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Schneider Electric partners with TPWODL to digitise Odisha grid
By March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

Schneider Electric has entered into a partnership with TP Western Odisha Distribution Ltd (TPWODL), a Tata Power group company, to upgrade and digitize electricity distribution infrastructure across Western Odisha. Under the agreement, Schneider Electric has equipped 75 substations with its EcoStruxure™ Grid architecture, giving operators end-to-end visibility and automated control across the distribution network. TPWODL is a joint venture between Tata Power and the Odisha state government. It supplies electricity to more than 21 lakh…

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Wipro to deploy smart meter data system for Saudi Arabia’s National Grid SA
By July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

Wipro has signed a multi-year agreement with Saudi Electric Company’s transmission arm, National Grid SA, to implement a smart meter data management (MDM) system. The project is expected to modernise the utility’s data infrastructure and improve monitoring and operational efficiency. Under the agreement, Wipro will handle the design, development, implementation and ongoing support of the MDM platform. The system will provide real-time data on electricity flow, voltage levels and equipment status across the grid. This…

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CEA issues guidelines for fiber core usage in power sector communication
By March 7, 2025March 7, 2025

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released comprehensive guidelines for the usage and sharing of fiber cores in Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) and Underground Fiber Optic (UGFO) cables in power systems. These guidelines provide a structured framework to enhance data exchange, real-time monitoring, and grid reliability. A key recommendation is uniform fiber allocation, ensuring dedicated cores for critical grid operations while permitting the commercial use of excess fibers. Entities must comply with CEA’s technical standards…

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Singapore’s Punggol Digital District to feature first district-level smart grid
By November 7, 2024November 7, 2024

JTC Corporation has appointed Univers and PacificLight Power to develop Singapore’s first district-level smart grid in the Punggol Digital District. The project aims to enhance energy efficiency and integrate renewable energy sources by installing a smart grid powered by a battery energy storage system and solar panels. Once operational, the system is expected to generate over 3,000 MWh of clean energy annually. Scheduled for completion in 2026, the grid will optimize energy management across the…

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