low quality and cheap price products so that it can be sold easily in the retail market. However there are a few players like our company who believe in offering products of the highest quality. Such products always command a premium and are appreciated by technically educated customers. The success of KUSAM-MECO product is an account of 3 factors. 1) Products of Highest Quality 2) Reasonable price which gives “value for money”. 3) After Sales Service No other company in India offers such a large range of High Safety “UL” listed Digital Multimeters & Clampmeters which have surge protection ranging from 6KV to 12KV. We also offer full range of Digital Insulation Resistance Tester ranging from 50V to 15KV. We have a full range of Earth Resistance Testers, High Voltage Non-Contact Detectors, Environmental testing Instruments, DC regulated Power Supply and Gas Detectors etc. We also have ISO certification for After Sales Service.
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Kindly elaborate the digital market as there is a bounce in technical solution for digitalization the products in Testing & Measuring?
Due to many complicated processes required for industry manufacturing there is a large R&D being done to automate many processes with the help of automatic systems and Robots. The automatic system incorporate Artificial Intelligence so as to understand a process and give appropriate instructions & signals to the machines for carrying out various operations. Robots are used in the manufacturing processes where humans cannot perform the duties efficiently. With SMART CITIES being developed across India the need for Digitalisation will increase. This will give rise to large demand for Test & Measuring Instruments. We therefore see a very good future for the same.
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Define your reach to the Indian Market; as if compared to your competitors?
Compared to our competitors we have a network of quality dealers across India who promote our products very well. Apart from that, in moving along with the times we also do Digital marketing so as to reach maximum number of people in the country.
COMPANY PROFILE
Kusam Electrical Industries Ltd is a 4 decades old company in the field of ELECTRONIC TEST & MEASURING INSTRUMENTS. The promoters of the company have over 50 years’ experience in the field of Electrical & Electronic Test & Measuring Instruments. KUSAM-MECO was established in the year 1983 with a vision of providing Digital Test & Measuring Instruments to the Indian Market at a time when the Instruments Industry was dominated by Electrical Instruments. KUSAM-MECO introduced Digital Multimeter & Clamp Meter way back in 1986. Since then there has been no looking back & today we have one of the largest range of Digital Test & Measuring Instruments. During the years KUSAM-MECO has added High Quality Instruments in their fold. The growth has been as follows: “1986 - Introduced DMMS models MIC -6 E & 7S. 1986 - Introduced Digital Instruments in the commercial market in India with Clamp Meter Model 2700, Multimeter Model 405, LCR Meter 954, Clamp Adaptor Model CA 500 / 1000 / 2000. 1990 - Added Digital Multimeter Model 603 & 801. 2000 - Introduced Multifunction Power Meter & Maximum Demand Controllers. Also added Transducers & Transmitters & Power Factor Regulators.
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Define your chain supply of your products and sale opportunity?
Our supply chain is through our authorized distributors situated or spread all over the country.
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Elaborate the vision and near future growth of your company?
The company’s vision is “TO BE KNOWN AS THE ONLY ONE ORGANISATION WHICH CAN OFFER COMPLETE RANGE OF VERY HIGH QUALITY ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS TO SATISFY CUSTOMER NEEDS” and to provide “VALUE FOR MONEY”. We anticipate to grow by 25 to 30% Year-on-Year. To achieve this goal we will augment our resources to provide better sales & service to customers.
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Share your Elecrama 18 plans and strategy to promote Kusam Electrical Industries ltd and also share what opportunity you will grab from this?
We have s fairly large booth at ELECRAMA 2018 located strategically in the exhibition hall. We will showcase our new products at the exhibition. We will also try to add more channel partners. This show should give us a huge opportunity to gain ground in North India.
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2010 - Expanded the range of IR Thermometers, Gas Detectors, Lux Meters, Tachometers etc. -
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Introduced Digital Earth Clamp- on – Resistance Testers with leakage current measurement. Also added Leakage Clamp Meters & Solar Parameters measuring Clamp Meters.
2011 - Introduced Thermal Imagers. 2012 - Increased the range of Process Calibrators, Environmental Instruments, Multifunction Transducers, Digital Storage Oscilloscopes, Distance Meters.
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Added low cast affordable DMM’s Model 108 & 702 in the range.
2013 - Added AC / DC Leakage Clamp Meters, Flexible Current Clamps, Gas Detectors, Temperature & Humidity Transmitters & Power & Harmonics, Quality Analyser.
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Added full range Analog Insulation Resistance Testers.
2014 - Added Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge, Vibration Meter, Infrared Thermometers, Cable Fault Locator.
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Added new Clamp Meters Model 999 & LCR Meter 306.
2015 - Added low cost Thermal Imagers & IR Thermometers, ________ APFC Relays, & Laser Distance Meter.
2001 - Introduced upgraded Digital Multimeter Model 108, 702, 207 & Clamp Meter 2781. -
2016 - Yet some more (Intrinsically Safe & Explosion Proof) Gas Detectors were along with CO Detector.
Introduced for first time in India “UL” listed DMM Model 5040 & 5040T.
2017 - Added Intrinsically Safe, DMM’s & Battery Capacity Testers.
2002 - Introduced DMM’s with Terminal locking mechanism Model 6030, 6040, 6050.
Due to the High Quality of the products & After-Sales services KUSAM-MECO has got ISO 9001:2015 certification for marketing & after sales service for the products. In addition, our products have been appreciated by all customers & repeat orders are a testimony of the quality of our products.
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Added a new range of Multifunction Power Meters, Maximum Demand Controllers, Transducers Transmitters & current sensors.
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2005 - Diversified the field of office goods - introduced currency counting machines. -
Added more models of Infrared Thermometers having range up to 1600°C.
2006 - Added a full range of Test & Measuring Instruments such as HV Insulation Resistance Testers, Earth Resistance Testers, Non-Contact Detectors etc. -
Increase the range of Currency Counting Machines by adding new models with more features.
2007 - Introduced a new & complete range of Process Calibrators for the procers & industry. Also introduced Digital Clamp on Earth Resistance Tester. 2008 - Introduced Coin Counting Machines for sorting & counting of coins. -
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Our product range includes herewith HIGH SAFETY "UL" APPROVED DIGITAL MULTIMETERS, PROFESSIONAL GRADE DIGITAL MULTIMETERS, BASIC DIGITAL MULTIMETERS, LCR METERS, HIGH SAFETY "UL" APPROVED DIGITAL CLAMPMETERS, PROFESSIONAL & INDUSTRIAL GRADE DIGITAL CLAMPMETERS, INSULATION RESISTANCE TESTERS, EARTH RESISTANCE TESTER, HIGH VOLTAGE MEASURING INSTRUMENTS, TEST & MEASURING INSTRUMENTS, LABORATORY INSTRUMENTS, ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING INSTRUMENTS, WATERPROOF PEN TESTERS, CABLE FAULT PRE-LOCATOR, PORTABLE THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA, POWER MEASUREMENT CLAMPMETERS, POWER MEASUREMENT & CONTROL INSTRUMENTS, POWER TRANSDUCERS (Accuracy Class 0.2% / 0.5%), SIGNAL TRANSMITTER, PROGRAMMABLE DIGITAL PANEL METER, CALIBRATORS, GAS DETECTORS. We have testing facility at our company which includes Fluke & Yokogawa Calibrators, High Voltage standard resistances, Black Body & other instruments for the testing of most of our products. To make our products available to the customers, we have a wide network of dealers spread all over the country. Our customers include Electronics Manufacturing Industry, Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution companies, I.T.I, Polytechnics & Engineering Colleges, Research Institutes, Railways, Defence, Oil & Gas Industry, Chemical Industry, Communication Industry etc. The company’s vision is “TO BE KNOWN AS THE ONLY ONE ORGANISATION WHICH CAN OFFER COMPLETE RANGE OF VERY HIGH QUALITY ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS TO SATISFY CUSTOMER NEEDS” and to provide “VALUE FOR MONEY”.
Added a full range of Low Voltage Linear Regulated Power Supplies & Digital Micro Ohm Meter to
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Wires and Cables: Factors Influencing Consumer Behavior
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n current market scenario electrical wire & cable market is very competitive. Number of branded as well as unbranded players is available in this competitive market. Current article is based on consumer attitude and awareness towards branded electrical wire & cable. The objective of this article is to gauge the factors affecting purchase decision of consumers. The Indian wire & cable industry is predominantly volume driven. Wire & cable market in India comprises nearly 40% of the electrical industry. In the current era of competitive market branded wire and CoS adopted various marketing strategies such as market penetration, new product development, promotion strategy. Wire & cable industry is being shifted from unorganized sector to organized sector. Quality and technical parameters with reputed brands play a dynamic role in determining demand of various products. Marketing strategies needs to be adopted continuously after studying various parameters
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such as customer expectations & perceptions into accounts. A study of consumer attitude and awareness towards branded electrical wire & cable has been undertaken with key objective such as to observe consumer awareness & importance about different branded wires and cables as well as to find out the significance of influencer while purchasing the branded wires and cable. Analysis of the study was undertaken with the help of survey conducted. After analysis it is concluded that consumers of electrical wire & cable is unaware about brands available in market. Source of info plays an important role while purchasing electrical wire & cable as well as there is influence factor of technical person who is hired for electrical work on consumer.
Wire & cable market
The wires & cables industry in India has come a long way, growing from being a small industry to a very
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large one, over the past decade. Although the industry comes with a lot of technical and quality nuances, it is mostly volume driven. Over the last 20 years, the industry has shifted from being an unorganised sector to an organised one, Still 35% of the industry continues to be a part of unorganised sector. Increasing demand for power, light, communication has kept demand high for wire & cable. Wires & cables market in India comprises nearly 40% of the electrical industry. According to industry experts, it is expected to double in size in the next 5 years. Market is growing at a CAGR of 15% as a result of growth in the power and infra segments. The present estimated per capita consumption is only about 0.5 kg. As the new govt is focusing on ‘Make in India,� the industry can grow at a similar rate for the next 5 years. Talking about the power sector, copper holds high significance in terms of usage and consumption in
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this sector. The world average per capita copper consumption is around 2.7 kg. Electrical sector is the largest user of copper in India. Since copper and its alloy components play a vital role in electricity generation, distribution and utilisation, 12-15% per annum demand growth in this sector is possible, if good quality is assured. Quality of Copper plays a very important role in wire i.e. use of Electrolytic Tough Pitch (ETP) grade Copper wherein the purity of Copper in%age terms should be min 99.90 % as per national standards, All electrical consultants, A-grade electrical contractors, while specifying makes should ensure quality credential from independent laboratories or poor quality of Copper used in wire may result in safety hazards as well as energy loss. As imp as it is to use good quality copper, there are various disadvantages and serious consequences of using untested copper for wiring as per the table. Relative specification values measured of wires using Electrolytic Tough Pitch Copper vis-à-vis Scrap Refined (Commercial) Copper (for 1sq mm wire) The test results (on the next page) amply prove that wires with commercial copper are not only inferior in physical properties but are also alarmingly low on electrical parameters such as conductivity. It is proved further that high level of impurities has resulted in a steep increase in resistance by as much as 88%. This obviously explains almost twice the temperature rise as compared to ETP copper since higher resistance causes higher loss resulting in heat. ICA India therefore strongly recommends that all concerned such as, consultants, contractors, electricians etc. should consider use of ISI certified copper wires only. Globally, Wire & cable sector has been dominated by China, USA, Japan, UK and South Korea, where China is the top manufacturer and exporter of the sector in FY’13-14. India, with a market size of
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approximately $ 3.39 bn in FY’13-14, holds the 6th largest potential market for Wire & cable sector worldwide after China, USA, Azerbaijan, Turkey and Lithuania. Wire & cable sector in India, being a net importer sector, is dependent on imports from China, UAE, Russia, Japan. Wire & cable sector is organised in nature due to the availability of limited number of players in the market, which controls the competition in the market. Favourable factors such as the recovery in India’s economy and the planning of the govt to increase the development activities in the area of power, telecom and real estate, may accelerate the growth rate in the sector of wire & cable. Product Profile of Wire and Cable 1.40%
Competitive Scenario: Wire & cable industry is
organised in nature due to the availability of limited number of market players. There are approximately 65% organised players and 35% unorganised players in Wire & cable sector. Due to the tough competition from the countries like China, Brazil, South Africa and Saudi Arabia, Indian wire & cable companies lack a competitive edge in the international market. The quality and variety of wire & cable with its applications in different industries make it demanding in several countries.
Resource Risk: The raw materials that are being
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Electric Conductors (<80 Volts)
Insulated Winding wire of Copper
Electric Conductors (80-1000 volts)
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Co-axial Cable and Co-axial Electric Conductors
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Product Profile: Wire & cable sector is classified as per the requirement of the end user, such as power cable, wire & cable for electrical equipment, winding wire, exposed wire, communication cable and wire & cable accessories. Presently, global market of insulated wire & cable consists of electric conductors
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up to 1000 volts with 70.60% of the global demand and the remaining proportion of 29.40% is comprised co-axial cable and co-axial electric conductor, electrical conductors more than 1000 volts, insulated winding wire of copper, optical fibre cables and other insulated winding wire.
used in the manufacturing of wire & cable are copper and aluminium as conductive material and plastic and rubber for insulation. Despite the fact that India has abundant reserves of metals, the raw material availability of copper and aluminium is the biggest challenge faced by the sector players. The rising price of raw materials is a big threat to stable price and production costs in wire & cable. The rising price of aluminium and copper is becoming a major issue as it has squeezed the profit margin of enterprises. Internationally, most countries usually opt variable pricing structures where certain fluctuations in the prices of raw materials automatically get adjusted in the prices of finished products. But in India, enterprises execute orders on fixed prices, so the varying prices of raw materials hit the manufacturers directly. The import dependency of Wire & cable sector in India is high as the mining of minerals to get the copper and aluminium for the manufacturing of wire & cable requires legal permissions and, because of environment protection, the permission is granted
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up to a certain limit. Therefore, the sector has high risk of foreign-market fluctuations on its production as it is directly related to the import of raw material.
Industry Scenario
The industry has graduated from being dominated by unorganized sector players to the branded and quality players with national repute. Although wire & cable industry in India is largely volume driven, quality and technical parameters with reputed brands play a dynamic role in determining demand of various products. Indian wires and cable market is primarily dependent on sales volume and involves huge quality and technical specifications (metal world research team, 2012). Wire & cable market in India has come a long way, from being a small industry to a very large one, over the past decade. The industry is mostly volume driven, although it comes with a lot of technical and quality nuances. Over the last 20 years, the industry has shifted from being an unorganized sector to an organized one, although 35% of the industry continues to be a part of the unorganized sector. The market has been growing steadily, and according to recent research at Net scribes, it is expected to touch INR 572 bn by the year 2018. Wire & cables industry predominantly provides challenging opportunities in the field of manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, marketing and HR. Wire & cables market in India comprised of nearly 40% of the electrical industry. According to metal world research team, “it is expected to double in size in the next five years. The industry is growing at a compound annual growth rate of 15% as a result of growth in the power and infra segments”. Indian wire & cable industry is predominantly volume driven The cable industry has clocked a growth of 16% in 2010-11 in kilometer terms as against 12% in 2009- 10, reports IEEMA. However, with changing specifications, kilometers are not the sole metric to judge growth. Though there has been a slight growth in value terms, it is largely due to
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increase in commodity prices. In the power cables arena, the HV & EHV cable industry witnessed growth mainly due to acceleration in implementation of ongoing projects in the pipeline. In addition to this, demand for HV & EHV cables is steadily rising in densely populated metro cities, where installation of overhead transmission towers is expensive as well as hazardous. IEEMA figures further indicate that in 2010-2011, the total production of LV, PVC and cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) power cables was about 2.65 lakh km, both in the organized and unorganized sectors, amounting to an increase over the previous year by 12.7%. According to IEEMA, In case of PVC and XLPE power cables (3.3 KV- 33KV), production was about 24,200 km, an increase over the previous year by 6.6%. About 1,000 km of power cables above 33KV were produced in the same fiscal, registering a growth of about 33%. The estimated industry size for power cables is Rs 15,000 Cr. Wire & cable make up the delivery for electricity in our home. Running the main breaker panel or fuse box to outlets, appliances and fixtures indoors and out, wire & cable must be sized and installed appropriately to keep electricity running through our home. Electrical wire has obvious uses, such as the delivery of power across country and through our home. While the terms wire & cable are often used interchangeably, technically wire is one electrical conductor and cable is group of conductors, or wires encased in sheathing. Due to increasing demand from retail consumers, on rapid urbanization and development of rural markets this wire & cable market is growing very rapidly Due respect to this growth, Consumer is the King of market and all the marketing activities of all the business and industrial enterprises of today go around the preferences, perception and attitudes of consumers. Wire & cable is technical product so this goods and services are produced to the technical specifications of these needs and wants. Marketers have come to realize that no marketing efforts can be successful if the choices, tastes and attitudes of consumers are not properly considered. Therefore, they lay stress upon marketing research and study consumer attitude and awareness. Further, a buyer purchases a product because of certain physical, social and economic forces creating a desire or a want for the product. A decision to buy a product of daily use may be taken in few seconds while the decision to
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buy a durable product is taken after critical study of many factors. According to recent survey by FICCI, India’s rapid economic growth has set the stage for fundamental change among the country’s consumers. There is discernible shift in consumer preference in favor of higher end and technologically superior branded products. The topic of consumer behaviour is one of the massively studied topics by the researchers & marketers in the past and is still being studied. Researchers show different reasons as to whyconsumer behaviour has been the topic of many academics and researchers. One of the commonviews is that understanding consumer behaviour has become a factor that has a direct impact onthe overall performance of the businesses. It is worth noting that consumer buying behaviour is studied as a part of the marketing and its main objective it to learn the way how the individuals, groups or org’s choose, buy use and dispose the goods and the factors such as their previous experience, taste, price and branding on which the consumers base their purchasing decisions. Many researchers have conducted studies and identified the r/p between habits & previous experience on consumer buying decision which show that personal habits and previous experience on of the consumers have a direct impact on the consumers purchase decision. They also found that the image of the product has a crucial impact on the purchasing decision of consumer and further recommended that product image should continuously be improved in order to encourage the consumers towards purchasing.
Consumer Behaviour
The term Consumer Behavior refers to the study of how individuals make decisions to spend their available resources on consumption related items. Studying customers provide cluesfor developing new products, product features, prices, channels, messages, and other marketing-mix elements. “Consumer Behavior is the process and physical activity individuals engage in when evaluating, acquiring, using, and disposing of goods and services.”- Louden
Consumer Behavior refers to the behavior that consumers display in searching for, purchasing, using, evaluating and disposing of products and services that they expect will satisfytheir needs. Study of Consumer
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Behavior is the study of how individuals make decisions tospend their available resources like time, money and effort on consumption related items. In order to survive and grow the Org. has to delight the customers. Consumers will be delighted if they get more than what they expect. Study of consumer behavior helps in knowing their expectations and the sacrifices they are ready to make in order to fulfill thoseexpectations. Study of consumer behavior assumes that consumers are actors in the market place.Consumers play various roles in the market place. Starting from info provider toconsumer, from user to payer and to disposer, consumers play roles in the decision process.Different people play different roles in different stages of purchase. A purchaser or customer may not be the same person for example a person who purchases a product for the familymay not be the consumer of the product.
Factors influencing Consumer Behaviour
The consumer decision process explains the internal process as well as individual behavior for making product or service decisions. The consumption process is influenced byexternal factors like cultural, social, personal, and psychological factors.
Influence of Cultural Factors: Culture, subculture, social class are particularly imp in buying behavior. Culture: Culture is the fundamental determinant of a person’s wants and behavior. Culture refers to the traditions, taboos, values and basic attitudes of the whole society within whichan individual lives. The growing child acquires a set of values, perceptions, preferences, and behaviors through his or her family and other key institutions. E.g. A child growing up inIndia is exposed to the values like tolerance, Equality, Sacrifice, love for the family¸ respectfor the elders and guru etc. Culture teaches an individual the acceptable norms of behavior and tells him the right or wrongs.
Cultural values affect how the business is conducted. Culture also affects consumption behavior. Culture influences can be seen in the food habitsand dressing style of people. It also influences communication, attitudes and values thatinfluence consumption patterns. Culture influences are highly conspicuous in communicationmessages. Use of colors, symbols, and language and message sources reflect culture. Themain aim behind it could be to tune their messages according to the cultural specifications of various regions that they operate in. Culture values are passed on from one generation to thenext.
Subculture: Each culture consists of smaller subcultures that provide more specific identification & socialization for their members. Subcultures include nationalities, religions,and geographic regions. When subcultures grow large and affluent enough, companies designspecialized marketing programs to serve them. Such programs are known as diversity marketing. E.g. In diverse country like India, people from different region show distinctdifference in their food habits and clothing styles. Also consumption pattern is also affected by religious diversity. Social Class: Social class refers to the hierarchical
arrangements of the society into various divisions,each of which signifies social status or standing. Social class is an important determinant of consumer behavior as it affects consumption patterns, lifestyle, media patterns, activities andinterests of the consumers. Social classes not only reflect income, but other indicators such as occupation, education, area of residence. E.g. 2 consumers earning the same income maydiffer considerably in lifestyle when one has professional qualification at the post of graduatelevel and is employed at the senior management cadre of multinational, while the other is self-employed, with education confined to a few years of schooling. Social classes differ in many characteristics. Social classes show distinct product and brand preferences in many areas including their lifestyles, they differ in media preferences, and there are also language differences among thesocial classes. In addition to the cultural and social factors, a consumer’s behavior is alsoinfluenced by factors such as reference groups, family, and social roles and status.
Reference Groups: An individual’s attitude, value
and behavior are influenced by different groups. Thesegroups are called reference groups and they have direct or indirect influence on the individual. Buying behavior of consumers is largely influenced by the reference group to which they belongor aspire to belong. Reference groups are of two types:
Primary Reference Group: This group is further
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holds membership and has frequent interactions withother members of group. He comes in regular and informal contact with the members of thisgroup and is directly influenced by them. (b) Aspiration reference group: This is the group towhich the individual does not hold any membership bur desires to belong to that group. He triesto copy the attitudes and behavior, including buying behavior of the members of the group. (c)Disclaiming reference group:This is a group to which an individual holds a membership but does not want to belong toand therefore, all his actions would be opposed to that of the group. He tries not to be influenced by the attitudes, values and behavior of the members of this group. (d) Avoidance group: This isthe reference group to which an individual does not hold any membership. He tries to resent thevalues and beliefs of such a group.
Secondary Reference Group: Secondary groups
include religious groups professional associations and trade unionswith which the interaction of customer is formal and infrequent. Every reference group has itsown set of opinion leaders. Opinion leaders are perceived as people with special skills,knowledge, personality etc. Opinion leaders influence actions or attitudes of others informally.Marketers should identify the opinion leaders of their target group for specific product/s and thenthey should target their marketing efforts towards these role models. The marketer can use theopinion leader to communicate the message through its promotion and advertising campaigns.
Family: A family is defined as two or more persons
related by blood, marriage or adoption andreside together. A family is a small reference group but it is prominent in influencing consumer behavior. Families go through various stages of lifecycle, each stage creates different demands for different products and buying behavior of the members is greatly influenced bythe stage of the family lifecycle. E.g Consumer demands of a bachelor are different fromthose of a newly married couple. Members of a family exert a strong influence on the buying decision. The husband, thewife, and the children play different roles while purchasing expensive products and services andthese roles vary from country to country. E.g. the major buying decisions in Indian family are taken by the parents. Joint decisions are taken by the husband and wife for purchasingexpensive products and services. Therefore marketers should be interested in the roles played by the members and the relative influence each member exerts on the buying decisions. Marketer tries to adjust their marketing mix to influence the decision of the decision maker inthe family.
Personal Factors: There are different personal
factors, which affect the buying decision process. Thesefactors, such as the age, sex, lifecycle stage,
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occupation, economic conditions, personality, etc. are unique to everyone.
Age and lifecycle stage: Changes in the society have led to the creation of different categories like couples marrying late in life, childless couples, single parents, etc., besides traditional lifecycle stages which included young singles, married couples and lone survivors. Over lifecycle stages, people use different products and their demand for goods and services keep changing. People at different ages will have different tastes on food, clothes, furniture, recreation. Hence marketers should determine the needs of their target markets & introduce different products and marketing efforts targeted at different stages. Occupation and financial status: Occupation and income level of a person have a major impact on his savings and buying behavior. E.g. A blue collar worker will indulge more in purchasing clothes, shoes, etc., which he can wear to work. Similarly, a company’s chairman may buy clothes, a ccessories, and other products and services that suit his lifestyle. The financial condition of an individual such as hisdisposable his income, savings, his ability to buy costly products and services on installmentsand bear the interest rates, etc. will have significant influence on his buying behavior. Lifestyle: An individual’s way of leading his
life will determine his lifestyle. Factors such as work life, interests, social groups, etc. influence the lifestyle of an individual.
Psychological Factors: Psychological factors that influence consumer buyer behavior are motivation, perception,attitude and learning. Motivation: A motive is a strong urge that drives a person’s activities towards unfulfilled needs and wants. Consumers are influenced by a motive or a set of motives when they haveunfulfilled needs. Needs are the motivational elements behind the purchasing behavior of thecustomers. One of the most widely known theory, hierarchy of needs, was proposed byAbraham Maslow explains why people are driven by particular needs at a particular times.According to Maslow needs are classified as shown in the following hierarchy. (a)Physiological needs (b)Security needs (c)Social needs and esteem needs (d)Self-actualization needs. Consumers tend to satisfy their needs on the basis of the intensity or requirement of theneeds. For example, physiological need is the most basic need and hence, an individual would satisfy it first. Satisfaction of one need leads to emergence of higher level unfulfilledneeds. Needs are general in nature but wants arise out of the 48
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desire to fulfill the needs in aspecific way. For example, food can be classified as a need but eating a particular dish or at a particular food joint are a want. Wants that are conditioned by certain motives are known as buying motives. Marketers must work to create these wants in the customers and target/ position their product in such a way as to invoke desire in the customer to fulfill these wants.
Perceptions: Perception is defined as the process
by which an individual selects, organizesand interprets stimuli into meaningful thoughts and pictures. Customers base their perceptionon their needs, wants, past experiences and something that they consider to be true. For example, a subscriber/ reader who read a particular newspaper or journal might perceive it togive the true picture of the happenings around him. Perceptions of a person are affected bymany factors like reality, sense, risk, etc. Customers perceive their environment through the sense of touch, smell, hearing, etc. Customer’s buying decisions are also influenced by the risk factor involved. For eg, does the customer perceive the product to be safe, does he find it worth in spending thetime shopping, and does he think that the price is worth the amount paid for? Marketers can address these problems though appropriate marketing communication strategies. Understanding the customer’s perception helps the marketer position their product better than that of the competitors, it helps them develop the right store image, product quality, price, distribution channel etc. Hence marketers must make an effort to understand the perceptions of the customers and adjust their marketing mix accordingly.
Beliefs and Attitude: A belief is a descriptive
image or thought that an individual holds about something.People acquire beliefs and attitudes through experience as well as learning. The beliefs andattitudes held by people, in turn, influence their buying behavior. A person’s attitude is a set of his feelings and the way in which he reacts to a given idea or thought. Attitudes can be positive, negative or neutral. Customer attitudes are based on their past experiences with products & through their interaction and relationship with their respective reference groups. Customer’s attitude can have a major impact on a firm’s marketingefforts. For example, a customer with a negative attitude towards a company or its product, does not only stop purchasing the product but is likely to influence, by appealing, hisreference group to refrain from buying the same.
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The topic of consumer behaviour is one of the massively studied topics by the researchers and marketers in the past and still being studied.The aim of marketing is to meet and satisfy target consumer’s needs and wants. The field of consumer behavior studies how individuals, groups and organizations select, buy, use and dispose of goods, services, ideas, or experiences tosatisfy their needs and desires. The ultimate objective of any business is to earn profit bysatisfying and retaining customers. The marketer should identify and map consumer’s behavior and then try to develop marketing strategy to satisfy customers and retain them for longer period of time. On the other hand, because of thediffuse nature of HRM and ambiguity how to measure purchase decision impact on the tangible results, it was difficult to determine whether marketing factors such as price, quality etc have asignificant impact on the project success.
Govt initiatives to boost cable industry in India
In India we have cable manufacturing industry mainly in 2 segments: Organized & Unorganized. In the organized sector cables are produced with best / virgin raw materials as per specification, are duly tested during production at various stages and the final product is retested before dispatch. This makes the products from the Organised sector more expensive vis a vis the Unorganised sector. Cable Industry in the Unorganised sector is mainly in House building wiring industry, where no quality control is followed. The main reason being that the end user is also not aware of all quality req’s. However the situation is changing. With the slew of advertising and the publicity campaigns targeted at this segment, people are getting more and more aware about the quality of products in this category too and asking questions before deciding on the cables and wiring. This is a step in the right direction, since the safety & durability of electrical & electronic fixtures depends on these.
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Advertising is a positive step for our industry. But as you must have noticed, the primary focus of these advt’s is towards house Wires & not towards Cables which are an Industrial product. The winners will be all because of this; the awareness generated will positively impact the whole industry and not just the advertisers. The industry which has been growing at the rate of around 15% currently will start growing at over 20% over the next 5 years. Wires & cables industry in India has come a long way, growing from being a small industry to a very large one, over the past decade.The increasing demand for power, light, communication has kept demand high for wire & cable. This trend will continue as demand for reliable, efficient energy and data communications will strengthen Wires & cables industry in the future as well. Over the last 20 years, the industry has shifted from being an unorganised sector to an organised one. Still, 35% of the industry continues to be a part of the unorganised sector. In India, the size of the cable manufacturing industry is approximately Rs 40k Crs. The specialised cable industry is roughly of the size of Rs 10k Crs. The govt has announced ambitious plans for infra development. One of the primary focus area of the development plan is railways, with over Rs 800,000 Cr as promised investment over the period of 2015-20.In addition, the govt has ear marked Rs 50k Cr to develop 100 smart cities across the country. High way projects worth $93 bn, which include govt flagship NHDP with total investment of $45 bn over next 3 years, have also been announced. Digital India campaign will require an investment of Rs 4,50,000 Cr. MoP is also looking at an investment of Rs 15k lakh Cr over the next 5 years. Wire & cable industry will eventually focus on supplying cables for specific applications pertaining to the industry needs. India has a lot of potential in the mining, power, oil and gas, metro railways, cement industry, steel industry and other sectors. Power cables, a critical segment of the power sector,
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is experiencing an escalating demand owing to the growth in power generation infra. India is one of the biggest consumers of electric energy after the US and China. Accelerated urbanization and growing concern over pollution have increased the investment in metro rails for urban mass transportation. The country is predicted to develop metro rails in at least 50 cities across India. Such developments where each project requires more than $150 mn is likely to attract many Indian and foreign companies to take advantage of the huge growth opportunities. Different kinds of cables like extra high voltage cables, elastomer cables, etc are presently being used for special applications such as mining, in oil sector, shipbuilding, cranes, elevators, solar power plants to harness power for new generation motor vehicles, windmill solutions as well as security systems. The growth in renewable power generation would be one of the primary factors for the growth of the electric cable and wire market. The focus of several countries across world to commercialize renewable power generation will create a sig. demand for electrical wires & cables. This is mainly due to the lack of a T&D infra at locations where renewable energy resources are set up. Moreover, the expansion of the existing renewable power generation plants in the emerging countries will also result in increasing the demand for electrical wires and cables. Initiatives such as excise duty exemption for ferro-silicon magnesium and pig iron used for manufacturing components for wind-operated electric power generators, and the target set by the JNNSM to generate more than 1,00,000 MW of solar power by the end of the year 2022, will boost the demand for electrical wires and cables. Rural electrification is another major factor which is expected to propel the growth of the electric wire & cable market in the country. Govt's goal to provide electricity to every home by 2020 should attract major investments in the sector.
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e at "RC Bentex" believe that all the hard work that we and our associates do should be backed by sound marketing strategies, which can strengthen our brand and its values in long term.
We all know, India is one of the fastest developing countries in the world. Indian power & agriculture sector are undergoing a significant change that has redefined the manufacturing industry outlook. Sustained economic growth continues to drive electricity demand in India. Demand for Products related to Power and Agriculture sector are increasing every year. Since our inception in 1962, Hard work & Dedication by every employee of RC Bentex have played an important role in the Journey of being a successful Brand in Electrical and Agriculture related Products. The secret of success has been an open minded management style and a quality management philosophy, supported by a proactive customersupplier relationship and achieving customer satisfaction. We believe that all the hard work that we or our associates do should be backed by sound marketing strategies, which can strengthen our brand and its values in the long run. We have always focused on the development and manufacturing a range of products that touch lives and improve lifestyles. We have always continuously worked on our Quality which makes our products ahead of others.
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Share your global presence with us?
RC Bentex products and technologies are available worldwide. Our commitment to quality, value and innovation has led to highly visible, categoryleading brands in Indian market. After successful establishment in India, we have exported our products through our Business Associates & Distributers in countries like Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Middle East & East African countries. We are expanding globally. We have earned excellent relationship with all our business associates by hard work of several years. We never stop to dare and to grow, driven by our passion for what we do.
Q: Kindly elaborate how the company can
design features and performance requirements. To comply with a safety standard, our product pass all the tests specified in the standard. All required Testing are done by laboratories that is accredited by an internationally recognized accreditation body to carry out the testing to the specific standard. We are Committed to provide defect free Electrical and Agricultural Products to the almost satisfaction of the Customer. We are achieving it through continual improvement in our quality management system and total Commitment of our dedicated team of qualified engineers.
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Define your reach to the Indian Market; as if compared to your competitors?
We at “RC Bentex” believe that all the hard work that we and our associates do should be backed by sound marketing strategies, which can strengthen our brand and its values in the long run. We will ensure that our product reaches all corners of the country – be it rural areas or metropolitan cities. But, not just placement, we have planned a decent communication strategy using all possible modes of publicity like: Local Ads, Dealers’ Meet, Participate in Trade Shows, Uniquely designed Pop, Catalogues, Posters and Leaflets.
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What are the Products you are catering?
Our Product basket includes:
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ensure more safety feature of their products. We ensure that Safety should be taken into account right at the start when we develop a product for market. Safety and quality are an important and integral part of our product design. We have mandatory policies and standards in place to ensure that we meet this commitment. All of our products are covered by voluntary safety standards, which set out minimum requirements for
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Energy Meter Ammeter & Voltmeter MCB Isolator RCCB Distribution Boards Wires & Cable Ceiling Fan Exhaust Fan Wall Fan Pedestal Fan
Agriculture Products:
Air Break Submersible Control Panel Air Break Submersible Control Unit Oil Immersed Submersible Control Panel Oil Immersed Submersible Control Unit Monoblock Pump Submersible Pump
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e feel Budget is a fine balance between popular sentiments and hardcore economic realities. With focus on infrastructure development, we expect the growth to be immediate and sustainable. Basically good for the economy without looking like a Big Bang Budget.
KLJ group is a leading manufacture; kindly shed some lights on the national and international presence?
We are the Pioneer in the Polymer Compounding industry in South Asia, with an operational capacity of well over 100,000 tpa & expanding. With high capacity automated plants & extensive R&D, Testing & Application facilities, we ensure consistent quality products to our customers with optimum value. Our products range for Wire & Cable Industry covers PVC Compound, Sioplas PE Insulation Compound (XLPE – up to 33 KV), Peroxide PE Insulation Compound (for CCV Line – up to 33 KV), Semi Conductive Compound (upto 33 KV), EPR Compound (up to 11 KV), ZHFR Compounds (upto 40 LOI), Polyoefin Compound (HDPE/MDPE/LDPE) and a range of Colour & Functional Masterbatches (PVC/PE/Universal). To provide Total Solutions for Wire & Cable Industry, we also have a range of plasticizers comprising Phthalate Plasticizers, Speciality Plasticizers, Flame Retardant Plasticizers, ESBO & Chlorinated Paraffins with production capacity over 300,000 tpa & expanding. It would not be out of place to mention that apart from Wire & Cable industry, we also serve, industries like Footwear, Medical Appliances, Automotive, Electrical & Electronics etc with our range of TPR/TPE, PP, EP and EVA compounds.
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Elaborate the current trends in polymers segment and R&D trends what customized solution does KLJ provides to their customer?
R&D facilities are even recognized by Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.
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What are your new launched products and what new in technology you using for your products?
Our new product launches are designed to augment our existing offering to Wire & Cable industry, which includes a new range of EPR, XLPO and ZHFR Compounds as well new range of Color & Functional Master Batches meeting REACh/RoHS requirements We are also working on augmenting our Semicon offerings with a broad range of bonded and strippable compounds for thermoplastic as well as thermoset applications. Also we are developing solar cable compounds which will meet international / national specification. We hold customer feedback in very high esteem and are open to develop to work on any feasible d technically challenging requirement of our esteemed customers.
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Its budget 2018-19 which is already out; please share your comment on it; what benefits are testing getting from this?
We feel Budget is a fine balance between popular sentiments and hardcore economic realities. With focus on infrastructure development, we expect the growth to be immediate and sustainable. Basically good for the economy without looking like a Big Bang Budget.
What all your preparation for the We have invested in the state of the art facilities Elecrama 2018? for our R&D facilities. We have 3 R&D facilities in total for our Polymer Compounding business with one each dedicated for PVC compounds, XLPE Compounds (XLPE, ZHFR, PO, EPR etc) and the last one for the other compounds (PP, TPR/TPE and EVA). Our R&D facilities include the advanced testing machines as well the application machineries like extrusion facilities for cable, strip, tube etc. We have invested heavily in advanced equipments like FTIR, GC, High Voltage Testing facilities, etc., apart from equipments for routine tests. Needless to say that the backbone of any R&D set up is the people behind it. We have also a very strong, qualified and dedicated team of scientists and doctorates etc to run our R&D facilities. KPCL has almost 70 persons working in our testing and R&D facilities, a fine blend of customer focus, youth, experience, dedication, guidance, mentorship –all working to meet and exceed customers’ expectations with the help and support of the advanced facilities created with the strong and long term vision of the management. Our
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We look forward to receive our friends from the industry, to meet and renew our already strong partnership with our customers. We will also discuss about the new trends and how KLJ is the best placed to meet the existing and evolving needs of the customers.
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Where do you foresee yourself in coming 2 to 3 years from now; and how technology is setting the different trends in Indian Market?
Our goal, short term and medium term is to continue to offer products that offer the best value to the customer in terms of quality, economics, and technical support by continuously working to improve our capabilities and communication to meet the customers’ needs effectively. We have also launched a range of Engineering Polymers to cater to Electrical & Electronics, Automotive, and Appliances industry.
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VARIOUS CASE STUDIES ON OPERATION AND CONTROL SCHEMES FOR GRID SUB-STATION Contdâ&#x20AC;Ś. Er P.K.Pattanaik, is presently working with OPTCL as Asst. General Manager (Elect) in E & MR Division, Bhubaneswar- Odisha and associated with the Protection and Control schemes of Electrical systems. He is having 25 years of technical experience in Designing, Testing and Commissioning of Protection Control and operational Schemes, project Implementation, co-ordination, operations & maintenance of Electrical Equipments at various LT/ HT/ EHT level Grid Sub- Stations. He has also published around 70 technical papers in different national/international seminars/journals. ele.pkpattanaik@optcl.co.in
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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 synchronisation 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. Tripping of All Power Transformers: At one of the 132/33 KV
Grid Sub-station, fault on the 33KV system resulted the tripping of all the transformers in the system without tripping of any outgoing 33 KV feeders.
Observations:
1. One small jackal like creature with long tail (Ref Fig 2.1.3), while climbing through the structure of 33 KV VCB got electrocuted and resulted with shortcircuiting BUS fault. Refer SLD (Single Line Diagram Fig 2.1.1) regarding the realization of the fault and associated tripping of the feeders.
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b. All 33 KV I/C feeders i.e.33 KV Transformer Bays tripped with E/F HIGHSET on R-PHASE.
4. 132 KV Incomers also tripped on E/F HIGHSET on R-PHASE. 5. Data on Fault Recording Data.
While checking the fault recorder of all the relays, it was found that except 33 KV TRANSFORMER bays all other 33 KV O/G feeder relays had not recorded the event. a. The Fault current for all 33 KV TRANSFORMER Bays are given below. Sl
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Fault: A-N, CTR=400/1, Trip: IN >2 High set trip,( Non-Dir) Current on R-Phase: 5.339 KA, Tripping Time: 0 mSec
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Fault: A-N, CTR=400/1 Trip: IN >2 High set trip ,( Non-Dir), Current on R-Phase: 5.533 KA, Tripping Time: 0 mSec
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Fault: A-N, CTR=400/1 Trip: IN >2 High set trip,( Non-Dir), Current on R-Phase: 5.492 KA, Tripping Time: 0 mSec
Hence the total fault current shared by all the transformers was 16.5 KA
b. The corresponding magnitude of fault current in 132 KV is 4.25 KA. The same was shared by 132 KV side of transformers and individual fault current shared by each transformer was 1.3 to 1.4 KA. The CT ratio of 132 KV side of transformer is 400/1 Amp and the E/F First HIGHSET for 3A secondary was set with a DT delay of 50 mSec. But 132 KV side of all Power Transformers did not trip, before to which the main 132KV Incomer tripped due to instantaneous tripping time. c. The CT ratio for the 132 KV I/C feeder was 800/1 Amp and the Non direction al High set was set to be In >2amp with instantaneous tripping. The magnitude of current recorded in the fault recorder of 132 KV BBSR CKT-1 was R-Phase= 4.20 KA. So this circuit was tripped.
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1.As the fault happened just before the C.Ts of 33 KV feeder -6 ,the corresponding relay of the feeder was not able to sense the fault current thereby making it a 33 KV BUS FAULT. 2. 33 KV B/U relays of all transformer bays operated accurately with non-directional high set avoiding any further cascading instability.
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2. PRE FAULT CONDITION a. All 33 KV O/G feeders, 33 KV I/C feeders (33 KV Transformer Bays) were under charged condition. b. All the 132 KV Incomers were also in charged condition.
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ARC PATH and FAULT CURRENT FLOW FROM SHORTING PLATE C1 THROUGH INSULATOR BASE Fig 2.1.2
THE CULPRIT OF BUS FAULT Fig 2.1.3
3. Due to time gradation mistakes in non-directional high set between 132 KV transformer and feeder , the fault was reflected to 132 KV I/C instead of making the 132 KV side of transformers to trip. 4. The Transformer Neutral terminal was also connected to the individual earth pits (which are not connected to mat), poses a serious threat to the above at higher magnitude of fault current and delay dissipation of fault current, which in turn also responsible of non-tripping of the ELECTRICAL MIR ROR
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132 side of transformer.
ACTION Taken:
1. The time gradation discrepancies in relay setting was done, considering the 132 KV side of transformers and main Incomers. 2. The Transformer NEUTRL was connected to earth PIT and final connection to EARTH MAT.
2.2. Snapping of Conductor at mid-span: For a transmission line, it was
observed with the snapping of conductor at the mid-span point for a 132KV line of 220mtr span.
Observation:
The fail conductor was analyzed at the point of failure and found with the following observations. 1. The conductor found with removed from one side only from the sleeve. 2. The removed conductor was of panther AAAC type (All Alloy Aluminum Conductor) and jointed with other part as of panther, ACSR by the jointing sleeve of internal steel pipe. 3. This conductor was studied further on its jointing history. On inquiry the working team, it was revealed that due to non-availability of ACSR conductor, AAAC was used with cutting of internal layer due to the problem of insertion to the jointing sleeve. Six strands from 7 strands of mid-layer was used during the jointing at the center steel sleeve.
Fig. 2.2.1 Jointing of sleeve
4. Both the towers, where this conductor was strung of tension type and of 220 meter span, case of rare type extension and positioned against the wind flow zone. 5. This work was attended 4years back and connected with the flow of peak load of around 80MW.
Action Taken:
1. After this incident, the problem was attended with the replacement of AAAC conductor by ACSR. 2. The total span was changed by full use of ACSR and strung from tower to tower.
Recommendations:
1. Avoid using different type of conductor at the jointing sleeve. 2. Not to tamper on the actual dimension to manage the fitting with the hardware.
2.3. Non-tripping of the system: For a 132/33 KV Grid Sub-Station with a 20 MVA single transformer and 4 outgoing feeders was found with following observations.
Observation:
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feeder was not tripping. 2. Even the LT side of transformer in the system was also not tripping. 3. But HT side transformer was tripping sometimes. 4. The voltage on the system was being observed with raised to higher limit.
Analysis:
1. The detail of the protection schemes and settings of the relays were checked and found with the provision of current activated facility in gradation as per requirement. 2. As the voltages were raising during the time of fault occurrence, the system neutral of the only transformer was checked and found with OXIDATION condition. 3. The surrounding earth was also found with different dried colour condition. 4. This observation was not pointed out by any of the grid personnel. 5. The technical diagram of NON-TRIPPING is explained below. 6. In the diagram shown, due to open of LT Neutral from earth, and during occurrence of the fault, the fault path did not find the closed circuit to cause the circulation of current and actuation of the protection relays in the circuit. 7. But due to shifting of neutral, say the common point earth to the phase terminal, so the voltage at the NEUTRAL raised and voltage across the healthy phases got raised to maximum of line value( 1.732 times than previous). 8. But the relays available in the healthy phases with OC feature may accommodate this current due to its allowable setting for over load feature. 9. So these relays did not actuate also on the LT side. 10. But due to availability of earthing on the HT side and the relays setting being beyond the limit was resulting the tripping of the main incomer. 11. In this situation, we have only one transformer, so each source feeding was from the only
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transformer available in the system.
2. 1ph-G Fault occurred on 3-4 line, concerned phase pole tripped, but the line tripped on DEF during dead time of Reclose condition. 3. But the relay on location 2 also tripped on circulating current 4. But the relays at remote end (say Station A or Station C), no relay actuation.
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analysing the tripping of the relays, the followings points could be obtained. a. 1ph-G fault and tripping of the corresponding phase, has caused the inflow of unbalance Nentral OPEN current from the remote station (Station-A). 33 KV b. The tripping of the location 3 on DEF 132 KV (Directional earth fault) was studied and Fig 2.3.2 found with unbalance current and unbalance 12. Moreover the overvoltage feature in the relay voltage. was not in the system, for which it was not c. Actual condition was of un-balance current, tripping with overvoltage menu. but not the situation of unbalance voltage. Actions Taken: On verification it was found with blowing 1. The LT Neutral flat was connected to the out of the CVT fuse at location no 3. So the assigned Earth Pit and again connected to condition of DEF satisfied and accordingly the EARTH mat of the Station. the relay at 3 got tripped. 2. The OV feature in the relay on the transformer d. But during the short timing of DEAD time of was activated and set with the limit to cause AR condition, there was flow of unbalance the tripping during such condition. current in the system. Now as per the % 3. The temperature indicators (WTIs and OTIs) impendance of the transformers at location were calibrated. no 3 ( Station B), the sharing of current had been resulted. 2.4. Abnormal tripping of Power Transformers: e. The transformer with lower % impendance At one of the 220/132 grid Sub-stations, with multishall cause the flow of more current as that feeding incomers, all the transformers are tripping of others. during the condition of DEAD time of the Auto reclose action. f. The tripping of the transformer with circulating current caused due to sudden unbalance flow Observations of current on this system. The setting of the 1. Refer the SLD of the Grid Sub-Station ( relays was also checked and found with Diagram 2.4.1) minimum value. 220KV -A 1 220KV -B
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Action Taken:
1. The fail CVT fuse was replaced with checking of its circuit. 2. The setting of all the relays at Station-B was reviewed and changed as per the requirement. 3. The feature of circulating was also reviewed and raised the setting.
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MICRON’s MONCABLO is a customizable, permanently-installed system for the continuous on-line monitoring of partial discharge (PD) activity in the electrical insulation of high-voltage (HV) cable systems, including cable terminations and joints. The monitoring system reliably detects and locates PD-related defects along the entire length of HV cables. Advanced diagnostic techniques enable the reliable evaluation of insulation condition to prevent costly in-service failures at an early stage.
Au-tomated features for PD data evaluation are available via the same web interface. The system can be set up to automatically notify users by email anytime PD activity exceeds pre-set warning or alarm thresh-olds, so that users can investigate the situation and take timely action. The MONCABLO software also allows the correlation of PD data with the data from third-party sensors (e.g. temperature, oil pressure, etc.) also installed on the cable system for complete condition assessment.
Customizable system design
IEC 60270 compliant PD measurements
MONCABLO has a modular and expandable architecture that can be easily customized to match cus-tomer requirements based on the number of cable accessories to be monitored. It can be used for the simultaneous PD monitoring of short or long cable links, including buried or tunnel cable systems. The PD data is synchronously gathered by high-frequency current transformers (HFCTs) installed at the grounding or cross bonding links of each monitored cable accessory, and is transmitted to a data acquisition unit for pre-processing. Multiple data acquisition units are connected to a central computer with fiber optic cable. This ensures the galvanic isolation between the high-voltage area and the control room where the central computer is located.
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Advanced technology for convenient PD data evaluation
The high PD measurement sensitivity of the MONCABLO monitoring system is based on advanced OMICRON technology for noise and PD source separation. Multiple PD sources are automatically separated from each other and from external noise through synchronous multi-channel measurements and methods such as the 3-Phase Amplitude Relation Diagram (3PARD) and the 3-Center Frequency Relation Diagram (3CFRD).
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Preventing in-service failure of HV cables
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A Survey on Single Phase Power Factor Correction INTRODUCTION
Power supplies connected to ac mains introduce harmonic currents in the utility. It is very well known that these harmonic currents cause several problems such as voltage distortion, heating, noise and reduce the capability of the line to pro- vide energy. This fact and the need to comply with “standards” or “recommendations” have forced to use power factor correction in power supplies. Unity power factor and tight output voltage regulation are achieved with the very well known two stage approach, shown in Fig. 1. Since the power stage is composed by two converters, size, cost and efficiency are penalized, mainly in low power applications. However, this is probably the best option for ac-dc converters due to the following reasons. 1) Sinusoidal line current guarantees the compliance of any Regulation. 2) It gives good performance under universal line voltage.
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3) It offers many possibilities to implement both the isolation between line and load, and the hold-up time. 4) The penalty on the efficiency due to the double energy processing is partially compensated by the fact that the voltage on the storage capacitor is controlled. The fact of having a constant input voltage allows a good design of the second stage. Although unity power factor is the ideal objective, it is not necessary for meeting the Regulations. For example, both IEEE 519 and IEC 1000-3-2, allow the presence of harmonics in the line current . This fact has lead to the publication of a great number of papers in the last years, proposing solutions that obtain some advantages over the two stage approach. Some of these circuits are practical but others are too complex to be worth changing.
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Fig. 1. Two stage ac-dc PFC converter.
The purpose of this paper is to classify and compare several converters proposed for the ac–dc conversion with power factor correction, having the two stage approach as a reference and focusing the study in the low power range. Other revisions have been published with different objectives.
However, in general terms, the “two stage approach” is probably the best option for power factor correction taking into ac- count the advantages of this scheme. Fig. 2 shows the power stage of the combination boost plus flyback converters. It is one of the simplest, and very interesting for low power applications (i.e., less than 300 W). Regarding the power factor correction stage, the boost converter is widely used because of its advantages: grounded transistor, small input inductor, simplicity and high efficiency (around 95%). The main drawback is that the output voltage is higher than the peak input voltage, causing switching losses in the transistor and in the diode, due to its reverse recovery.
I. TRADEOFF QUALITY-COST
Several dc-dc converters are suitable to work as a “power factor preregulator (pfp)” or “resistor emulator” in ac–dc applications. In general, these converters require two control loops (input current and output voltage) to achieve this goal (see Fig. 1). When the input current is sinusoidal (at 50/60 Hz), the input power is pulsating (at 100/120 Hz) and since the power demanded by the load is constant, it is necessary to include an element to store the energy. This element is usually a capacitor, but it should be dimensioned for twice the line frequency (100 or 120 Hz). Therefore it is a large component. Finally, a second dc–dc converter is required to regulate the output voltage. Therefore, the penalty for the highest quality waveform (sinusoidal) and tight output voltage regulation is 1) two control loops in the preregulator; 2) a big storage capacitor; 3) an additional dc–dc converter with its own control circuit. 66
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Fig. 2. Power stage of boost plus flyback converters.
These inconveniences may be overcome using a multi-level converter, where a double number of devices is used, but with lower voltage stress. Regarding the quality of the current waveform, it is possible to consider three types (see Fig. 3). On top, the sinusoidal waveform usually involves a high-cost circuit. An intermediate quality level is composed by those solutions that comply with the regulations without achieving unity power factor. Among them, there are the so called “single stage converters” that offer some advantages, but its field of application is limited to low power (up to 300 W, approximately). Finally, if there is not any requirement about the line current, the simplest solution composed by a diode bridge and a filter capacitor can be used as a first stage.
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The solutions will be classified in two groups, according to the input current shape: sinusoidal or non sinusoidal.
A. Sinusoidal Line Current
For comparison, we have selected as a reference the afore- mentioned cascade association of converters [Figs. 1 and 10(a)]. Fig. 4 shows some possible alternatives to this traditional scheme. All of them, except passive filters, involve the use of two converters (PFP plus dc-dc) with their respective control loops.
1) Voltage Follower Approach: Some converters designed to work in
discontinuous conduction mode are natural voltage followers and the inner current loop can be removed. This means a simplification of the control circuit. Sinusoidal line current is maintained in converters such as buck-boost and flyback, SEPIC, Cuk, and Zeta. Boost converter may be designed for sinusoidal line current but forcing a high output voltage. In general terms, this is a good option for medium and low power applications (100 Wâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;1 kW) because RMS currents cause a penalty in the conduction losses. Other advantages may be obtained such as the absence of losses due to the reverse recovery of the boost diode. This fact allows the use of this circuit in higher power applications.
2) Using Passive Filters: Just using reactive elements, it is possible to
obtain an almost sinusoidal current, without the power factor preregulator (first stage). The advantages of this solution are the reliability and the absence of EMI. However, the reactive elements are heavy and bulky. Furthermore, this solution is not valid for universal line voltage unless a typical switch to change the rectifier were included.
3) Processing Less Energy: Many attempts have been done to improve
the energy processing in ac/dc converters compared with the two-stage approach, where the output power is processed twice. The objective is to increase the efficiency by changing the way the power is processed (see Fig. 5, where it is assumed that both input voltage and current are sinusoidal) as explained below. Anyway it should be noted that this parameter does not define exactly the efficiency of the power conversion, and it will be useful to complete this analysis with the device exploitation factor. However many authors use the power processing to give an idea of the efficiency. Four solutions are highlighted in this section.
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Fig. 3. Trade off between cost and quality of the line current waveform
a) Using a bidirectional converter: Literature describes a bi-directional converter in shunt connection at the output of the PFP [see Fig. 10(b)] to absorb the excess of the power (P2 in Fig. 5) and store it. This 32% of the power is released to the load to complete area P3. Averaging, the output power is processed 1.64 times instead of 2. The problem is that there are still two converters and one of them is bi-directional, what forces the use MOSFETâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s instead of diodes.
B) Parallel processing of the energy: In these solutions there are two
paths for the power [see Fig. 10(c)]. P1 is delivered through one of them straight to the load. The rest 32% (P2) is stored after the first processing and then delivered to the load as P3. Therefore, the output power is managed 1.32 times. The problem is that the power stage is very complex (requires at least three switches) plus a specific control scheme.
C) Repositioning the power blocks: Circuits described in split the power
waveform in two equal parts, delivering one of them to the load. This is achieved by changing the position of the converters of the two stage approach [see Fig. 10(d)]. Therefore, 50% of the output power is processed once. The rest half is managed twice. So, output power is managed 1.50 times without increasing the complexity of the circuit. The
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problem is that the field of application is limited due to the restrictions in the connection of the converters.
d) Using a series dc/dc converter: The low frequency ripple at the output
of the PFP may be eliminated using a series post-regulator [see Fig. 10(e)]. The output voltage is mainly fixed by the PFP to maintain low power ratings in the dc–dc converter, processing a fraction of the output power ( 15%) twice. This may reduce the size of the post-regulator. However, the post-regulator is designed for low output voltage and nominal current, and the implementation penalizes the stress on the components.
Fig. 4. Alternatives to the two stage approach.
Fig. 5. Power waveform in a PFC converter with sinusoidal line current.
As a summary, in this group of solutions, since two converters and their control circuits are required, no great advantage is found from the point of view of cost compared with the two-stage approach.
4) Better Processing of the Energy: It should be noted that it is not only
important how much power is processed (previous group 1.3) but also how efficiently it is processed. In this section, some ideas are highlighted
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to reduce the power losses and to improve the efficiency of one of the stages. Therefore, the whole conversion is improved from the efficiency viewpoint. It is inherent to PFP’s to manage high voltage (hundreds of volts) and, therefore, it penalizes the efficiency of the PFP and the dc–dc converter, especially in low power applications. For this reason, soft-switching is desirable if it is feasible to be implemented.
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Power factor preregulator:
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Second stage (dc–dc converter):
• Auxiliary networks to reduce switching losses: many techniques have been described to reduce the switching losses in PFC converters. Probably the most interesting is applied to the boost converter due to its high output voltage and the losses due to the reverse recovery of the diode. In general terms, all these solutions require an additional switch and some but small reactive elements. These networks do not affect the line current evolution. The size of the control stage is also increased. • Resonant and quasiresonant converters: due to the soft-switching nature of these converters, they have been used in PFC applications. An advantage is that a good line current waveform is obtained without input current loop. The main drawback is the circulating energy that penalizes the efficiency.
Soft-switching converters: especially important are those topologies suitable for high input voltage, because in many cases the first stage is a boost converter. Half converters may operate with ZVS taking advantage of the leakage inductance, without introducing many additional elements. • Using a high efficiency post-regulator: the overall efficiency is improved by means of a very optimized converter used as second stage. Literature describes a post-regulator with two inputs that uses low voltage devices independently of the output voltage [see Fig. 10(f)]. This leads to a very high efficiency, especially in high output voltage applications. The drawback is that it forces to modify the power factor preregulator by adding a second output.
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1) Using Passive Filters: If the objective is not to obtain unity power
factor, passive filters are a very interesting option to replace the PFP as the first stage, in low power applications. High efficiency and reliability are the major advantages, while the problem is its design for universal line voltage.
Power: 230W Power factor: 0.346 Harmonic distortion: 271%
Fig. 6. Example of a line current with big distortion that meets IEC 61 000-3-2 requirements.
5) Active filtering: The use of active filters is very common in high
power installations (from tens of kW). Fig. 10(g) shows the parallel configuration. The four quadrant active filter is in charge to obtain a sinusoidal line current even when the load is nonlinear. Usually, the control stage is made using a DSP. In a low power application, this solution is not cost-effective. How- ever, a more simple implementation can be found if the filter is placed at the rectified side [see Fig. 10(h)], being a two quadrant converter. The power stage has two switches and the control circuit is implemented using a common PFC controller. This solution is interesting because it can be used in existing systems to convert a distorted line current into sinusoidal, without any change in the system. Therefore, it can be considered as optional equipment used only in those cases where Regulations need to be complied.
2) Reducing the Number of Switches: Many literature shows a general
procedure to reduce the number of switches of the two stage approach. This means reduction in cost due to the removed switch and its control circuit. This interesting procedure has been the base to develop further solutions. An example using the boost and the flyback converters is shown in Fig. 8. In this circuit, there is only one controlled switch. It is con- trolled to obtain a tightly regulated output voltage in the load. Thus, line current only depends on the voltage follower capabilities of the first converter (boost). A high power factor is obtained, but the problem is that the efficiency is penalized be- cause of the high voltage on the storage capacitor and because both converters should be designed in discontinuous conduction mode (DCM), limiting this solution to low power applications (100â&#x20AC;&#x201C;200 W).
3) Removing Control Loops: This is similar to the previous one but without
combining the switches. The two stages share the duty cycle. With a proper selection of the converters, the line current can be almost sinusoidal. For instance, a continuous conduction mode (CCM) dcâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;dc converter gives a constant duty cycle not very sensitive to load variations; this converter combined with a DCM PFP converter such as flyback, produces an almost sinusoidal line current.
A. Nonsinusoidal Line Current
Since Regulations allow harmonic currents, designers may take advantage of that, simplifying the circuitry and using new topologies, mainly in low power applications. For example, Fig. 6 shows an example of line current with a high harmonic content but meeting the normative IEC 61 000-3-2 in Class A up to 230 W (third, fifth, seventh and ninth harmonic currents are close to the limit). The fundamental harmonic is also drawn.
Fig. 7. Alternatives to the two stage approach for nonsinusoidal line current.
Fig. 9. Line current of a diode rectifier and conduction angle.
4) Combining Topologies: Many of the proposals in the re- cent years
combine two known topologies into one and use a single control loop. The selection of the topologies and conduction modes determines the line current and the voltage on the storage capacitor.
Fig. 8. Combination of boost PFC and flyback dc-dc converter with a single switch.
For example, buck converter is not an ideal power factor corrector because its line current has crossover distortion (zero cur- rent when input voltage is smaller than output voltage). How- ever, depending on the power level, it can be used in the two stage approach to comply with the Regulation IEC 61 000-3-2 Other type of solutions has been proposed to simplify the two stage approach. The main alternatives are shown in Fig. 7. Most of them have a single control loop for the whole converter. The key element is the storage capacitor. Its position and its voltage determine the goodness of the proposals. A general 72
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A) BIFRED converter: One of the very first proposals was a boost plus a
flyback converter with a topological transformation. The advantage is the simplicity (single switch and single control loop plus isolation) and that a small part of the output power is processed once. The big problem is that the voltage on the storage capacitor is very high and it is load de- pendent due to the combination DCM boost and CCM flyback. At light load this converter is not feasible. Adding some complexity in the control loop, this last drawback can be eliminated. In particular, using a variable frequency control scheme, the voltage on the storage capacitor is limited to reasonable limits.
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B) Charge pump converters: Although they are derived from other type
of solution, they can be considered as the combination of a resonant converter and a PWM dc-dc converter . The power stage is again very simple because there is a single switch and a single control loop. Voltage on the storage capacitor is line and load dependent but the variation is smaller than in other solutions. Therefore, this is a good alternative for universal line voltage ac-dc converters. The main drawback is that the resonant stage makes difficult the design.
addition of an auxiliary output connected in series with the input [also the same Fig. 10(j) applies]. In these circuits there is a tradeoff between the conduction angle and the power delivered through the auxiliary output. This is a very interesting solution since only few elements are added to a dcâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;dc converter (in some cases an inductor, an auxiliary winding and a couple of diodes). The only problem is that the storage capacitor is placed in an intermediate position and its voltage is higher than the line voltage, penalizing its use in universal line voltage applications.
C) Multiwinding transformer: In this circuit, a boost converter is combined
C) Additional forward output: In this interesting solution, an auxiliary
with a flyback or forward converter. By means of a power transformer with several additional windings, the voltage on the storage capacitor is reduced to reasonable levels, allowing the performance under universal line voltage.
forward output is included and is connected to the input through a diode [see Fig. 10(k)]. This arrangement acts as the valley fill technique where the conduction angle is controllable by design. Moreover, the storage capacitor holds a voltage smaller than the input. However, a non negligible part of the output power is flowing again to the input and the efficiency is penalized.
D) Additional input: This solution is based on the inclusion of an additional
input to the circuit. The storage capacitor is placed at this input and it is fed directly from the rectified ac through a diode [see Fig. 10(l)]. Thus, the converter has two inputs and it is possible to select the amount of power taken from each input by design. The advantages are that the output power is processed once and the voltage on the storage capacitor is clamped to the line voltage. This solution is valid only for low power (up to 300 W approx.) due to the harmonic content of the line current.
CONCLUSION
Fig. 10. Some approaches proposed for power factor correction.
5) Modifying a DCâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;DC Converter: Some of the most simple circuits
belong to this option. They are obtained by adding some elements to a dc-dc converter, to work in ac-dc applications meeting the Regulations, as explained below. All of them except the first one have a single switch and a single control loop, being an interesting option in terms of size and cost.
A) Additional resonant output: An auxiliary output is included in a full
bridge topology and its output voltage is added to the rectified ac to compose the actual input to the converter [see Fig. 10(j)]. Whereas the main output is con- trolled in the classical way, the auxiliary output is controlled by frequency variation, to obtain a constant voltage in the storage capacitor. The line has a relatively small harmonic content. The problem is the energy recirculation through the auxiliary input and the control complexity.
B) Input current shapers: Several circuits have been presented with a
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similar approach. The objective is to en- large the conduction angle of a diode bridge reducing the harmonic content of the line current (see Fig. 9) to comply with the Regulations. This is achieved by means of the
Many proposed solutions for ac-dc power factor correction have been analyzed. They have been classified according to the line current waveform and their performance. If the purpose is to obtain a sinusoidal line current, the classical two-stage approach is the best option, mainly if universal line voltage operation is required. It is desirable to include ZVS if it is feasible to implement it in any or both PFP and dc-dc converter. In general terms, the solutions based on a better energy management (either processing less energy or process it with higher efficiency) do not offer great advantages, unless the efficiency were the unique parameter to consider. Passive solutions are adequate in the low power range for simplicity. Single stage solutions are a good option to meet the low frequency harmonic Regulations in low power applications with low cost. Depending on each particular specification, one of the topologies that belong to the group 2.5 could be the best solution. These topologies are based on a dc/dc converter with few additional elements [Fig. 10(j)â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10(l)] to operate as ac/dc converter. The solutions derived from the two-stage approach with slight modifications usually have a higher number of components and, therefore, a higher cost. As a final comment, solutions with sinusoidal line current are valid considering any standard or recommendation. However, the feasibility of the second group of converters (nonsinusoidal current) depends on each particular Regulation and its evolution along the years. Therefore, some converters useful today might not be used tomorrow and vice versa.
Dr L Ashok Kumar is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow from San Diego State University, California. He is a recipient of BHAVAN fellowship from Indo US Science and Technology Forum. His current research focuses on Integration of Renewable Energy Systems in the Smart Grid and Wearable Electronics. He has 3 years of industrial experience and 17 years of academic and research experiences. He has authored 6 books in his areas of interest. He has published 110 technical papers in International and National Journals and presented 107 papers in National and International Conferences. He has completed 12 Government of India funded projects and currently 5 projects are under progress. His PhD work on Wearable Electronics bagged National Award from ISTE and he has received 12 Awards in the National level. Ashok Kumar has 3 patents to his credit. He is a Member and in prestigious positions in various National Forums. He has visited many countries for institute industry collaboration and as a Keynote speaker. He has been an Invited speaker in 110 programmes. Also he has organised 56 events like conferences, workshops and seminars. He completed his graduate programme in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from University of Madras and his post-graduation from PSG College of Technology, India and Masters in Business Administration from IGNOU, New Delhi. After completion of his Graduate Degree he joined as Project Engineer in Serval Paper Boards Ltd., Coimbatore (now renamed as ITC unit, Kovai). Presently he is working as Professor in Department of EEE, PSG College of Technology and also doing research work in Wearable Electronics, Smart Grid, Solar PV and Wind Energy Systems. He is also a Certified Charted Engineer and BSI Certified ISO 50001:2008 Lead Auditor.
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witchgear is a collective term used for a combination of devices that are used to monitor, control, regulate and protect electrical installations throughout the grid ranging from generation, transmission, distribution, right till the end user. Technology and range of switchgear varies across different segments of the grid depending on the voltage level. Switchgear market in India is categorized into three segments- LV, MV, HV. The ever increasing demand for energy, coupled with large scale infra development projects in the developing nations has secured sig. growth of switchgear demand in these markets. To say it other-wise, A switchgear is a combination of devices designed to control, regulate, meter and protect electric generation, T&D equip., and electric motor control systems. Siemens also nicely defines from the power generation point of view: â&#x20AC;&#x153;a switchgear is the equip. used in substations to control the distribution of power in high, medium and low-voltage networks.â&#x20AC;? However, today switchgears are being used even in industrial works & projects, domestic & commercial buildings. Nowadays, switchgear is the common term used to mean a circuit breaker or a switch disconnector or an isolator. Depending on the voltage of the power line for which they are designed, the equip. are called high, medium or low voltage switchgears. Also, there are other types of classifications based on their constructions, e.g., Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) system, Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS) system, Oil Insulated Switchgear (OIS) system. Yet another type of classification in their naming is based on the phases of the power system for which they are designed, e.g., 1-phase/ 3-phase switchgear. Besides stopping flow of current in a circuit manually, as very ordinary switches do, technically advanced switchgears automatically do the thing whenever there is an over current in the circuit or any other abnormal situation arises. Thus, it protects the valuable machinery, gadgets, equip., circuitry or even human lives. Whether it is a domestic environment or a commercial establishment or an industrial set up, nowadays use of switchgears are prevalent everywhere.
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Electrical machinery: advantage india
Growing demand: Power demand is estimated to
reach 350,000 MW by 2022. Govt programs, aimed at providing electricity to over 100,000 rural areas & 22.6 mn households BPL, would also boost demand for power. Per capita consumption crossed 1000 units in 2014-15 as compared to 957 in 2013-14.
Attractive opportunities: Planned power capacity addition of around 188,500 MW by 2022 would provide sig. opportunities. Replacement/ brownfield expansion could provide significant opportunities as well. In FY17, peak demand for electricity was recorded at about 153 GW. Additional deduction of 15% of the cost of new plant & machinery, exceeding $ 3.85 mn that is acquired & installed during any previous year ending on 31 Mar’17. Higher investments: The sector has witnessed increasing entry of global players through the JV route. Existing players are planning huge capacity expansion over the next few years. Cumulative FDI of $6.56 bn (around 1.98% of total FDI inflows) was made into the sector between Apr’00 to Mar’17. Policy support: Electrical machinery sector is de-licensed; 100% FDI is permitted. Significant no. of SEZs have been approved for the sector. Implementation of National Electricity Policy (NEP). Increase in allocations towards Modified Special Incentive Package Scheme (MSIPS) & Electronic Development Fund (EDF). Market size of switch & control gears (USD billion) CAGR: 19.2%
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Contextually, globally many innovations are happening in this field; however, as everything cannot be included in this small article, I am focusing just on a few of them… Power management company Eaton has recently introduced a Low Voltage (LV) switchgear technology designed to extend type 2B arc-resistant ratings with the instrument and breaker secondary door open. According to Eaton, this is the industry’s first LV switchgear of this type. The company informs that providing centralised control and protection for low-voltage power distribution equip., the new switchgear is engineered to improve uptime for data centre, oil and gas, mining, utility and other mission critical industrial applications. With an innovational two-part design, Eaton’s latest switchgear helps protect personnel around the perimeter of the switchgear from dangerous arcing faults. As per the manufacturer, the new switchgear design allows access to the control switch and indicator lights – located on the breaker's secondary doors – without opening the main breaker door. This design has been made available for both front and rear access arc-resistant low voltage switchgears to help customers minimise the footprint of electrical distribution equip. while maintaining high safety standards. The innovational two-part design also allows the circuit breaker door to remain closed while accessing control wire, and retains the C37.20.7 arc-resistant rating during routine maintenance to simplify access to circuit breaker secondary terminals and reduce unplanned downtime. Alstom has recently installed three HYpact-modules in Gänserndorf substation, located in Lower Austria and owned by Netz Niederösterreich. The HYpact-modules are an extension of the existing substation and were connected to the grid in February. This is the first installation of HYpact switchgear in Austria. As a result of the increasing wind energy infeed from the
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wine growing area in the east of Lower Austria, the extension of Gänserndorf substation became necessary to ensure grid security in the future. However, there the availability of space was very limited. The HYpact module is Alstom’s latest innovative and compact hybrid switchgear. Its flexible design allows for a large variety of layout configurations, and is suitable for both cost and space savings. Due to the limited space in Gänserndorf substation, Netz Niederösterreich decided to use the hybrid technology HYpact, which is suitable for outdoor use. The compact HYpact allows a space saving of over 50%, compared to the conventional air insulated substation. In addition, all switching units are integrated in the module, and due to the full encapsulation of the SF6 gas, the maintenance cost during the lifetime is significantly decreased. The compact switchgear HYpact constitutes the first delivery of its kind for the Austrian market, taking into account country-specific requirements such as the legal regulations for pressure vessels. At the same time, it is the world’s first HYpact switchgear delivered with a make-proof earthing switch that allows direct switching to an impending short circuit. The hybrid switchgear was developed, produced and tested in the Alstom Grid competence centre for live tank circuit breakers and compact switchgear assemblies at the Kassel site. Switchgears protect the devices connected to the power system but how to protect the switchgear’s health? Well, there are CoS to address this area too. SENSeOR from France has recently launched its new optimised wireless batteryless system for real-time temperature monitoring of electrical equip.. According to the company, this is the first and only multipoint system approved by an accredited laboratory for worldwide license-free use in Medium Voltage switchgears. Co also informs that ‘remote continuous monitoring of critical equip. of the power grid’ is one
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of the key solutions helping utilities, OEMs and panel builders coping with the new challenges that they are facing. Contextually, most of their challenges are now coming from increased power demand and renewable energies integration. SENSeOR’s Energy S1 system enables real-time load management and preventive problem avoidance through remote surveillance of the most critical points inside MV AIS switchgears, with flexible configuration (multi- ystems, multi-sensors: up to 18 sensors per system). As per the manufacturer, some other important features of Energy S1 are: • The temperature sensors, based on SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) resonators, are totally passive • They are maintenance-free • Their form-factor and design are optimised for robust and safe operation under high voltage and current • The installation of the system is quick and easy, even in retrofit, and doesn’t impact the thermal, dielectric and mechanical properties of the switchgear • Equip. integrity is preserved • The sensors have passed successfully all dielectric tests as per IEC 62271 norm, they survive short-circuit and lightning, and operate up to 545kV and 5kA Besides those features, Energy S1 include some innovative, patented interrogation methods; and its hardware provide a robust, reliable, self-tested, self-healing communication in the metallic cavity of the switchgear cabinet. For load management, six sensors can be easily fitted on the circuit breaker arms.
Global market trend
According to the recent report published by the Taiyou Research, the global market for switchgears is anticipated to do well in the coming times as demand is likely to be driven by medium and high voltage types of switchgears. Revenues in the switchgears market are closely tied with the demand for transformers, therefore, any increase in demand for transformers will lead to a rise in demand for switchgears and vice versa. The report also states that the global Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) market is expected to show impressive growth in the future. The market for switchgears will continue to evolve globally, being led mainly by escalating demand for renewable sources of energy, growth in construction and industrial sectors – especially in developing countries, and govt efforts to upgrade and modernise electricity T&D systems. Although environmental regulations offer scope for expansion, volatile oil prices, rising raw material 78
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prices, and restricted flow of investments in the electricity sector act as immediate stumbling blocks. The Taiyou Research team further predicts that rising investment in alternative sources of energy is expected to contribute to the growth of Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) switchgears used for switching and general protection. Moreover, this application area will also trigger demand for MCBs and MCCBs. They feel, “Against a backdrop of tough economic climate, corporate success will critically hinge upon the ability to research and develop new innovative products at competitive prices and validate new applications for existing products to distinguish themselves from that of competitors. Several tech developments such as arc-resistant technology and magnetic actuation have been undertaken by various OEMs focusing on enhancing the reliability and efficiency of switchgear equip.. Growth in switchgears will also be sustained by govt directives to replace older redundant systems to achieve operational safety, and security in industrial establishments.
Sourcing: Focus on electrical & control panel industry
During FY’15-22, the size of switch & control gears industry is expected to expand at a CAGR of 19.2% to $8.2 bn. Switch gear industry in India manufactures the entire voltage range from 240 KV to 800 KV In May’16, transmission of 1200 KV was started through National Test station at Bina in MP. Significant advances have been made in control gears due to major developments in the field of technology. Domestic electronic component manufacturers to invest $ 148.74 mn in 2017 in the Electronics Manufacturing Cluster in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan The Switchgear & control panel market is expected to witness robust growth owing to significant electricity capacity additions supported by large govt and foreign investments. Global switchgear and control gear (panel), and capacitor markets are expected to grow at CAGRs of 6.1% (2014-19). In value terms from ~$42 bn in 2015 to ~$54 bn in 2019. Indian Switchgear & control panel market size is approx $4.4 Bn (2017) and projected to reach $8.2 Bn by 2022. The global switchgear market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.12%, from 2017 to 2022, to reach a market size of $ 125.10 Bn by 2022. Continuous demand for construction & developmental activities, increasing access for electricity in developing countries, and growth in renewable power generation projects are the major drivers of the switchgear market. The voltage capacity of the > 72.5 kV sub-segment dominated the voltage segment in 2016 due to increasing electrical sub-stations in T&D network and protection of the
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electrical circuit equip. at high voltages. Based on the end-user segment, the switchgear market is segmented into T&D utilities, manufacturing & process industries, commercial & residential infra, and others. Others include marine, transportation, and mining sectors. The T&D utilities sub-segment led the switchgear market in 2016 and is projected to dominate the market during the forecast period. The T&D utilities segment is expected to grow at the fastest rate. Based on equip., the switchgear market is segmented into gas insulated switchgear, air insulated switchgear, and circuit breakers. Gas insulated switchgear held the largest market share in’16 and is projected to dominate the market during the forecast period due to its space optimization, low maintenance, and protection against external elements. SF6 is used as an arc quenching and insulation medium for gas insulated switchgear that provides environmental advantages over other switchgears. The market in Asia Pacific is expected to lead the global switchgear market due to the upgradation of aging electrical grid infra and increase in electricity demand in the region. Aging power infra, HVDC transmission networks, and upcoming smart cities can lead to opportunities in the switchgear market. Stringent environmental and safety regulations for SF6 switchgears and increasing competition from the unorganized sector of the switchgear market could be a restraint for the switchgear market, leading to declining profits. Some of the leading players in the switchgear market include ABB Ltd. (Switzerland), General Electric Company (US), Siemens AG (Germany), EATON CORPORATION plc (Ireland), and Schneider Electric SE (France). Contracts & agreements and new product launches were the most adopted strategies by players to ensure their dominance in the market.
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Market Highlights
The Indian suppliers market is highly fragmented and about 70% of the demand for the control panel & switchgear business in India is catered to by MSMEs (micro, small and medium-sized enterprises). The suppliers are spread across India (refer the supplier map below). Exports are less than 5% but growing. Main markets are Middle East and Africa market with small supplies to US and Europe. Imports of control panel are insignificant however switchgear imports is large. The LV & MV market in India which was in its infancy even a couple of decades ago has matured enough with the advent of advanced technology base. All major global switchgear CoS like Siemens, Schneider, GE, ABB, Lucy Electric have manufacturing presence in India. Global panel enclosure CoS Rittal and Eldon have manufacturing sites in India. Control panels with PLC/SCADA touchscreen are gaining popularity in India.
Growth drivers
Switchgear & control panel market is expected to witness robust growth owing to significant electricity capacity additions supported by large govt and foreign investments. GoI is planning to add installed capacity of ~220 GW during next 5 years. Highly-efficient control panel & switchgear applications are in huge demand across end-user segments such as industrial, construction (residential/ commercial), power generation, and T&D utilities. Planned investment across major infras projects such as airports, metro rail, mono rail, industrial corridor are expected to drive the growth further. Plus investments in renewable and alternative energy sources, modernisation of power plants and various govt schemes are also expected to boost the market.
Main cost drivers components for control panels
Engineering (design)enclosures - plc drive – switchgears – wiring – assembly (labor) : India has major competitive advantage as the labour cost is almost one sixth of europe – testing - overheads & profits - packing - shipping – shipping. as per rough estimate the cost breakup of a medium size and mid complexity panel with plc drive is as below:
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Switchgear Market Heating Up In India
According to a report published by the market research firm MarketandMarkets, the global switchgear market is expected to grow from an estimated $74.77 bn to $136.71 bn with a CAGR of 12.83% from 2014 to 2019. And Asia Pacific region is the area of highest estimated growth. According to the report, Utilities will have the highest market share, followed by Industries, Residential sector and the rest. In India, various schemes and agendas have been launched in the past year by the current govt that could ensure a positive slope in switchgear demand. Some of these include Make In India, Digital India, Smart City Program, Integrated Power Development Scheme and Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation, among others. These schemes are focused at development of new infra and also revamping of the existing infra in the country thereby improving India’s standing on the global arena. The need to have a safe, reliable, and efficient power distribution setup at both micro and macro levels will provide growth opportunities to the low-voltage (LV) and medium-voltage (MV) switchgear markets in India. The nation’s developing infra across various sectors including residential, commercial and transport will be the prime factor for growth in the demand for switchgears in India. Development in sectors of oil and gas, petrochemicals, steel, concrete, and telecom will prove to be a huge stimulus to the development of this business especially in the MV section. This trend signifies a positive time for various stakeholders as the need of the hour has been identified as not just development, but sustainable development with a huge focus on safety, reliability and efficiency of our systems. For example, energy producing CoS need reliable and efficient systems in place to transmit energy to users. OEMs of switchgear need to utilize the local expertise of low key players like panel builders and system integrators to provide such systems. Ultimately, the growth of switchgear market and its subsequent actualization will benefit all stakeholders like energy producers, infra developers, switchgear OEMs, right up to the end users of electricity. This will directly lead to upliftment of standard of living when users
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Industry must rise to occasion
Focus on infra as announced brings hope for millions of Indians who still live without electricity despite having connection. 12th FYP Plan envisaged a return to a balanced outlay where generation almost equals T&D for expense allocation. This made available resources for growth. Naturally the control panel & switchgear industry will be elated. But with the good feeling, they must rise to the occasion and deliver quality on time. If they fail, the will have only themselves to blame. The market for LV control panels and switchgear has registered a steady growth in the last decade except for the last 12 months. Growth has tapered down in the last period for most CoS. This is attributed to sluggishness in decision making for a variety of reasons at the buyer end. We are confident that the next 12 months will see a spurt in demand again. Demand will also continue to grow in the medium and long terms because India has earmarked large development resources for plugging the energy gap. About 70% of the demand for the control panel & switchgear business in India is catered to by MSMEs, which suffer in productivity mainly because of poor infra in all the state industrial development (IDC) zones. Almost all the IDC zones are now over 4 to 5 decades old and still without basic amenities like roads, transport, uninterrupted power, clean potable water, healthcare facilities near to work places, and security from theft. This dumps them with consequent problems like high costs to overcome the shortcomings of infra, inability to attract and retain the best talent, and low productivity. A large no. of MSMEs have difficulty is creating a structured business as well as development plan. These are frequently deficient in access to business and market intelligence. Many suffer from poor understanding of inventory, supply chain management, debt and credit management, process optimisation, and the non-acknowledgement of the need to source access the best professional advice. In the last decade, however, things have improved in many pockets. The big picture still leaves great room for working. In many org’s, the 2nd & 3rd generation of ownership is now bringing new learning through higher professional education and wider exposure. The remaining 30% of the volumes that come from the large sector players have a different set of constraints. Productivity remains a concern, and they too face capacity utilisation issues rising out of erratic demand patterns. Industry is built by entrepreneurs who are high on innovation and creativity. We depend on these basic instincts to search for and find ways of elevating our constraints. Industry has realised the need for investment in internal development of people, processes, and products. Even small and medium CoS ||www.electricalmirror.net||
are using platforms of associations and chambers of commerce to collaborate for growth. Speaking about the cross section of all in the trade, what we did in our past is not enough to carry us on. Industry must shake off complacency and continually re invent itself. We must re-learn our basic definitions of costs & strive to become competitive again. Indian manufacturers in the MSME sector regularly lose out on global opportunities because they are slow to adapt changing customer expectations. That is compounded by very high costs of testing and certification of products and acute shortage of testing facilities resulting in waiting periods of many months for laboratory availability. BIS have yet to harmonise with IEC 61439, and consultants and users in India still lag behind in raising the acceptance bar. Some opine that it is a vicious circle where the market resigns that it is forced to accept what is offered and manufacturers take shelter saying that they are meeting customer expectations. Control panel & switchgear industry all over the world is racing ahead in building ergonomically superior and progressively safer products using better engineering plastics and finer metallurgy. Higher intelligence and wider communication is being packed into automation of processes, handling of larger volumes of data, and easier communication. Manufacturers are under pressure to adopt green measures and self-realisation of the need is also higher than before. Control panel & switchgear manufacturers require to focus on standardisation of products for reduction in lead time, upgrade of safety standards, and cost to the customers. CBs in the LV domain are becoming faster, smaller, and more intelligent. Better thermal design enhances performance inside the panel. The biggest development in circuit breakers is the ability of the switchgear to communicate with data acquisition, monitoring and control systems across large networks, and this is driving the race in a market that once appeared to be flattening. Tell us about import and export scenario for both industries.There are many imports of control panels and switchboards into India. These are generally imports of control panels and switchboards as part of large projects along with machinery. Other than these, most requirements are met locally by our manufacturers. The scenario for exports remains weak because a majority of our manufacturers still have not adopted the latest IEC standards and are still lagging in standardisation or products. If they have to go global, they must think global first. Our MSME industries are not investing in R&D sufficiently. R&D is done mainly by large CoS who have deep pockets and different cost structures. The digitalisation of almost everything is driving R&D
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into control & communication upgrade all the time. Efforts are on majorly in the areas of materials. Global volatility in prices of polymers and metals is driving R&D to address lowering consumption & substitution possibilities. Indian R&D is also focusing on localisation of components and products to build a competitive edge. Local demand will grow substantially as large infra spending will be visible. A slower growth year, which has just passed, has consolidated & rationalised resources & capacities for manufacturers. Govt. should change the standards & quality of control panels being used as in India, as we don’t have any standard IEC for control panels. Although global economic crisis and falling oil price have created a great uncertainty in global economy, the focus of the power industry is shifting towards RE everywhere. Most of the renewable installations, whether small or large, are getting connected to the grid, where installation of switchgears is absolutely essential. Thus, demand for switchgears will definitely go high in the coming years.
Predictive Maintenance
Majority of the industries today like manufacturing and IT services are heavily dependent on reliable electricity. Switchgear devices are indispensable to that effect. Nevertheless, no systems are 100% efficient and organizations have to face outages due to events like failure of Switchgear or their inefficacy to estimate gravity of faults. Sometimes the magnitude of a fault in an electrical system is such that the protective devices are unable to detect and/or withstand them. Reason for this maybe the complexity/ expansive nature of electrical system. Predictive maintenance of electrical installations can be the ultimate savior in this scenario. Predictive maintenance can be the defining edge in facility maintenance when employed along with appropriate regular and corrective maintenance. It is a set of technologies employed for analysis of various parameters governing a facility’s electrical system. The data is analyzed in view of historical data and trends from the manufacturer’s various research centers and manufacturing facilities as well as analogous installed base monitoring data to predict any faults that the system is likely to face in the future. Accordingly, timely corrective measures can be taken to avert these eventualities. Some of the prevalent predictive maintenance techniques:
Partial Discharge Monitoring: This is done to detect
an insulation failure in the electrical system. Early detection of failure in insulation of wires and other components can help in averting serious accidents that not only result in outages, but may also result in damage to man and infra. Analysis of internal and surface partial discharge, along with analysis of humidity conditions is employed for detection.
Power System Assessments: This involves in-depth
study of the electrical system parameters like instantaneous and peak current, voltage, phase angles, active and reactive powers at peak and average loads to measure the performance of circuit breakers and contactors. This is done basically to evaluate the life of circuit breakers and estimate any likely failures.
Circuit Monitors: These can be used by facility
managers to observe and monitors various parameters in real time in the form of waveforms. Various techniques like wave shape analysis, disturbance recording, transient analysis etc may be employed to diagnose potential problems to minimize downtime.
Infrared Thermography Inspections: This is done to ensure optimum temperature levels and detect any abnormal temperatures on the surface of various components like busbars, panels etc. This is done by personnel who are trained to operate an infra- red camera. In case thermal imaging is not employed, spot radiometer (infrared thermometer) maybe used that does not represent the thermal profile of the equip. but is representative of its temperature. Intelligent Protective Devices: Some devices like electronic trip units can analyze health of tripping devices like circuit breakers. These can operate in customized system conditions as programmed and can help in maintaining the life of circuit breaker. Various policy changes are expected to impact the switchgear and control gear market in India. These are: De-licensing of electrical equip. sector; Expansion and modernization of T&D sector; Significant SEZs have received clearances for the engineering sector. Switchgear & control gear industry in India is currently valued at Rs. 135bn (FY’13) and has been growing at ~15% for the last 3 years; The industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12% till 2017, mainly due to nationwide expansion & modernization of T&D sector. Govt investments & capacity addition plans in the power sector are likely to drive switchgear industry growth in India; Increase in low quality and low-priced imports from countries like China & Taiwan is a major detriment to the growth of the Indian switchgear & control gear market; Organized sector dominates Indian switchgear & control gear market and is likely to continue to dominate till 2017; LV switchgear constitutes a higher market share compared to MVand HV; Lack of level playing field to the domestic switchgear manufacturers has led to constant rise in imports from countries like China, Germany and Korea.
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Indian DGSet Market to Grow at a CAGR of 4.5% During 2018-23 India's DGSet market has witnessed steady growth due to power supply shortages, rising long-term infra investments and unreliable grid supply. India's DGSet market has seen steady growth due to power supply shortages, rising long-term infra investments and unreliable grid supply. Rapid growth in heavy industry, infra, telecommunication and the information technology sector is expected to further escalate this demand over the next five years. DGSets are mainly used as a source of emergency power during supply shortages, or in off-grid locations. Market has been witnessing increasing production of DGSets with improved engine life and other features such as synchronization with the grid, remote monitoring and control, and automated data analysis. Due to the high investment cost of DGSets, industrialists, manufacturers prefer renting them, either on a monthly or hourly basis. Various construction projects across the country, such as the implementation of the 4-lane Bhopal-Biaora road and the Gujarat/ Maharashtra Border-Surat-Hazira Port section road in Gujarat are propelling growth in the rental DGSet market in India. Residential & manufacturing sectors dominate market, cumulatively accounted for more than 52% of market share in 2014. And, with an increasing no of real estate construction projects and 82
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anticipated growth in foreign investments in newly launched smart city projects in India, the demand for DGSets is expected to grow through to 2020. In addition, growing demand for uninterrupted power supply from various manufacturing facilities such as automobile and auto components is also expected to propel market growth over the course of the next 5 years. Residential sector - comprising domestic houses, residential apartments and buildings - dominates the DGSet market in India and demand is expected to be fuelled by massive development plans such as the AMRUT program, which envisages the dev. of 500 cities. Growth in demand for DGSets from the manufacturing sector is projected to be fuelled by the booming auto component industry. India is also projected to become the second largest steel producer in the world by the end of this year. This industry requires continuous power supply for running processing units, machining, resin moulding, pressing, welding and assembling. KOEL, Cummins India, Ashok Leyland and Mahindra Powerol are among the leading DGSet players operating in India. Kirloskar is expected to maintain its leadership position in the coming years - it is
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increasing its focus on expanding its dealership network, offering 24/7 support services and addressing client queries through call centres. Moreover, the company's long-term service agreement program for customers, is expected to aid KOEL in strengthening its market presence through 2020. Cummins India offers DGSets in the range of 7.5 kVA-3000 kVA, 40 kVA biogas gensets and 15 kVA gensets that can be run on vegetable oil and Pongamia (SVO). Cummins has a large distribution network in the country and the company's products are marketed and distributed by three channel partners - Jakson, Sudhir Gensets and Powerica. Ashok Leyland operates under LEYPOWER for selling its DGSets in India - the company provides DGSets in the 10 kVA-2250 kVA range - and Mahindra & Mahindra operates its power business under Mahindra Powerol. The company offers DGSets in the range of 5 kVA to 500 kVA and since 2002 has sold 270,000 DGSets and industrial engines. Mahindra Powerol distributes its products through 70 retail showrooms and the firmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s major end-users include telecom, govt and defence organizations, the banking and retail industries and utilities.
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country boasts the highest demand for DGSets. The manufacturing and auto component industries in TN, IT in KA, bio-technology & pharmaceutical businesses in AP and tourism and general engineering in KL and PY are among the major markets for DGSets in this region. WR holds the 2nd highest position in the Indian DGSet market because it is home to the largest no of industries in the country, including iron & steel, automobile, chemical & petrochemical, jewellery, textiles, cement and pharmaceuticals. MH & GJ account for the max share in driving DGSet growth in western India. Though the power deficit in the WR is decreasing YoY, the demand for gensets remains constant, as they are used as a reliable source of backup power. A large no of CoS operating in the general engg, automobile, chemical, pharmaceutical, textile and IT sectors are based in MH. In 2013-14, MH accounted for around 30% of India's export of jewellery, textiles, leather goods and pharmaceuticals. The power deficit in GJ is also declining. However, demand for DGSets is still growing due to the booming construction sector. The presence of large refineries & petrochemical complexes in this region requires reliable standby, emergency and mobile power that continues to boost demand.
Sector segments: Indian DGSet market is broadly
classified into four segments on the basis of kVA rating: low (5-75 kVA), medium (75.1-350 kVA), high (350.1-750 kVA) and very high (750.1- 3000 kVA). Low-rating DGSets constitute a major share of market, and are used in the telecom sector for backup power in grid-connected areas and also as a main power source in off-grid areas. India is the second largest mobile phone market in the world with 500 million users and 700,000 telecom towers, which require continuous power supply - on average, the country's telecom tower network consumes over 11 TWh annually, and this is likely to increase to 17 TWh by the end of this year. TRAI wants Telcos to switch to renewable sources of power as this would save millions of litres of diesel and in turn millions of rupees per year. Of the total no of towers, 10% have a regular power supply, and for the rest their power is supplied by DGSets. Medium rating of DGSets is the second largest category used in India. However, demand for these machines is anticipated to decline due to its shrinking application in the telecoms sector. A power hungry India bodes well for genset manufacturers, be it as standby backup power or as a primary power source. Power outages across the country, and rising demand for mobile power across industry segments and the construction and infra sectors are generating plenty of demand across various types and capacities of gensets. Its versatility of applications has always ensured powerful demand for
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gensets in India. India currently suffers from almost 15% peak power deficit which is hampering growth of all sectors in economy, ranging from manufacturing to services sector, health and hospitality, and construction and infra sector. Almost each and every organization needs consistent power supply, as data loss can be more expensive than Capex req. for backup power equipment. Therefore, it is expected that the demand for DGSets will grow in the coming years. In their latest research study, “India DGSet Market Outlook 2018,” RNCOS analysts identified that DGSet market is growing with rising demand for power back-up systems in the country. In 2013, the Indian DGSet market grew 9.5%age compared to the previous year. Further, the Indian DGSet market (upto 100 KVA) is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of around 11% in value terms by 2018. Indian DGSet market has been largely occupied by medium range (20-62.5 KVA), accounting for nearly half of the total DGSet market. Due to the high investment cost of DGSets, end users prefer renting gensets either on a monthly or hourly basis. Major players in the Indian market include market leader KOEL, F G Wilson, JCB Power Products India Pvt., Cummins India, Ashok Leyland, Mahindra Powerol, Cooper Corp. etc. are among the leading DGSet players operating in India. Kirloskar is expanding its dealership network, offering 24/7 support services and addressing client queries through call centres. Moreover, the company's long-term service agreement program for customers, Bandhan, is expected to aid KOEL in consolidating its market presence through 2020. The Indian market for DGSet is broadly classified into four segments on the basis of kVA rating: low (5-75 kVA), medium (75.1-350 kVA), high (350.1-750 kVA) and very high (750.1- 3000 kVA). Low-rating DGSets constitute a major share of market, and are used in the telecom sector for backup power in grid-connected areas and also as a main power source in off-grid areas. India is the second largest mobile phone market in the world with 500 million users and 700,000 telecom towers, which require continuous power supply - on average, the country's telecom tower network consumes over 11 TWh annually, and this is likely to increase to 17 TWh by the end of this year. Market size for gensets is roughly about 1,50,000
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units for the organized sector. In terms of value it goes up to Rs 6,000 Cr. During 2016-17, the growth has been around 9-10%. With the new products launched, KOEL is now the only organization to offer a wide range of products starting from 2 KVA to 1010 KVA DG sets in India. These additions will also help KOEL to boost their market leadership further in power generation business in India holding 33% market share in this segment. According to 6Wresearch, India DGSet market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.64% by 2022. During 2014-15, market recorded sluggish demand owing to improvement of power infra, generation of electricity from cleaner renewable sources and surge in the prices. However, in the forecast period, with increasing investments in manufacturing sector, construction and expansion of public infras, ‘Make in India’ campaign and smart cities project would drive the growth of market. In India, DGSets with rating 5KVA-75KVA accounted for majority of market share due to ease of availability, low cost and wide range usage of across various applications. 5KVA-75KVA rating genset market is expected to maintain its market dominance through the forecast period. Utilization of these gensets across power, telecom, infra, in unreliable and off-grid areas is also expected to drive the growth of market. Recently Volvo Penta rolled out its first ‘Made in India’ 5-and 8-litre engines at the VECV plant in Pithampur. The global major has been supplying genset engines in India since two decades According to a TechSci Research report, “India Gas Gensets Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2020”, gas gensets market in India is projected to witness a CAGR of more than 15percentage during 2015-20. Growth in market is anticipated on account of widening electricity demand-supply gap, low operational cost, rising industrialization, increasing GHG emissions. Moreover, with expanding City Gas Distribution network, natural gas, which is the basic fuel used in gas gensets, is reaching to more and more consumers in the country. This is expected to boost the adoption of gas gensets in India during the forecast period. ||www.electricalmirror.net||
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In India, gas gensets market is still at the nascent stage, and market is being propelled by the low cost and eco-friendliness of natural gas. By 2025, according to Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, natural gas will contribute 20% in the country’s energy mix. Moreover, CPCB has laid out various norms for regulating the level of harmful emissions from DGSets, which is also expected to positively influence the gas-Gensets market in India. On the basis of rating, the country’s gas gensets market has been segmented into 4 broad categories, namely, low (1kVA-75kVA), medium (76kVA-350kVA), high (351kVA-750kVA) and very high (more than 750kVA) gas gensets. Among these gas gensets categories, medium (76kVA-350kVA) gas gensets segment is anticipated to dominate the country’s gas gensets market over the next five years on account of their wide acceptance across industrial and residential sector. Region-wise, West India dominated the gas gensets market in 2014, and the region is forecast to maintain its dominance during 2015 – 2020. In order to address the increasing electricity demand, investments worth $237 bn are required during 2016-20 for increasing power generation, transmission and distribution infra in the country. Absence of adequate infra is expected to push the demand for gas gensets during forecast period, especially from various power hungry sectors, such as oil & gas, textile, healthcare, pharmaceutical industries, etc. According to TechSci Research report, “Global DGSet Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2019”, the global
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market for DGSets is projected to reach $19.9 bn by 2019. Low power rating DGSet is the largest revenue generating segment in the global DGSet market due to high volume usage of these gensets in commercial, manufacturing, power utility, telecom, data center, mining and petrochemical industries. However, the very high power DGSet segment is expected to witness fastest growth among all other segments during the forecast period. The global market for DGSets is largely dominated by Asia-Pacific due to rapid urbanization and industrialization in this region, with China and India emerging as the largest revenue contributing countries in the region’s DGSet market. During the forecast period, DGSet market in Middle East & Africa and South America is expected to grow at the fastest rate, driven by strong market growth in countries such as Brazil, Argentina, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Globally, power demand is increasing rapidly, while supply is not growing at the same pace, thus creating huge power deficit in many parts of the world. Consequently, the demand for power generation equipment such as DGSets continues to increase worldwide. Poor power infra and unreliable grid power supply have been largely responsible for increasing frequency of power outages, which is likely to boost the demand for DGSets across the globe. Rising demand for mobile DGSets and biofuel based DGSets is also expected to benefit the DGSet market. Expanding activity across all segments in the manufacturing sector, construction and infra sectors, and standby power from the residential segment, all add up to generating a robust demand for gensets
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in India, across all types and capacities. Manufacturing and infra development activities to drive the growth of DGSet market in India in the coming years. Indian DGSet market is expected to witness sound growth owing to expansion of infra, establishment of new industries and changing business environment in the country. Strong economic growth, coupled with large-scale infra projects would foster the demand for DGSets over the forecast period. Additionally, the growing no of telecom towers in the country is expected to boost the DGSet market, especially for small KVA ratings. Indian DGSet market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% during 2018-23. Over the years, the demand for power has increased tremendously in India. Requirement for continuous power in manufacturing sector would be the key driver for DGSet market in the country. Upcoming industrial projects such as Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor and Vizag-Chennai industrial corridor in line with state run companies and private players seeking to expand manufacturing base is propelling the growth of DGSet market in India. During last couple of years, DGSet market in India registered a sluggish growth due to improved power demandsupply situation especially in the 5-75 KVA rating segment. Further, with the adoption of alternative fuel powered genset and increasing generation of electricity from solar power have affected the growth of market during this time frame. However, in the forecast period, ‘Make in India’ campaign, smart cities project, expansion of public and private infras would fuel DGSet market in India.
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What is the core business line for the Deep Sea Electronics?
We design, manufacture and supply a diverse range of market-leading products from our UK headquarters that enhance multiple customer applications. Our core business focuses on four key areas: DSEGenset® - Industry leading generator control modules DSEAts® - Dedicated auto transfer switch control modules DSEPower® - Intelligent Battery Chargers & Power Supplies DSEControl® - Control systems for vehicles and off highway machinery We have been at the forefront of our markets for over forty years. We work closely with all customers to ensure our products surpass expectations each and every time.
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What are all your preparation is going on as you are participating in MEE in the March 2018?
We are excited to be exhibiting at MEE 2018. We have been ever present at this show for over a decade and are looking forward to meeting existing and potential customers, to discuss the very latest DSE technologies. Our marketing department is currently extremely busy completing our stand design and ensuring the very latest DSE innovations will be on display throughout the three-day event. Over the coming months we will be working hard to raise the profile of our hybrid/solar control systems. Our technically advanced solutions have all the features required to effortlessly handle the toughest hybrid/solar applications across the Middle East region. The simplicity of the operation and set-up of our devices will ensure our customers can deliver environmentally friendly solutions to ensure the UAE meets its targeted solar requirements.
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What are the new features and technology we can expect in electrical sector from Deep Sea Electronics?
The next 12 months promises to be an extremely exciting period for DSE.
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We have invested heavily in enhancing the high-level PLC functionality of our load sharing & synchronising control modules to ensure we can easily control the most complex load share systems. We have introduced the ability to monitor our intelligent battery charger range over DSENet®. This allows our customers to monitor the status of a charger via the front panel of a control module or if remote communications are in use, from any remote location. We have completely re-designed our digital AVR control, providing customers with an outstanding range of features for high-level alternator stability by maintaining a smooth, stable and regulated output voltage. We have also added CAN communications to the product. Our engine and pump control modules now work with our remote communications technology to enable customers to accurately monitor their assets from any location throughout the world. We have developed an outstanding range of programmable controllers and displays for the vehicle and off highway market. Coded using CODESYS 3.5 the versatility of these products is market-leading, making them suitable for emergency and military applications and multiple construction vehicle types.
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How is the preparation moving on as the big show in Electrical sector Elecrama 18 is heading in March what are the benefits you seeking this time?
Whilst we are not exhibiting at Elecrama 18, our sales and technical team based at our Indian office will be attending the show. A large number of our customers will be showcasing our control products on their gensets throughout the event. We are looking forward to seeing how some of our latest technology developed for the Indian market will be received.
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Government giving electrical and power sector a new turn, how supported is their schemes to your company are they giving run to the private sector anyhow?
Due to our position in the supply chain we are not directly influenced by government schemes. The drive towards
cleaner energy is of great benefit to us as it is helping to increase the demand for our hybrid and solar control technology. We have also invested in our technology for controlling engines, improving their operating efficiency. This technology is becoming widely recognised across the Indian market for its contribution to lower engine running costs and reduced CO2 emissions.
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Please share your views on the transformation of vehicles into electrical transportation how does this effects the power segment of the country, and how does DSE support this?
The growing requirement for the production of electrical vehicle types throughout the world is beginning to gather pace as countries need to meet government targets to reduce emissions. This is going to change the structure of the industry by reducing the demand for traditional internal combustion engines. The short and long-term effects on engine production are still unknown. DSE has developed a bespoke range of control products for vehicle and off-highway machinery. The intelligent designs allow the programmable controllers and displays to be used on standard, hybrid and electric applications. The full product range is configured using CODESYS 3.5 for the ultimate in application flexibility. We have a team of experienced developers that have the skill sets and experience to ensure we can meet future vehicle demands.
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Where do you foresee yourself in near future?
We are committed to increasing our local presence to provide the high-levels of service we are renowned for across the rapidly growing Indian market. Our Indian sales and support office has a dedicated team of people in place to support our customer base. We will continue to invest heavily in new technologies that will place us in a strong position to meet the changing demands of our customers. Our commitment to developing control solutions for greener energy generation will continue to focus heavily in our ongoing development plans, ensuring we have a range of solutions that will help companies meet local and global emissions directives.
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Introduction
LED lights have emerged as a powerful source for lighting over the past several years. Due to their numerous advantages over conventional lighting technology, they have swiftly gained prominence in the Indian lighting market. Although Indian LED lighting market is at a nascent stage, it offers innumerable opportunities for growth over the next few decades. As India represents one of the biggest lighting markets, it offers a lucrative option for LED manufacturers to set up their facilities in the region. Skilled labour, ease of doing business, demographic advantages provides a sustainable environment for the LED industry. Currently, the demand for LED lighting systems is primarily concentrated in the North and South regions due to growing urbanization rates and increasing no. of govt initiatives that encourage the use of LED lights. Govtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support through various regulations that promote the investments in energy efficient lighting technologies have expanded the applications of LED lights across various industrial, commercial, residential sectors. Rapidly growing automotive industry also provides productive opportunities for the use of LEDs in head lamps, rear lamps, turn signal and brake lights. Other imp. factors such as increasing infra investments, rapid growth of street lighting systems, decline in average prices of LEDs and various govt and upcoming smart building projects are expected to drive the demand of LED lights in India. According to new report published by IMARC Group, the Indian LED Lighting market was worth around US$ 1.7 Bn in 2017, growing at a CAGR of around 55.5% during 2010â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2017. According to the MarketsandMarkets forecast, the street and roadway lighting market is expected to be valued at USD 10.94 Bn by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 6.03% between 2016 and 2022. The growth of the street and roadway lighting market could be attributed to the modernization and development of infra. such as smart cities, need for energy-efficient street lighting systems, increasing penetration of LED lights and luminaires in street lighting applications, and stringent rules and regulations by govts. However, the high installation cost of smart lighting and lack of awareness about the payback period are the restraints for the street and roadway lighting market. Of all the major hardware components, luminaires are expected to dominate the street and roadway lighting market during the forecast period. Services segment is expected to witness the highest growth from 2016 to 2022. Growth of services segment is mainly propelled by the use of smart street lighting for energy conservation and high efficiency. Smart street lighting comprises pre-installation & post-installation services such as installation, design, maintenance, support, and monitoring services. Among all the end users, street and roadways held the largest share of the street and roadway lighting market in 2015. Key reason for the growth of the street & roadways segment is rapid urbanization and expansion of cities around the globe. Market for the street & roadways segment in APAC is expected to grow at the highest CAGR between 2016-22. Major reason driving the growth of this segment in the APAC region is need for improvement in visibility and safety of drivers, riders, and pedestrians, thereby minimizing road accidents. Moreover, modernization & development of infra. across various countries such as India, China, Japan, and South Korea is driving the demand for lighting in street & roadways applications in the APAC region. Street & roadway lighting market ||www.electricalmirror.net||
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based on lighting type comprises conventional lighting and smart lighting. The market for smart lighting is expected to grow at the highest rate between 2016 and 2022 as the adoption of smart lighting is growing rapidly with the growth of industries and cities. Until recently, illuminating the dark was the main task of street lighting. However, smart street lighting is expected to perform many more functions in the future. It would notify or register a change in traffic volume and feed that data into an intelligent transport system. Smart street lighting would be a part of a networked urban infra.. This acts as a driver for the growth of smart street lighting during the forecast period. Market for conventional lighting is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.06% between 2016 and 2022 as in the APAC region, South Asian countries such as India, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh would have larger share of conventional lighting than smart lighting.
Solar Street Lighting Market
Solar street lightings are renewable sources which generates electricity with the help of PV panels mounted on lighting structure itself. The generated electricity gets stored into batteries which can be used later to illuminate pathway. Are mainly installed on off-grid location to illuminate residential, highways, commercial buildings and roads. Increasing demand for off grid electricity, govt schemes and initiatives is forecast to be a key factor propelling the industry.
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Stringent govt regulations towards energy conservation and to reduce carbon footprint is likely to drive global solar street lighting market size growth up to 2024. India receives over 5,000 tn kWh every year, which is much more than its total annual energy requirement for photovoltaic applications such as solar street lighting and domestic water heating system. As of Augâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;16, India has a total installed capacity of 3,05,554.25 MW as per CEA and the Ministry of Power. Of this, renewable energy generates around 44,236.92 MW. High solar potential coupled with rising demand for efficient and clean energy source will help to foster the industry growth over the forecast period. As of 2014, over 1.2 bn population across the globe have no access to grid electricity, which comprises a majority of the population located in rural areas. Increasing off grid electricity demand in remote areas which lacks grid connectivity will drive solar street lighting market. Akola Municipal Corporation (AMC), an ULB in Indian state Maharashtra, were replaced more than 11,500 conventional street lights (mercury vapor, sodium vapor and standard fluorescent) with T5 fluorescent tube lamps. The project has resulted in energy savings of 2.1 mn kWh per year a 56% reduction in the ULBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s energy use for street lighting. These energy savings have resulted in cost savings of about INR 6.4 mn per year, and the project paid for itself in only 11 months. The projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success has already led to the implementation of similar projects in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. Decreasing solar component cost coupled with subsidies and other tax incentives will further compliment the solar street lighting market. Govt initiatives on energy conservation and resource management have increased the adoption of LEDs over traditional luminaries. Manufacturing costs of LEDs has witnessed a drop since 2012 owing to declining average sale price of the components. Standalone solar street lighting market
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size was valued above 3 mn units in 2015. In term of revenue, it is forecast to expand at over 20.3% owing to its increasing adoption in off grid locations which have no access to electric grid. Grid connected product is projected to exceed 2 mn units by 2024 and in term of revenue, is likely to be worth at over 18.59%. Govt programme such as net metering and feed in tariff will boost the demand for grid connected solar street lighting system in the near term LED solar street lighting market size was valued at over 3.04 mn units in 2015. In term of revenue, it is estimated to expand at over 20.89%. Govt initiatives on energy conservation and resource management have increased the adoption of LEDs over traditional luminaries. CFL luminaries is estimated to grow at 12.20% owing to growing no. of solar street lighting project to illuminate pathway in rural and urban area. Residential solar street lighting was valued at over USD 630.8 mn in 2015 and in term of volume, is estimated to expand at over 22.62% owing its low maintenance cost coupled with increasing residential projects. Codes and standards towards energy efficient solar buildings in urban and industrial areas will further complement the industry growth. Commercial solar street lighting market size was valued above 2.31 mn units in 2015. In term of revenue, it is estimated to expand at over 20.23% owing to govt initiatives to reduce the greenhouse gas emission couple with electrification programme in rural areas. Industrial application is projected to reach 2.09 mn units by 2024 and in term of revenue, is likely to be worth at over 18.90%. Solar street lighting system help to decrease energy consumption which results more energy saving and consequently, help to reduce capital expenditure. The rising awareness regarding fiscal gain will help to foster the industry growth. India solar street lighting market share was estimated at over 0.8 mn units in 2015 and in term of revenue, ||www.electricalmirror.net||
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is estimated to grow at over 19% owing to the govt initiatives to promote sustainable renewable energy resources over traditional street lighting systems. Nearly 800 mn people living in Asia with no electrical grid access result in an urgent need to provide clean, sustainable, and affordable lighting solutions in communities to enhance safety and security. This will also help to foster the growth of industry over forecast period. U.S. solar street lighting market size, was valued at over USD197 mn in 2015 and in term of volume, is estimated to grow at over 21% owing to strict govt norms towards energy conservation and carbon footprints. Nigeria solar street lighting market share was estimated over USD 164.14 mn in 2015. In term of volume, it is likely to be reach at over 23.55% from 2016 to 2024.Large off grid population and increasing demand of electricity would foster the business growth over the forecast period. Zimbabwe announced to install 10,000 solar street lights by the end of 2016. Major industry participants accounting for solar street lighting market share include Omega Solar Inc, Urja Global Ltd, Solektra International, Very Sol GmbH, Sunna Design, Philips Lighting Holding B.V., Solar Street Lights USA, Dragons Breath Solar, SOKOYO Solar Group, Sol Inc.
LED Lighting industry: Poised for growth
LED Lights unlike incandescent lights or fluorescent lights are electronically controlled and triggered for operations including switching “ON”, “OFF” or dimming etc. as required. LED lights which were initially used to replace incandescent bulbs are fast replacing all kinds of sources of light including fluorescent tubes, flood lights, signal lights, railway carriage lights and head lights or lights as otherwise used in road transport vehicles. In fact the low consumption of power by these LED lights make them a natural preferred choice particularly when power needs to be drawn from the batteries whenever power supply gets disrupted. In fact, the energy efficiency of LED Lights particularly at peak hours of load in the 94
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evening helps in substantially reducing these loads and thus curtail over load trippings of power in the evening. In fact this has also helped reduced cost and dis-comfort which was involved in using batteries as part of the emergency lighting service. LED Lighting in India has indeed expanded and grown by over 50% annually over the last few years. India has the unique strength of excellent world-class R&D technologists in electronics which is the base for LED lighting industry. This is helping the Indian Lighting Industry to continuously incorporate new innovative improvements in performance of the LED Lights manufactured in India. However, the most critical hurdle in the growth of LED manufacturing in India is on account of inadequate development in manufacturing of LED chips and micro chips, as they still have to be imported at high cost resulting in constraints in developing larger variety, colors and performance and innovations in LED Lights. The dual sensors which can now be incorporated in the Street Lights automatically sense the presence of any moving person or vehicle on the road served by the Street Lights so as to brighten up the light and again when the moving person or vehicle moves ahead, the lights left behind are get dimmed and those ahead brighten up to make movement of traffic comfortable, convenient and safe. Owing to several measures taken by the govt the lighting industry is witnessing a structural shift. Major initiatives of the govt for instance replacing conventional streetlights by LED Street Lights provide a significant opportunity for the players in the segments. With the idea of achieving Nation’s objective of not only becoming self sufficient in LED Lighting to meet the entire country’s requirement but also enhance its production, productivity and performance levels, India can be recognized as one of the best sources for LED Lights all over the world. This objective and consequent action plan is real and achievable because India has the unique strength of young educated,
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innovative, committed Engineers who can continue enhancing performance of the LED products, find innovative ways to cut costs and mass produce them to be more competitive and thus meet the global requirements. With the above objective successfully implemented, Indian LED Industry can make available to India 24X7 electricity supply. Energy conservation is more crucial than equivalent quantum of energy generation. LED bulbs can play a great role here by conserving peak power demand in our country by 10,000 MW daily. If incandescent lamps are replaced by energy-efficient LED Bulbs, it can save almost 100 bn units of power annually, thereby saving up to $7 bn (approx. Rs.43,750 Cr) per year at its established level of annual consumption of power. Of course with ever increasing demand for power for Lighting purposes across India, the potential for energy saving and financial benefit will indeed be much more. Considering the above, the whole LED Lighting industry is gearing up to take the Lighting industry a giant step forward. At EON our focus is always on finding out new and innovative ways of developing new and more efficient LED Lighting products in order to conserve power. We have a strong R&D teams at our plant at Haridwar who are working efficiently and effectively for development of variety of new and more efficient LED Lights with longer life span, more cost effectively apart from manufacturing other varieties of LED Lights including LED Bulbs, LED Tubes and LED Street Lights. Govt needs to incentivize domestic LED manufacturers to boost R&D activities on LED Lights in India by reversing the import tax structure, so that the import duty on complete LED Bulbs may be kept normal or high as in the case of other products, but on every raw material and component which goes into manufacturing of LED Lights in India should be reduced to zero. India has well recognized strength of technically educated and skilled people who can further improve design of LED Lights to deliver improved performance, enhance life of the LED Bulbs and to ||www.electricalmirror.net||
reduce cost of LED Lights through research on more efficient and lower cost raw materials and components which go into making of these LED Lights. This is imperative for the Indian companies to overcome stiff challenge from cheap low cost Chinese LED makers. More imp.ly, the authorities need to take measures against the cheap sub-standard LED lighting products imported through the grey markets and sold across India. It is impossible for domestic manufacturers to compete against the low prices of smuggled products coming through the grey market in India. Although these LED Lights are mostly of sub-standard quality, and the only Indian customers who look for cheaper market price, become a natural prey of importers of sub-standard LED Lights. While promoting its ‘Make in India’ campaign, the Indian Govt is doing a great job of national importance as explained above. However, they must also publicise the fact that for genuine benefit to the Indian consumers and the Nation, the Made in India products should be their only choice, as they fully comply with safety norms & satisfactory performance requirements as laid down in the Indian Standard Specifications. Above all, the products made in India will give good reason to the Indian buyers and the users to smile with pride of the fact that good quality LED Lights which they use are “Made in India”.
India to switch all its street lights to LED
India’s energy minister, announced the country’s intention to replace all its conventional streetlights with LED ones, with the underlying logic being that conserving power is more economical than producing more. Reportedly, India has 35 mn street lights which generate a total demand of 3,400 MW. With LED, this can be brought down to 1,400 MW, saving 9000 mn kWh of electricity annually, worth over $850 mn in the process. To put this into perspective, the electricity deficit in India during 2014-15 was 38,138 mn kWh and 7,006 MW. National Programme for LED-based Home and Street Lighting was launched by Prime
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Minister. At its inception, the plan was to cover 100 cities by March next year, and the remaining ones by March 2019, targeting 770 mn bulbs and 35 mn street lights. However, it seems street lights will be upgraded to LED ahead of schedule. The task of operating and maintaining the street lights falls under the jurisdiction of ULBs, or municipalities. As most of the ULBs were not in a position to bear the high initial capital cost by themselves, four central govt power utilities joined hands to set up a company EESL. On a side note, apart from efficient lighting, EESL will also operate as a full-fledged ESCO. The company has been making profits consistently since its formation, without any aid from the govt. Under the service model chosen, the ULBs do not have to make any upfront investments for installing the LED street lights, as EESL does it for them. The investment is also recovered from a portion of the savings accrued by the ULBs (on account of lower electricity bills) over a period of seven years, which means the ULBs start saving money right from the get-go. Lighting demands 18% of the electricity consumed in India. This is against a global average of just 13%. A large-scale LED adoption will bring the figure for India down to the global average, significantly cutting down the need to build more energy plants. If one also accounts for installing LED bulbs in domestic and commercial sectors, the opportunity at hand is to save a mammoth 100 bn kWh per annum ($7 bn a year). The market size of Indian LED industry may touch Rs 21,600 Cr by 2020 on the back of govt's decision to switch to LED for all street lamps and public space lighting. The Indian LED industry was pegged at Rs 1,925 Cr out of the lighting industry's aggregate turnover of Rs 13,000 Cr in 2013. As projected, the turnover of Indian lighting industry by 2020 will be Rs 35,000 Cr and LED will account Rs 21,600 Cr, which is significantly over 60% of this total turnover. The govt has decided to switch to LED for all street lamps and public space lighting. Moreover, the 'Make in India' initiative launched by PM will provide a boost to the LED industry.
Measures taken by Govt to promote LEDs
The LED market has emerged as one of the fastest growing industries in India. This industry has been primarily driven by factors such as falling prices of LED lights, increased initiatives taken up by the govt and rising concerns with respect to energy conservation. The LED market in India is hugely driven by a no. of govt initiatives. The revenue generated by this market has grown at a CAGR of 56.1% over the past five years. The market has evolved over the years, with south India and north India driving growth. However, low awareness with respect to LED lights continues to deter consumers from using them. Major players in the LED industry are Philips, Osram, Bajaj, Havells
and Syska LED Lights, among others. Philips held the largest share in terms of revenue generated in FY 2014, followed by Havells. Syska LED Lights was the third largest revenue earner. The LED market in India is expected to touch ₹ 216 bn by 2020 on the back of govt’s decision to switch to LEDs for all street lamps and public space lighting. The Indian lighting market is projected to grow by over 32% during 2015-20, and the factors which would lead to this are increasing demand for electricity, govt initiatives to replace traditional incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs, and increasing adoption of LED lighting across commercial and residential sectors.
DELP: A no. of facilities for manufacturing and assembling LED lights have sprung up in India over the past few years. Many LED exhibitions have also been held in the country ever since the advent of LED lights. The govt is also playing an imp. role in increasing LED penetration in the country with new schemes such as the Domestic Efficient Lighting Program (DELP). This ambitious LED lighting initiative run by EESL, a joint venture between PSUs under the Ministry of Power, has made the LED lamp industry scale heights in less than two years. However, awareness about the benefits of LED lights is still low in the rural areas of the country. Under DELP, EESL has acquired LED lamps in bulk through competitive bidding, and distributed these to consumers through power distribution companies. Recently, the govt announced the decision to end the subsidy on CFL-based solar lighting systems in a bid to promote the use of LEDs. This scheme is presently running in 6 states; Rajasthan, Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh and is rapidly expanding to all other states. The target of the project is to switch all the 770 mn incandescent bulbs sold in India to LEDs, which will directly result in reducing electricity consumption by 20GW. According to govt data, the initiative will save around 100 bn kWh of energy and will slash GHG emissions by 80 mn tonnes every year. The yearly saving in the power bills of consumers will be about ₹ 400 bn, assuming the average charge of ₹ 4 per kWh. India has taken an international pledge to reduce its carbon emissions by 30-35%. According to Arun Gupta, MD, NTL Group, DELP is a very good initiative, which will propel the early adoption of LED bulbs by consumers. As on date, there is no proposal to make it mandatory. The govt is taking all the possible steps to ensure that it gets adopted, including subsidising the costs to a great extent and offering low EMI schemes to balance costs. A slew of innovative technologies such as inbuilt sensors have revolutionised the lighting industry, enabling it to make inroads into the residential, commercial and govt space, in particular, in the Smart Cities project. Light Fidelity (LiFi), a brilliant technology that fulfils
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a user’s need for high-speed data transmission using nanosecond flickers of LED lights, is expected to be the next big revolution. The govt needs to sustain this momentum and enhance awareness about LED lights and their energy conservation capabilities. It remains to be seen how the next five years would shape up for the sector, considering govt’s focus on replacing incandescent bulbs with LED lights.
LED the way campaign: In an attempt to create
mass awareness regarding LED lighting, the Indian govt has launched a campaign known as iLEDtheway. The Ministry of Power has tied up with several PSUs to promote the benefits of using LEDs all over India. There are 47.5 mn LEDs deployed all over India at present. A website has been created by the govt that shows the no. of LEDs installed via this initiative, coupled with the energy and cost savings. LED usage is being promoted across different govt departments too. For eg, about 100,000 Western Railway employees have adopted 7 watt LEDs. The Delhi Cantonment Municipal area is going to replace 15,000 traditional bulbs with LEDs too. This campaign is surely going to have a far reaching impact. According to a PIB announcement, by 2019, 770 mn LED bulbs and 35 mn LED streetlights will be deployed to replace conventional lights. Under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY), 27.3 mn LED bulbs have to be distributed to BPL households. Over 2.1 mn conventional streetlights have already been replaced with LED streetlights across the country, under the Street Lighting National Programme (SLNP). Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a public energy services company under the administration of the Ministry of Power, GoI (GoI) is the implementing agency for SLNP. The installation of LED streetlights has resulted in annual energy savings of 295 mn kWh, avoided capacity usage of over 73MW and reduced carbon emissions by 230,000 mn tonnes annually. The project has been implemented across 23 states and union territories. State
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Market at a glance
India’s LED market is forecast to reach a turnover of around US$ 1.46 bn by 2019. The China based company, Advanced Optronic Devices, and India’s Syska LED Lights are planning to jointly invest US$ 75.21 mn in an LED manufacturing unit in Telangana. Given the current Indian market size and our national focus on LEDs, 2015 has been a growth year for the energy-efficient lighting segment. Although this industry has been growing at a robust pace over the last few years, govt initiatives such as the DELP & consumer awareness about the economic benefits of energy-efficient lighting have given a good push to the industry, not only benefiting individual consumers, big and small, but also enabling the nation to save energy and cut carbon emissions. India, being the second most populous country in the world and fifth major electricity consumer, has been experiencing an ever-widening demandsupply gap in electricity. Consequently, the market for energy-efficient products such as LED lights is bound to grow. All the survey participants felt that the moderately-growing lighting industry will now move at a faster pace, as the govt is encouraging the use of LED lights in a big way. Other drivers are the Smart Cities project, and the increasing demand for a smart, connected lifestyle and energy-efficiency measures. According to a report by TechSci, the LED lighting market in India is projected to register a CAGR of over 30% during 2016-21. The Electric Lamp and Component Manufacturers Association of India (ELCOMA) shares that the LED market in India is expected to grow to ₹ 216 bn by 2020. This leap will result in the LED market accounting for about 60% of India’s total lighting industry (approx. Rs 376 bn) in 2020. The key factors that are expected to boost the market include falling LED prices coupled with favourable govt initiatives that provide LED lights at a subsidised cost and promote LED street lighting projects. Moreover, rising consumer awareness about the cost-effectiveness, enhanced life, better efficiency and inherent eco-friendly nature of LED lights will continue to drive volume sales from the industrial, residential and commercial sectors. An interesting market trend which has been observed is
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that, the demand for India-made LED light bulbs is higher when compared to imported LED light bulbs. Imported LED light bulbs do not have the electronics to withstand Indian electrical systems and, thus, do not work for very long. LED manufactured in India has good reliability and provides better aftersales services, which is not the case with imported LED light bulbs. Although LED imported from China is cheaper, it is of bad quality and does not last long, and thus people prefer Indian LED light bulbs. On a similar note, Govt should help the industry by restricting cheap, imported products that actually harm consumers as they are not in line with the quality and safety requirements. Some other recent trends in the market include price reduction and shift toward manufacturing of low- and midpower LEDs. LED lights are extensively used in automotive lighting, too. The use of LED lamps in digital signage is another trend that has been observed. As the LED street-lighting segment is becoming more mature, newer risksharing models are being explored between municipalities and lighting solution providers. Some of these risk-sharing models comprise deferred payments, longer warranties, special-purpose investment for large investments and annuity based payments. Nowadays, many customers also seem to be looking up at lighting solutions companies as onestop-shop providers, who can offer end-to-end solutions right from design, installation, testing, and commissioning and financing.
Current opportunities
LEDs are versatile products and so can be used for residential lighting, street lighting, downlights, landscaping, monument lighting, signage, traffic signals, security lights, industrial lighting, office space lighting, automotive lighting and much more. Low energy consumption, low costs, modular designs and ease of use have made LED lighting the first choice in industrial, commercial and domestic applications. According to survey participants, the top four demand-generating application areas are: Street lighting; Residential lighting; Office space lighting; Industrial lighting. The demand for streetlights is driven by govt initiatives, while in residential and office spaces, demand is mainly driven by increasing consumer awareness about energy-efficient products with more functionalities. In industrial areas, LEDs are used in warehouses, manufacturing floors, etc. In the hazardous work areas across industries, too,
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most of the new lighting being used is LED based. The demand for LED lighting in India is still mostly driven by its adoption in metro cities, mainly because of better awareness and higher socio-economic growth. However, the demand from Tier-II cities is also expected to grow based on requirements from the street lighting and industrial lighting domains. Currently, though, demand for LED lighting from rural India is still not significant. The govt (through EESL) will be implementing the first rural LED street lighting project by retrofitting 1 mn conventional streetlights with LED lights in the gram panchayats of seven districts of Andhra Pradesh under the Street Lighting National Project (SLNP). Further expansion of such initiatives across the country will open up new markets for the LED lighting industry.
GST Pros
• A unified tax structure may help to create a unified market across the country. • A unified tax structure may encourage big industries to support the formation of manufacturing clusters to avoid logistics costs, which were earlier nullified by differences in taxes across the country. • Non-tax payers, who account for 30-35% of the LED industry, have been enjoying an unethical price advantage compared to the big brands. Implementation of GST will compel non-tax compliant players to adhere to the tax system. This will have a long term positive impact on the market as well as give genuine brands a fair advantage. • Less paperwork and borderless transits may bring down costs and delivery timelines, creating benefits across the value chain. • GST will improve the efficiency of the supply chain across industries, including the LED lighting sector.
GST Cons
• The rate of GST on LED lights or fixtures including LED lamps is 12%, whereas the components and raw materials used for manufacturing LED lamps have GST rates ranging from 18 to 28%. This anomaly may result in huge revenue leakage, and might even lead to unethical accounting practices like under-invoicing. • Metal core printed circuit boards (MCPCB) and LED fixtures will be roughly charged 12% GST. This may result in higher imports of fixtures rather than them being assembled in India. • Some of the imported raw materials, which have been sourced from the countries under category C of the Foreign Trade Policy
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2015-20, were earlier attracting tax at the rate of 2%, but after GST implementation these will come under the 28% tax slab. This will make local manufacture of products that use these materials unviable. Similarly, most of the electronic components fall under the 18% category, up from 6% earlier. • In the case of most SMEs, some amount of work is done by unregistered dealers. Earlier, such services attracted 0% tax as the turnover of those unregistered dealers tended to be very low. After GST implementation, companies are bound to pay 18% tax (as reverse GST) even in the case of services offered by non-GST registered vendors.
Emerging technology trends
LED lighting is going to open up immense possibilities not only by lowering energy consumption levels but also enhancing the overall lighting experience with respect to control, monitoring/sensing and connectivity, coupled with the convenience of longer life and improved aesthetics. Lighting systems will get smarter, as the possibility of autonomous, self-commissioning illumination systems is emerging. The industry has been transformed from analogue to digital as LED lighting allows users to control, monitor and measure lighting output. This transformation is taking place across public, home and professional lighting, and the smart connected LED lights will emerge as the largest IoT device segment within the next five to ten years. Control devices, dimmers and wireless lighting with advanced sensors will cater to the needs of modern consumers. This will happen through the use of IC based drivers to support touch based technology, which is the need of the hour for smart lighting systems. This will also reduce the no. of components compared to those used in traditional drivers. Use of fewer components can reduce costs while enhancing the efficiency of the final product. This will enhance lumen output and also increase the reliability of the final product. Use of CSP eliminates the traditional sub-mount, directly attaching the LED die to the PCB, allowing for overall system cost reductions. This will enable energy saving by reducing AC-DC current conversion losses. It will also make the products compatible with solar photovoltaic systems, helping them run as LED-solar hybrid systems, which will be quite effective in India. This will enhance efficiency while reducing operational costs. This, in turn, will help achieve break-even points quickly, in spite of a relatively higher capex.
Immediate challenges that could derail the growth
Mushrooming low quality, unauthorised manufacturing units making sub-standard products, and low cost
Chinese imports of poor quality could result in low consumer confidence. Lack of awareness among consumers as well as institutional buyers about the efficiency of LEDs with respect to lux, wattage, life expectancy, etc. This results in the use of products with higher wattage but lower efficiency. The inability to make LED chips and micro-chips, resulting in their being imported at high cost. This also limits the development of a wider variety of LED light fixtures, reducing the no. of colours used, apart from hampering performance and crippling innovations in LED lighting. Absence of a sufficient no. of LED packaging units, resulting in a high dependence on imports. Use of inefficient drivers, resulting in higher energy usage as well as product failure. An acute shortage of experts from fields like chemical, electronics optics, lighting and thermal management, all of whom are required for manufacturing LED chips. Successfully resolving the above mentioned issues through appropriate industry initiatives and govt intervention will not only help the LED lighting industry to achieve sustainable growth but also help the country to move towards greater self-sufficiency in power generation. This will make more power available to the public, so that within the next two to three years, electricity can reach even the far-flung hamlets and the hutments of the poor, many of whom have never seen any artificial light other than oil lamps. Here are some technological trends emerging in the LED space: Colour-changing LEDs. One key trend is the development of LED lights that can produce any light within the visible spectrum. Philips is the first to introduce such LED bulbs, which can change the colour of light. With the help of an app, the consumer can control the colour of LED. Wireless-bonded LEDs. Development of wireless-bonded LED technology can be considered to be another latest technology trend with regard to LED lighting market. Wireless-bonded LED technology is also referred as flip-chip. It provides benefits such as improved durability, better heat dissipation and longer life. Wireless LEDs. Modern buildings being constructed today comprise lighting arrangements with daylight, occupancy and time scheduling on/off sensors. Similarly, many upcoming LED road lighting systems call for wireless operability, daylight and on/ off scheduling. The new LED lighting systems (both for indoor and streetlighting) need to be designed to seamlessly integrate and work with these sensors and control systems. OLEDs. There is a new trend of solar LED lights being used to provide low-cost lighting in rural households. The newest technology trend observed in the LED market is the organic light emitting diode (OLED) technology. OLEDs are LEDs manufactured from polymers with a liquid crystal display (LCD) glass covered with indium tin oxide and polymer materials applied by ink jet printing.
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What is the core business line of the HPL Electric & Power limited?
HPL is an established electric equipment manufacturing company in India, manufacturing a diverse portfolio of Electric equipment, including, meters solutions, switchgears, lighting equipment and wires and cables, catering to consumer and institutional customers in the electrical equipment industry. HPL had the largest market share in the market for electricity energy meters in India in fiscal 2015, with one of the widest portfolios of meters in India and the fifth largest market share for LED lamps during the corresponding period (Source: Frost & Sullivan Report, February 2016). HPL’ manufacturing capabilities are supported by a large sales and distribution network with a pan-India presence. It currently manufactures and sells its products under the umbrella brand ‘HPL’, which has been registered in India since 1975. The company supplies their products through a network of authorized dealers or distributors to institutional, non-institutional and corporate customers. They supply switchgears, lighting equipment and wires and cables, primarily through our pan-India authorized dealer network, which comprised of 2000+ dealers & distributors & 27000+ that are managed by the carrying and forwarding agents. In addition, HPL supplies its products to Power Utilities, which primarily includes supply of meters under direct contractual arrangements to electricity boards and power distribution companies, as well as through project contractors. Further, HPL supplies the portfolio of products to developers of residential and commercial building projects, original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) and to industrial customers through a mix of direct sales and supply through our authorized dealer network. The sales and marketing activities are managed through over 90 branch offices and representative offices in India.
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How is HPL looking forward to the Elecrama 2018?
Elecrama provides an outstanding platform to showcase our latest product offerings and hands-on experience of products and technology in electrical equipment and manufacturing space. It is also a meeting place for the suppliers, consultants and industry experts. Our experience over the last few
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years has motivated us in a big manner. What also amazes us is that the relevant people from different states and power utilities gather to witness the technological developments, as it is one of the best places to get to the end consumer. It provides a huge platform for showcasing the latest in Technology & Innovation to a huge audience. It layers the relevant audience for our products and it gives extra mileage to our products in the right segment at right place which is why exhibiting at Elecrama has been especially beneficial for the company. Elecrama layers the relevant audience for our products and it gives extra mileage to our products in the right segment at the right place. This year we have big plans of introducing our Smart & prepaid meters, Solar Specialty cables and distribution boxes, Energy efficient lighting products, Switchgears range and our brand new MCB range "Osafe".
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What are your latest products and technologies; can you throw some light on the LED and lighting section?
LED lighting is much more Eco-Friendly and are up to 80% more efficient than traditional lighting such as fluorescent and incandescent lights. What we are seeing is that people are realising these benefits and are moving towards LED lighting realising that. The market has witnessed a phenomenal growth over the past few years and the trend is expected to continue in the coming years.Further, there is an increased focus by the Government towards energy conservation and efficiency, boosting the demand for LED lights. The Government of India has expressed increased interest in converting existing street lights into LED and this is expected to increase demand for LEDs in coming years.
HPL stepping forward as leader in the category
HPL manufactures a wide range of LED lamps (including down-lighters), luminaries and LEDs at varied wattages and had a huge market share and a 5th largest LED manufacturer in fiscal 2015 in the market for LED lamps. The company provides its customers energy efficient indoor commercial and domestic luminaries with superior design. Their lighting products are suited for use as task lighting, which is intended to be functional and concentrated, HPL LED Glo bulb which not only
saves electricity but a revolutionary product in terms of design, longer life and best suitable for accent lighting, which is intended primarily for decorative purposes. The LED lamps have been certified to be in conformity with the Indian Standard Index by the BIS standards under compulsory registration order by MEITY- Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology.
HPL’s Led Lighting range: • • • •
Consumer Lighting Industrial Lighting Commercial Lighting Outdoor Lighting
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What are new in wires and cables section, what is the current market situation and new trends in Electrical Wiring Accessories?
The low tension electrical wires and cables market is expected to grow at CAGR of 4.4% and is expected to reach ₹156,000 million by 2020. The low tension electrical wires and cables market in India is primarily driven by growth of the end-user segments i.e. real estate including residential and commercial, industries, utilities, and 129 infrastructures. The low tension electrical wires and cables market has been witnessing a staggered growth over the last two years due to unfavourable market sentiments, muted investments, and weak macroeconomic environment. These trends have especially affected the growth of industry-driven power cables. Although residential and commercial sectors have witnessed flat growth, increased awareness for safety and reliability has prompted for a healthy demand for domestic electrical wires especially the copper wires. A stable central Government, which looks determined to reinvigorate growth, attracts large dosage of investments across industries, and revives market sentiments. Therefore various reforms have been initiated such as Make in India, smart cities, increased infrastructure spending, etc. to boost the economy, but growth slowdown has been so pronounced that it may take some time for these measures to fructify. The market is expected to have moderate growth rate for next two years and after the year 2017, the growth is expected to kick-off with fresh investments and improved macroeconomic performance.
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HPL is one of the few manufacturers in the country that has pretty much backward integrated state-of- the-art manufacturing with two manufacturing facilities in Gurgaon & Jabli and one each in Kundli, Sonepat and Gharaunda. R&D centres in Gurgaon and Kundli, facilities are approved by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) & Ministry of Science and Technology.
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ED lighting is much more Eco-Friendly and are up to 80% more efficient than traditional lighting such as fluorescent and incandescent lights. What we are seeing is that people are realising these benefits and are moving towards LED lighting realising that. The market has witnessed a phenomenal growth over the past few years and the trend is expected to continue in the coming years. Further, there is an increased focus by the Government towards energy conservation and efficiency, boosting the demand for LED lights. The Government of India has expressed increased interest in converting existing street lights into LED and this is expected to increase demand for LEDs in coming years. India is an attractive market for both domestic as well as international LED players. The reason for this is the benefit that they provide in terms of energy saving and conservation. The new applications which are coming are related to connectivity, better controls, and application of sensors and moving towards wireless technology. When it comes to an individual, what they are looking for is more convenience and comfort, apart from the cost. The efforts towards wireless technology and application of controls which help in controlling the light intensity are things which will benefit them. For a commercial outlet,
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the aspects related to energy saving, conservation and cost benefits become supreme. Here as well, connectivity and control will help in providing customised Lighting solutions.
What is LED?
LED is a two-lead semiconductor light source which emits light when activated. This effect is called electroluminescence and the colour of the light is determined by the energy band gap of the semiconductor. LEDs find application in environmental and task lighting, with several advantages over incandescent light sources including lower energy consumption, longer lifetimes, improved physical robustness, smaller sizes, and faster switching. LEDs may be broadly classified into three categories, (a) miniature LEDs, used as indicators, (b) mid-range LEDs, used in light panels, emergency lighting, auto tail lights and (c) high-power LEDs, used for lighting purposes. LEDs for lighting applications constitute the major market, although LEDs are also used in various forms across industries such as automotive lighting, railway signals, backlighting, displays and signage and medical appliances. LEDs are now used in applications as diverse as aviation lighting, automotive headlamps, advertising, general lighting, traffic signals, camera flashes, ||www.electricalmirror.net||
and even LED wallpaper. However, LEDs also find applications in various forms across industries, including automotive lighting, railway signals, backlighting, displays and signage and medical appliances. Due to the low domestic manufacturing capabilities, over 75% of LED lighting products are imported and the remaining 25% accounts for low value-add assembly activity. More than 10% of the LED lights assembled in India are exported to countries like Europe, the United States, Australia, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Latin America and South Africa.
HPL stepping forward as leader in the category
HPL manufactures a wide range of LED lamps (including down-lighters), luminaries and LEDs at varied wattages and had a huge market share and a 5th largest LED manufacturer in fiscal 2015 in the market for LED lamps. The company provides its customers energy efficient indoor commercial and domestic luminaries with superior design. Their lighting products are suited for use as task lighting, which is intended to be functional and concentrated, HPL LED Glo bulb which not only saves electricity but a revolutionary product in terms of design, longer life and best suitable for accent lighting, which is intended primarily for decorative purposes. The LED lamps have been certified to be in conformity with the Indian Standard Index by the BIS standards under compulsory registration order by MEITY- Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology.
HPL’s Led Lighting range:
• Consumer Lighting • Industrial Lighting • Commercial Lighting • Outdoor Lighting HPL is one of the few manufacturers in the country that has pretty much backward integrated stateof-the-art manufacturing with two manufacturing
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facilities in Gurgaon & Jabli and one each in Kundli, Sonepat and Gharaunda. R&D centres in Gurgaon and Kundli, facilities are approved by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) & Ministry of Science and Technology. These have in-house tool rooms and testing facilities and are manned by 105 engineers. HPL has gained a indispensable presence in electronics manufacturing space due to our 20-year experience in manufacturing. Nowadays Technology is moving at a faster pace than at any other time. HPL endeavours to design and develop the most technologically advanced and innovative products as per the existing consumer needs. Technologies which help to save energy while maintaining the current requirements, which saves cost while also ensuring modern aesthetic for a compact & sleek design. In this regards HPL Electric are working continuously to provide the most innovative products, providing best energy saving and conservation options while providing the best in class to the Indian Markets.
‘Make in India’ initiative, 100% foreign investment under the automatic route has been permitted in construction, operation, and maintenance in specified rail infrastructure projects, which is expected to fuel demand for LED products for local consumption. The Indian LED lighting market is expected to reach ₹ 31,010 crores in 2020, growing at a CAGR of 62% between 2016 and 2020. The Government of India’s increased interest in converting existing street lights into LED is expected to increase demand for LEDs in coming years and the deteriorating power situation across the country and limited budget allocation for starting power projects have directed the Government’s focus towards ‘energy conservation and efficiency’. The global LED lighting market is expected to cross revenues of ₹ 150,000 crores in fiscal year 2015 with a market penetration of over 30% in the overall general lighting market space. The global LED lighting market is likely to grow at a CAGR of over 40% until 2020.
Government measures and initiatives to improve market demand and The GDP in India is forecasted to be 7.62% between 2016 and 2020, driving economic growth manufacturing ecosystem Market for LED Lighting in India
and improving spending capacity of consumers. The growing interest in newer technologies and solutions, increasing awareness created by LED suppliers through product promotion and advertising is expected to increase adoption of LEDs. Further, large scale promotion of energy efficiency by the Government has fuelled growth of the LED market in India, resulting in the residential segment adopting LED lighting, which offers higher energy savings of around 60-75%, as compared to older technologies namely, CFL, incandescent, metal halides or sodium vapour lamps. Moreover, growing interest in intelligent and smart lighting is expected to change market dynamics with the announcement for the establishment of smart cities, which will increase demand for LED lighting, based on intelligent and connected infrastructure. Further, under the
The Government has announced policies such as the Modified Special Incentive Package Scheme to encourage and subsidize investment in indigenous value addition. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (“BEE”) and EESL, working with electricity distribution companies, have developed a business model to sell subsidized LED lights to households at ₹ 10 against the market retail price of approximately ₹ 400. All existing Government schemes to distribute CFL lamps are being modified for distribution of LED lamps. The Government of India has been making efforts to adopt LEDs for street lighting in key cities and also for architectural lighting applications for national monuments. The Ministry for Renewable Energy, Government of India and the BEE for municipalities and local bodies have also been driving initiatives such as distribution of solar LED lanterns in villages to promote energy-efficient lighting in the country.
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Plug & Play for Power Applications
Mr. Philip Harting
“Connector-based wiring provides outstanding advantages over hardwiring at every stage of the product life cycle. Our connectivity solutions are reducing wiring costs and allow faster reaction times in the field.”
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The Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution sector (PGTD) faces various challenges. Due to the large sums of data and signal transmissions required for monitoring all the equipment in the generation and distribution process, reliable connection is critical. Hardwiring does not always present itself as an efficient solution to such a challenge, since it is time-consuming, requiring high efforts and costs. Power networks however are calling for short reaction times; the relevant sub-systems need to run safely and smoothly. In order to meet such requirements, it is useful to utilise industrial connectors. Connectors do not only reduce wiring costs, but also allow faster construction, commissioning and maintenance in the field. Connectorisation takes all the guesswork out, especially, where switching and controlling devices are required to operate side-by-side. Moreover, connectors increase safety, since they provide coding options, which guarantee that both sides of a connection only mate with their right counterpart. Connector-based wiring instead of hardwiring is beneficial at every stage of an application’s life cycle:
1. Installation time
Connected in series control cabinets or larger switchgears must be disassembled before they can be delivered to the customer’s supply chains or directly to the construction sites. Often electricians or subcontractors are hired for reassembly in the field who are less familiar with the components and the required special tools than the original manufacturer’s teams. This may eventually lead
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to failed on-site tests and lengthy evaluation processes. Instead, it is much more promising to use pre-tested and countless times proven connectors for installing electrical components.
2. Labour costs
Hardwiring often leads to extra labour. The assembly, testing and repair of hardwired components takes time and efforts, requiring special skills. The use of connectors dramatically reduces the costs, since it increases efficiency and allows for savings in terms of time and labour.
3. Maintenance
Using connectors instead of hardwiring, power generation and transmission facilities and their subsystems are easier to maintain. In the field, the service teams simply have to uncouple parts from the application and replace them by pretested new ones.
4. Design and lead-time
Using modules, power, control, and data transmission can take place side-by-side in a single connector housing. The related contacts and inserts are designed for high-voltage/current, thermocouple, Profibus or Ethernet transmission. The modular principle increases the flexibility and saves space on the equipment, making it much easier for specialists to design their applications according to the latest technologies and trends, such as digitalisation, modularisation or miniaturisation.
Authors Mr Andras Meszaros : andras.meszaros@HARTING.com Mr. Arvind Tekur : arvind.tekur@HARTING.com
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Electric Vehicle – Safe Recharge Options Compatible for Tough Indian Environmental Conditions.
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onsidering the manifold benefits of E-Mobility Or electronically driven vehicles powered by batteries which includes Reduced operating costs, clear and silent mobility, Reduced CO2 emissions, Less maintenance costs & reduced dependency on fossil energy and its associated costs; India also has planned to move in the fast lane towards electric fuelled vehicles in the “interest of pollution and saving on fuel import bill” with the target to replace all the IC Engine vehicles to EVs by 2030. Automobile industries have thus geared up to take this challenge or rather grab the opportunity & started comprehensively working on its future projects of designing & manufacturing EVs for Indian market. Few companies have already started to roll out its E – Vehicles on Indian roads. With the anticipated increase in production of these E-Vehicles, the demand for producing smart AC & DC charging stations & smart renewable power grids are also increasing to great extent. Few public charging stations has already been installed on pilot project basis across India. Since the public charging stations shall be installed in open/uncontrolled environmental conditions across India, one of the major challenges that these stations would face will be the tough Indian environmental conditions like dust, moisture, heat, unconditioned power etc., which in return could lead to pre-mature failures and total operational life in the long run. Hence it becomes duly necessary to put extra attention to the range of components that are chosen to be installed in these charging stations.
FINDER with its 65 years old Global presence and 5 years in India, having designed and produced specialized solutions tailored to the Indian conditions feel the need to address few important parameters that may be considered while choosing the right components for the EV charging stations.
Unconditioned Power Supply
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AC / DC power source to the charging station unit. The use of isolation transformers is only partially beneficial towards the surges as they are largely meant to suppress electrical noise and may not be able to control the fast switching spikes (8/20 μs) or lightning surges (10/350μs). These surges shall gradually degrade the sensitive electronics in the charging stations. It is thus ideally recommended to incorporate Type 1+2 Surge Protection Devices (SPDs) to prevent undue stresses to the control systems and power electronics. The important parameter to keep in mind regarding the SPDs for Indian conditions would be their rated voltage of minimum 320V (for AC input supply) and TT configuration of wiring. Also to counter the stresses due to temporary overvoltage and over current, a universal AC/DC current /voltage monitoring device be used at the power input.
Ambient Environmental Conditions – Temperature and Dust
Even though it is normally specified to use enclosures that are IP rated as per the application environment but still impact of ambient conditions of temperature and dust/ionized particles etc have to be considered with prudence. With peak ambient temperatures in India hovering between 40-50 Deg C, the temperature within the EV charging station enclosures may cross the upper limits of the electronics. Hence it is highly recommended to use the Switching components like Industrial Relays and Contactors (which produce their own operational heat) to have a very high Electrical Life at 70 ~ 80 Deg C for ensuring trouble free working. In addition, now the Industrial grade Thermostats can be incorporated for added safety and alarm.
Apart from high temperature, moisture and environmental dust are also two additional factors which reduce system performance over a period of time. Hence proper ventilation of the cabinet need to be maintained by using thermostatically controlled
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industrial grade filter fans with high mass air flow rate. However due attention should be considered while choosing the filter mats & filter material as it gets easily clogged in a very short period of time & thus hampers proper ventilation after few months in operation. High grade synthetic fibre filter with progressive construction in conformance with EU3 standard according to DIN 24185 with filtering degree of 80…90% ensures that course dust particles are caught early and fine dust later through the thickness of the mat. Filter mats should be temperature resistant to +100 °C and also self-extinguishing type as per Class F1 (DIN 53438).
Moisture & Condensation
Considering the wide difference between day / night temperature across different geographical areas in India and high humidity during monsoon, it is highly advisable to use a space heaters automatically controlled through hygrostat to avoid any kind of condensation inside the cabinet & thus protect the internal components and devices from malfunctioning.
Finder with more than 6 decades of expertise in manufacturing Electrical Switching, Monitoring and Protection components has a wide range of components for these E V– Charging station compatible and suitable for tough Indian environmental conditions like heat, moisture, dust & uncontrolled power conditions. We offer high performance - High current relays (50A), Control relays, Safety Relays for emergency stop applications & contactors for switching applications. SPDs, Current & voltage monitoring relays, Smart Dual tariff Energy meters with SO, MODBUS, RS 485 connectivity for energy management, High quality Filter fans, Space heaters, Thermostats & Hygrostats for temperature & dust management. We also offer highly efficient ( > 90 % efficiency)power supplies with pre thermal diagnostic alarm feature which plays a major role in early diagnostic of abnormal rise in temperature & ease in maintenance with easily replaceable input fuse from the front. ||www.electricalmirror.net||
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luetooth Low Energy technology enables you to easily configure the new movement detector’s parameters with a smartphone with either an Android or an iOS operating system. Once you have installed the 18.51.8.230.B300 detector, download the free Finder Toolbox App, from the official Google and Apple stores, to configure the device. Open the application and choose Series 18 from the configuration menu, and then search for Bluetooth LE devices and select the device to be set from the list, considering that the devices are arranged according to distance from the nearest to the furthest. The detectors can be named via the App to make them easier to locate inside the building. You can set the brightness level from 4 lux to 1000 lux, the delay time from 12 seconds to 25 minutes, and the detection sensitivity to one of three levels: low, medium, high. Whenever you connect to a device, a red LED confirms that the correct linking has taken place and all the set values are thereby shared with the detector. The detector responds with two feedback values: the ambient brightness read by the light
sensor on the device and the status of the contact, whether closed (ON) or open (OFF). For security reasons, the detectors can also be locked with a selector switch and a 4-digit PIN to prevent the parameters from being changed by unauthorized users.The PIN will be requested every time you wish to change a value. If you lose the PIN, a special hardware sequence allows you to reset the device. The setting operations are extremely simple using Bluetooth, because it is no longer necessary to directly access the device, which is often at a height of a few metres. Also, using your smartphone for setting, you no longer need to purchase a specific accessory suitable for the purpose. The 18.51.8.230.B300 has a high-performance movement sensor that can detect the presence or movement of a person over a sensing area of 64m2 and can be installed on a solid or a suspended ceiling. The special AgSnO2 contact material means the 10A output contact is suitable for use with any type of lamp load.The detector can be powered at a voltage of 110...230V AC (50/60) Hz.
Something new at Finder: now the Type 18.51 movement detector can be programmed with a smartphone via Bluetooth.
Space-Saving Micro Terminal Blocks with Push-in Connection For convenient wiring in a confined space and variable mounting options, Phoenix Contact offers the new MP 1,5 micro terminal blocks with Push-in connection technology for the small NS 15 DIN rail. This therefore accommodates the increasing miniaturization in machine building and switchgear and control cabinet manufacturing. The connection capacity is 0.14 mm² to 1.5 mm². Designed in accordance with standard
DIN EN 60998-1/VDE 0613-1, the compact MPI potential distribution blocks, which do not require a DIN rail, are specifically intended for building installation. With their test openings, the micro terminal blocks provide a testing option at every terminal point. Furthermore, every terminal point can be marked using self-adhesive marker strips, thereby ensuring that the wiring is clear.
For further details Phoenix Contact India Pvt. Ltd. F-26/2, Okhla Industrial Area Phase -2, New Delhi – 110020 E-mail- adverts@phoenixcontact.co.in
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FLIR DM285 – Industrial Imaging Multimeter with IGM FLIR DM285 is industrial, all-in-one True RMS digital multimeters and thermal imagers that can show you exactly where a hot spot or temperature anomaly is for faster troubleshooting. Featuring Infrared Guided Measurement (IGM™) powered by a built-in 160 x 120 FLIR thermal imager, the meters visually guide you to the precise location of a problem. You’ll pinpoint issues faster, more safely, and efficiently. Both multimeters are ideal for inspecting industrial-electrical, mechanical, HVAC/R, and electronic systems, and can be used for both benchtop electronics or in the field. The DM285 uniquely features Bluetooth® which enables wireless data transfer by connecting to the FLIR Tools Mobile app on compatible mobile devices. The DM285 is also compatible with the new FLIR InSite™ workflow management tool that allows you to prepare efficient survey routes, maintain accurate documentation, share information with clients, and file instant reports.
• Identify energized and faulty equipment from a safe distance with non-contact temperature measurement • Save electrical parameter data and thermal images with onboard data storage • Solve challenging problems with the 18-function DMM including VFD mode, True RMS, LoZ, NCV, a built-in worklight, and laser pointer • Measure voltage, current, frequency, resistance, continuity, diode, capacitance, and temperature • Operate easily with an intuitive menu system • Rely on the meters’ drop-tested durability in any working condition • Change the battery quickly and easily with the ‘no tool’ battery compartment • See readings clearly on the TFT display with a wide viewing angle.
For more information, please contact us at: FLIR Systems India Pvt. Ltd. 1111, D Mall, Netaji Subhash Place, Pitampura New Delhi - 110034 Tel: +91-11-45603555 Fax: +91-11-47212006 E mail : flirindia@flir.com.hk Website : www.flir.in
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A frontline global presence in Electrical Test & Measurement Equipment since 1940, with specialized expertise in Low Voltage Test & Measurement. In India, the company has been present for many decades already, offering world class products optimized for Indian needs at 'just right prices'. Many of these products have for long been the choice equipment of every Indian electrical installation professional. Kyoritsu range of Insulation Testers features more than 20 diverse models, with test voltages ranging from 15V to 12KV, and analogue or digital indicators. Battery-powered, compact and user-friendly, each and every product is an industry standard today. Kyoritsu’s 3125 is Defacto Standard in 5KV Insulation Testing in this part of the World. In our endeavour to provide the best we have an improved 3125A now with key differences between old & new being: ||www.electricalmirror.net||
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• Additional function of Dielectric Absorption Ratio(DAR) • Increased Short Circuit Current to 1.5mA • Additional Open circuit voltage range of 250V • Higher Safety Rating of CAT IV 300V/CAT III 600V • New Form Factor to enable ease of Use
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Kyoritsu Products are readily available in India & have complete Service & Calibration Support Setup too.
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DEIF’s Solar Solutions
Solar Power – The need of the hour
Across the world, the need to make the energy portfolio environmental friendly is a pressing need. Among the renewable sources, Solar power is gaining momentum in India with the push given by government and the abundant solar potential in India. The increasing demand is driving down the cost of solar energy which is attracting more and more investment in this sector. While the investment and increasing of Solar share in the energy sources is fully justified, it is also equally important to have efficient controls that will enable solar penetration to maximum possible extent including the possibility of exporting the excess power back to the grid.
Challenge with solar
In a contemporary system, solar power can only be utilised as long as the utility supply is available. In the absence of utility, solar power can no longer deliver the power and the diesel generators come in to deliver the backup power. The Solar systems are not geared up to supply power along with the diesel or gas genset as the load sharing between the two groups is a challenge. This leads to burning the fuel (diesel/gas) for the genset to take the entire load for the duration for which the utility is absent, in spite of solar power source being available.
DEIF’s answer to the challenge
DEIF with its experience and expertise in the field of power generation control solutions; has come up
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with an innovative solution to this challenge. DEIF introduces the Automatic Sustainable Controller (ASC), a solution that provides integrated solution for systems with utility, diesel and solar power source. The system provides an interface between the diesel/ gas genset and solar, with or without presence of utility power - a solution that enables you to share the load between solar PV cell and diesel/gas genset with maximum solar penetration, thus resulting in maximised savings even during utility failure. DEIF solutions being cost-effective balance your economy and conserve the environment as they are highly efficient. A solar system consists of series of PV cells connected to their respective inverters. DEIF’s solar controller is connected to the master inverter or central control point of the group of inverters and interconnected among Utility and Genset Controllers through CAN bus communication. DEIF’s solar controller serves as an interface between Solar source and the diesel genset controllers/Utility Power, namely Advanced Genset Controllers (AGC), over the CAN bus to adjust power output to meet the load requirement with solar system taking the maximum load share. When the utility fails, Genset start up to provide the reference and provide minimum load that will let it run efficiently and let the solar meet the rest of the demand. If the solar power output decreases due to bad sunlight, the deficit will be met by diesel/ gas genset through the intelligent interface, thus ensuring reliable supply of power in all conditions. If the export of power from Solar is not demanded then the Automatic Sustainable Controller will restrict the solar generation to the desired limit.
How much can you save?
To get a glimpse of what you would be your minimal
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saving after installing DEIF’s solution, let us consider a simple real life example. On an average, considering power loss of up to 20 hours per week implies that in a year you can have almost 1000 hours of lack of utility power. Considering that the diesel consumption normally is of 125 litres per hour (500 KW at full load) and assuming 1.5 $/litre as cost of diesel, for 1000 hours of no utility power, 187.5 $/hour is the cost for running a diesel genset for one hour. For 1000 hours you would spend 1, 87,500 $ and for running 2 genset, the total spending will be 3, 75,000 $ on fuel cost alone. In addition to this, the cost for handling the fuel, managing resources, maintenance of genset, gas emissions, and environmental setbacks add to the overheads. On the other hand, DEIF’s solar solution enables you to use solar power even in the absence of utility with high solar penetration. Say with a 60 % solar penetration you can run just one genset and save on fuel cost of the other in the period of utility failure which implies a saving of 1, 87,500 $. Using solar for the additional period of the year can make that period also further green and help maximize the project’s overall return on investment. DEIF’s solar solution will thus prove to be a boon to India’s evolving solar sector.
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MECO “TRMS Digital Multimeter” MECO introduced new 6000 Count TRMS Digital Multimeter, Model: 153B+TRMS 153B+ TRMS is a 6000 Counts Auto Ranging Digital Multimeter with LCD Backlight & Holster having Voltage Range upto 1000V DC & 750V AC and Current Range upto 20A AC & DC. Basic accuracy for DC Voltage ± 1.0%rdg + 4dgt, for AC Voltage ±1.0%rdg
+ 5dgt, for DC Current ± 1.0%rdg + 2dgt, and for AC Current ± 1.5%rdg + 5dgt. It has special features like Auto Power Off, Resistance, Capacitance, Frequency, Duty Cycle, Diode Test, Audible Continuity, Data Hold. For Details Please Visit : www.mecoinst.com
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Tenders Ref. Number :
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Ref. Number :
27470742
Ref. Number :
26917121
Requirement :
Work of second circuit stringing on existing 132kV SCDC Shahada-Taloda Line under EHV Projects Division, Jalgaon
Requirement :
Requirement :
Document Fees :
INR 5,000
Conversion of OH system into UG cabling system in 11KV Nagore Thonithurai and Waterworks feeders in Nagapattinam District with funding assistance from World Bank.
EMD :
INR 217,530
Document Fees :
INR 2,678,800
Design, supply, installation and commissioning of solar photo voltaic power plants with twin wall insulated control rooms nd chain link fencing with five years comprehensive onsite unconditional warrantee for site in various districts.
Tender Estimated Cost :
INR 2,175,300,000
Tender Estimated Cost :
INR 669,700,000
Tender Estimated Cost :
INR 77,600,000
Closing Date :
27/02/2018
Closing Date :
2/03/2018
Closing Date :
5/02/2018
Document Sale To :
02/03/2018
Location :
Chhattisgarh - India
Location :
Tamil Nadu - India Ref. Number :
26775934
Ref. Number :
27709863
Requirement :
Requirement :
Turnkey construction of upgradation of 132 kv manmad - malegaon scsc line to 220 kv dc line using same corridor / row (route length - 36 kms including 6 kms of mcnb line) under zone.
Execution of Hydro-Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical works for the Renovation, Modernisation and Uprating works of the existing Kuttiyadi Hydro Electric Project (3x25 MW) to (3x27.5 MW)
Tender Estimated Cost :
INR 242,438,000
Document Fees :
INR 17,700
EMD :
INR 500,000
Closing Date :
12/03/2018 Maharashtra - India
Tender Estimated Cost :
INR 1,562,000,000
Location :
Closing Date :
5/03/2018
Document Sale To :
05/03/2018
Location :
Kerala - India
Ref. Number :
26769102
Requirement :
Works of 2 x 660 MW Shree Singaji Thermal Power Project (SSTPP) Stage-II.
Location :
Ref. Number : Requirement :
Maharashtra - India
26815453 Electrification of Division Wise Works i.e. Construction of 11 KV Line, 11/0.4 KV Distribution Sub Stations of various Ratings, LT Lines etc. in the State of Chhattisgarh on Semi Turnkey Basis.
Tender Estimated Cost :
INR 1,825,200,000
Closing Date :
26/02/2018
Location :
Chhattisgarh - India
Ref. Number :
27200595
Requirement :
Electrification Work of industrial towns of BB, and including EPC of HT/LT works.
Ref. Number :
27725628
Requirement :
Package ged - 15 17-18/csc - epc turnkey project work of new 50mva transformer and associated works for 220kv receiving station at ponda, 220 / 33 / 11 kv gis substation at tuem and 220 kv double circuit transmission line from pgcil colvale to tuem,
Document Fees :
INR 25,000
EMD :
INR 20,000,000
Tender Estimated Cost :
INR 1,000,000,000 Document Fees :
INR 6,000
Closing Date :
26/02/2018
EMD :
INR 15,022,000
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26/02/2018 Jammu-kashmir - India
Tender Estimated Cost :
INR 1,402,200,000
Location :
Closing Date :
19/03/2018
Location :
Goa - India
Ref. Number :
27372958
Requirement :
Aoh Work Of General Overhauling Including Hpt, Ipt, Lpt, Mpi And Nft, Generator And Associated Of Unit No.10 , Ph-Iv, Stps,
Ref. Number :
27746160
Requirement :
Construction of 132-33 kV Grid Sub Station at Barhi and associated transmission line
Document Fees :
INR 25,000
EMD :
INR 14,500,000
Tender Estimated Cost :
INR 724,710,192
Closing Date :
6/03/2018
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Balance General Civil Works and related electrical and mechanical works on EPC / Turnkey Basis. Construction of Various Buildings / Structure and RCC road with bridge. Building Work & Electrical Works. EMD :
INR 525,000
Closing Date :
1/03/2018
Location :
Madhya Pradesh - India
Ref. Number :
25865285
Requirement :
Main Plant Turnkey Package for Extension Unit No. 5 (1 x 660 MW, Super Critical) of Sagardighi Thermal Power Project.
Closing Date :
30/01/2018
Location :
West Bengal - India
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Projects Private Sector | Himachal Pradesh - India | PID: 173246 The formulation of GIS-based Development Plan for Shimla by an Ahmedabad consultant will enable underground laying of electricity cables, water, sewerage lines and other facilities through a duct within 15 months A sensitisation workshop was held on the formulation for the Shimla Planning Area under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) here Director, Town and Country Planning (TCP), Rajeshwar Goel said an agreement was signed with MaRS Planning and Engineering Services, Ahmedabad, on January 4, 2018, for preparation of the GIS-based Development Plan for Shimla. Goel said Himachal was among the top six states which had submitted a demarcation report to the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) Hyderabad, which would prepare a base map for the city within a month. He said Shimla and Kullu had been included in the AMRUT mission, Dharamsala and Shimla in the Smart City mission while Aut, Hinner and Sangla-Kamru in the Rural Mission State Town Planner (TCP) Sundeep Sharma said under AMRUT, infrastructure would be created to provide basic services to households. The thrust areas would be water supply, sewerage facilities, storm water drains, pedestrians, non-motorised and public transport facilities, including parking spaces. He said it would enhance the value of cities by creating and upgrading green spaces, parks, recreation centres, especially for children
| Updated on: 10 - Feb - 2018 Central Government/Public Sector | Multi State - India | PID: 173165 The government has accorded
administrative approval and financial sanction for construction of 12 nuclear power reactors in the country, Parliament was informed Out of these, 10 will be indigenous Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) with a capacity of 700 MW each and the remaining two will be Light Water Reactors (LWRs) The PHWRs will be set up in fleet mode and the LWRs will be established in cooperation with the Russain Federation, Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office Jitendra Singh said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha Two PHWRs each will be set up in Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Haryana, while four will be established in Rajasthan, he said, adding that the two LWRs each having a capacity of 1,000 MW will come up at Kudankulam in Tamil Nadu The security aspects are being reviewed by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) before giving clearance for various stages of the projects, the minister said. Currently seven nuclear power projects are being constructed in the country with a combined capacity of 5300 MW of capacity
| Updated on: 08 - Feb - 2018
Private Sector | Uttar Pradesh - India | PID: 173171 Value:Rs. 4150 Crore | Megha Engineering &
Infrastructure (MEIL) has commissioned mega power transmission line project worth Rs 4,150 crore for the Western Uttar Pradesh Power Transmission Company (WUPPTCL) in Uttar Pradesh The project will transmit 13,220 MVA of power. The transmission capacity of the WUPPTCL project is equal to the combined transmission capacities of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana The scope of the project included seven sub-stations along with 765 kV single circuit and 400 kV double circuit lines for a length of 654 km The company started the construction of this project in 2011 on BOOT basis and has completed the work. The project has operation and maintenance period of 35 years, and will benefit 10 districts of the Western Uttar Pradesh region
BHEL supplied the transformers, reactors, and switchgears were sourced from GE
| Updated on: 08 - Feb - 2018 Corporations/ Associations/ Others | Tamil Nadu - India | PID: 172991 The Tamil Nadu Regulatory
Commission (TNERC) has approved a proposal from Tangedco for procurement of 1,000 MW of round-the-clock power for March and April In its original petition, Tangedco had sought procurement of short-term power of 1,000 MW each for February, March and April It had stated that the net power availability, which could be sustained from February to April, would be in the range of 13,600-14,000 MW, while the anticipated demand would be in the range of 14,800-15,500 MW, resulting in a deficit of 1,200 MW to 1,500 MW. However, the TNERC directed Tangedco to make realistic estimate of its power requirement, pointing out that expenses on power purchase were the single largest item accounting for more than 70% of the entire revenue from the sale of power of Tangedco Though it is the duty of Tangedco to supply the reliable and quality power 24x7, it should properly estimate the requirement of power and purchase accordingly so that the power purchase cost is optimised, the regulator said In its original petition, Tangedco had said out of the State-owned thermal power station capacity of 4,320 MW, only 2,000 MW or 46% could be sustained because of monsoon affecting coal mines and shortage of coal Shrinking share From the States share of 6,034 MW from the Central Generating Station like (NLC/NTPC, the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant among others), only 3,0004,000 MW would be available, pointing to the outage at the Vallur Unit II and forced outage at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) Unit 2, Tangedco said However, the TNERC asked Tangedco make a realistic estimate of power availability. Based on its directive, Tangedco revised its estimation of the availability of power of 4,020 MW from its own thermal generation out of
installed capacity of 4,320 MW, instead of 2,000 MW estimated originally It revised its estimation of the availability of 4,535 MW power from the Central Generating Stations sources, instead of 3000 MW to 4000 MW projected earlier in the petition Based on the revised estimation, Tangedco dropped its initial plan of procuring short-term power of 1,000 MW for February 2018. It pruned its requirement to 550 MW for March and 450 MW for April respectively from 1,000 MW each
| Updated on: 03 - Feb - 2018 Private Sector | Telangana - India | PID: 172741 In a big boost to the power sector in the state, renewable energy giant Suzlon Group has expressed interest in setting up a power plant, the Telangana government said State IT and industries minister K T Rama Rao met Suzlon Group chairman Tulsi Tanti on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) at Davos, where Tanti expressed interest in setting up a power plant in Telangana. "In order to strengthen the farming sector in Telangana, the state needs to generate more power. Suzlon Group is one of the leading renewable energy solutions providers in the world with an international presence across 18 countries in six continents," the release quoted Tanti as having said. The Telangana government did not mention any additional details about the proposed project in the release. Suzlon Group in January 2016 announced its foray into the solar sector by winning 210 MW solar power projects in Telangana. Meanwhile, the Telangana delegation led by KTR also met Indra Nooyi, chairperson and CEO of PepsiCo, Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce, and Amy E Weaver, president of Salesforce, and Erik Ekudden, Group CTO of Ericsson and Bernard Charles, CEO of Dassault Systemes. Promoting Telangana at Davos, the state IT and industries minister, KT Rama Rao, participated in a session on 'leveraging digital to deliver value to society' alongwith other government leaders. The session included panelists such as the deputy PM of Belgium and ministers from Denmark, Nigeria, Portugal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Brazil In the session, KTR highlighted the Telangana Fiber Grid project that aims at providing internet connections to every household in the state In another session organized by 'Invest India' on 'Developing an R&D Ecosystem in India,' KTR spoke about the Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad (RICH) that acts as a platform to bridge the gap between industry and top notch research institutes of the country to foster innovation. This apart, he held parleys with Al Gore, former US vice-president, and explained to him the 'Haritha Haram' programme of Telangana government that aims to improve green cover in the state
| Updated on: 27 - Jan - 2018
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EVENT DIARY February 20–21 2018 SOUTH AFRICA
www.africaenergyindaba.com The Africa Energy Indaba Exhibition is highly relevant to companies actively involved in all areas relating to showcasing solutions for the benefit of Africa. This extends to services for major energy projects on the continent, rural energy solutions, urbanization and energy needs and the renewable & sustainable energy industry and the management thereof.
March 05–09 2018 New Delhi, India
All the shows will host leading players in solar energy sector, LED & Battery Industry that will include manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, Distributors, R & D, Technologies, consultants from India and Overseas.
May 03-05 2018 Kenya
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ISGF is a public private partnership initiative of Govt. of India with the mandate of accelerating smart grid deployments across the country. With 180+ members comprising of ministries, utilities, technology providers, academia and research, ISGF has evolved as a Think-Tank of global repute on Smart Energy and Smart Cities.
International Trade Exhibition On Residential, Commercial & Industrial Lighting & Accessories
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MEE is the region’s leading international trade event for the power industry, with dedicated product sectors for power generation, transmission & distribution, lighting, solar and brand new in 2018 - Energy Storage & Management Solutions.
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Bangalore International Exhibition Center, Bengalura-India www.solartodayexpo.com
LIGHTEXPO 2018 is unique event in the East Africa market. Having being branched out from BUILDEXPO previously, LIGHTEXPO will be the largest event for the lighting market in East Africa.
May 03-05 2018 SOUTH AFRICA
www.solartech-exhibition.net An annual gathering and market place for international manufacturers & suppliers to showcase their latest product equipment, tools and technology in solar power and PV technology to the professional audiences maintenance professional audiences form across Asia and other countries.
May 23-25 2018
India Expo Mart Greater Noida www. elecrama.com
Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India www.solarindiaexpo.com
The biggest showcase of the world of electricity, ELECRAMA brings together the complete spectrum of solutions that powers the planet. Featuring not just equipment & technology, but peerless thought leadership platforms for everything electric – from technical conferences to industry summits.
Over 300 million people still have no access to electricity, which is why solar power is being seen as a viable, long-term source of clean energy.
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June 14-16 2018
Chennai Trade Center, Chennai www.elecxpo.in
The Indian Society of Lighting Engineers has great pleasure in presenting the LIGHT INDIA INTERNATIONAL 2018, at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, India during 19-21 January 2018.
29th Aug to 1st Sep 2018
Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai www.automationindiaexpo.com
After delivering a grand and successful event in 2017, Automation Expo, the largest Automation & Instrumentation exhibition in South-East Asia is all set to make a mark in 2018 as well. Under the valiant leadership of Dr. M. Arokiaswamy, IED Communications Ltd has been successfully hosting Automation Expo and achieving its objective to fuel innovation and growth since the past 14 years.
October 15-17 2018
Bombay Exhibition Center, Mumbai
www.ifat-india.com IFAT India is India’s leading environmental trade fair for water, sewage, refuse and recycling. The last event, covering approximately 5,000 sqm of exhibition space, attracted 136 exhibitors from 11 countries. More than 4,100 trade visitors benefited from this ideal platform for successful networking with representatives from the industries and municipal sectors.
November 27-29 2018 Mumbai
www.wire-india.com Here you'll find all the information you need in preparation of your visit to wire India 2018 - 7th International Exhibition for the Wire and Cable Industry.
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