Power Grids
Sensex drops 671pts, Nifty nears 17,400 in broad sell-off; bank stocks tank
CLOSING BELL: The Nifty PSU Bank index declined 2.2 per cent, while the Nifty Bank and Private Bank indices fell 1.8 per cent each
 "Sensex drops 671pts, Nifty nears 17,400 in broad sell-off; bank stocks tank")
Decentralised RE will help upgrade India's grid network: GE Grid Solutions
Company's advanced products focussed on grid automation, stability and remote control are being deployed in Rajasthan, UP, J&K and Himachal Pradesh
 "Decentralised RE will help upgrade India's grid network: GE Grid Solutions")
One Nation, One Grid: A problematic power equation
Concept of centralised electricity market sounds sensible in theory but is likely to be unworkable in practice
12 states, J&K debarred from power trading over non-payment of dues
Firms cumulatively owe Rs 5,000 crore to gencos; Telangana has the highest amount of Rs 1,380 crore
 "12 states, J&K debarred from power trading over non-payment of dues")
China tried to hack Power Grid systems in Ladakh thrice: R K Singh
Amid reports of Chinese state-sponsored hackers targeting the power grid, the Ministry of External Affairs asserted India has systems in place to safeguard critical infrastructure
 "China tried to hack Power Grid systems in Ladakh thrice: R K Singh")
PGCIL approves investment of Rs 322 crore to expand in data centre biz
The Data Centre will be estabilished at Manesar
 "PGCIL approves investment of Rs 322 crore to expand in data centre biz")
Power Grid Corp of India approves investment plans of Rs 552 crore
The investment proposals worth Rs 552 crore include capital expenditure for procurement of telecom equipment
 "Power Grid Corp of India approves investment plans of Rs 552 crore")
India plans more power islands to counter cyber, terrorist threats
The plan follows a major power outage in India's financial hub Mumbai last year that brought the city to a halt and prompted speculation about a cyber attack
 "India plans more power islands to counter cyber, terrorist threats")
Hitachi ABB Power Grids in India to go carbon neutral by 2030
Has already signed PPAs with a few green power generators in Gujarat, will sign more such contracts to move to 100% green energy by March 2022
 "Hitachi ABB Power Grids in India to go carbon neutral by 2030")
Hitachi ABB Power Grids in India sets 2030 carbon-neutral programme
Hitachi ABB Power Grids in India on Wednesday announced a comprehensive programme to achieve carbon-neutrality targets by 2030 in its operations, reaffirming commitment to a sustainable energy future
 "Hitachi ABB Power Grids in India sets 2030 carbon-neutral programme")
Hitachi ABB Power Grids in India bags Rs 124 cr order from BALCO
sHitachi ABB Power Grids in India has won an order worth Rs 124 crore from leading aluminium producer Bharat Aluminum Company to strengthen its power infrastructure at its plant in Chhattisgarh
 "Hitachi ABB Power Grids in India bags Rs 124 cr order from BALCO")
Why world's power grids are increasingly vulnerable to cyber attacks
"India's power system is in urgent need of proper cybersecurity systems," said Reji Kumar Pillai, president of India Smart Grid Forum
 "Why world's power grids are increasingly vulnerable to cyber attacks")
Power Grid inks MoU with ACTREC to build modular operation theatre
Power Grid Corporation on Tuesday said it has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ACTREC for construction of an operation theatre complex in Navi Mumbai. The state-run company has signed a MoU with the Advance Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) for construction of 'PowerGrid OT Complex', a modular operation theatre complex in Navi Mumbai, Power Grid said in a statement. TMC is a Cancer Research Institute under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India. The MoU was signed by V K Singh, Director (Personnel), Power Grid Corporation and Sudeep Gupta, Director, ACTREC, TMC. Power Grid Corporation under its CSR initiatives is extending financial support to the tune of Rs 26.40 crore for developing this modular operation theatre complex (14 numbers). The complex will ensure a high degree of sterility to prevent infections, help in reduction of health care costs, improve outcomes and ensure treatment of more ..
 "Power Grid inks MoU with ACTREC to build modular operation theatre")
Hitachi-ABB deal to bring tech synergy across the board: India head
As on March 31, 2020, the firm had an order backlog of Rs 5,192 crore
 "Hitachi-ABB deal to bring tech synergy across the board: India head")
Covid-19: Twitterati push 'grid' in top five trends as arguments flow in
Anticipating a significant fluctuation in power demand for a short duration, the power ministry along with PGCIL and POSOCO have been busy drafting a plan for managing the grid and efficient supply
 "Covid-19: Twitterati push 'grid' in top five trends as arguments flow in")
Multiple steps taken to check cyber threats faced by power grid: Govt
The minister said these assets are further protected through multiple firewalls and systems
 "Multiple steps taken to check cyber threats faced by power grid: Govt")
Power grid failure may disrupt mobile services in Delhi-NCR: TAIPA
Delhi Pollution Control Committee has imposed ban on generator sets running on petrol, kerosene or diesel till March 15, 2018
 "Power grid failure may disrupt mobile services in Delhi-NCR: TAIPA")
