noreply@blogger.com (SmartGridIndia)Thu, 9 Apr 2026 19:24:02 -0400Blogger http://www.blogger.com101125http://smartgrid-for-india.blogspot.com/en-usnonoreply@blogger.comhttp://smartgrid-for-india.blogspot.com/2012/10/smart-grid-interactionieee-sa-pinpoints.htmlAwarenessGrid InfrastructureIEEE-SAIndiapower theftsmart gridSmart MeterSrikanth ChandrasekaranStandards Interest Group (SIG)T and Dnoreply@blogger.com (SmartGridIndia)Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:49:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1429974440126796713.post-7211311754526521779 What are the Smart Grid Implementation Challenges in India? The Power Industry calls for a complete switch into the next generation through automation. Despite monetary issues, power utilities need to begin with basic automation systems eventually upgrading to the advanced systems.  By analyzing the growing power demand and market competence, this is the only way-forward for the domestic279http://smartgrid-for-india.blogspot.com/2012/08/ieee-standards-association-is-now.htmlCyber SecurityIEEE-SAIndiaISGFsmart gridSmartGridIndiaStandardsnoreply@blogger.com (SmartGridIndia)Fri, 3 Aug 2012 12:03:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1429974440126796713.post-1274169331280358376 The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA), a globally recognized standards setting body within IEEE, today announced that it has become an associate member of the India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) promoted by Ministry of Power, Govt. of India. The membership will allow IEEE-SA to attend forum meetings and participate in initiatives driven by the forum. The growing role in the Indian smart grid 26http://smartgrid-for-india.blogspot.com/2012/08/massive-power-blackouts-answers-why.htmlBlackOutsBrownOutsDemand ResponseEchelonIndiaLavasaMicro-GridNational Energy Efficiency MissionNYTimespower failureR-APDRPRajit GadhReutersSam Pitrodasmart gridUCLAnoreply@blogger.com (SmartGridIndia)Thu, 2 Aug 2012 03:06:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1429974440126796713.post-4522611137679968601 In this modern era when everything runs on electricity, power is a lifeline, without it, life is unthinkable and unsustainable.  This was well experienced by more than 620 million (roughly 10% of the world population) people in India by two successive power blackouts. Trains, metros, traffic lights, and many essential service halted which caused chaos everywhere. People traveling were 10http://smartgrid-for-india.blogspot.com/2012/07/smart-grid-automation-firm-ziv-groups.htmlAvantha GroupsBrazilCrompton GreavesIEDsIndiasmart gridSmart Grid AutomationSpainUSAZIVnoreply@blogger.com (SmartGridIndia)Tue, 31 Jul 2012 01:01:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1429974440126796713.post-897359499950448581 Crompton Greaves (CG), the flagship company of Avantha Group, which is into business of power equipments and consumer durables has acquired Spanish smart grid automation company ZIV Groups for $185 million (Rs. 1015 Crore). The Mumbai based company is India largest and world's 10th largest transmission and distribution equipment maker company. Since 2005, it has acquired 10 companies to expand 29http://smartgrid-for-india.blogspot.com/2012/07/iit-bombay-students-develop-open-source.htmlIEEEIIT BombayIndiaiPDCPhasor Data ConcentraorPhasor Measurement UnitsPMUsmart gridWAMCSWide Area Monitoring Systemnoreply@blogger.com (SmartGridIndia)Mon, 30 Jul 2012 02:14:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1429974440126796713.post-2685759153867080399 The continuous increasing demand for power along with integration of distributed power sources such as micro-grid and renewable energy into the ever expanding electric grid has increased the complexities of managing the reliability of the power grid. Frequent blackouts and brown-outs continuously remind us the need for better electric grid that provide intelligent 6http://smartgrid-for-india.blogspot.com/2012/06/few-days-left-for-upcoming-smart-grid.htmlConferenceReji Kumar PilaiReliance Infrastructure and Torrent Power. ISGFsmart gridT and DTata Power Delhinoreply@blogger.com (SmartGridIndia)Fri, 22 Jun 2012 08:07:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1429974440126796713.post-3594400328928592612 (Press Release)   I thought you would be keen to learn about our upcoming conference, Smart Grids India 2012, to be held on 28-29 June, at the Hilton, Mumbai.   This initiative will bring together the most influential industry experts from the power sector such as government and regulatory officials, state-owned and privately-owned transmission and distribution companies, 2http://smartgrid-for-india.blogspot.com/2012/06/upcoming-smart-grid-conference-in-india.html2012AMIConferenceHiltonIndiaMumbaiReji Kumar PillaiSmart GridsSmart MetersTatanoreply@blogger.com (SmartGridIndia)Wed, 6 Jun 2012 00:22:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1429974440126796713.post-2673649236527447434 With India rapidly becoming a hotspot for a flourishing smart grids industry, and the implementation of revolutionary pilot projects, I wanted to inform you about the upcoming Smart Grids India 2012, taking place at Hilton Mumbai International Airport, Mumbai, from 28-29 June.  This strategic event is the only platform where you can meet all the key innovators among the 4http://smartgrid-for-india.blogspot.com/2012/05/ieee-80211-expanded-to-support-faster.htmlABI ResearchBangalorecustomersDistributionIEEEIEEE 802.11IndiaMACsmart gridWi-Finoreply@blogger.com (SmartGridIndia)Thu, 10 May 2012 22:54:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1429974440126796713.post-1195799661309261857 IEEE, the world's largest professional association advancing technology for humanity, today announced the publication of IEEE 802.11™-2012, which defines the technology for the world’s premier wireless local area network (LAN) products. The new IEEE 802.11-2012 revision has been expanded significantly by supporting devices and networks that are faster, more secure, while offering 1http://smartgrid-for-india.blogspot.com/2012/05/mera-gao-microgrid-power-among-10.htmlEmerging TechnologyenergyGridGuardlianIndiaKeroseneMera Gao PowerMicroGridMobile PhoneSolarTechnology Reviewnoreply@blogger.com (SmartGridIndia)Fri, 4 May 2012 00:15:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1429974440126796713.post-4493424373647745198 Electricity, which is a basic necessity in developed world is a luxury to millions of Indian living in rural areas. Energy Scenario in India is complex, on one hand close to 400 million mostly rural residents do not have access to power, on the other hand where power is available, almost 50% generated energy is lost duet to poor electrical infrastructure and power theft. At the same time, 6http://smartgrid-for-india.blogspot.com/2012/04/new-ieee-standard-and-development.htmlDr.W.Charlton Adams Jr.IEEEIEEE-SAOptical Ground Wire(OPGW)SCADASmart Grid CommunicationStandardstechnologynoreply@blogger.com (SmartGridIndia)Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:13:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1429974440126796713.post-542772450136216392 IEEE, the world's largest professional association advancing technology for humanity,today announced the publication of a new standard, as well as the launch of three new standards-development activities, all designed to enhance the communications and distribution-automation capabilities of the smart grid globally.  “Many of the benefits that the world hopes to achieve through smart-grid 1http://smartgrid-for-india.blogspot.com/2012/04/itu-2nd-green-ict-app-challenge-focuses.html2012Electric Vehiclesenergy managementICTInternational Year for Sustainable Energy for allITUrenewablesmart buildingsSmart Energysmart gridSmart homessmart meteringTelefonicaUNnoreply@blogger.com (SmartGridIndia)Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:23:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1429974440126796713.post-3779081255316601544 International Telecommunication Union (ITU) along with Telefónica earlier in the year announced two ICT Application challenges to uncover the innovative role of ICT in Sustainable Energy to support the 2012 UN declared International Year for Sustainable Energy for All. The first challenge known as "Green ICT Hackathon" was held on February 28-29, 2012 during World mobile 1http://smartgrid-for-india.blogspot.com/2012/04/two-smart-grid-pilots-to-be-implemented.htmlAzure PowerCESC LtdFBOIndiaJohn BrysonKolkataMicro GridPresident ObamaPrime Minister Manmohan Singhsmart gridSolar EnergySteingassUSTDAnoreply@blogger.com (SmartGridIndia)Sun, 8 Apr 2012 23:54:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1429974440126796713.post-2342354513522397374 The United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) recently announced two grants to support U.S business development in clean energy Infrastructure development. Henry Steingass, the regional director of USTDA signed the two agreement at the luncheon hosted by the U.S. Commerce Secretary John Bryson. "India has ambitious energy infrastructure development goals," stated Steingass. "We are 2http://smartgrid-for-india.blogspot.com/2012/03/echelon-implements-microgrid-in-india.htmlClearwater MallEchelonGreen RoboticsHyderabadIndiaJohannesburgMicro GridPalm MeadowsPike Researchsmart gridSouth Africanoreply@blogger.com (SmartGridIndia)Sat, 31 Mar 2012 23:50:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1429974440126796713.post-7980018745405838398 Microgrid, which is also known as distributed generation, is part of the overall Smart Grid technologies. It generates energy primarily using renewable sources like Solar, Wind, Biogas, and Fuel cells. The generated energy is supplied to the local area and may or may not be connected to the main grid depending on its Geo-location. It has all the function of the larger grid, generation, 9http://smartgrid-for-india.blogspot.com/2012/03/five-new-standards-and-standards.htmlIEEEIEEE C37.118.1(TM)-2011IEEE P1409(TM)IEEE-SAsmart gridStandardsnoreply@blogger.com (SmartGridIndia)Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:24:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1429974440126796713.post-4409927004992591776 IEEE, the world's largest professional association advancing technology for humanity, today announced five new standards, as well as a modified standards-development project, that are all intended to aid the efficient rollout of the smart grid worldwide. The new standards and standards projects recently approved by the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) Standards Board carve critical new 1http://smartgrid-for-india.blogspot.com/2012/03/us-china-india-and-seven-others-to.htmlbusinessGermanyIndiaInnovation ObservatoryIntelligentJapanKoreasmart gridsmart grid businessSmart Metersthe USAnoreply@blogger.com (SmartGridIndia)Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:18:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1429974440126796713.post-1866828931942441334 According to the latest report released by Innovation Observatory, 80% of the Smart Grid Investment will be concentrated in 10 countries. It further reveals that Utilities across the world are going to spend more than $378 billion by 2030, however majority of this spending will be in the US, China, India, the Japan, Germany, Brazil, the UK, France, Spain, and South Korea. The US, which will 0http://smartgrid-for-india.blogspot.com/2012/03/india-smart-grid-forum-seeking-talented.htmlAMICBIPIIScIIT-MumbaiIndia Smart Grid ForumIndia Smart Grid Task ForceISGFPilotsReji Kumar PillaiSmart MetersTata Energy Research InstituteTERInoreply@blogger.com (SmartGridIndia)Sun, 11 Mar 2012 03:12:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1429974440126796713.post-7329753908488932389 The President of India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF), Mr. Reji Kumar Pillai, recently announced that the forum  is seeking talented graduates from top Institutes like IITs and IISc for carrying out research work on Smart Grid technologies. Smart Grid, which is a hot buzz these days in energy sector has immense potential to transform the entire power sector into the next big technological 1http://smartgrid-for-india.blogspot.com/2012/03/first-of-announced-eight-smart-grid.htmlEight Smart GridPGCILPower Grid Corporation of India Ltd. Smart GridPower MinistryPuducherrynoreply@blogger.com (SmartGridIndia)Sun, 4 Mar 2012 23:56:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1429974440126796713.post-8318717453756216040 The first Smart Grid project is finally coming up in India in he union territory region of puducherry (earlier known as pondicherry). According to announcement, In the presence of Chief Minister N Rangaswamy, Department of Electricity and Power Grid of India Ltd (PGCIL) signed memorandum of understanding (MOU). The first of the announced eight smart grid pilots is coming up in puducherry on 1http://smartgrid-for-india.blogspot.com/2012/02/infosyswipro-among-big-fish-of-global.htmlAccentureGTM ResearchIBMInfosysITNetwork Grid 150OracleSchneider ElectricSiemenssmart gridSoftwareVendorsWiproZPRYMEnoreply@blogger.com (SmartGridIndia)Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:21:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1429974440126796713.post-1559911124479478796 The leading clean technology research firm GTM Research in its latest report "The Network Grid 150 : The End-to-End  Smart Grid Vendor Ecosystem Report and Rankings" has identified Wipro and Infosys as one the top 7 global software companies in the Smart Grid space. It is well know fact that software is one of key component of Smart Grid technology. From managing power demand to monitoring3http://smartgrid-for-india.blogspot.com/2012/02/l-partners-with-uk-based-cyan-for.htmlAdvanced Metering InfrastructureAMICommunicationCyan HoldingsDelhiLarsen and ToubroMeteringNOIDASmart Energy Indiasmart gridWirelessnoreply@blogger.com (SmartGridIndia)Sun, 26 Feb 2012 00:14:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1429974440126796713.post-7391901490393238382 Larsen and Toubro (L&T) has entered into a partnership with a UK-based Cyan Holdings for its Metering and Protection Systems business. Metering and protection Systems of L&T is a part of its Electrical & Home Automation services. Cyan Holdings is an integrated systems design company delivering mesh based flexible solutions lighting control, utility metering and industrial metering. 6http://smartgrid-for-india.blogspot.com/2012/01/indian-government-investing-rs5-billion.htmleconomic timesPilotsPower Ministry of IndiaSam Pitrodasmart gridSmart Grid India Task Forcenoreply@blogger.com (SmartGridIndia)Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:19:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1429974440126796713.post-1032529282504627868 The eight smart grid pilots, which were announced in July 2011 by Sam Pitroda, who is the chairman of Smart Grid India Task Force and adviser to the Prime Minister, are set to be rolled out in the coming months. According to the Economic Times, the Power ministry is going to finalize these 8 projects of worth 500 crore (US $ 9.69 million) in the next 2 months. Smart Grid, which uses 4http://smartgrid-for-india.blogspot.com/2011/12/smart-grid-predictions-for-2012.htmlBig DataDistribution AutomationElectric VehiclesInvestmentLithium ion BatteriesPrediction for 2012Securitysmart gridSmart MetersSolar PVnoreply@blogger.com (SmartGridIndia)Sat, 31 Dec 2011 23:16:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1429974440126796713.post-806164140216401851 Every year IDC Energy Insights predicts the trend for the upcoming year. IDC Energy Insights is one of the top global research firm providing predictive analytical information to the energy industry. At this year webinar the focus was on North American utility and energy industry, where, according to HorizonWatching, the  following top 10 trends were identified. "The industry is entering3http://smartgrid-for-india.blogspot.com/2011/12/india-to-be-third-largest-smart-grid.htmlIEEEIEEE-SAIndiaIndustry LeadersSIGsmart gridSolar PowerSrikanth ChandrasekaranStandards Interest GroupZPRYMEnoreply@blogger.com (SmartGridIndia)Sun, 25 Dec 2011 19:43:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1429974440126796713.post-6250006387369031041 IEEE- Standards Association (IEEE -SA), the standards development body of IEEE predicts that India is set to become the third largest smart grid market in the world. IEEE-SA is looking forward to collaborate with Indian academics, standards bodies, experts, industry leaders, and government to develop India-specific standards to meets it unique and specific needs. “Without proper standards,1http://smartgrid-for-india.blogspot.com/2011/12/international-smart-grid-leaders-to.htmlELECRAMA 2012George ArnoldGridWeek AsiaIndiaNarendra Singh SodhaP Uma ShankarRenewable EnergySam Pitrodasmart gridSuresh Prabhunoreply@blogger.com (SmartGridIndia)Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:48:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1429974440126796713.post-1890183285506699206 Government and Smart Grid industry leaders from both India and the U.S. will gather at GridWeek Asia Jan. 16-18, 2012 in Mumbai, India to cover topics ranging from standards and interoperability to smart meters and consumer engagement in a content-rich agenda featuring keynote addresses, roundtable discussions, and breakout sessions. No other event in the region will deliver such an 0http://smartgrid-for-india.blogspot.com/2011/12/smart-meters-market-to-be-worth-49.htmlBrazilBulgariaChinaIndiaMexicoNortheast GroupsRomaniaSingaporeSlovakiaSmart MetersSoutheast AsiatheftUAEnoreply@blogger.com (SmartGridIndia)Sat, 10 Dec 2011 21:31:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1429974440126796713.post-6149415862982511833 The growth of smart meters is gaining momentum across the world. The developed economies, the USA, Germany, Japan, Canada, the UK, France, and Italy are leading the smart meters growth worldwide, however, the next stage growth is going to come from emerging economies like countries from Eastern Europe, North Africa, Middle East, South Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. The recent 2http://smartgrid-for-india.blogspot.com/2011/11/this-5-types-of-energy-consumers-are.htmlChinaDenmarkDr WojszczykEuropeGreenhouse GasJeju islandKoreaRenewable EnergySmart Grid consumer CollaborativeSmart Grid lawYoung Americanoreply@blogger.com (SmartGridIndia)Sat, 12 Nov 2011 16:32:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1429974440126796713.post-5287596457308974770 1) This 5 types of energy consumers are impacting smart grid growth Smart Grid Consumer Collaborative (SGCC) recently conducted telephone survey of 1200 US resident to understand the customer segmentation.  With the increase of Smart Meters and Smart Grid installation, it has become essential for utilities to understand their behavior so they can target the customer for3