IEEMA Journal - January 2016

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From the President’s Desk

Dear Friends, The overall tax on the supply of indigenous goods is very high at present and impacting our success. With the implementation of GST, the Revenue Neutral Rate will be hopefully much lower than the present tax rates on goods. This will lead to a lower tax burden for consumers, thereby facilitating a consumption-led growth. On account of seamless credits, the issue of tax cascading will be minimised to a large extent (with certain exceptions). Procurement costs may be reduced on account of reduction of non-creditable taxes. This will make the Indian industry competitive. It is also anticipated that in the medium-to-long term, the Indian industry will be able to migrate to an efficient supply chain model as against the present supply chain model, which is dependent on tax considerations vis-à-vis operational considerations. GST will contribute to the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Ease of Doing Business’ initiatives of the government. IEEMA like rest of the industries and businesses is waiting for the parliamentarians to resolve their differences and pass this critical to economic success bill ASAP. IEEMA’s support to the power sector improvement efforts and engagement with key decision makers continue. IEEMA has been in dialogue with MoP to lend the industry’s support to make important programs like UDAY, IPDS and DDUGJY successful. I am pleased to report that IEEMA was invited to make a brief twenty minutes presentation during Review Planning & Monitoring (RP&M) meeting with Secretaries (Power/Energy) and CMDs and MDs of state utilities under the chairmanship of Secretary (Power) along with the Addl. Secretaries. This first presentation covered IEEMA’s suggestions on how effective metering, billing and collection and revenue management can help the discoms reduce AT&C losses. Please see page 30 for more details. SWICON was a big success with around 400 participants including many from overseas. The papers presented were of high technical calibre. The participation from Academia was heart warming and reinforces IEEMA’s efforts to gainfully engage with our educational institutions. The Annual T&D conclave was a unique experience with some real life heroes sharing their out of box thinking and experiences. The industry appears to be “slowly” moving towards improved market demand. There is reason for all of us to be cautiously optimistic. The domestic demand should grow based on big reform projects announced by the government. However the volatility in the global market warrants us to be cautious ad vigilant. Our installed capacities in most areas are currently underutilised, but we have reasons to expect better times. ELECRAMA is only a month and half away and the team involved has moved in full gear of executing their meticulous plans. We are beginning domestic road shows around the country to engage more visitors and members and make this largest show in the world the most meaningful as well.

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Dear Members, The recent report by the Moody Investors Service shows a negative growth for India’s power sector due to evident structural challenges, while assigning a stable outlook for the power sector in the Asia Pacific, except Japan. While the government is working strenuously to provide 24x7 power across the country by 2019, but providing 24x7 power also means lot of other innovative steps. Conscious of this fact, several landmark decisions have already been taken in thermal power generation, hydel and more importantly in solar, wind and other green energy, besides strengthening of transmission and distribution, separation of feeder and metering of power to consumers. Special focus has also been given to North East by giving approval to the North Eastern power system improvement project and comprehensive scheme for strengthening of transmission and distribution in the North Eastern States. The recently approved UDAY scheme also assures the rise of vibrant and efficient DISCOMs through a permanent resolution of past as well as potential future issues of the sector. It empowers DISCOMs with the opportunity to break even in the next 2-3 years.IEEMA is working hand-in-hand with the Ministry of power to achieve this objective. Recently at the 11th RPM meeting held at New Delhi, IEEMA was invited by the Ministry of Power, where Mr. Babu Babel, President, IEEMA made a presentation on providing technological solutions to mitigate losses and enhance revenue of the state discoms. IEEMA will continue to provide inputs on various technological interventions product wise. I would like to inform my readers that Mr RG Keswani the founder Editor of IEEMA Journal has expressed his desire to discontinue with his column Shocks and Sparks which I have been told by many members of IEEMA and readers of IEEMA Journal that it made them start reading the magazine from the last page. Mr Keswani’s association with IEEMA is significantly long spanning over three decades. He has been the President of the association in the year 1983-84. His contribution to the Association is notable for his thought leadership, innovation ideas and in the ability to see beyond the presence. He is the founder of ELECRAMA which has now grown into the world’s largest show for electrical equipment industry. Being the founder Editor for IEEMA Journal he continued to guide the magazine about its content and the last page on humour. I have met Mr Keswani on few occasion recently and he continues to surprise me by his sharp mind and quick wit at the age of ninety plus. We wish Mr Ram Keswani good health and we will continue to seek his guidance as the senior most member of the family. While concluding my thoughts I would like to inform my readers about ELECRAMA-2016, the domestic promotion for the mega event which kicked off from Jaipur received an overwhelming response. Many such road shows y across the country are underway

Sunil Misra

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the leading electrical & electronics monthly

Volume 7 Issue No. 5 January 2016 CIN U99999MH970GAP014629 Official Organ of Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association Member: Audit Bureau of Circulation & The Indian Newspaper Society

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Special Report 9th IEEMA T&D Conclave

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Special Report Role of metering in addressing the revenue challenge faced by distribution utilities in India IEEMA was invited by the MoP, where Mr. Babu Babel, President, IEEMA made a presentation on providing technological solutions to mitigate losses and enhance revenue of the state discoms. IEEMA will continue to provide inputs on various technological interventions.

The 9th IEEMA T&D conclave held on December 11, 2015 at New Delhi was attended by more than 250 people. The Conclave saw renowned technologists and Indian manufacturing companies with T&D operations sharing their views on strengthening of T&D infrastructure in the Country. The one day event witnessed the presence of eminent personalities like Dr. Katsutoshi Toda, Chairman, Toshiba T&D Systems India, Mr. Anand Kumar, Super 30 under Ramanujan School of Mathematics, Mr. Anil Bokil, Arthakranti Pratishthan and Mr. Kul Bhushan, Editor, Lord Krishna in the Boardroom.

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Curtain Raiser

Electrical Equipment Industry growth at slow pace; ‘UDAY’ to fuel demand

… And the Countdown begins for

ELECRAMA has now turned into a movement, beyond just an exhibition. It is a premier show of Indian Electrical Sector and is the World’s largest confluence of the power transmission and distribution community.

The electrical equipment industry has witnessed 5.2% growth in Q2 of the current fiscal FY15-16 (versus the previous year against the same period, respectively) and overall 9% growth in the 1st half of 2015-16.

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Held biennially since 1990 in India, the eleventh edition ELECRAMA-2014 hosted 970 exhibitors from India and across the world and also attracted 100,000+ footfalls into the exhibition.

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Guest article The golden age of control Dr. Peter Martin, Vice President, Business Value Solutions, Schneider Electric

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IN Focus Power Sector Reforms in India

India is the world’s sixth-largest consumer of energy and fourth in power production. The power sector reforms in India were started in the mid-1990s era and many State Electricity Boards (SEBs) were restructured during this time. In the reforms process the structure of the SEBs was completely changed with the financial and governance support from international financial institutions like World Bank. Mr Ashok Upadhyay, Dy. Director (Generation), M.P. Electricity Regulatory Commission Bhopal, MP

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Special Feature SWICON 2015

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Tech Space

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Development of Small Scale Impulse Current Generator for Testing of MO Block G Radhika, Dr M Suryakalavathi and G Venu Gopal

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Tech Space A study on Optimization of surge arresters in GIS M Mohana Rao BHEL Corporate R&D

SWICON 2015, the 9th International Conference on Switchgear and Control gear was held on 26th and 27th November 2015 at Hotel The Lalit, Mumbai. The theme for SWICON 2015 “Switching ON the future” has been selected to align it with the evolving trends in the energy technology and associated switchgear industry across the world

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Power Scenario

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Global Scenario Indian Scenario

We believe in investing in the future to remain one-up on our competitors Mr Hartek Singh Hartek Power Pvt Ltd

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MUST know of Gratuity Act 83 One day Seminar on “Labour Laws & Statutory Compliance”

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IEEMA Database Basic Prices & Indices Production Statistics

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International News

Seminars & Fairs

X Indo-Japan N-deal to boost India’s renewable energy plans: IEA X Fujairah 1 completes US$200 mn expansion

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National News

Appointments

X Chhattisgarh not keen to set up 4,000 MW Suruja UMPP X KREDL striving to meet solar power target of 1,000 MW

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Corporate News X ADB to lend $1 bn to PowerGrid for transmission capacity expansion X Tata Power, Gamesa tie up for 100-mw wind power plant in Andhra Pradesh

This new space in the IEEMA Journal will incorporate recent important appointments in the power and related sectors.

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Index to Advertisers 122

Shocks & Sparks

11th Review, Planning and Monitoring Meeting

Editorial Board Advisory Committee Founder Chairman Mr R G Keswani

Chairman Mr Babu Babel

Members Mr Sunil Misra Mr Naveen Kumar Mr Mustafa Wajid Mr Vikram Gandotra

Sub Editor Ms Shalini Singh

Advertisements Incharge Ms Vidya Chikhale

Circulation Incharge Ms Chitra Tamhankar

Statistics & Data Incharge Mr Ninad Ranade

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Mr Babu Babel, President, IEEMA making presentation at the 11th RPM meeting at New Delhi

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Role of metering in addressing the revenue challenge faced by distribution utilities in India The 11th RPM meeting of Ministry of Power, to review and monitor the state of electricity in the country was conducted on 11.12.2015 at Scope Complex, New Delhi. 7KH PHHWLQJ ZDV DWWHQGHG E\ VHQLRU RIÀFLDOV RI 0LQLVWU\ of Power, principal secretaries (Energy / Power) of State Governments, CMD’s of State Utilities, CPSU’s, CEA and representatives of State Discoms. Hon’able Minister of State, Shri Piyush Goyal, graced the occasion by his presence. About 120 people from across the power sector participated in the meeting. IEEMA was invited by the Ministry of Power, where Mr Babu Babel, President, IEEMA made a presentation on providing technological solutions to mitigate losses and enhance revenue of the state discoms. IEEMA will continue to provide inputs on various technological interventions product wise.

Excerpts of the presentation done at the RPM The Government of India has effectively addressed fuel supply issue faced by thermal stations. Growing support to solar and wind energy will address the CO2 reduction target on one hand and reduce our heavy reliance on fossil fuel on the other. Transmission sector has seen clear plans for effective evacuation and interconnection between regions. “UDAY� the innovative effort to address discom problems. The elephant in the room is “

How do you reduce AT&C

losses?â€? According to a survey published by an international publication, the world loses $89.3 billion annually through power theft, India alone loses US$16.2 billion (almost one lac crore Rupees) annually. 7KLV Ă€JXUH PD\ EH FKDOOHQJHG E\ VRPH but we all know that power theft is the single biggest contributor to power sector losses. Small thefts and bank frauds get reported by print and electronic media. However, this single largest form of theft in India does not get right attention from the media, general public and all major organisation seeking economic growth of the country. While on one hand the discoms IDFH VHYHUH Ă€QDQFLDO SUHVVXUH PLOOLRQV ,QGLDQV OLYH without electricity. All of us need to understand, accept and work together to reduce these losses. This in turn will address the NPA challenge facing our banks and eventually our national economy. Let us Understand the taxonomy and collectively attack the root causes of AT&C losses. Since power theft does not involve physical theft of goods the social “guiltâ€? and therefore public reaction normally associated with other forms of theft is missing. Metering related losses comprise of errors & defects, data Fraud and tampering with the meter. The industry KDV VHHQ RYHU Ă€IW\ IRUPV RI Ă€GGOLQJ ZLWK WKH HOHFWULFLW\ meter. Other forms of non -technical losses are through unmetered supplies and illegal connections. (colloquially called Katia in northern India). &RPPHUFLDO ORVVHV RFFXU WKURXJK LQ FRUUHFW GDWD Ă RZV intentionally or unintentionally in manual reading and

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transcribing of reading data. Instances have come across where data fraud has happened at the IT end in a utility with connivance of the Utility personnel. Long cash cycle between reading billing and collection contributes to the ÀQDQFLDO EXUGHQ RI GLVFRPV

Overview of Metering in India Metering plays a vital role in effective revenue management of a utility. It is interface between the user and the supplier and has been traditionally called the cash box. However the modern day electronic meters are a lot smarter. Present day meters are source of plethora of information about energy usage and customer behaviour. On discom side, the country has seen mixed success with electronic metering. Some discoms (both private and government owned) utilised the data and anti tamper features of these meters effectively and reduced their losses from around 50% down to arount 10-15%. Prepayment metering has been introduced successfully by a few states and found excellent acceptance by end users. This has seen reduction in losses, peak demand and improved cash cycle. Many discoms however bought poor quality based on just lowest intial (L-1) prices and continued to suffer with high losses. It is important for all of us to learn lessons from past experiences and address the key challenges. We need to share best practices followed. Metering needs to be looked as an integrated revenue management system. Interface of metering, data collection and integrated billing system needs to be UHYLHZHG WR LPSURYH RSHUDWLRQDO HIĂ€FLHQF\ DQG LPSURYH revenue protection and provide capabilities of data analysis and energy auditing.

Possible solutions to reduce losses 1. To address the meter related losses , the errors and defectives of installed bases can be checked by insitu (onsite) testing. This needs to be done on regular intervals by the discoms and mandated/ monitored by regulators. 2. To address the tamper and fraud, discoms must specify and by state of the art electronic meters with right anti tamper and tamper evidence features. 3. Data fraud can be addressed by electronic reading via a RS232 port and data encryption. Readings should be date and time stamped to avoid manipulation. 4. To address the losses through unmetered supply a proper survey of the installed base and a program to install required metering should be put in place. To stop the illegal connection consumer indexing DQG SKDVH LGHQWLĂ€FDWLRQ WHFKQRORJ\ VKRXOG EH used. This has resulted in big savings for many new franchisees already. 5. As done in several parts of the world, Indian discoms should consider outsourcing Metering Billing & Collection (MBC). For effective revenue protection data analytics expertise is required. Tamper analysis QHHGV H[SHUWV DQG ULJKW VRIWZDUH WRROV ,W LV GLIĂ€FXOW IRU most discoms to train and retain such expertise and therefore it is best to outsource it.

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6. Solution to address Commercial losses : a. Discoms need to regularly update their customer database. This can be done through an RXWVRXUFHG DJHQF\ RU LQWHUQDOO\ 7KH GDWD Ă RZV need to be secure and therefore encrypted. b. An end to end system approach with right interface to billing systems and customer information systems needs to be taken all around. c. Revenue monitoring and protection systems needs emphasis not only on quality and reliability of meters but correct installation and monitoring s practices. d. Fraud data collection needs to be effective to help prosecution of the guilty. Effective data analytics with quick action & severe penalties will help discoms address this issues.

Organisational changes required Effective revenue management would need an organisation that supports revenue manager’s role. Discoms will need end-to-end functional organisation in place of skill-based organisation. Continuity of management specially in leadership role so that a successful team can carry on the good work , help continue and grow successful team. Accountable leadership and performance review based on facts. This can be taken down right up to feeder level accountability. Discoms need to quickly address skills and training gap. Smart meters are features packed and therefore need engineering and application expertise in the user organisation. Structured training programs can help through industry participation.

Regulatory and public Issues As in most other areas customer rights will become more and more important and therefore right regulatory safeguards need to be in place which safeguard customer ZHOIDUH DQG GHDOV ZLWK LQHIÀFLHQFLHV ZKHUHYHU WKH\ H[LVW 3URSHU OHJDO &HUWLÀFDWLRQ RI PHWHUV QHHG WR EH HQVXUHG through out. Regulators need to ensure meter accuracy LQ ÀHOG E\ LQWURGXFLQJ UHTXLUHG FKHFNV 5LJKW &XVWRPHU information systems to address complaints will reduce cost to serve. Regulators role in rationalisation of tariffs is important and meters are the right tool in making the decision and implementing the decision.

Procurement processes Most public procurement decisions are on based on lowest initial cost (L1 basis). This often results in purchase of poor quality meters. The average life of such meters is very low and consequential revenue loss huge. 6SHFLĂ€FDWLRQ DUH ZULWWHQ LQ D KXUU\ DQG WKHUH LV DEVHQFH of proper engineering and technology assessment departments in many discoms. Life-cycle cost of these critical measurement devices should be considered. As done by all good utilities around the world, QCBS (Quality & Cost-Based Selection) method for evaluation may be adopted. Vendor assessment and ratings should be done on the basis of performance, quality and reliability. Domain knowledge and expertise matter a lot and therefore needs to be assessed and valued. Detailed evaluation at pre-tender stage, while comparing technologies and selecting the

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right technology is critical. Field performances need to be evaluated to ascertain actual performance versus claimed performance. Local pre and post sales support, R&D and quality manufacturing of the vendors need to be evaluated and mandated. To hit the target, discoms need to look at the People Process & Technology issue together. Technology alone will not solve the problem. h People: we need dedicated IT team and people

with good analytical ability. The team needs to keep abreast with technology.

h Processes need to be simple & effective. There needs

to be transparency in service levels. All discoms need to create multiple payment options.

h Technology needs to be cost effective. Total cost

of ownership needs to be considered. We need to consider “Sociology of Technology�. i.e. will the technology work in Indian conditions and be acceptable to the end user. Customer education and involvement is critical. Discoms need clear communication plan for this. Choose the right technology after detailed assessment by competent team. Selection of communication technology is critical for an advanced metering infrastructure, As a country with low per capita consumption we should club the chosen communication infrastructure with Smart cities to improve the smart metering business case.

Prepayment metering like prepaid mobile telephones have found excellent customer acceptance and reduced losses and peak demand in India. This can be the right solution for some residential and low end commercial users. Right infrastructure needs to be provided for IT in particular. Improvement in basic infra is required rather than DGRSWLQJ KLJK WHFK VROXWLRQV ÀUVW We need to remember, it is a long term investment In summary Key actions to be take n are 1. Act on the root causes of losses. Use cost effective, end to end system solutions, suitable for Indian conditions. 2. Share experiences with successful implementation by various discoms. Use best practices available. 3. Consider outsourcing Metering, billing and collection services. 4. Procure based on quality and cost after assessing vendor capabilities. Partnership with India based vendors with adequate application domain knowledge. 5. Before adopting new technology address people and processes issues. 6. Create an organisation for effective revenue management. Create effective engineering cells for monitoring, selecting right. Provide necessary training and exposure. 7. Launch a mass communication campaign against power theft. Ɠ - Mr BS Babel,

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The electrical equipment industry has witnessed 5.2% growth in Q2 of the current fiscal FY15-16 (versus the previous year against the same period, respectively) and overall 9% growth in the 1st half of 2015-16.

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(From L to R) Mr Randeep Narang, Vice Chairman, T&D Division, IEEMA, Mr Babu Babel, President, IEEMA, Ms Indra Prem Menon, Vice President, IEEMA, Mr Harish Agarwal, Chairman, T&D Division, IEEMA, Mr Sunil Misra, Director General, IEEMA and Mr Sanjeev Sardana, Vice President, IEEMA

9th IEEMA T&D Conclave The 9th IEEMA T&D conclave held on December 11, 2015 at Hotel Imperial, New Delhi was attended by more than 250 people. The Conclave saw renowned technologists and Indian manufacturing companies with T&D operations sharing their views on strengthening of T&D infrastructure in the Country. The one day event witnessed the presence of eminent personalities like Dr. Katsutoshi Toda, Chairman, Toshiba T&D Systems India, Mr. Anand Kumar, Super 30 under Ramanujan School of Mathematics, Mr. Anil Bokil, Arthakranti Pratishthan and Mr. Kul Bhushan, Editor, Lord Krishna in the Boardroom. The Government plans to spend Rs. 45,000-crore on Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS) which will strengthen distribution networks and ensure 24X7 power supply to all by 2022. Speaking on behalf of IEEMA at the 9th IEEMA T&D Conclave Mr Babu Babel, President, IEEMA said, “The transmission & distribution sector has time and again proved to be the weakest link in the country’s power value chain. India’s aggregate technical and commercial losses in the power sector have touched nearly 30 per cent, Mr Babu Babel, President, IEEMA

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making a woeful comparison with global standards. While distribution sector is a vital link in the power sector value chain as it completes the revenue cycle. Unfortunately, this is the weakest link in the power sector in India. This QRW RQO\ KDV KDG DQ HIIHFW RQ WKH ÀQDQFLDO KHDOWK RI WKH distribution utilities, but has also widened the demandsupply gap further.” He further added, “IEEMA is joining hands with the government and media to create awareness against this major evil, which plagues our economy. We should see many more infrastructure and power sector reform projects being started in coming months and year. Our under utilised manufacturing capacities will be put to good use. Some of our divisions have already seen improvement in uptake.”

Dr. Katsutoshi Toda, Chairman, Toshiba T&D Systems India

Dr. Katsutoshi Toda, Chairman, Toshiba T&D Systems India spoke about the Challenges for the T&D sector in India, “There are couple of reason for it like that of Fiscal Performance of T&D Companies, Lack of Standardization of Projects & Products Specifications, Lack of focus on New Technology and Innovations and Issues

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connected with acquisition of Land for Construction of SubStations.� He also applauded the Policy Initiatives & Reforms by Government of India to drive the T & D Sector i.e. UDAY, DDUGJY, IPDS Schemes, PPP Initiatives, TBCB, NEF, NSGM. The 9th T&D conclave witnessed the presence of eminent SHUVRQDOLWLHV IURP GLIIHUHQW ÀHOG /LNH WKDW RI 0U $QLO %RNLO Arthakranti Pratishthan who has made a proposal to the government for an effective and guaranteed solution RI %ODFN 0RQH\ *HQHUDWLRQ 3ULFH ULVH DQG ,Qà DWLRQ &RUUXSWLRQ )LVFDO 'HÀFLW 8QHPSOR\PHQW 5DQVRP *'3 and industrial growth, terrorism and good governance.

Mr Harish Agarwal, Chairman, IEEMA, T&D Division said, “T&D projects cover entire spectrum. Smart electricity is an integral part of Smart cities also smart electricity requires smart equipment, integration of renewable and necessary microgrid solution so that the T&D projects can work effectively.�

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7KH SURSRVDO KDV ÀYH VLPXOWDQHRXV SRLQWV RI DFWLRQ (1) Scrap all 56 Taxes including income tax, but excluding import duty. (2) Recall and scrap high denomination currencies of Rupees 1000, 500 and 100. (3) All high value transaction to be made only through banking system like cheques, DDs, online and electronic. (4) Fix limits ontransactions by cash and no taxation on cash transaction. (5) For Govt. revenue collection introduce single point tax system through the banking system – Banking Transaction Tax (2% to 0.7%) on only Credit Amount.

Mr Kul Bhushan, Editor, Lord Krishna in the Boardroom

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Talking about the challenges faced by the T&D industry, Mr Agarwal said, “The T&D sector is facing execution related challenges which includes delay in obtaining approvals for Railway, Highway and Power crossings etc. ZKHUHLQ WUDIĂ€F EORFNDJHV SRZHU VKXWGRZQ DUH LQYROYHG &RQVWUXFWLQJ OLQHV LQ GLIĂ€FXOW KRVWLOH terrains also entails substantial challenges. Other bottlenecks revolve around funding constraints for developmental & R&D initiatives, inadequate testing facilities, incentives for exports and shortage of skilled manpower.â€? “The IEEMA T&D division devised a model document on standard bidding document for EPC contracts for adoption by all utilities (CPSUs & SEBs). The matter was presented to the Ministry of Power for consideration. The Ministry of Power advised IEEMA, Powergrid and CEA to GLVFXVV WKH SRLQWV ZKLFK ZHUH LGHQWLĂ€HG E\ IEEMA in the proposed model contract document to facilitate early contractual closure of turnkey power transmission, distribution and sub-station projects and avoid protracted delays in execution and completion of projects.â€? Talking about his expectation for the T&D industry from ELECRAMA-2016 he said, “ELECRAMA is a tremendous platform where all he stakeholders from manufacturing to investors are present there. Moreover as the things are unfolding now, i see huge efforts being made by IEEMA to bring the whole world together on a single platform.â€?

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Mr Kul Bhushan, Editor, Lord Krishna in the Boardroom said, “Even in times of relatively full employment, there are plenty of economic problems and labor strife. And workers in all types of jobs, from the assembly line to the boardroom, are always disgruntled about the kind of work that economic necessity forces them to do. But one must follow Lord Krishna’s style of management in their organization as in the Vedic system of government, that GLYLQH SODQ LV EURXJKW LQWR GLVWLQFW IRFXV IRU WKH EHQHÀW RI all the citizens.” While the star attraction of the one day conclave was Mr Anand Kumar of Super 30 under Ramanujan School of Mathematics. Super 30, a coaching institute based in Bihar, helps students to get into IITs. In 2008, 30 of its students managed to get into IITs. Mr. Anand Kumar runs the place. Super 30 is an innovative educational program under the banner of “Ramanujan School of Mathematics.” It selects 30 meritorious and economically backward children for providing free coaching, lodging and food.

Mr Vishnu Agarwal, Immediate Past President, IEEMA with Mr Anand Kumar of Super 30 under Ramanujan School of Mathematics

classes with a minimum subscription fee of Re. 1 is on the cards.This would be a huge boost to the poor students.

Very soon the institute will increase the batch size to 50 from the existing 30. Also by the end of next year, online

Mr Aaditya Dhoot, Chairman, ELECRAMA-2016 and Mr Vijay Karia, Executive Council Member, IEEMA gave a brief presentation about ELECRAMA-2016 and international T&D Conclave.

Mr Vijay Karia, Member, Executive Council, IEEMA

Mr Aaditya Dhoot, Chairman, ELECRAMA-2016

Eminent dignitaries present at the 9th T&D conclave

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Mr Randeep Narang, Vice Chairman, IEEMA T&D Division speaks to IEEMA on the T&D sector Tell us in brief about the importance of T&D PROJECTS for SMART CITIES! Do you feel Indian Companies can cater the needs for power, Electricity for SMART CITIES specially T&D PROJECTS Industry? When you say smart cities, what exactly is a smart city? Broadly speaking it is a region, highly advanced in terms of overall infrastructure development, technology, sustainability and market viability i.e. everything is aimed at improving the residents’ lives. Such a development and its sustenance, necessarily demands continuous availability of power, thereby signifying the importance of adequate T&D infrastructure. The creation of smart cities is gaining momentum not only in India but throughout the world. The investment requirement for Smart cities in India is estimated at around 2.5 lakh crore. In addition, Smart grid is also expected to unfold opportunities for players like us who are well prepared to cater to such prospects. Now to answer the second part of your question, yes GHÀQLWHO\ ,QGLDQ FRPSDQLHV DUH YHU\ ZHOO HTXLSSHG to cater to the growing needs for power. The Indian T&D industry is robust and mature and is also advancing at rapid levels. India is migrating to higher transmission voltages of upto 1200kV, working on new technologies for bulk power transmission, has a fully synchronized National Grid, is developing High Capacity Power Transmission Corridors (HCPTCs), building Green Energy Corridors and inter-regional links for the grid etc. Besides, in the recent past, the T&D players have expanded their capacities as well, on account of capacity augmentation plans undertaking by the Indian Government.

What are the major challenges faced by the T&D Industry and your suggestions to combat them? What are the plans by T & D PROJECTS Division of IEEMA to resolve these issues? The T&D Industry is engulfed with myriad challenges. The most critical ones pertain to obtaining forest clearances and Right of Way (RoW) mainly related to compensation SD\PHQWV XQLW UDWH ÀQDOL]DWLRQV )XUWKHU WKHUH DUH LVVXHV related to Bidding like the time gap between bidding and award of order as well as, Contractual issues. The IEEMA T&D projects division is very active and voices the concerns of its members across relevant platforms. We recommend the following remedies for expediting the SURJUHVV RI ,QGLDQ WUDQVPLVVLRQ OLQH LQGXVWU\ ‹ More policy focus is required to expedite and remove the execution and procedural bottlenecks. Forming of empowered panel for spot decisions/advance approvals etc. are some of the ways which will boost the progress of this sector. ‹ Support is also required for funding for developmental and R&D initiatives, manpower planning and skill upgradation for the T&D Industry.

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of Mechanization and related funding has also to be proposed and provided for in the contracts. In conclusion, a holistic view and action plan by all stakeholders will pave the way for rapid development of this sector.

Do you think the Government (Central & State) is doing enough for stimulating the demand? Yes, I would say that the government’s approach seems to be really encouraging. We are witnessing enhanced thrust on development of power infrastructure. Initiatives like 24X7 power for all and complete UXUDO HOHFWULĂ€FDWLRQ E\ DUH SURJUHVVLYH VWHSV towards ensuring energy security. Recent initiatives like the UDAY revival plan for SEBs and revised compensation for land acquisition are also positive steps aimed at removing the bottlenecks. Besides, promising developments are happening on the coal auction front, whereby capacities of power plants are expected to increase, in turn necessitating an increase in the T&D capacities. Enormous opportunities are also expected from Central and State transmission utilities. Big ticket projects like the Green Energy corridors, High Capacity Transmission &RUULGRUV *RYHUQPHQW¡V DQQRXQFHPHQW RI Ă RDWLQJ Rs. 100,000 crore worth of transmission tenders, initiatives pertaining to strengthening of existing T&D infrastructure, doubling of existing capacities and refurbishment demand, are expected to boost the demand.

How ELECRAMA 2016 will benefit to Industry? ELECRAMA is the biggest showcase of the Global T&D industry in India and brings together the best of products and technologies under one roof alongside providing with opportunities for sourcing, partnering, JVs, networking etc. Over the years, the exhibition has garnered tremendous industry acceptance and witnesses the largest congregation of participants from across the value chain. Spread over an area of 77000 sq. mtrs, every edition of the event, hosts over 1000 exhibitors and has over 1,00,000 footfalls from around 120 countries. Besides, concurrent events like the CEO Summit and the Reverse Buyer Seller Meet are much awaited events by WKH ,QGXVWU\ 6SHFLÀF WR 5HYHUVH %X\HU 6HOOHU 0HHW RYHU 600 foreign buyers are expected at ELECRAMA 2016 from regions like Africa, ASEAN, CIS, SAARC and Iran. Also events like the World Utility Forum and International T&D Conclave, attended by CXOs of utilities, energy HIÀFLHQF\ ERGLHV VWDQGDUGV RUJDQL]DWLRQV UHJXODWRUV ÀQDQFH SURIHVVLRQDOV SROLF\ PDNHUV DQG WKH ,QGXVWU\ from around the world are much appreciated senior level interacting platforms between the Industry and Global Utilities. Ɠ

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WORLD ELECTRICITY FORUM

‌ And the Countdown begins for ELECRAMA-2016 ELECRAMA has now turned into a movement, beyond just an exhibition. It is a premier show of Indian Electrical Sector and is the :RUOG¡V ODUJHVW FRQĂ XHQFH RI WKH power transmission and distribution community. Held biennially since 1990 in India, the eleventh edition ELECRAMA-2014 hosted 970 exhibitors from India and across the world and also attracted 100,000+ footfalls into the exhibition. In the last two decades ELECRAMA as an exhibition featured the biggest names in the global electrical T&D industry, to whom it serves as the perfect launch vehicle to introduce latest products and technology. ELECRAMA showcases products and technology through the entire voltage spectrum, from 220 V to 1200 kV, conforming to global VWDQGDUGV DQG VSHFLĂ€FDWLRQV $ large number of business and technology partnerships are also transacted during the 5 day period

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giving it a must attend event status amongst global exhibitions. ELECRAMA visitors consist of a wide spectrum of industry stakeholders, offering them an international framework for display, discussions and deliberations. It brings together manufacturers and suppliers to interface with key customer segments like private and public transmission and distribution utilities, EPCs, Consultants ELECRAMA HIGHLIGHTS ‡ About 1000 exhibitors ‡ Visitors from 100+ countries Over USD 200 mn business ‡ from Reverse Buyer Seller Meets ‡ Gross area 77,000 Mt2 Over 100,000 footfalls ‡ (average) in the last 3 editions Most diverse products & ‡ solutions showcase ‡ Largest Utility presence

DQG VSHFLĂ€HUV PHPEHUV RI WKH government and policy makers. It also brings together global thought leaders in the electrical transmission and distribution sector consisting of industry leaders, engineering professionals & technologists, professionals and academia, et al through high power panel discussions, premier conferences, technical workshops, tutorials and seminars held concurrently with the exhibition. ELECRAMA also hosts international diplomatic and trade visitor delegations from various countries and large country pavilions from leading manufacturing nations from around the world. EVOLUTION THROUGH THE YEARS

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CONCURRENT EVENTS @ ELECRAMA-2016

Bringing focused buyers for one to one meetings from over 5 regions to meet Indian Sellers of electrical equipment.

Bringing together the CEOs and leaders of the Indian Electrical Industry on a platform for discussions and networking

Celebrating the Spirit of Indian Grassroots innovations, featuring winners of the Pan India Student Innovation competition – ENGINEER INFINITE 2016

Tutorials on latest in Transmission and Distribution technology organized with the support of CIGRE

An event that focuses on the challenges faced in integrating the renewable energy with the main grid and how India can reduce the distribution losses.

Supported by Ministry of Commerce, Government of India

ELECRAMA is a stellar platform for a world view on technology, best practices, new systems and forecasting the trends in the future of electricity, both from technology and a socio-economic point of view. A high quality thought platform WORLD UTILITY SUMMIT has been envisaged to bring together the top leadership from utilities from around the world to organise under an umbrella platform to share experiences, deliberate and explore solutions on pressing issues in the realm of transmission and distribution.

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RENEWABLE ENERGY PAVILION Dedicated space for collective presence of renewable energy players under one roof at ELECRAMA.

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New technology, products, innovative solutions and investment pertaining to Renewables -Generation, Evacuation and Integration are showcased by the exhibitors here.

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An International Experience Theme The theme for SWICON 2015 “Switching ON the future” has been selected to align it with the evolving trends in the energy technology and associated switchgear industry across the world SWICON 2015 “call for papers” received an overwhelming response from Indian and Overseas experts. 54 technical papers were selected for presentation. Out of which more than 30% papers were from overseas authors. With this edition, SWICON has started student’s section. Interaction with students and academia at SWICON has helped Industry to get the pulse of the activities happening at the academic institutions in India & will provide a path for Industry-Academia engagement for developmental activities. An overwhelming response was received from Students, and 110 papers were received from 18 institutions. Out of which the best 6 papers were selected for oral presentation and other 10 were selected for poster presentation.

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2016 at BIEC, Bangalore and invited all delegates for the same. Mr Sunil Misra, Director General, in his address expressed the need of IEEMA to be relevant to its members and shared various IEEMA’s initiatives. He also welcomed all to visit ELECRAMA-2016. Mr T Sankaralingam received the Lifetime Contribution Award for his contribution to the Switchgear Industry. A citation and Trophy was presented to him by the Chief Guest. Mr T Sankaralingam thanked SWICON 2015 Committee and addressed all the delegates and shared his experiences in technology development and adoption. He expressed that a huge potential is present for the ,QGLDQ HQJLQHHUV LQ WKLV ÀHOG WR VXUJH DKHDG 2 Keynote addresses were delivered by eminent international experts who are as under. Dr Ulf Katschinski - Global Head Research & Development – Medium Voltage, Siemens AG Dr Mietek Glinkowski - V.P. Global Engineering from Schneider Electric Chief Guest Dr Rene Smeets, KEMA Laboratories, The Netherlands delivered the Inaugural address. At the end, Mr Tapan Tripathy, Chairman - Technical Committee gave the vote of thanks.

This session was followed by Special Session for Students. All the delegates spent time of about an hour with students on their poster presentation and exchanged a lot of interaction on their respective subject of the paper. Followed by this, an oral presentation of 6 students was organized where Dr Himanshu Bahirat, IIT, Bombay chaired the session. Post Lunch, the actual technical sessions on Common, LV, MV and HV subjects were held. Their details are mentioned in tables day 1 and day 2. The last session of the day was also organized IRU WKH ÀUVW WLPH LQ ,((0$ FRQIHUHQFHV ¶,QGXVWU\ Academia Panel discussion’ was organized where following eminent experts from respective domain interacted on the theme “Expectations and Gaps with focus on employability, skill development and Curriculum”. The session was observed as a peak point of the conference since almost all the delegates attended the session with extreme intensity and with active participation for about 2 hours. Mr S C Bhargava from Larsen & Toubro Limited and Dr N Venkatesh from ABB Limited represented the Industry whereas Prof. Dr Milind Atrey from IIT, Bombay and Mr S R Dhanasekaran from Chitkara University represented Academia. Mr Satish Gupte represented SWICON Technical Committee and the interactions were moderated by Dr Himanshu Bahirat of IIT, Mumbai.

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Mr Babu Babel, President, IEEMA presenting a momento to Dr Rene Smeets Dr Rene Meets inaugurating the conference by lighting the lamp

At the end of the session, 3 top ranked papers from the Students Oral Presentation category were awarded DQG DOO VWXGHQWV ZHUH DOVR IHOLFLWDWHG ZLWK Âś&HUWLĂ€FDWH RI Appreciation’, a memento and honorarium. Chief Guest, 'U 5HQH 6PHHWV DZDUGHG KLV ODWHVW ERRN WR WKH Ă€UVW ZLQQHU TEQIP, an MHRD initiative associated with SWICON 2015 and supported the conference for taking the initiative to provide exposure to ‘Students’ and creating this platform for them to interact with global technical experts. The day was ended with a networking dinner and participants cherished the light moments of the conference.

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The 2nd day of the conference on Friday 27th November 2015 started with 2 parallel sessions on LV, MV and HV in 3 different halls till lunch. Post lunch, all participants attended the Common Session in the main hall Majestic. The details of the sessions are as under. In the concluding session, Mr Tapan Tripathy - Technical Committee Chairman interacted with all the Session &KDLUPDQ RQ WKH Ă€QGLQJV RI HDFK VHVVLRQ DQG WKHLU valuable feedback on areas of improvements. He then VXPPDUL]HG EULHĂ \ DOO WKH GHOLEHUDWLRQV Ă€QGLQJV observations and way forward. The important points came out were to organize the conference once in three years, continued special focus to students, special session on ‘Manufacturing’, more LQYROYHPHQW RI 8WLOLW\ RIĂ€FLDOV IRU SDSHU SUHVHQWDWLRQ DQG attending delegates etc. 0U 0DGKDY 'LJUDVNDU Ă€QDOO\ WKDQNHG DOO WKH GHOHJDWHV Key note Speakers, committee members and associates for their contribution to make this event successful. The conference was ended by welcoming all the delegates for the next version of SWICON at the earliest.

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IEEMA Journal speaks to Mr T Sankaralingam who received the Lifetime Contribution Award for his contribution to the Switchgear Industry Excerpts of the Interview

What motivated you to enter the power sector? Electrical Engineering and Power Generation has been the subject of fascination during my academic days. It was my dream to be an Engineer and that too a power engineer. Power being the vital commodity for human existence and touches every body’s day to day life, doing a service in power sector is serving the humanity. 3RZHU *HQHUDWLRQ ÀHOG EHLQJ WHFKQRORJ\ LQWHQVLYH LW provided an immense opportunity for learn

What are the key trends you foresee in the short to long term? What are the main issues impeding the growth of the sector? Globally, climate change issues are biggest challenge and we are no exception to that. Right mix of power generation i.e., thermal, Hydel, Nuclear and renewable is the step in the right direction without loosing sight of our need to grow as an economic power, and the social needs of the large population of our country.

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The real challenge lies in ensuring a creative blend RI SURJUHVV DQG SUHVHUYDWLRQ HQHUJ\ DQG HIĂ€FLHQF\ consumption and conservation, economic growth and the environmental ahimsa. It is, in this environmental ahimsa lies the solution to climate change/ global warming, energy security beside the pursuit of well conceived energy development and conservation plans.. There is need to collectively reemphasize the value of thrift, recycling, conservation, simplicity of life styles, etc practiced by our ancestors.

As a business leader, as CMD,Memorable movements has been the growth of the company as an integrated energy major and as an enviable leader in power generation technology setting National and Global bench marks.

The change in energy mix in short term and long term will have an impact in government policies, investment requirements, promoter’s interest and initiatives, SXEOLF SDUWLFLSDWLRQ FRQVXPHU DZDUHQHVV ÀVFDO DQG commercial discipline, management styles, etc. There will be no free lunch in power sector for its survival and growth. Today, the major impediments in growth RI WKH VHFWRU DUH WKH ÀQDQFLDO YLDELOLW\ RI WKH VWDWH UXQ distribution companies, consequently the payment security to investors/ promoters, fuel security and risk mitigation, regulatory uncertainties are the other issues.

Which is your most memorable assignment? Professionally the most memorable assignment has been the period I served as General manager in Operation Services and Business unit head in plants of NTPC. It helped me to utilize my professional expertise leading to improvements in plant design, construction, Quality Management, operation, failure analysis, product improvements, etc. Has been responsible to evolve and introduce the Technical Compliance System in NTPC

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Managerially my service in Farraka and Ramagundam of NTPC as GM has been memorable as it gave me opportunity on administration, people management DQG , HDUQHG D UHVSHFW DQG WKH HPSOR\HH FRQĂ€GHQFH for the value system practiced

What is your outlook on recent performance of Indian power sector? The sector performance is looking up although there is lot more remains to be done

Could you discuss on the major roadblocks for Indian power sector? As brought out above the major issues on payment security and fuel security needs to addressed on SULRULW\ WR EULQJ LQYHVWRU FRQÀGHQFH 6SHHGLQJ XS project clearances will enable faster growth. Sector reforms has to address the issue of commercial YLDELOLW\ HOHPHQW RI VXEVLGLHV EULQJ ÀQDQFLDO DQG managerial discipline .

What are the immediate short term measures to be taken to revitalise the sector? Ensuring availability of the required fuel, and policy facilitation to bailout the stranded projects. Ensuring remunerative and sustainable tariff regime Remove transmission bottlenecks to facilitate open access to consumers, Improving the working of Distribution companies.

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With the government targeting 179 GW from renewable resources by 2022, what are the opportunities for electrical equipment industry to look at in the RE sector? Electrical Manufacturing industry has a major role to play by providing goods and services in solar, wind, cogeneration, small hydro, biomass, etc. Transmission and distribution industries will get a boost apart from the electronic goods like inversion and conversion facility, IT based solutions. etc. Distributed Generation will be part of the schemes that will evolve fast. One must also keep in mind the seasonal nature of the renewable, their capability to meet base load

demands, the need to develop hybrid systems. Growing size of the grids, the fault levels the short circuit capabilities and the capability of the Renewable plants in such contingencies are also to be factored in for grid connected systems

With the government unveiling its ambitious smart cities project, what are the opportunities that the electrical industry should look at? Smart city projects aim to derive economic growth and improve quality of life by enabling local area participation and development, using the technology (as a solution provider) leading to smart outcomes. ,W FRXOG EH UHWUR ÀWWLQJ UHGHYHORSPHQW RU HYHQ JUHHQ ÀHOG SURMHFWV 7KHVH FRXOG EH LQ WKH DUHD RI energy, public utilities, smart mobility, intelligent communication, smart and green building, telecom

net work, convergence of communication multimedia, utility service etc, e-governance, providing business solutions, infrastructure integration . Electrical Equipment manufacturers has a direct role in smart grids, metering equipment, electric drives power quality monitoring devices, intelligent maintenance management solutions, green buildings, apart from supporting in other areas by providing electrical and electronic goods and services. What is required from the industry is to come out with innovative products to meet the demands of the consumers and develop integration capability to include electronic, IT and communication. In fact the system will facilitate two way smart communication between the seller and buyer, service providers and customers, simplify the processes and enhance the quality of life. Consumer research and product development needs renewed focus.

With emergence of smart technology how do you the electricity of the future? The electricity industry as a whole has a bright feature. As long as the human race exist and the purchasing power of people grow, the demand for power and hence the associated equipments will remain and grow .Dream of India to be an economic power will call for multifold increase in energy availability DFFHVVLELOLW\ DW DIIRUGDEOH FRVW (QHUJ\ HIĂ€FLHQF\ energy conservation, demand side management, quality and economics of production, service quality level will remain the priorities. Electrical Manufacturing Industry has a very crucial role to play in the economic development.

A Synopsis of Industry-Academia Panel Discussion Problem and Action Points Background SWICON 2015, the present edition of the Switchgear Conference, aimed at “Switching ON The Futureâ€?. This journey into the future is dependent on the human capital as-well-as the technological prowess of the society. In other words, the two pillars of the modern society: humans and technology cannot progress without each other. 7KURXJK WKH Ă DJVhip program of “Make in Indiaâ€?, the country also wants to become a technological hub. The journey to technological development but this only possible if the manpower (human capital) embraces and creates the technology of the future. The creation of future technology and industrial progress depends on skilled individuals entering the work force. On the other hand a sustained entry and retention of skilled work force in the industry is driven by continuous intellectual challenges. The “Skills India Reportâ€? 2014 (and 2015) has been published on surveys related to employability of the youth of India in various sectors. The report pointed out that only 34% of the graduates are directly employable. The report also pointed that such a gap could lead to large scale unemployment as well as utilization of highly

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skilled resources below their capabilities leading to frustration. Both the situations have the potential to cause socio-economic problems for the country. It is well known that the skilled force is typically generated in schools, colleges and universities but is absorbed and sustained by the industry. The “Skills India Report -2014â€? also LGHQWLĂ€HG WKDW YHU\ FORVH LQWHUDFWLRQ EHWZHHQ WKH LQGXVWU\ academia, government and the job seekers is required to address this great “Indian Talent Conundrumâ€?. Thus, this panel session and its participants. The panel members for this discussion are drawn both from the industry and also has eminent academicians from India. From the industry we had Mr. S C Bhargava (Head, Electrical and Electronics Business Group, L&T) and Dr. Venkateswaran Narayanan – Head Competency Development, ABB India and academicians were represented by Prof Milind Atrey, Mechanical Engineering and Head SINE, IIT, Bombay and Prof Dhanasekharan of Chitkara University. The session was conducted and moderated by Prof. Himanshu Bahirat from IIT, Bombay and Mr. Gupte Vice President (Retd) Siemens India Limited.

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Objective of the Discussion One of the objective of this panel discussion is to bring out important take away points for both the industry and academia that can help address perceived and existing gaps between the two and how we can possibly bridge it. Thus, the title “Bridging the Gap – Industry-Academia Interaction�.

The Discussion The panel discussion on Industry-Academia interaction was well-received and attended. The discussion panelist and delegates were very enthusiastic and participated with great fervor. The objective of the discussion was two bring out take-away and action points for industry and academia. The two main themes of the discussion were: 1. Employability – Skill Development 2. Curriculum Development – How can industry contribute? The statistics on employability and data from AISHE pointed to problem of many graduates who did not have the right skillset to be hired. In the initial setup the discussion was oriented towards identify the problem areas. The panelists collectively pointed towards two key areas in the discussion i.e. 1. Preparation of the students and 2. The quality of faculty members & delivery methods. The discussion about student preparation was centered on the inadequate interest and ability to do hands-on work, missing soft skills and general tendency to work in silos. The ability and interest to do hands-on work is extremely important for an engineer since the very GHÀQLWLRQ RI HQJLQHHULQJ PHDQV WR FUHDWH RU GHVLJQ something. Given the highly interdisciplinary nature of the today’s workplace it was aptly pointed out by the SDQHO PHPEHUV WKDW D VLJQLÀFDQW QXPEHU RI JUDGXDWHV need to sharpen their soft skills and develop an ability to work in groups. 7KH VHFRQG DVSHFW RI SUREOHP LGHQWLÀFDWLRQ IRFXVHG RQ the quality of faculty members and delivery of content in classroom. The panel members felt that in a majority of the situations across the country the faculty members were not adequately prepared or had limited to no exposure about the topics taught in the classroom. It was also felt by the panelist that this poor quality of the faculty members directly impacts the classroom content delivery which is very important in sparking interest in the subject. The discussion could not be completely oriented to identify the third aspect of the problem i.e. what is missing or not being done correctly by the industry? This DVSHFW KDV D VLJQLÀFDQW LPSDFW RQ LGHQWLI\LQJ DWWUDFWLQJ and retaining the people with right skillsets and attitudes in the workplace environment. This is also an important consideration in the long run since the industry has to provide conducive atmosphere for the people thrive. In the subsequent discussion, the panelist were asked to identify key attributes a successful candidate in the job market. The discussion was mainly aimed at fresh graduates coming out of the educational institutes of India. The panelists felt that, as a bare minimum, a fresh graduate should have sound fundamentals and an ability

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correlate and apply the fundamentals to the situation at hand. The panelist felt that, with the changing workplace and industry environment, there is less time to settle down and assimilate for the fresh recruits. Thus, it was felt that the students should have the agility to adapt and learn fast. The author of this write-up feels that the agility and adaptation comes only with sound fundamentals and clear understanding of the subject. The discussion was then steered towards the syllabi of the universities and feels of the students and panelist about this subject. In an opinion, contrary to the student feeling, the panelist felt that the undergraduate syllabi is not archaic or outdated. A general consensus amongst the panelist was that syllabi are good but it is the delivery or teaching in the classroom that is not up to the mark. One aspect that came out very strongly from the discussion was that the application of the knowledge is the key missing element. It was felt strongly that the syllabi should mandate industry internships during the undergraduate studies. One of the panel members suggested fast tracking of the courses for fast learning students to allow them longer practical trainings with the industry. The author feels that this suggestion should be carefully evaluated since it KDV PHULW EXW DOVR FDQ VLJQLÀFDQWO\ LPSDFW WKH DYHUDJH students in the university. Nowadays, in order to address the student sentiment of outdated syllabus, a curriculum audit is conducted. A panel member felt that more emphasis should be on ensuring a proper of content than on auditing what is in the course. Of course the course content matters but the delivery is what sparks interest in the subject. From authors own experience and interactions, it is felt that a teacher is more of an actor playing on the stage and it’s this theatrics that is important to get students interested in a topic. Across the panel and especially the academicians on the panel agrees that the content delivery should be improved by employing new technology for example video recorded lectures could be provided. A panelist also felt that the institutes of India should focus on developing skills that facilitate future research activities. With respect to this the author feels that the faculty members could only spark interest in the subject beyond that the ability of the students to explore further and develop on ideas needs to take over. Apart from the technical content, the syllabi have a responsibility to bring out well-rounded individuals who can appreciate other walks of life. This was felt strongly by a panel member since it greatly dictates the ability of a person to have a positive outlook and allows them to tide over the tough situations in workplace and life. As a consensus, the panel members felt that there should be great emphasis on faculty development and upgradation of the delivery mechanisms to ensure that graduates get VXIÀFLHQWO\ HQWKXVLDVWLF DERXW WKH VXEMHFW PDWWHU

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It was a great pleasure being chief guest of SWICON 2015. Very well organized and wide content!

Mr SC Bhargava, L&T and Dr Rene Meets felicitating 1st winner student Monish Mukherjee, Jadavpur University

Dr Rene Smeets,

KEMA Laboratories, The Netherlands

It was a great conference and I truly enjoyed it and honored to be a key note speaker. Dr Mietek Glinkowski,

Schneider Electric

Many thanks and congratulations on a very successful SWICON 2015 event, the quality of the papers was excellent as were the arrangements and conference facilities. Please convey my thanks and appreciation to everyone involved, we look forward to taking a prominent role in the next SWICON event, thank you. 0U -RKQ *ULIĂ€WKV Lucy Electri

Dr. N Venkatesh, ABB felicitating the 2nd Winner Student – Kiran More, VJTI, Mumbai

1. Mandating compulsory medium duration industry internships during undergraduate studies. 2. Initiation of industry-oriented and sponsored research projects for Masters and PhD studies. 3. Joint delivery of the course content by Professors and Industry Personnel. The panel discussion brought to fore several important points regarding the talent conundrum of India. The key aspects that came out of the discussion were WKH LGHQWLĂ€FDWLRQ RI WKH SUREOHP DQG WKH SHUVRQDOLW\ attributes for employability of the graduates by the industry. The discussion also attempted to identify problems with respect to course content i.e. university syllabi and the faculty quality and development issues. It was unanimously felt that the content delivery by the faculty should one of the important action points to spark and sustain the interest in various disciplines. Lastly the NH\ LQLWLDWLYHV WKDW FRXOG EH XQGHUWDNHQ ZHUH LGHQWLĂ€HG by the panelist.

Prof. SR Dhanasekaran, Chitkara University felicitating 3rd winner student Rahul Bhat, IIT Bombay

Himanshu J Bahirat

Assistant Professor Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT, Bombay

Satish Gupte

Vice President (Retired) Siemens India

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The SWICON Experience SWICON 2015 was very relevant event when we are all working on Digital India and Make in India campaign to promote India’s capability and talent pools. It was aptly demonstrated by young engineers who actively participated and submitted technical papers which were highly appreciated and received encouraging response from Global switchgear experts . IEEMA and Govt. are working in tandem to support Power to all campaign and SWICON2015 was a step in this direction . My observation is that switchgear Industry is ready for getting in to innovation pace in globally competitive environment and there is no reason why switchgear technology for tomorrow meeting Digital India and Make in India theme FDQQRW EH GHYHORSHG LQ ,QGLD , DP FRQÀGHQW WKDW ,QGLDQ VZLWFKJHDU LQGXVWU\ ZLOO EHQHÀW IURP WKH HYHQW LQ \HDUV to come.

SWICON-2015 gave me a good opportunity to present my research in front of industry experts. The initiative taken by SWICON organizers to encourage participation RI DFDGHPLD LV SUDLVHZRUWK\ 7KLV ZLOO GHÀQLWHO\ PRWLYDWH more and more students to get involved, interact with industry and engage in research which directly addresses industry needs. SWICON-2015 also provided an excellent exposure to the latest developments in Switchgear, and a glimpse of the future challenges. Rahul Bhat

IIT Bombay

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Chairman, Organising Committee, SWICON-2015

7KLV ZDV P\ ÀUVW H[SHULHQFH DW 6:,&21 DQG L DP overwhelmed with the acknowledgement and motivation i received on participation in SWICON-2015. I would really like to thank the organizing committee of SWICON-2015 for their continued support and without them it would KDYH EHHQ LPSRVVLEOH IRU PH WR ZLQ WKH ÀUVW SUL]H IRU best paper. This was a great opportunity for freshers like us to get an exposure from the International Switchgear Industry. We being students actually face a gap between research we pursue and actual application of our works and SWICON actually provides a platform to bridge the gap. The research papers from industries really helped us to be aware of the relevant problems and focus more on such areas so that research and development could be conducted in the true sense. The proceeding of 6:,&21 ZDV YHU\ VPRRWK DQG ÁDZOHVVO\ PDQDJHG by the organizing committee. SWICON-2015 actually gave me the impetus to pursue productive research. Overall the sessions for students and professionals were relevant and the works presented portrayed and actual scenario of modern day Switchgear industry. I would like to suggest the organizing committee to encourage more students to participate in such industry based conferences.

Mr Madhav Digraskar, Chairman, Organising Committee thanking the eminent dignitaries at the end of the conference

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Monish Mukherjee

Electrical Engineering Jadavpur University

It was awe inspiring and very helpful. I want to congratulate all on creating a very stimulating and successful conference.Well organized conference, good scale, solid content in presentations. I got a lot from it-great contacts, discussions, and a deeper appreciation work. All around it was very rewarding. I’ve got the priceless experience and unforgettable memories of meeting great people. Mahesh Patil Student, VJTI, Mumbai

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A conducive regulatory framework for working out policies & reforms

Formation of strong and world class central utilities NTPC, PGCIL, PFC etc. are among the largest utilities across the globe. The largest power generating companies in the country is NTPC and it holds to its credit large capacity additions every year.

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Weaknesses Existing power shortages India has a not so healthy record of capacity addition over the years. This causes the peaking shortages at about 6 to 8% on an all India basis. According to the sources from CEA, the maximum power shortages have been recorded in the western & southern regions. Power theft Power theft is an ever increasing problem affecting the Indian power sector. Latest technologies are being used by the culprits such as remote sensing devices, high power electromagnet with the ability to affect the readings of the meters. This often results in the loss of revenue because there is no accountability in terms of every single unit that is injected into the system which results in high AT&C losses and thus having DQ DGYHUVH LPSDFW RQ WKH ÀQDQFLDO viability of the sector. Shortcomings in the billing & collection procedures The Indian power sector is often burdened by the subsidies & the cross subsidies. The free power being given to the farmers is often un-metered, thus their consumption is not known. Often it is highly subsidised with socialistic view. On WKH VDPH JURXQGV DQ LQHIÀFLHQW Metering, Billing & Collection mechanism causes poor revenue recovery, thus having effects on the commercial feasibility of the sector.

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Although the union and the state govts. have been providing from WLPH WR WLPH VHYHUDO ÀVFDO SOXV RWKHU incentives to attract private investment in the sector. But there is uncertainty associated with their scope and the continuity fails to give the appropriate assurance to the private investors and so hindering their commitment for long-term projects.

Use of digital technology The importance of IT is considered YHU\ FUXFLDO IRU WKH HIÀFLHQW RSHUDWLRQ of all the industrial systems. It is also an effective tool for the management process of the industries. This holds

Promoting power exchange with neighboring countries Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) & Power Exchange India Ltd. (PXIL)

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are already in the business of power-exchanging. This concept of power exchanging between energy VXUSOXV GHÀFLW VWDWHV LV LPSRUWDQW to facilitate power trading. Encouraging the use of Renewable energy India has a huge potential for sustainable resource. Also there is no dearth for non-conventional sources energy which may be utilized to obtain grid connected power generation. This will ensure that the far off areas which do not have access to grid connected power or for captive consumption. The use of NCSE like wind, solar energy through thermal as well as PV solar, biomass & hybrid sources can be useful for the purpose of enhancing power generation capacity. 6WULQJHQW SHQDOWLHV PXVW EH À[HG to prevent power theft Power pilferages & theft have been a major contributor in the poor ÀQDQFLDO YLDELOLW\ RI WKH VHFWRU There is inadequate awareness about judicial use of power by the consumer. This in turn results in poor accountability & consequently DGGV WR LQHIÀFLHQW UHYHQXH 7R FXUE this, stringent rules have to be made which implemented strictly. Appropriate enforcement is the only measure to prevent such pilferages & thefts. Research and Development (R&D) Adequate investments needs to be made towards propelling use of

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latest technologies to make the O&M of the sector in an effective way. This can be done with R&D.

should hence be a key priority going forward. h

State electricity regulatory commissions (SERCs) have been established in all states, though some as late as 2011. They are expected to prevent political interference in the sector and protect the interests of different stakeholders by regulating the operations of power utilities and the tariff chargeable to consumers, but they face an enormous challenge in that almost all of the utilities they regulate remain state owned

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The ability of SERCs to carry out their mandates depends RQ WKH WHFKQLFDO ÀQDQFLDO legal and human resources available to them, their competence, their autonomy in decision making (including, most importantly, insulation from political pressures), and their accountability. SERCs have generally struggled to achieve true autonomy from state governments,

Observations and Recommendations h

Unbundling the state electricity boards has progressed quite well on paper, although actual separation and functional independence of the unbundled entities are considerably less than appears.

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While unbundling per se would not necessarily be expected to result in a commercial orientation, the objective of being able to clearly identify the contributions of individual entities in the service value chain and hold them accountable for their performance remains unmet to the extent unbundling is incomplete.

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Boards remain state dominated, ODFN RI VXIÀFLHQW GHFLVLRQ making authority in practice, and are rarely evaluated on performance. Utilities tend to have more government and executive directors than recommended and fewer independent directors. Political interference in board appointments and decision making on business aspects remains common. The chairman and managing director (CMD) and board’s autonomy is constrained by the state government’s involvement in key recruitment, personnel, procurement, and enforcement decisions, underlining the fact that the desired arm’s-length relationship between the utility and government has not been achieved. The tenures of the CMD/ MD are often so limited that many CMDs/MDs are unlikely to be able to see through implementation of their agendas. Finally, board member training and peer evaluation are conspicuous by their absence. Professionalizing and empowering boards

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Most importantly, there is no clear accountability mechanism to govern SERCs themselves— the state legislatures, to whom SERCs nominally report, do not play an active monitoring role, and the Appellate Tribunal, which arguably brings SERCs under the purview of the judicial system, does not have a mandate to routinely monitor regulatory activity or hold SERCs accountable.

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Many SERCs also lack the resources that might assist in performing their functions—most notably, enough professional staff and appropriate information technology systems. Most of the SERCs failed to issue the tariff order within 120 days of receiving the ARR. Delays in issuing tariff orders are common, there have been several years when many SERCs have not issued a tariff order at all, and tariff increases

have generally not kept pace with cost increases. h

Since unbundling on its own will not lead to commercialization, it is also important to consider other ways of bringing in HIĂ€FLHQFLHVÂłIRU H[DPSOH divesting an ownership share to central public sector undertakings such as the National Thermal Power Corporation or the Power Grid Corporation of India, which are recognized for strong results and which, as equity owners, might have both an interest in pushing for better performance and the ability to do so.

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In the end, the real challenge is to improve service delivery, for which the link between good service and utility earnings needs to be strengthened. This is likely to require action beyond the governance environment of the utilities, as has been noted:

Conclusion In hindsight, the weakness of the Indian power reform program has been that while it has focused appropriately on sorting out distortions in the relationship between the owner-government and power utilities through the unbundling and regulation model, it has failed to carry credible assurances that this will improve the equation between the reformed utilities and their consumers. Regulatory initiative will only arise when regulators are held accountable for their actions. It appears that SERCs do not always take actions necessary to promote long-term sector viability unless they are compelled to. The private energy utilities are better managed more motivated to raise revenue and less susceptible to political pressure than govt.-run enterprises. Therefore, there is need to thrust for privatization. Ć“ Mr Ashok Upadhyay Dy Director (Generation) MP Electricity Regulatory Commission Bhopal (MP)

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lobal or regional lightning activity is highly variable parameter on many time-scales since times. Thunderstorms over Indian region[1] have pointed out a strong gradient in thunderstorm activity between the eastern and western regions of India. A huge spark which takes place when clouds are charged to such a high potential (positive or negative) with respect to earth or a neighboring cloud that the dielectric strength of neighboring medium is destroyed is called “Lightning�[3]. Lightning discharges involves both high voltage impulses and high current impulses on transmission lines. It has been found that 87% of all lightning strokes result from negatively charged clouds and only 13% originate from positively charged clouds. Throughout the world there occur about 100 lightning strokes per sec. During an average lightning storm, a total of the order of kilo-coulombs of charge would be generated, between the 00C and the -400C levels, in a volume of about 50 km3[5]. The shape of the transient over voltage has steeply rising front with slowly decaying tail as shown in Figure.1. When this steep wave travels through the electrical network, causes over voltage stresses on all the electrical

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insulators and equipments come under its traveling path. In this regard, all electrical equipments and insulators must be protected against electrical surges. As per modern practices, surge arresters or lightning arresters are said to be the most reliable apparatus to protect the power system against transient voltages due to lightning and switching surges. Even from distribution voltage say 400 V to highest system transmission voltages of 765 KV and above, surge arresters are invariably used. Hence, it is necessary to them precisely in standard laboratories with standard test procedures which is of great importance in modern power system practices. Hence there involves testing, as lightning cannot be captured practically there is a large necessity to generate its nature like impulse in the test laboratories and get all the electrical equipments tested under IEC standards. Thus testing of lightning protection devices such as surge arresters is of very important [3]. To avoid failure, the

insulation insulation

level of different types of equipment connected to the system must be higher than the magnitude of transient over – a voltage which appears on the system. As well, the magnitudes of transient over voltages are usually limited to a protective level by protective margin. Hence the insulation level must be above the protective level by a safe margin [2]. In this paper, a scaled down design of impulse current generator was presented, and also the residual voltage test results of a 3kV zinc oxide block was shown. The design aspects of this model are given more priority for getting minimized work space, compactness in capacitor bank and wave shape inductor construction as well as transformer requisition.

Fig. 1: Lightning Impulse Wave Shape

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Standard Exponential Impulse Current The impulse wave shape is GHÀQHG DFFRUGLQJ WR WKH ,(& recommendations[3], the value of the LPSXOVH FXUUHQW LV GHÀQHG LQ WHUPV of its peak value and important terms namely rise time and fall time. Figure.1 shows an exponential wave shape of lightning impulse wave shape. Rise time: The time taken by the wave to start from 0 to its peak value LV FDOOHG DV 5LVH WLPH $V LWV GLIÀFXOW to capture the exact peak of the wave practically, hence rise time is calculated as 1.25 times time from 10% to 90% of the peak. As shown LQ WKH ÀJXUH LWV 7 7 Tail Time: The time taken by the wave to reach half of its peak during decaying is called as Tail Time. In the above Fig.1 it’s (T2-T0). Tolerance values taken are 10% in the rise time and 20% in tail time. For a 8/20μs the permissible values are 7.2 to 8.8 μs and for the tail time and about 16 to 24 μs [4]. i)

arresters. Table.1 shows the station W\SH =QR EORFN FODVVLÀFDWLRQ LQ WHUPV of Physical, Energy and Residual voltage levels.

Fig 2: Distribution Class Arresters

Fig 3: Station Class Arresters Table. 1: Class of Surge Arrester Blocks

High Currents with IEC Standards can be used for testing of protective devices like Surge arrestor blocks, Fuses and Circuit Breakers.

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Nominal discharge current for Zno blocks of Class I, II, III, IV as well surge monitor blocks is 10kA, Distribution class block is 5kA, L.T blocks is 1.5kA. Figure.4 shows different classes of Zinc Oxide blocks.

Classification of Surge Arresters The technology of surge arrester has undergone major changes in the last 100 years, in the mid 1970’s, zinc oxide gapless arresters, which possessed superior protection characteristics, replaced the spark gaps and silicon carbide arresters[2]. As per IEC 60099-4, surge arresters ZHUH EURDGO\ FODVVLÀHG LQWR WZR types: Distribution type and Station Type. Fig’s 2 & 3 shows the distribution class and station class

Fig 4: Metal Oxide Elements

Assuming input power consumption measured via wattmeter is 40W the maximum expected spark length is 10 inch (25.4 cm).

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ZNO Arresters Construction Metal Oxide Varistors in short are called as MOVs, which are also known as Zinc Oxide Varistors, nonlinear resistors, Voltage Dependent Resistors, Surge Suppressors, Surge Protectors, Voltage Limiters which are said to be heart of Surge Arresters are to limit the high voltage surges due to atmospheric and system disturbances. ZnO Varistors are highly non-ohmic ceramic devices with V-I characteristics similar to those of back to back zener diodes but with much greater energy handling capability and high surge stability. A ZnO Varistor consists of ZnO polycrystalline sintered body with main ingredient zinc oxide with host of other additives namely Bismuth Tri-oxide, Antimony Trioxide, Cobalt Oxide, Manganese Carbonate, Nickel Oxide, Chromium Tri-Oxide, Silicon Di-oxide along ZLWK =Q2 JUDLQ PRGLÀHUV WR LQFUHDVH the electron density. Zinc Oxide Gapless arresters, assembled by stacking ZnO blocks and placing same in insulating housings will give extremely non-linear characteristics thus do not require any spark gaps VHFRQGO\ FXUUHQW VWDUWV WR ÁRZ through arrester before the over voltage reaches the peak value DQG ÀQDOO\ UHGXFHV WKH RYHU YROWDJH faster than the sparked gap arrester [6]. The standard v-i characteristic of a 3kV Zno block is shown in Fig.5. The voltage current relation in a MO block highly depends upon temperature, as MO block has QHJDWLYH WHPSHUDWXUH FR HIÀFLHQW which means with the increase in temperature the resistance of the surge arrester decreases and for some system voltages, the leakage current through the instrument increases with the increase in temperature. Thus it can be said that the surge arrester/Lightning arrester used for surge protection fully depends upon non linear V-I characteristics of MO block inside the insulator housing of the arrester. Lightning arrester comprises of number of solid zinc oxide discs, and number of discs used per lightning arrester depends upon

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Fig 5: V-I Characteristics of 3 KV Zno element

the voltage rating of the system, 64 blocks for 220kV, and 130 for 400kV system. In view of above discussions, it is clear that how important are the surge arrester for protection against lighting and equally there is a necessity to draw its v-i characteristics for which a 3kV MO block need to be tested with ICG (Impulse Current Generator)as lightning is highly unpredictable.

Design and Operation of Two Stage Impulse Current Generator The basic Marx Circuit which was used for generating a peak current of 6.08kA is shown in the Figure.6. It basically consists of three parts Charging circuit, Generating circuit and Measuring Circuit. Since the power consumption is less than 500W for the NST, the secondary diameter is chosen to be 4 inch.

Charging circuit Transformer and Current Limiting Resistors. The diode bank forms a half wave and thus DC is used

to charge the capacitor bank. The current limiting resistors are used to limit the current to 20mA which is the maximum capacity of the capacitors. To measure the voltage across the capacitor bank, high UHVLVWDQFH PHWKRG LV XVHG 0 resistor is connected in parallel to the capacitor bank and low current is developed proportional to the voltage according to the Ohm’s Law. Input is supplied by Neon sign Transformer (230V/15kV, 450VA, 50Hz) through an Auto Transformer, as the capacitors resist sudden change in the voltage and it also prevents sudden inrush currents into the circuit.

Generating circuit Generating Circuit mainly comprises of Capacitor Bank, Wave Shaping Inductor, Spark Gap and Shunt Resistor. Capacitor bank is charged using the charging circuit to a certain level depending on the peak of the current wave required. The spark gap is set such that, when the capacitor bank is charged to required voltage level, air between the gap loses its dielectric strength and an arc forms across the spark gaps and forms a conducting path. As the spark gap closes, the surge from the capacitor bank is transferred into the wave shaping circuit which

consists of inductor, test device and a shunt to measure the current. The capacitor bank and inductor forms a LC circuit which helps to shape the wave according to the IEC standards of a lightning wave. Capacitor Bank is continuously charged by the charging circuit and when it is charged to a desired value, the spark gap closes and thus surge is incessantly transferred into the test device.

Measuring circuit To measure the output current a high range ammeter is required in general. As this is not economical and the values given are not accurate, Ohm’s Law is applied. When huge current is passed through a small resistance, voltage proportional to the current is generated. Thus voltage can be easily measured using a voltmeter and the wave form is captured using a Digital Storage Oscilloscope (Agilent DSO 1052B, 50MHz). As high voltages cannot be directly given to a DSO, a differential module is used which linearly divides the voltage to by 100 or 200 to linearly scale down the voltage to permissible values that can be given to a DSO.

Generator Components Compactness The most important part of the design where we claim for compactness and economical is, the handmade wave shape inductor and capacitor bank.

Wave Shaping Inductor

Fig 6 : Experimental setup of Two Stage ICG

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The value of the inductance is obtained from the “Virtual High Voltage Lab IIT [9]. Using solenoid software, fabrication of the inductor was done whose diameter of the coil, conductor size and wire diameter including the insulation are based on the coil and wire gauge taken. The coil taken has a diameter of 4 inches and wire was 6mm2 type, using these values for a close wound inductor number of turns were found to be 76 turns. The below Fig.7 shows wave shaping induc tor whose value is of 93μH.

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Fig 7: Wave shaping Inductor of 93Îź H

Capacitor 7KH WZR LPSRUWDQW VSHFLĂ€FDWLRQV for every capacitor bank were the capacitance of the bank and voltage rating of the bank, where the former one is setted based on the time characteristics of the output wave i.e in terms of the required rise time 8Îźs and tail time 20 Îźs in this paper. So its value is obtained from “Virtual High Voltage Labâ€? IIT kharagpur[9]. Secondly, the voltage rating of a capacitor bank depends upon the MO block to be tested. For single stage circuit, the voltage applied to be 8kV, for two stage circuit 8kV per each stage and further high voltage rated block testing, 12kV per stage has to be applied and hence a total of 24kV when both are connected in series. In this mode, the so fabricated capacitor bank in Figure. 8 could be useful for higher rating upto 24kV. This is most economical in real usage.

Fig 8: Economical Setup of Capacitor Bank

Herein, the two capacitor banks are connected in parallel during charging and when they charged to the required voltage the spark gaps are manually triggered and the banks are connected in series. Two charging resistors are connected so that both the banks Fig 9 : Arrangement of Two Stage Impulse Current Generator are equally charged and it provides a high resistance is attributable to the combination path to the ground. The surge is fed of insulator (intergranular layer) into wave shaping inductor to attain and zinc oxide grain[7]. Temperature the impulse wave characteristics dependence does not need to according to the IEC standards be represented in simulations for 60060-1. Then impulse was passed typical over voltage studies where into the shunt and it can be fed into the arrester currents exceed 10A. DSO through a differential module. The complete experimental setup is The purpose of the measurement shown in Fig.9. of residual voltage is to obtain the maximum voltages for a given MO Block Test Procedure GHVLJQ IRU DOO VSHFLĂ€HG FXUUHQWV The main task of the arrester and waveforms Fig.11 shows the is to offer protection under all simulated residual voltage test circumstances. It is tremendously result. important that the protec-tion level is as precisely known as possible. Measuring the protection level at 10 N$ ČžV RQ HYHU\ PDQXIDFWXUHG MO block is quite necessary and also the measuring accuracy is higher when measuring on individual MO block, than on complete arresÂŹters or arrester units, because of which this method (Residual voltage test) is preferred. The maximum energy Fig.10: Simulation Circuit of Residual Voltage rating of this test module is of 96 J. Residual voltage is the voltage that appears between the line and earth terminals of the surge arrester during the passage of discharge current. Fig. 10 shows the simulation test setup, and thus the simulation test result of 3kV MO block shows an excellent non linearity throughout the range of 10-6 to 104 A. The nonlinearity of this element

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Fig 11: Simulation Result of Residual Voltage Test

Power Frequency Test or 1mA Test: MO Block is connected to a 5HFWLĂ€HG $& VXSSO\ DQG WKH FXUUHQW through the block is measured using ammeter. The 3kV Zno block test results are given in Table 2.

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Fig 12 : Impulse Current of peak 6.08kA wave shape with charging voltage of 9.23kV

Table.2: 3kV Zno block Simulation Results Current (Amps)

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Fig13 : Impulse Current as per IEC Standards, 8/10μs.

The below Figures 14 & 15 shows residual voltage of 9kV and 8kV waveforms of a 3kV block with two stage circuit with charging voltages of 7.4kV and 6kV respectively. Below Fig. 16 shows the non linear V-I characteristics of 3kV MO block drawn on experimental work . The voltage axis has a linear scale but the current axis has a log scale and it starts from 1μA to 100kA. The initial values of current till the range of 10mA are taken from the power frequency test and the higher currents till 6kA are taken from the residual voltage. Other values are taken from simulation results. Thus simulation and hardware results show an excellent similarity in non linear characteristics of 3kV MO block so obtained. The conventional and simulated V-I characteristics of 192 kV and 390 kV lightning arresters which were used in 220kV and 400kV systems were plotted and shown in Figures 17& 18, which shows similarity in the non linear characteristics.

Fig15 : Experimental Residual Voltage Waveform of a 3KV block when the Two stage Circuit is charged up to 7.4 kV. -------- Current Waveform ----------- Residual Voltage Waveform

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Fig 16 : V-I Characteristics of 3kV block

Economic Working Analysis i. ii. ii. iii.

Cost for testing of surge arrester is about half the cost of testing at other centres. Impulse Current Generator of this Compactness is most economical. A setup with lower initial cost compare to other setup and running cost is less. Ruggedness and can be operated in domestic conditions.

Conclusions ,Q WKLV SDSHU IHZ VLJQLÀFDQW WHVWV ZHUH FDUULHG RXW ÀUVWO\ ,QVXODWLRQ withstand test was carried out, which results for no physical punctures or cracking after being tested for 10 times with a time gap of 20sec, secondly Residual voltage test was carried out to obtain the maximum voltages for a given design of all VSHFLÀHG FXUUHQWV DQG ZDYHIRUPV IRU D N9 =QR EORFN DQG ÀQDOO\ 3RZHU

Fig 17 V-I characteristics of 192kV Lightning Arrester

frequency Test or 1mA Test was carried out. The computer simulation like MATLAB is very accurate in drawing the test results of the MO block. Also 192kV and 390kV lightning arresters V-I characteristics were drawn through simulation. In order to have the test facility, mainly we designed and developed a two staged impulse current generator that could generate peak currents upto 6kA, 8/20 Îźs. Thus, for this setup very low voltage rating of transformer is required as well very compact capacitor bank and wave shape inductor in construction DQG Ă€QDOO\ PLQLPL]HG ZRUNVSDFH LV required. REFERENCES [1] Asha Nath , G.K. Manohar:-“ Lightning activity over land and oceanic regions of Indiaâ€? Pune, India,2011. [2] Keith Hill, Double Engineering Company from www.doble.com, 2004.

[3] M.S.Naidu, V.Kamaraju, High Voltage Engineering, Mc Graw Hill 1996. [4] D.Kind, K.Fester, High Voltage Test Techniques, SBA Publications/ Vieweg, 1999. [5] Farhad Rachidi:- “ Effect of Ground Losses on Lightning Over voltagesâ€? IEEE , 2008. [6] IEEE Working Group 3.4.11 Application of Surge Protection Devices Subcommittee Surge Protective Devices Committee, “Modeling of Metal Oxide Surge Arresterâ€? [7] ABB AB High Voltage Products:1HSM 9543 13-05en Surge arrester ZnO block testing, Edition 2, 201504. [8] N. H. Halim, A. Azmi:- “Development of A Small Scale Standard Lightning Impulse Current Generatorâ€? Selangor, Malaysia 2011. [9] Sakshat Virtual Labs, from http:// iitkgp.vlab.co.in, 2010. Ć“

G Radhika Sr Asst Prof, Dept of EEE VNR VJIET, Hyderabad, India Email:radlalitha.g@gmail.com

Dr M Suryakalavathi Professor, Dept of EEE JNT University Hyderabad, India Email: mungala@yahoo.com

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Fig 18 : V-I characteristics of 390kV Lightning Arrester

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he over voltages in GIS occur mainly due to switching transients and lightning phenomena or back Ă DVK RYHU OHDG WUDQVLHQWV WKDW DSSHDU on the connected transmission equipment. Out of these transients, EDFN Ă DVKRYHU OHDG WUDQVLHQWV DUH at severe levels. These transient voltage levels depend on terminal equipment connected to GIS, location of surge arrester, length of GIS circuit etc. In the present study, effect of location of surge arrester and number of surge arresters on these over voltages has been analysed by considering different SRVVLEOH FRQĂ€JXUDWLRQV RI N9 GIS and its terminal equipment. The terminal equipment can be gas insulated transmission line, XLPE cable or over-head transmission line or combination of them. A model KDV EHHQ GHYHORSHG IRU WKH N9 surge arrester by considering its discharge characteristics. The over voltages in GIS are estimated by considering this model along with equivalent transmission line model of gas insulated substation. Gas Insulated Substations (GIS) are being widely used in developed countries on account of environmental and operational advantages[1]. These are replacing the conventional yard substations in heavily polluted and climatically harsh industrialized environments,

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while in urban areas GIS is used to conserve space and to ensure reliable power supply. Gas insulated substations (GIS) are exposed to the same type of over voltages as conventional substations, i.e., lightning impulse (LI) over voltages, switching impulse (SI) over voltages and temporary over voltages. From over voltage protection and insulation coordination point of view, lightning over voltages are the most GLIĂ€FXOW RQHV WR WDFNOH EHFDXVH RI WKHLU PXOWLSOH UHĂ HFWLRQV DW WUDQVLWLRQ SRLQWV LQ *,6 )RU N9 *,6 WKH lightning impulse withstand level /,:/ LV DERXW N9S 7KXV WKH design of substation equipment is based on lightning over voltages. These over voltages can be direct VWULNLQJ RYHU YROWDJHV RU EDFN Ă DVK overs lead over voltages. A GIS protected against lightning over voltages by means of surge arrester shall also be well protected against switching and temporary over voltages. Temporary over voltages are of main concern in determining the rated voltage of the arrester, and thus indirectly the arrester protection level. In GIS, the surge arresters are primarily installed at the line entrances and as a complementary protection at strategic points of the substation, often

at the transformers. The reason for this is mainly the need for HIÀFLHQW SURWHFWLRQ RI WKH *,6 as the damage caused by a à DVKRYHU LQ VXFK VXEVWDWLRQV LV more severe than conventional air insulated substations. Because of the considerably lower surge impedance of the GIS elements, the arrester gives a greater protection length compared to conventional substations. The conventional porcelain clad VXUJH DUUHVWHU RU JDV ÀOOHG VXUJH arrester may be used for GIS application. In practice, conventional surge arresters are installed outside the GIS, at the end of transformer and the protection is limited by the size of the substation, electrical distance between GIS and arrester HWF +RZHYHU WKH JDV ÀOOHG VXUJH arrester forms an integral part of GIS. 7KH PDLQ DGYDQWDJHV RI JDV ÀOOHG surge arrester over conventional porcelain/silicon clad surge arrester are given below: 6LJQLÀFDQW UHGXFWLRQ LQ VL]H and weight. 4XLFN UHVSRQVH IRU VWHHS discharge current because of small length of connecting leads. No connecting lead voltage drops. 3.

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7KH VZLWFKLQJ RYHU YROWDJH VHHQ by the connected transformer/ equipment are reduced. 7KH Ă H[LELOLW\ WR ORFDWH WKH arrester at an optimum place in the GIS. Lightning over voltage is a phaseto-ground or phase-to-phase over voltage produced by lightning phenomena. The wave shape of lightning current is different from the voltage produced at the point of contact of the lightning stroke. In the present study, over voltages are estimated in gas insulated substation due to indirect lightning over YROWDJHV FDXVHG E\ EDFN Ă DVK RYHUV in electrical network. The compact nature of GIS, when coupled with short sections of XLPE cable, over head transmission line (OHL) complicates insulation co-ordination practice. Although there are a number of insulation coordination studies detailing about controlling over voltages due to LI phenomena but not much discussion on complexity raised by connection of cables and overhead lines to the GIS FRQĂ€JXUDWLRQ ,Q WKH SUHVHQW VWXG\ D circuit model has been developed for the gas insulated substation FRQĂ€JXUDWLRQ 6XUJH DUUHVWHU KDV been represented based on its discharge characteristics. The effect of different termination equipment on over voltages has been analysed and appropriate locations for surge DUUHVWHU KDYH EHHQ LGHQWLĂ€HG

Description of the model The highly non-linear metal oxide arresters behave in such a way that their resistance decreases as the applied voltage increases beyond certain level. Appropriate modelling of their dynamic characteristics is very important for optimisation of arrester location and insulation coordination studies. The over voltages that developed on over head transmission line due to EDFN Ă DVK RYHU LV FRQVLGHUHG IRU estimation of transient over voltages at various locations of GIS. The peak magnitude of lightning over voltages at different locations in GIS depends on terminal equipment of GIS. The attenuation of over voltages amplitude with time is found to be depending on the GIS FRQĂ€JXUDWLRQ 7KH DWWHQXDWLRQ UDWH is high if GIS is terminated with low impedance system such as XLPE cable and the attenuation rate is low if GIS is terminated with high impedance system such as over head transmission line. However, the phenomenon is quite different for the combination of these terminal equipment. The GIS model, in general, consists of models of each element. However most of these components shall have marginal effect on lightning transients if GIS is coupled to other equipment like OHL or cable. A conservative approach could consist of representing the GIS by single duct in which waves propagating at speed of light whose length is the longest from the transition insulated cable to GIS.

To understand the effect of different terminations on the peak magnitude of over voltages various substation lay outs have been considered and are listed Table1. The surge arrester model has to exhibit a non-linear behaviour. An equivalent non-linear surge arrester model in the form exponential equation is developed by FRQVLGHULQJ WKH 9 , FKDUDFWHULVWLFV RI VXUJH DUUHVWHU > @ $Q HTXLYDOHQW circuit of GIS is considered along with the surge arrester. The number of surge arresters required to limit over voltages well below basic insulation level (BIL) shall be optimised based on different possible terminations in GIS > @ ,Q WKH VWXG\ D *,6 FLUFXLW LV modelled by considering back Ă DVK RYHU YROWDJH IURP RYHU KHDG transmission line. The length of *,6 FLUFXLW LV FRQVLGHUHG WR EH WR P GHSHQGLQJ RQ QXPEHU RI bays of GIS connected. The effect of surge arresters in GIS especially at interfaces between GIS and terminal equipment is also analysed as part of study. Table 1. Different GIS terminations considered in the study S.No. Type of Termination 1 3

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Results and discussions The over voltages are calculated by considering different terminations explained in Table 1. The over voltages shall be controlled by providing surge arresters at appropriate locations in GIS. Effect of different terminations of GIS on over voltages has been analysed in detail in following sections.

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over voltage levels at the open end of transmission line with different number (N) of surge arresters. From the study, it is understood that minimum two numbers of Table 2: Over voltage levels at the open end of transmission OLQH IRU 2+/ FRQĂ€JXUDWLRQ S.No. Lo, m N=1 1 N=3 1 1 3

arrester is restricted once GIS is connected to XLPE cable. The length of XLPE cable (Lc) and its terminations decide the over voltage level inside the GIS (refer Fig. 3). Analysis has been carried out by considering surge arresters at different locations such as entrance of GIS, in GIS and at the exit of GIS (Table 3).

surge arresters are required to limit over voltages well below BIL (close to discharge voltage level of surge arrester). Even though multiple numbers of surge arresters are located inside GIS, the over voltage levels on the transmission line are quite high and close to BIL. In view of above, insulation coordination is achieved by providing one surge arrester inside the GIS and other one is at the entrance of over head transmission line. With this arrangement, the over voltages are limited to discharge level of surge arrester. In case of over head transmission line terminated with CB in open condition, the over voltages inside the GIS are within limits when surge arresters are provided at the entrance and middle of GIS. However, with increase of length of over head transmission line (Lo), the over voltages at the end of open end transmission line are much higher than BIL. For longer lengths of transmission line, it is important to keep surge arresters at regular distances in the over head transmission line to limit over YROWDJHV )LJ VKRZV WKH WUDQVLHQW voltages at the open end of OHL for various lengths of it. In spite of three surge arresters located at entrance, middle and exit of GIS (at entrance of OHL), over voltages at open end of 1 km transmission line is higher than BIL.

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From the study, it is understood that minimum two numbers of surge arresters are required to limit over voltages well below BIL. Further, for cable lengths in the order of hundreds of meters, the over voltages can be limited to discharge level of arrester, by providing a surge arrester at the open end of cable. For ORQJ FDEOHV RI PRUH WKDQ NP WKH over voltage levels become more or less same. Table 3. Over voltages for different FRQĂ€JXUDWLRQV RI ;/3( FDEOH S. No.

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GIS Terminated with XLPE cable and over head transmission line The over voltages are quite unpredictable when cable is connected between GIS and over KHDG WUDQVPLVVLRQ OLQH ,GHQWLÀFDWLRQ of the location of surge arrester to limit over voltages is a challenging task. The transients created at the junction of cable and over head WUDQVPLVVLRQ OLQH LV YHU\ GLIÀFXOW to handle without surge arrester at this junction. Sometimes it is GLIÀFXOW WR NHHS VXUJH DUUHVWHU DW WKLV location as it may be quite far from substation. Even though cable is of low impedance, the over voltages are quite high due to multiple UHà HFWLRQV UHIHU )LJ $W WKH H[LW of GIS, it is terminated with different OHQJWKV RI ;/3( FDEOH DQG ÀQDOO\ FRQQHFWHG WR 2+/ 7DEOH VKRZV the over voltage levels for different

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GIS terminated with gas insulated transmission line (GITL) Over voltages is less with this FRQĂ€JXUDWLRQ DV FRPSDUHG WR RWKHU FRQĂ€JXUDWLRQV 2SWLPDO QXPEHU of surge arresters can be selected depending on length of circuit. )LJXUH VKRZV WUDQVLHQW YROWDJHV for different lengths of gas insulated line. Here voltages are calculated DW HQWUDQFH RI *,6 9 & DQG DW the open end of gas insulated line 9 & 7DEOH VKRZV WKH RYHU voltage for different lengths of GIS FLUFXLW )URP WKH UHVXOWV LW LV HYLGHQW that voltage level increases with increase of length of gas insulated OLQH )RU ORQJHU OHQJWKV RI EXV GXFW third surge arrester is required at its open end to limit over voltages to the discharge levels of arrester.

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installed at outside the GIS also, to limit over voltages to discharge level of surge arrester. REFERENCES @ 6 $ %RJJV ´*DV ,QVXODWHG Substations Technology and Practice,â€? Proceedings of the International Symposium on Gas Insulated Substations Technology and Practice, Toronto, Ontario, &DQDGD @ 5 ( &OD\WRQ , 6 *UDQW ' ( +HGPDQ DQG ' ' :LOVRQ ´6XUJH DUUHVWHU protection and very fast surgesâ€?, ,((( 7UDQV 3RZHU $SSDU 6\VW 3$6 SS @ ,(& ´*DV LQVXODWHG metal-enclosed switchgear for rated YROWDJHV DERYH N9 *,6Âľ Ć“

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We believe in investing in the future to remain one-up on our competitors - Mr Hartek Singh artek Power Private Ltd is India’s fastest growing and most admired Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Company. It has expertise in executing high voltage substation turnkey projects, roof top solar, electrical infrastructure projects and manufactures complete range of power distribution equipments and solutions for industrial & utility needs. Hartek Power’s Chairman and Managing Director, Mr Hartek Singh, speaks to IEEMA Journal about on becoming a global leader in providing complete power distribution and sustainable power solutions

Please share an overview of your upcoming projects by your organisation. Our project division recently prevailed over many well established players to bag a 113-MW substation order from a leading solar developer. These projects are spread across ÀYH VWDWHV DQG ZLOO EH H[HFXWHG E\ next year. We are also executing various state electricity board (SEB) orders and projects from independent power producers across the country worth more than Rs 60 crore. These projects are likely to be commissioned by next year.

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towards the overall sustainability of the ecosystem. Having ventured into FOHDQ UHQHZDEOH HQHUJ\ Ă€YH \HDUV ago, we are going the extra mile to “connect solar to the gridâ€? in landbased projects. So far, we have connected close to 150 MW of solar power to the grid via substations and transmission lines. We are poised to add to this another 130 MW by March 2016. We are also focusing on the rooftop solar market and have executed 3-MW rooftop projects so far. We are taking this market very seriously as it holds immense potential for growth and offers endless opportunities to emerging players. We also believe WKDW UXUDO HOHFWULĂ€FDWLRQ KROGV WKH key to the overall development of the country. Our focus is on adding value to this segment with our vast experience in power systems, thus contributing to the larger cause of nation building.

ago for manufacturing mediumvoltage panels up to 33 kv, we are planning to increase the number of products as well as our production capacity in years to come.

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Hartek Power has been awarded complete turnkey substation orders up to 132 kv voltage class for close to 150 MW of solar projects at seven locations across the country. We are also executing complete turnkey 220 Kv and 66 Kv projects for various state electricity boards across India.

Power/energy is the basic raw material required for any infrastructure growth. India being one of the fastest growing construction economies in the world, electricity will always be central to its needs. In the past decade or so, there has been a lot of private investment in the generation space, resulting in many new power plants, especially by private developers. But some challenges remain. For instance, the delays in approvals and other procedural delays affect the timelines of projects. We believe that India can call itself truly developed the day the entire rural India starts getting 24x7 electricity. The government has come up with many big plans for rural HOHFWULĂ€FDWLRQ EXW ZKDW LV UHTXLUHG is time-bound implementation. It has taken many proactive steps, which will show positive results in the near future.

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Since its inception about 25 years ago, Hartek Group has always believed in doing business with a focused strategy. This is the reason why today we are one of the leading power solution providers in the country in the power transmission and distribution value chain. We believe that clean energy is the future. Since smart grids will make all the difference in times to come, we will use our core expertise in the domain to connect clean energy to the grid. The government’s ambitious solar power generation target of 100 GW by 2022 is an indication of the huge growth this sector is poised for in coming years. Having entered into a technological tie-up with Schneider Electric three years

Hartek Group has always believed in doing focused business. As a result, we are one of the leaders LQ RXU GRPDLQ 7KH QH[W ÀYH \HDUV will be very crucial for the power sector in India. The kind of push the government is giving to clean and renewable energy and the kind of investments that are coming in, we are certain that clean energy will soon be the prime driver of the power industry’s growth. We hope to cash in on this growth and capture a respectable market share in the domain. We also believe that technology will play a vital role in power systems and, eventually, smart grids and smart cities will be the future. We, at Hartek Power, have always believed in investing in the future to remain one-up on our competitors. Ɠ

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Objective of Workshop Update organizations on all applicable current labour laws with the latest revisions during last year as well as the upcoming likely changes in view of the reforms announced by the Government in power and its impact. Also update on day-to-day statutory compliance to avoid penalties and non-compliance due to ignorance.

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Powering East and North East India A day-long conference was organized by IPPAI on “Powering East and North East India� on 16th Dec’15 at Park Prime, Kolkata. Most of the utilities and regulatory commissions from eastern region had participated. Mr. Harish Agrawal, Chairman – T&D Division and Member – Executive Council, IEEMA had addressed the gathering on behalf of IEEMA and ELECRAMA 2016. The meeting was well attended by over 100 participants from different companies and utilities and educational institutes.

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‹ Conserving Manpower & Headcount reduction ‹ Improving Capacity & Productivity of Fixed Assets

After the Workshop, two of the participants - CEO & Production Manager from same company who attended the workshop in their feedback announced that they will adopt the tools and techniques of this workshop and will start implementing them in their organization with immediate effect.’

IEEMA, Power Sector Skill Council workshop IEEMA, Power Sector Skill Council and Ernst & Young RUJDQL]HG RQH GD\ ZRUNVKRS RQ DW *XUJDRQ .RONDWD DQG %HQJDOXUX 7KH ZRUNVKRS ZLWK WKH WKHPH ´'HYHORSLQJ 6NLOO 6WDQGDUGV 0DSSLQJ -RE UROHV DQG HYDOXDWLQJ skill gaps in power industryâ€? was attended by the HR personnel from Power Sector/Industry. With the objective to identify high employment potentials in the power sector/industry the workshop extensively covered the job requirements, skill sets and competencies needed to deliver them. The development of training contents and modules with respect to NOS/QPs for imparting training to the trainees was also discussed in the workshop. Ć“

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IEEMA Activities

ERC Meeting in kolkata The ERC meeting took place in Kolkata on 18th Dec’15 at Kolkata. The meeting was chaired by Mr R K Shah, Chairman – ER, IEEMA. The meeting was started off with his opening remarks and then it followed by the State of Industry presentation from IEEMA. The special invitee for this meeting was Mr Ashoke Chakraborty, Manager – Generation (New Initiative) from CESC Ltd. His presentation was on the disaster management system which is adopted by CESC Ltd to counter emergency situation. The presentation was quite interactive and all participants had engaged themselves into a meaningful discussion and also provided Mr Chakraborty with useful suggestions. After the presentation from Mr Chakraborty the meeting went on ZLWK WKH RWKHU DJHQGD DQG ÀQLVKHG RII with a presentation of memento to Mr Chakraborty by Mr Harish Agarwal for his insightful presentation and his presence. Then the chairman also thanked Mr Pintu Chatterjee from CGL for hosting this meeting and formally closed the meeting and requested the participants to proceed for the cocktail and dinner and for informal networking.

2nd IEEMA Executive Council Meeting held on 27th November 2015 at Mumbai The 2nd Meeting of Executive Council 2015-16 was held on 27th November 2015 at Mumbai. During the meeting, President gave brief summary of the activities held since last EC meeting. The Council members were informed of an invitation that has been received from Secretary, MoP for IEEMA to make a short presentation during the monthly RPM on activities of the electrical industry ZLWK VSHFLĂ€F HPSKDVLV RQ WKRVH WKDW DUH particularly relevant to the State Energy Secretaries. This would also provide an opportunity to interact with all the decision makers at a single forum. Council discussed on the state of industry and divisional activities. A proposal to create a think-tank including integration of renewable energy was taken up and approved. The think-tanks would comprise of;

a) Think-tank on Generation – Mr R K Chugh, Siemens Ltd b) Think-tank on Technical loss reduction (excluding commercial) – Mr Vimal Mahendru and Mr J G Kulkarni It was proposed that the government commission a baseline study on technical issues. It was decided that the report generated by two think-tanks will be taken up with the government for further engagement. Council discussed various issues pertaining to CPRI and observed that opportunity existed for improvement and involvement of IEEMA members in CPRI activities. Members of the governing body agreed to actively involve. The World-Bank guidelines on ease of doing business was discussed in detail. Council members opined that applicability across our sect or should be explored. Conceptualization of INTELECT-2017 was discussed in detail and it was decided that the theme for the next edition of 2017 encompass electricity, automation, IOT and advances in distribution technology Council also discussed about formation of Industry Academia Cell and conduct of seminar on present test facilities and its need for expansion. Since some members expressed their concern on the present procedure related to reverse auction, Council decided to commission a study on the process and recommendation arising out of the study be taken up at appropriate levels.

Interface with Government and Agencies On 26th November 2015, Smt. Indra P Menon, Vice President and Shri Sudeep Sarkar, Deputy Director, IEEMA, attended a meeting of Governing Council of CPRI. The meeting was chaired by Shri P K Pujari, Secretary, Ministry of Power, Government of India. On 2nd December 2015, Shri Sudeep Sarkar, Deputy Director, IEEMA, had a meeting with Shri Bui Trung Thuong, Head, Trade Affairs, Embassy of Vietnam in ,QGLD UHJDUGLQJ SDUWLFLSDWLRQ RI *RYHUQPHQW 2IĂ€FLDOV from Vietnam in 3rd Reverse Buyer-Seller Meeting. On 3rd December 2015, Shri Sanjeev Sardana, Vice President, led a delegation of Senior Industry Members DQG ,((0$ 6HFUHWDULDW 2IĂ€FLDOV LQ D PHHWLQJ FDOOHG E\ Shri B P Pandey, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power, Government of India, regarding non-acceptance of CPRI WHVW FHUWLĂ€FDWHV LQ VRPH RI WKH FRXQWULHV DEURDG 6KUL Ravi Capoor, Joint Secretary, Shri R Ramakrishnan, Deputy Secretary, Department of Commerce; and other VHQLRU RIĂ€FLDOV IURP ((3& DQG &35, ZHUH SUHVHQW LQ WKH PHHWLQJ 6RPH DFWLRQ SRLQWV ZHUH LGHQWLĂ€HG LQ WKH meeting for getting larger acceptance of CPRI abroad. On 9th December 2015, a delegation of IEEMA &RQGXFWRU 'LYLVLRQ DQG 6HFUHWDULDW 2IĂ€FLDOV OHG E\ 6KUL

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Chaitanya Desai, Former Chairman, Conductor Division, called on Shri Balvender Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Government of India, regarding petition by Indian aluminium manufacturers to increase the customs duty on primary aluminium.

Andhra Pradesh & Telangana On 18th November, IEEMA Hyderabad got 30 min exclusive slot at AIR (ALL INDIA RADIO) to present about IEEMA and its activities in the regional language. 2Q VW 'HFHPEHU ,((0$ 2IĂ€FLDOV PHW 7HODQJDQD State Energy Minister Mr Jagadish Reddy, CMD TSSPDCL Mr Raghuma Reddy along with Mr Vikas Jalan Executive Council member, briefed about IEEMA and ELECRAMA 2016. On 2nd December, The Commissioner for Industries and Commerce have called all the association for a meeting to have joint discussion on Udyog aadhar, processes of online incentives application, also share about the updates regarding new mobile app. 2Q UG 'HFHPEHU ,((0$ RIĂ€FLDOV YLVLWHG 2VPDQLD University met Dr. Vidya Sagar requested him for SWOT analysis of Telangana Power sector, since he has done a PPT presentation on this subject in one of the seminar.

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Rs/MT

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83

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125250

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126250

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55732

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243500

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310000

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209.35

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286.41

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129600

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207.08

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133100

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218.68

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368493

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380196

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131650

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137900

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INTERNATIONALNEWS Indo-Japan N-deal to boost India’s renewable energy plans: IEA India’s recent agreement with Japan on developing environmentally-friendly nuclear energy for civilian use is the right step and will boost the country’s renewable energy plans, the IEA said in Singapore. “We support India’s renewable energy plans, the building of solar industry hub in the country and its approach to nuclear as a civic energy source,” International Energy Agency executive director Fatih Birol told after launching the 2015 medium term market report for coal in Singapore. Paris-based IEA is an autonomous intergovernmental organisation which works to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for its 29 member countries and beyond. Birol said that India with its right safety policies will work out nuclear energy deal with the rest of the international community. He also called on the Indian government to continue its renewable energy programmes, including the development of solar technologies despite these being out-priced by the current low crude oil prices. “The low oil price environment will not last forever and as such I am hopeful India will continue its programmes to develop renewable energies,” he said. The IEA executive director noted the urgent need for India to increase electricity generation while facing strong power demand from industrialising economy.

Fujairah 1 completes US$200 mn expansion The Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority (ADWEA) and Sembcorp Industries have announced successful completion and commencement of operations of an approximately US$200 million expansion to the Fujairah 1 Independent Water and Power Plant (IWPP) in the UAE. The expansion has increased the plant’s total seawater desalination capacity by 30 percent to 130 million imperial gallons per day (MIGD). With more than half of the plant’s desalinated water produced using reverse osmosis technology, the Fujairah 1 IWPP is now one of the largest reverse osmosis desalination facilities in the Middle East. The 30 MIGD water output from the expansion will be sold to the

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Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Company (ADWEC) under a 20-year water purchase agreement. This will help to meet the increasing water demand in the UAE, and also provide additional income for the plant. The expansion has the ability to use the plant’s uncontracted surplus power to produce the additional water at a highly competitive cost. It has also been configured for greater environmental efficiency and energy savings. The Fujairah 1 IWPP is owned and operated by Emirates Sembcorp Water & Power Company, a joint venture that is 60 percent owned by ADWEA and the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), and 40 percent by Sembcorp.

Duke Energy in pact with Green Charge for commercial solar storage Duke Energy Renewables has formed partnership with Green Charge Networks, a provider of commercial energy storage for retail, industrial and government customers. The agreement provides these customers with “solar firming,” the company says, which will allow customers to “to smooth the peaks and valleys of a variable energy source.” It also saves customers money by offsetting the higher prices of peak demand power. Green Charge Networks, based in Santa Clara, Calif., will work closely with solar provider REC Solar to market energy storage systems with REC’s solar projects.Initial focus will be on the Southern California and Hawaiian markets. Duke Energy acquired a majority interest in REC Solar and energy management company Phoenix Energy Technologies earlier this year. The company also has plans to offer other energy management systems for those customers seeking a complete and integrated energy savings platform. With a combination of lithium-ion battery technology and predictive software, Green Charge systems will draw power from the REC Solar system and the grid during offpeak hours, when electricity is inexpensive, and release it during peak hours, when electricity is more expensive. “Energy storage is the ideal complement to REC Solar’s offering, helping customers get the most out of a

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sustainable resource, securing their investment through solar firming and lowering energy costs,” said Vic Shao, CEO at Green Charge Networks. “By partnering with the largest electric power holding company in the United States and REC Solar, we add momentum to our domestic expansion plans,” Shao added

Lanco Infratech starts power supply to Haryana Discoms

financially viable without government support,” the spokesperson said. The news comes on the back of the widely successful climate talk in Paris, where Australian Environment Minister Greg Hunt and Foreign Minister Julie Bishop agreed to Australia becoming one of nearly 200 countries committed to ending the era of fossil fuels.

Lanco Infratech has started power supply to Haryana Discoms from its domestic coal based 300 MW Unit # 2 of Lanco Amarkantak Power (LAPL), Chhattisgarh.

Last week, Turnbull also revealed his government’s commitment to encouraging innovation and small business, and according to a statement released on Monday, noting that clean energy such as wind is crucial to the future of innovation in Australia.

With the commencement of power supply to Haryana Discoms at regulated tariff from this pithead plant, the entire 1800 MW operating coal based power portfolio of Lanco is now utilized to its full capacity with fuel pass through.

Kane Thornton, chief executive of the Clean Energy Council, also praised the decision, telling The Guardian that Abbott’s “war on wind” was a step back, whereas the talks in Paris and Turnbull’s support for innovation was a giant leap forward for clean energy in Australia.

L Madhusudhan Rao, chairman, Lanco Infratech, said: “The resumption of Power supply to Haryana Discoms is going to be profit assertive for us in the coming quarters as it will double the revenues of Lanco Amarkantak to around Rs 1200 crore and increase EBITDA by around Rs 200 crore for full year of operations.”

Canadian Solar sells 51% stake in Garland solar project to Southern Power

Lanco Amarkantak Power (LAPL) a step down subsidiary of Lanco Infratech (LITL), has recently received a favorable order from the Supreme court directing the South Eastern Coalfields to supply coal to the 300 MW Lanco Amarkantak unit II treating it as a unit having a subsisting long term PPA. LAPL on September 24, 2015 has executed the documentation for refinancing with its lenders for 2 x 300 MW Unit 1 & 2. LAPL has completed the documentation for the cost overrun financial closure of its 2 x 660 MW expansion project. The court also ordered the state-run Power Grid Corporation to provide transmission corridor to this project.

Australia commits to wind energy after Paris deal Australia Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull overturned a decision by his predecessor to ban government investment in wind power. Earlier this year, former prime minister announced a controversial ban on wind farm investment, in what was labelled a war on clean energy in favour of dirtier forms of power such as coal, Xinhua news agency reported. But a cabinet spokesperson said a decision to allow the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) the right to invest in wind power reflected the Turnbull government’s “strong support for renewables and innovation”. “The mandate puts the CEFC’s focus on new and emerging renewables technologies, rather than supporting well-established technologies that are

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Canadian Solar subsidiary Recurrent Energy has sold its 51 percent stake in the 200 MW AC Garland solar photovoltaic (PV) project in California to Southern Power. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Canadian Solar will retain 49 percent stake in the under construction solar generation project that covers an area of approximately 2,000 acres in Kern County. The solar development project will primarily utilize Canadian Solar CS6X-P photovoltaic solar modules mounted on single-axis tracking tables. The facility is expected to enter commercial operation in the fourth quarter of 2016 with Signal Energy Constructors as the provider of engineering, procurement, and construction services. The project is expected to create more than 300 construction jobs. Canadian Solar says the solar power project is expected to generate enough solar energy to meet the energy needs of approximately 45,000 homes. The electricity and associated renewable energy credits (RECs) generated by the facility will be sold to Southern California Edison (SCE) under power purchase agreements. This is Recurrent Energy’s third venture with Southern Power. Southern Power also holds majority stake in the 200 MW AC Tranquillity solar facility in California and the 157 MW AC Roserock solar facility in Texas. “With this agreement, Recurrent Energy and Southern Power are partnering to bring more than half a gigawatt of solar power online by the end of 2016,” said Shawn Qu, chairman and CEO of Canadian Solar.

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NATIONALNEWS Chhattisgarh not keen to set up 4,000 MW Suruja UMPP

India has 4,878 MW solar power generation capacity: Piyush Goyal

The Chhattisgarh government is not keen on setting up a 4,000 MW ultra mega power project at Surguja at present citing surplus power in the state.

India’s total installed solar power generation capacity is 4,878.88 MW, led by Rajasthan and Gujarat, Parliament was informed.

The government in its Mid-Year Economic Analysis for 2015-16 fiscal said, “In a meeting held on July 21, 2015, representative of government of Chhattisgarh has informed that due to surplus power in the state, the government is not keen on setting up the UMPP at present.”

The total installed solar power generation capacity of the country was 4,878.88 MW as on December 11, 2015, Coal and Power Minister Piyush Goyal said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.

The mid-year analysis was tabled in Parliament. The Power Ministry has tentatively identified five UMPPs, to bid out in the ongoing fiscal. The five UMPPs include Cheyyur UMPP in TN, Bhedabahal UMPP in Odisha and Surguja UMPP in Chhattisgah. “There are issues relating to Deoghar UMPP and Chhattisgarh UMPP. Coal blocks allocated to Deoghar UMPP has complex issues viz interest complexities, law and order problems,” it said.

KREDL striving to meet solar power target of 1,000 MW The Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) is striving hard to meet the target of producing 1,000 MW of solar power, keeping in line with the national target of 1,000 GW by 2022 under the national solar mission, a top official has said. The agency had invited tenders for power production and would rope in producers periodically KREDL Assistant General Manager (Off-Grid) Vidya Rani said at a seminar on ‘renewable energy-solar top power plants’.

Rajasthan has the largest solar power generation capacity of 1,256.7 MW, followed by Gujarat at 1,024.15 MW and Madhya Pradesh at 678.58 MW. In reply to a separate question, the minister informed that the total installed wind power generation capacity in the country till the end of October was 24,677.72 MW. The largest installed wind power capacity is in Tamil Nadu at 7,514.76 MW followed by Maharashtra at 4,638.35 MW and Gujarat at 3,876.50 MW. In another reply to the House, he said that the 1,315.71 MW of wind power generation capacity was added during the current fiscal till November. India had added 2,308.1 MW of wind power generation capacity in the last fiscal. The minister also informed that the renewable sector attracted total foreign direct investment (FDI) of USD 2005.51 million during 2012-13, 2013-14 and 2014-15 (up to December 2014). The largest FDI was from Mauritius at USD 1,067.93 million followed by Malaysia at USD 312.72 and Singapore at USD 225.13 million.

The agency had so far commissioned units producing 124 MW solar power and initial work for setting up more units had been completed. The Union government had specified various sectors from which the 100 GW solar power could be generated including solar parks, state government undertakings and solar rooftops. The Centre wanted to ensure that the solar power feeding to the grid should go up from the present 0.25 per cent to at least 3 per cent by 2022, she said. Rani said KREDL was hopeful of executing the target in Karnataka through e-tendering as per the state government’s revised solar policy for 2014-21.

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Triton Solar to invest $100 million in Karnataka US-headquartered Triton Solar has committed an investment of $100 million to set up a nanotechnologypowered solar panel manufacturing in Karnataka. The agreement was signed between Karnataka’s additional chief secretary (commerce and industries) K Ratna Prabha and Triton Solar founder and CEO Himanshu B Patel in New York recently. “Renewable energy is a high potential area for Karnataka,” said Industries Minister R V Deshpande. “The investment is likely to create 250 jobs in the state.” The New Jersey-based Triton Solar manufactures printable solar cells, printed lighting and printed batteries. The company, according to Karnataka’s industries department, is currently the only supplier of a range of flexible and printed solar panels, lights and batteries. “We are confident of creating some world-class solar products,” Patel said about the proposed manufacturing facility in Karnataka. The investment is the result of a high-level delegation Deshpande led to the US as well as France ahead of Invest Karnataka, the government’s flagship global investors meet scheduled to be held in Bengaluru in February. The government also secured an agreement with the city of San Francisco to promote women entrepreneurs. In France, Karnataka signed an agreement with Parisbased Reitzel Group to expand its gherkin production plant in Tumakuru, about 70 kms from Bengaluru, with an investment of Rs 21 crore that will create 50 new jobs in addition to the 200 existing jobs.

Government approves pact with UK for cooperation in energy sector The Union Cabinet gave its ex-post facto approval to the signing of an agreement with the UK for cooperation in the energy sector. “The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on cooperation in the energy sector,” a press statement said. The areas of cooperation under the agreement include market reforms, regulatory structures and the role of competition in the supply and distribution of electricity, including regulations and incentives for renewable energy deployment and the integration of renewable energy into the grid. The agreement will include energy efficiency policies and practice including industrial energy efficiency and vehicular fuel efficiency, off-shore wind energy and solar energy. Besides, the cooperation is aimed in various

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other segments such as smart grids, energy storage, new energy technologies, capacity building of renewable energy institutions, off-grid renewable energy services and tidal energy. In a separate statement, the government said the Cabinet has also given its approval for an MoU between India and Indonesia in the field of new and renewable energy.

Cabinet approves investment of Rs 5,000 crore into ONGC’s overseas unit ONGC had extended a loan of Rs 6,000 crore to its overseas investment arm to meet its acquisitions requirements. Of this, Rs 5,000 crore is being converted into equity.The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Tuesday approved ONGC converting its Rs 5,000 crore loan to subsidiary ONGC Videsh Ltd, into equity. Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) had extended a loan of Rs 6,000 crore to its overseas investment arm to meet its acquisitions requirements. Of this, Rs 5,000 crore is being converted into equity.With this, the equity base of OVL will rise to Rs 15,000 crore. All the loan ONGC had given to OVL was at zero interest. “The CCEA, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for investment of Rs 5,000 crore by ONGC into the equity share capital of ONGC Videsh by conversion of existing loan of equivalent amount into equity,” an official release said. The approved investment will strengthen the capital base of ONGC Videsh. It will enhance the ability of ONGC to undertake overseas Exploration and Production (E&P) business, thereby improving the energy security of the country, it added.

Discom recast on track, Rs 1-L crore bonds soon: Power Minister Piyush Goyal The government’s ambitious $7-billion debt recast scheme for power distribution companies (discoms) has made a promising start with key states coming on board, and bonds worth Rs 70,000 crore to Rs 1 lakh crore likely to be issued in the next three months to help clean up the balance sheets of these ailing utilities, Power, Coal and Renewable Energy Minister Piyush Goyal said. He said all states are likely to accept the scheme, which will make every state’s discom profitable in three years, ending decades of inefficiency and mismanagement in the most vital link of the power sector. Discoms’ losses and inefficiency have left power plants idling with surplus capacity while consumers have suffered long blackouts. A dozen states have already opted for the scheme and several others have said approvals would come very soon, the minister said. “I have confidence that every state will agree to it, sign up and give benefit to people and consumers ... Within the next three years, all discoms in the country should be in profit,” he told.

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CORPORATENEWS Power sector outlook in India remains negative, says Moody’s

“The high off-taker risk in India will not be addressed over at least the outlook period, as the financial profiles of offtakers will remain weak,” the report said.

The outlook for India’s power sector remains negative due to evident structural challenges, Moody’s Investors Service said, while assigning a stable outlook for the power sector in the Asia Pacific, except Japan.

Some state governments have also not paid all subsidies that the distribution utilities are entitled to, thereby constraining the utilities’ liquidity positions, it added.

“Moody’s Investors Service says that its stable outlook for the power sector in Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) is underpinned by steady demand, low input costs for most countries and transparent tariff mechanisms for some countries,” the American agency said in a release. “However, the outlook for India’s power sector remains negative, reflecting structural challenges,” it said. “The negative outlook for the Indian power sector reflects the persistent challenges from high, albeit moderating, fuel supply risk, and the limited capacity to pay on the part of financially weak distribution utilities,” it added. Indian power generators’ capacity utilisation will be limited by the financial weakness of offtakers, in turn constraining off-take electricity demand, despite growing electricity demand and increasing domestic coal production, Moody’s said. Some Indian private producers are also locked into power purchase agreements (PPAs) that have become unviable, because they do not allow the high costs of imported fuel to be passed through, said the report titled, “Power Utilities – Asia Pacific ex-Japan: 2016 Outlook – Steady Demand, Low Input Costs Drive Stable Outlook”. It said that for state-run generator NTPC, its unfavorable business conditions are offset by India’s central and state governments, the Reserve Bank of India’s standing agreement to offset high off-taker risk, and the company’s well secured fuel supply sources from domestic and overseas markets.

Moody’s said, overall, 70 percent of rated power utilities in Asia Pacific, except Japan, have stable outlooks, reflecting the stable fundamentals and their adequate financial profiles relative to their ratings. “Steady demand for electricity in most countries in the region, and low input costs under stable market structures will allow most power companies to recover capex and maintain adequate financial buffers,” said Mic Kang, Moody’s vice president.

ADB to lend $1 bn to PowerGrid for transmission capacity expansion The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said it would lend $1 billion to state-run Power Grid Corporation for expanding its transmission capacity in the country. “ADB is to provide a $500 million government-backed loan and a further $500 million in non-sovereign lending to India’s national transmission company, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd,” ADB said in a statement here. “The new transmission lines connecting renewable energy-rich areas to the national grid will enhance connectivity between the regions by bringing clean energy to more people, making the overall Indian power system more efficient, and improving India’s overall energy security,” Hun Kim, Director General of ADB’s South Asia Department, was quoted as saying. The loans will fund building and upgrading high voltage transmission lines and substations in Rajasthan and Punjab, as part of government’s Green Energy Corridor initiative. “To increase energy delivery from India’s west to southern region, the project will also include new high-voltage direct current terminals in Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala states, boosting interconnectivity between the regions,” the statement said. The government has announced a national renewable energy target of 175 GW by 2022, while PowerGrid’s funding needs for the interstate Green Energy Corridor are estimated at $3.5 billion.

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“The combination of ADB’s sovereign-backed and private sector loans is an innovative financing solution that provides PowerGrid with a large, competitive and efficient source of funding,” Todd Freeland, director general of ADB Private Sector Operations, was quoted as saying.

Tata Power, Gamesa tie up for 100-mw wind power plant in Andhra Pradesh Spanish wind turbine manufacturer Gamesa has signed a contract with Tata Power to set up a 100-mw wind power project in Andhra Pradesh. The plant is expected to be commissioned at Nimbagallu by May 2017, Tata Power said in a statement issued. The turnkey project will entail supply, erection and commissioning of wind turbines by Gamesa. The contract also entails the Spanish firm to offer long-term operations and maintenance of the wind farm. Having bagged several orders in the last two quarters, some new partnerships and other repeat projects, we are already on track towards achieving the wind targets for 2015 while continuing to maintain our market leadership,” said Gamesa India chairman and managing director Ramesh Kymal.

Huawei announces its partnership with Waaree Energies in India China has announced its partnership with Waaree Energies Ltd. in India. Waaree Energies Ltd. has placed an order for 100 MW’s of string Inverter and Smart PV solutions on Huawei for its projects in India. Both companies are committed for a long and fruitful association for the India market and provide technologically advanced solutions. During the FY 2015-16, Waaree executed some big size, grid tied EPC contracts such as ‘Waaneep’, which is a 50 MW Project in Madhya Pradesh. Another 50 MW Project in Andhra Pradesh would break the ground soon. Waaree also recently executed a 27.5 MW EPC contract in the Bhadla Solar Park, Rajasthan for Roha Dyechem. Waaree Energies Ltd. is likely to execute EPC contracts of more than 300 MW’s during the current financial year.

Inox Wind fully acquires Sarayu Wind Power Wind energy solutions provider Inox Wind announced that it has fully acquired Sarayu Wind Power (Tallimadugula) Pvt Ltd for an undisclosed sum. “Continuing the company’s expansion in Andhra Pradesh, Inox Wind Infrastructure Services Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Inox Wind Ltd has acquired 100 per cent equity shares of Sarayu Wind Power (Tallimadugula) Pvt Ltd with effect from December 9, 2015,” the company said in a regulatory filing. “In view of the same, Sarayu Wind Power (Tallimadugula) Private Ltd has become step down subsidiary of Inox Wind Ltd,” it added.

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RattanIndia Solar wins 10 mw rooftop solar projects RattanIndia Solar has won 10 MW of grid connected rooftop solar projects in a competitive bidding by Solar Energy Corporation Ltd. “RattanIndia participated and won 5 MW of rooftop solar PV projects each in Delhi and West Bengal,” the company said in a statement. These solar systems will be installed on CPWD buildings under a power purchase agreement (PPA) for 25 years, it said. The list of buildings where rooftop solar PV system will be commissioned under this project, includes buildings housing key government offices such as Supreme Court of India, Udhyog Bhawan, Nirman Bhawan, Krishi Bhawan and Shashti Bhawan. RattanIndia is already executing 5 MW of rooftop projects in Madhya Pradesh.

Azure Power wins NTPC contract for 100 MW solar power capacity Delhi-based solar power producer Azure Power said it has won a contract to build solar power plants of a total 100 MW capacity from state-run NTPC Ltd. NTPC had recently auctioned 150 MW of solar power capacity to be built at the Andhra Pradesh Solar Park. It has offered a tariff of Rs 5.12 per kWh, almost 11 per cent more than the tariff it offered at its first two auctions for the same park, which were won by SunEdison and Soft Bank. The latest auction was set for projects using solar cells and modules manufactured in India with the aim to promote the government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative. NTPC has so far auctioned 1000 MW of solar power projects for the solar park in Andhra Pradesh. The auctions are part of the National Solar Mission.

Selection panel shortlists candidates for NTPC CMD post: Piyush Goyal The SCSC, formed to speed up the selection of fulltime NTPC chief, has shortlisted applicants. “The SCSC (search-cum-selection committee), after scrutinising the applications has shortlisted some applicants for personal interaction on December 21, 2015,” Power Minister Piyush Goyal said in a reply to Rajya Sabha. The panel was set up by the government to shortlist suitable candidates for the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the state-owned National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC). “Yes, Sir. government has decided that to speed up the process of selecting a successor, CMD, NTPC recourse has to be taken to the...SCSC mode rather than the PSEB process,” the Goyal said in a written reply. The minister said that “applications were invited through advertisement in the leading news papers/employment news/magazines/website of Ministry of Power and website of NTPC.” After refusing extension to Arup Roy Choudhury as CMD of NTPC, the government gave the additional charge to the power major’s Director (technical) A K Jha.

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Seminars&Fairs

Featuring the leading suppliers, sub-suppliers, service providers and end-users across the entire power generation value chain, POWER-GEN Europe and Renewable Energy World Europe encapsulate all aspects of today’s centralised and distributed power generation sector. Together they combine strategic and technical presentations with the largest trade show exhibition of power equipment and services in Europe.

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Electric Power The ELECTRIC POWER Conference + Exhibition scheduled on April 18-21 at Morial Convention centre, New Orleans, LA is where generating companies meet to dig deeper into the regulation changes affecting the power generation industry, learn more about how to make their plants operate efficiently and cost-effectively and how to mitigate risk while simultaneously ensuring safety, complying with regulations and keeping the plant competitive. Thousands of power generation professionals from more than 1,500 companies and 40 countries will converge on New Orleans to experience more than 50 conference sessions, hundreds of booths on the exhibit floor and countless networking opportunities.

POWER-GEN INDIA & CENTRAL ASIA CONFERENCE POWER-GEN India & Central Asia scheduled on May 18-20, 2016 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi strives to bring industry professionals from India and international experts together to exchange knowledge and share ideas about best practices and new technology developments, with the aim of providing low carbon and sustainable solutions for the Indian power sector. The high calibre of speakers and comprehensive conference programme has firmly established POWERGEN India & Central Asia as a must-attend event, covering all aspects of power generation - fossil fuels, renewables and nuclear energy. ALL POWER: CLEANER, LEANER, GREENER.

5th Power & Energy Africa The fourth edition of Power & Energy Africa is an imposing demonstration of its importance for the successful development of power and energy sector in Kenya. The expectations with the first show were not only fulfilled, but clearly surpassed.

POWER-GEN Europe POWER-GEN Europe and co-located Renewable Energy World Europe scheduled on June 21-23, 2016 at MiCo MILANO, Italy, represent the dynamic centre point, where a rapidly evolving power industry meets to gather information and compare views on shared opportunities and challenges. Attracting a worldwide audience, it is the industry’s premier event, resolved to discussing solutions for advancing Europe’s energy future.

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The 5th Power & Energy Africa is being held from the10th to the 12th of June, 2016 at Kenya’s prime international venue; the Dome in Nairobi. Exhibiting at the largest power event in the industry will allow you to showcase your products and services to the industry’s largest gathering of qualified decision-makers. Trade visitors from all over East & Central African countries are being invited directly and in collaboration with several regional trade bodies in Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda, Somalia, Mozambique & Congo. Though Kenya by itself is one of the biggest markets in Africa, major emphasis is being laid upon attracting traders and importers from neighbouring countries.

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APPOINTMENTS Mr PK Singh takes charge as SAIL Chairman Mr Prakash Kumar Singh, 57, has taken charge as Chairman, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) . Prior to this assignment, Mr. Singh was the Chief Executive Officer of SAIL’s Durgapur Steel Plant, a position he took over in 2012. Earlier this year in July, 2015, he was also given the additional charge of CEO, IISCO Steel Plant.

Mr Sanjeev Sharma appointed MD, ABB India Power and automation technology firm ABB India has named Sanjeev Sharma its managing director, effective January 1, He will take over from Bazmi Husain, who has been named by the ABB Group as its global chief technology officer. Husain has been leading the Indian business since 2011. Prior to this appointment, Sharma was global managing director for ABB’s low voltage systems business unit and was based in Malaysia.

14 Joint Secretaries appointed by Government In a major bureaucratic reshuffle, the government appointed as many as 14 new joint secretaries (JS) in different central ministries. Two IPS officers and one officer each from Indian Forest Service and Indian Postal Service have also been appointed as JS in the rejig. NIA Inspector General P V R Sastry has been appointed joint secretary in the Department of Consumer Affairs. Another IPS officer, Praveen Vashista, has been appointed as JS in the Ministry of Mines. East Delhi Municipal Commissioner Amit Yadav, a 1991 batch UT cadre IAS officer, has been appointed JS in the Department of Telecommunication, an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training said. Praveen Garg, a 1988 batch IAS officer of MP cadre, has been appointed as JS in the Department of Economic Affairs. His batchmate Rajiv Bansal is the new joint secretary in the Department of Electronic and Information Technology. Another IAS officer, Dinesh Kumar, will be JS in the Department of Agriculture, the order stated. Besides, B Anand, Leena Nandon and Sonia Sethi have been appointed joint secretaries in Urban Development, Road, Transport and Highways and Culture Ministry, respectively, the order said.

Four appointed at Transmission Corporation of Telangana Limited Mr C Srinivasa Rao, has been appointed as JMD (Fin, Comml. & Vigilance), Transmission Corporation of Telangana Limited. Mr J Surya Prakash, has been

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appointed as Director (Projects & L.I.), Transmission Corporation of Telangana Limited. Mr. Dinesh Parchuri, has been appointed as Director (Finance), Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited. Mr. G.V.Apparao, has been appointed as Director(HR), Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation Limited.

Ms Deepti Umashankar appointed Joint Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat Ms Deepti Umashankar, IAS (HY:1993), has been appointed Joint Secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat. Her appointment is for a period of maximum overall seven year central deputation tenure up to 26.12.2017 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Mr AK Jain appointed CBDT Chairman Mr Arun Kumar Jain, IRS (IT:1978), has been appointed new Chairman of Central Board of Direct Taxes

Mr Sanjeev Dayal appointed Independent Director of Zicom Electronic Security Systems Limited Zicom Electronic Security Systems Limited has appointed Sanjeev Dayal who is retired Director General of Police , Maharashtra, as Independent Director of the company.

VACANCIES Post of Director(HR), NTPC Ltd The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) is seeking qualified candidates for the post of DIRECTOR (HR), NTPC LTD in schedule “A” of the CPSE, the scale of pay of the post being Rs. 75,000 - 1,00,000/- (REVISED). The last date for applications for this post is 22 January 2016.

Post of Director(Marketing), GAIL Ltd The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) is seeking qualified candidates for the post of DIRECTOR (MKTG), GAIL (INDIA) LTD in schedule “A” of the CPSE, the scale of pay of the post being Rs. 75,000 - 1,00,000/(REVISED). The last date for applications for this post is 14 January 2016.

Post of Chairman and Managing Director, BEL The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) is seeking qualified candidates for the post of CHAIRMAN AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, BHARAT ELECTRONICS LTD. (BEL) in schedule “A” of the CPSE, the scale of pay of the post being Rs. 80,000 - 1,25,000/- (REVISED). The last date for applications for this post is 11 January 2016.

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Shocks & Sparks IEEMA Journal started in 1981, while ‘Shocks & Sparks’ started earlier in ‘Electrical India’ which was at that time the official organ of IEMA (old name, later changed to IEEMA). Thus the column is nearly 40 years old.

It is time to say farewell !

Over the years, I received a lot of fan mail. One reader had written that he keeps this column on his bed side, to read for a happy mood before sleep, yet another informed me that his interest in the magazine was only this column. It is high time to pass on the baton to a younger person, if the readers want the column to continue. If anyone is interested in participating, please do contact the editor. To fill this page, I’m rewriting some some old & some new jokes which come immediately to my mind.

A Sindhi Doctor opened a clinic in a suburb and put up a board which announced : “Treatment cost Rs 1000 - if not satisfied Rs 2000 shall be returned.” A Marwari passing by thought this was a good opportunity to earn Rs 1000.

Mrs Kulkarni turned 84, she went for her annual check-up. As her old doctor had retired, the new doctor took time to go over all her test reports & papers. As he went though the list of medicines prescribed, his eyes grew wide. “Mrs Kulkarni, why has this medicine been prescribed? It serves you no purpose.”

It has been full of fun, mirth added with some interesting & instructive episodes, depicting life, as it should be lived. I have thoroughly enjoyed writing this column for you the readers, especially for those of you, who on receiving their copy of IEEMA Journal start reading it from the Shocks & Sparks end!** I also hope you have enjoyed sharing the contents with family & friends.

When

“No, no they help me sleep well in the night.”

Mr RG Keswani bids goodbye to IEEMA Journal No. 13 & put a few drops in the patient’s mouth. The Marwari shrieked, “It is so bitter!“ The Doctor said, “Congratulations, your taste has come back.“ The Marwari quietly paid Rs 1000 and walked out unhappily. For several days he cursed himself for his loss. He thought of various schemes to get his amount back & one day went to the Doctor again. “Doctor, I can’t remember any thing,” he exclaimed. The Doctor again checked him and asked him questions. But to all his questions, he replied that he didn’t remember anything. Finally the Doctor called his assistant to bring out bottle No. 13. The Marwari shouted, “But that is for the taste.”

“Mrs Kulkarni, I can assure you that there is absolutely NOTHING in these that could possibly help you sleep. These are not sleeping pills. These are for BIRTH CONTROL.” Mrs Kulkarni reached out and patted the young doctor’s knee. “Yes dear, I know that. You see doctor, my 20 year old grand daughter has come to stay with me in Mumbai. She always returned late in the night and I kept awake, till she returned. Now every morning, I grind one tablet & mix it in her glass of orange juice that she drinks…. And believe me, I now sleep well at night. “

The Last Laugh In laughter yoga, there are various laughing exercises. The last one is called Patiala laughter in which you laugh loudly, throwing out all your inhibitions. So I suggest that you now start Patiala laughter and as this is always the last laugh, let me say Good Bye and Farewell. ** Taken from the Book Shocks & Sparks published by IEEMA in 2002.

“Very good,” said the Doctor, “your memory has returned!“

So he went inside & said, “Doctor, there is no taste in my mouth.“ The Doctor examined him, then called his assistant to bring bottle

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RG Keswani Email : ramkeswani@mac.com

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