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Can your river power your home? A practical guide to small-scale hydro systems

By May 23, 2025May 23, 2025

Author: PPD Team Date: 23/05/2025 Solar panels are common in off-grid setups, but they do not work well in cloudy, shaded, or seasonal conditions. If your land has a nearby stream or river, small-scale hydro power may be a reliable alternative. This guide explains how to assess your site and choose the right hydro system. Hydro power can offer continuous output where water flow is steady. But it is not as simple as placing…

Analysis | Deep Dive

Transmission Tower Designs: Engineering Innovations and Grid Optimization

By September 23, 2024November 21, 2024

Author: PPD Team Date: 23/09/2024 While often seen as static, utilitarian structures, transmission towers embody intricate engineering designs tailored to handle multiple variables. These include the voltage level, conductor weight, environmental challenges, and the growing complexity of modern power grids. Over time, transmission tower designs have evolved with advancements in materials science, load optimization, and the grid’s shifting needs. Key Factors Influencing Transmission Tower Design The design of transmission towers hinges on multiple factors, including…

Analysis | Opinions and Perspective

Interview: E2E Energy to develop Geothermal Project in Canada

By November 28, 2024November 28, 2024

Interview with Nick Daprocida, CEO of E2E Energy Solutions, Canada E2E Energy and Novus Earth to Develop Geothermal Project in Canada E2E Energy Solutions has partnered with Novus Earth to develop the Latitude 53 Hinton geothermal energy project near Hinton, Alberta, with construction scheduled to begin in early 2025. This two-phase initiative aims to utilize geothermal energy for sustainable agriculture and clean electricity generation, strengthening Alberta’s renewable energy landscape. Here’s what Nick Daprocida,…

Data Insights

Status of Hydro Electric Projects (above 25 MW) -under implementation and stalled

By April 18, 2025April 18, 2025

Author: PPD Team Date: 18/04/2025 List of Hydro Electric Projects (above 25 MW) -under implementation India has 26 hydroelectric projects (HEPs) with a total capacity of 13,238 MW that are under construction. Currently, there are 209 operational HEPs with a combined installed capacity of 42,983 MW. Some projects like Teesta-III, Teesta-V, Khandong, and Malana-II are generating less or no power due to flash floods and cloudbursts, causing outages. Developers are working on improving plant efficiency…

Analysis | Deep Dive

Reactors in Transmission and Distribution

By September 23, 2024March 15, 2025

Author: PPD Team Date: 23/09/2024 Reactors help in controlling power flow, enhancing voltage stability, and minimizing the risk of faults within increasingly complex power systems. Reactive power, unlike active power, does not transfer energy from source to load but is necessary for voltage control and maintaining the stability of alternating current (AC) systems. Reactors, by providing inductive reactance, absorb excess reactive power in the system, thereby controlling voltage rise, which is especially important during light-load…

Analysis | Features

Tapovan-Vishnugad Hydro Electric Project

By December 2, 2024December 2, 2024

Author: PPD Team Date: 02/12/2024 NTPC’s 520 MW Tapovan-Vishnugad Hydro Electric Project is a run-of-river scheme located in Uttarakhand. The plant will feature four turbines, each with a capacity of 130 MW, bringing the total installed capacity to 520 MW. Key project components include a barrage across the Dhauliganga River near Tapovan and Bhangual village, a 5.6 m diameter and 11.71 km long head race tunnel, a 513 m tailrace tunnel, and an underground…

Analysis | Deep Dive

Can your river power your home? A practical guide to small-scale hydro systems

By May 23, 2025May 23, 2025

Author: PPD Team Date: 23/05/2025 Solar panels are common in off-grid setups, but they do not work well in cloudy, shaded, or seasonal conditions. If your land has a nearby stream or river, small-scale hydro power may be a reliable alternative. This guide explains how to assess your site and choose the right hydro system. Hydro power can offer continuous output where water flow is steady. But it is not as simple as placing…

Analysis | Deep Dive

Transmission Tower Designs: Engineering Innovations and Grid Optimization

By September 23, 2024November 21, 2024

Author: PPD Team Date: 23/09/2024 While often seen as static, utilitarian structures, transmission towers embody intricate engineering designs tailored to handle multiple variables. These include the voltage level, conductor weight, environmental challenges, and the growing complexity of modern power grids. Over time, transmission tower designs have evolved with advancements in materials science, load optimization, and the grid’s shifting needs. Key Factors Influencing Transmission Tower Design The design of transmission towers hinges on multiple factors, including…

Analysis | Opinions and Perspective

Interview: E2E Energy to develop Geothermal Project in Canada

By November 28, 2024November 28, 2024

Interview with Nick Daprocida, CEO of E2E Energy Solutions, Canada E2E Energy and Novus Earth to Develop Geothermal Project in Canada E2E Energy Solutions has partnered with Novus Earth to develop the Latitude 53 Hinton geothermal energy project near Hinton, Alberta, with construction scheduled to begin in early 2025. This two-phase initiative aims to utilize geothermal energy for sustainable agriculture and clean electricity generation, strengthening Alberta’s renewable energy landscape. Here’s what Nick Daprocida,…

Data Insights

Status of Hydro Electric Projects (above 25 MW) -under implementation and stalled

By April 18, 2025April 18, 2025

Author: PPD Team Date: 18/04/2025 List of Hydro Electric Projects (above 25 MW) -under implementation India has 26 hydroelectric projects (HEPs) with a total capacity of 13,238 MW that are under construction. Currently, there are 209 operational HEPs with a combined installed capacity of 42,983 MW. Some projects like Teesta-III, Teesta-V, Khandong, and Malana-II are generating less or no power due to flash floods and cloudbursts, causing outages. Developers are working on improving plant efficiency…

Analysis | Deep Dive

Reactors in Transmission and Distribution

By September 23, 2024March 15, 2025

Author: PPD Team Date: 23/09/2024 Reactors help in controlling power flow, enhancing voltage stability, and minimizing the risk of faults within increasingly complex power systems. Reactive power, unlike active power, does not transfer energy from source to load but is necessary for voltage control and maintaining the stability of alternating current (AC) systems. Reactors, by providing inductive reactance, absorb excess reactive power in the system, thereby controlling voltage rise, which is especially important during light-load…

Analysis | Features

Tapovan-Vishnugad Hydro Electric Project

By December 2, 2024December 2, 2024

Author: PPD Team Date: 02/12/2024 NTPC’s 520 MW Tapovan-Vishnugad Hydro Electric Project is a run-of-river scheme located in Uttarakhand. The plant will feature four turbines, each with a capacity of 130 MW, bringing the total installed capacity to 520 MW. Key project components include a barrage across the Dhauliganga River near Tapovan and Bhangual village, a 5.6 m diameter and 11.71 km long head race tunnel, a 513 m tailrace tunnel, and an underground…

Analysis | Deep Dive

Can your river power your home? A practical guide to small-scale hydro systems

By May 23, 2025May 23, 2025

Author: PPD Team Date: 23/05/2025 Solar panels are common in off-grid setups, but they do not work well in cloudy, shaded, or seasonal conditions. If your land has a nearby stream or river, small-scale hydro power may be a reliable alternative. This guide explains how to assess your site and choose the right hydro system. Hydro power can offer continuous output where water flow is steady. But it is not as simple as placing…

Analysis | Deep Dive

Transmission Tower Designs: Engineering Innovations and Grid Optimization

By September 23, 2024November 21, 2024

Author: PPD Team Date: 23/09/2024 While often seen as static, utilitarian structures, transmission towers embody intricate engineering designs tailored to handle multiple variables. These include the voltage level, conductor weight, environmental challenges, and the growing complexity of modern power grids. Over time, transmission tower designs have evolved with advancements in materials science, load optimization, and the grid’s shifting needs. Key Factors Influencing Transmission Tower Design The design of transmission towers hinges on multiple factors, including…

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