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Skipper achieves record-high order book of Rs 65.9 billion

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Skipper Ltd announced its highest-ever closing order book of Rs 65.9 billion, with 85% from domestic orders and 15% from exports. The company recorded an order inflow of Rs 16.6 billion in Q2 FY25 (July to September 2024), with key domestic contracts from Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) and state electricity boards. Export orders primarily came from North and South America. Year-to-date order inflows from April 1 to October 28, 2024, totaled Rs…

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AI-Powered Load Forecasting and Smart Grids: Yellakari Kesava Charyulu’s Vision for Andhra Pradesh’s Energy Future

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In this insightful interview, Yellakari Kesava Charyulu, Chief Engineer at the Andhra Pradesh State Load Dispatch Center (SLDC), discusses the challenges and opportunities that come with managing a power grid in one of India’s most dynamic states. As renewable energy plays an increasingly larger role, Mr. Charyulu explains how the SLDC is adapting to integrate intermittent power sources, manage peak demand, and adopt cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and smart grids. He also shares…

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Smart Electrification: Key Insights and Benefits for Distribution Grids

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As energy systems transition towards electrification, there is a growing need for smarter solutions to manage increasing demand and renewable energy integration. A recent study by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) highlights how smart electrification—integrating assets like electric vehicles (EVs), heat pumps, and decentralized solar photovoltaics (PV)—can optimize distribution grids. This article summarizes the key findings and insights from the study. What Is Smart Electrification? Smart electrification refers to the efficient integration and operation…

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3. Transmission and Distribution: The Journey from Generation to Consumption

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Transmission and distribution (T&D) comes into play once electricity is generated. You can think of transmission lines as highways for electricity—they allow it to travel over long distances at very high speeds. The reason electricity is sent over high-voltage transmission lines is that it helps minimize energy loss during the journey. When electricity travels at low voltages, it loses a lot of energy as heat. However, by stepping up the voltage (increasing the power), the…