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Contents
Volume 15 Issue No. 04 December 2023 CIN U99999MH1970GAP014629
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Member: The Indian Newspaper Society

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From the President’s ALL THINGS SMART
Desk
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Samvaad

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Cover Story
All Things Smart
This month the theme of the
magazine and cover story is a
tryst with the ‘Smart Family’ of the
industry, namely Smart Grids and
Smart Meters. The first section 44 46
of the cover story penned by two
subject masters of the industry; Guest Article Expert Speak
the Chairman of IEEMA Smart Cyber Security Landscape Role of Technology in
Grid Division, Anilkumar Kadam,
and Implementation Smart Metering
who talks about crucial efficiency
standards aimed at optimizing
Cyber Security Landscape Role of Technology in
smart grid performance, reliability, and Implementation Smart Metering
and efficiency; and the Past Vibha Gupta elucidates upon how adoption of newer to Reform the Power Sector
Chairman of the Smart Grids
technology is linked to increasing cyber security threats.
Read on to know how sustainable growth can be achieved
in such an impending scenario.

Division, Deepak Pandey, who

addresses Green Energy concerns
in relation to smart grids.
The second section of the cover
story is a rendezvous with Smart
Meters and is authored by two forte
experts; namely the Chairman of
the Smart Meters Division Jaideep
Mukherjee who elucidated upon
the journey of smart meters
adoption in India sharing his
impeccable vision about the future
of the segment; and industry
experts Shailendra Goyal and
Kartikeya Sharma whose technical
paper throws light upon the need
and aspects of testing smart
meters.
Guest author from the Smart Family Technical master of the Smart
of Grids, Vibha Gupta shares her Family, VK Mishra shares his
expert comments, insights and a expertise through his column
vision about the need for Cyber depicting the role of technology
Security in smart grids, which is a in smart metering to bring about
trending concern in the local and reforms in the power sector.
global scenario.
The power sector faces numerous
The increasing digitalization and challenges, like the growing
big data handling for industries is demand, an aging infrastructure,
bringing noticeable changes with and the pressure to transition
enhancement in real-time control to cleaner energy sources.
or monitoring, enabling predictive Smart metering addresses these
maintenance, reducing downtime challenges through remote
and operational advantages.. management and real time

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Case Study MINISTRY
UPDATES
Need for Adoption of Smart
Metering Across India
Case Study on the Smart Family’s
smart meter division is conducted
by Devendra Vyas who writes at
length about the need for adoption
of smart meters.

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Interaction R&D ROADMAP
for Green Hydrogen Ecosystem in India - Part II
Supushpa Chandra Kaushal:
“Ministry of Power Truly for Green Hydrogen Ecosystem in India - Part II
Supports our Industry!”

Here is a tête-à-tête with
Supushpa Chandra Kaushal,
Chairman of IEEMA Economic &
Taxation Cell, Public Policy Cell.
Read his comments on how the
government is supporting our
industry with relevant policies and
measures towards ensuring clean
and affordable energy, driving
upgradation and modernization
schemes, creating opportunities to
design indigenous technology and
solutions.
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Ieema Events Ministry Updates
IEEMA’S MEP Consultants R&D ROADMAP
Meet Sparkles @ Goa! for Green Hydrogen
A power-packed two days’ business
Ecosystem in India - Part II
retreat at Goa with the presence of R&D Roadmap For Green
India’s top consultants, brands, Hydrogen Ecosystem
business tycoons, thought leaders In India - Part II
and entertainment badshahs This is the second part in a
rendered MEP Consultants Meet to series of perspectives shared by
be a serious biz-cation! the GoI through the Ministry of
IEEMA Participates at New & Renewable Energy
WETEX 2023 WTO’s NTBs Notifications
Relating to Electrical and
IEEMA’s presence at WETEX 2023 Electronics Products October
held from 15 – 17 November at 2023
the Dubai World Trade Centre
yielded high business prospects for Continued from November 2023,
participating members this is the second part in a series
of perspectives shared by the GoI
through the Ministry of New &
Renewable Energy.

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Power Scenario
Global Scenario
Indian Scenario

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IEEMA Database
Basic Prices & Indices
Production Statistics

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84 Smart Meter Editorial Board

Advisory Committee
Cyber Security Threats For
Impact News - Smart Grids In Poland
Founder Chairman
Mr R G Keswani
Chairman
Sunil Singhvi

Local to Global Members

Mr Ashish Tandon Editor
Breaking News Batteries Mr Samir Kaji Ms Charu Mathur
Mr Shashi Amin
Mr Sandeep Zanzaria
TRAFOTECH Global Idemitsu and Toyota Announce Ms Sonal Gariba Advertisement Incharge
Mr Rajesh Narayan
Conference 2023 KICKS Beginning of Cooperation Mr Mustafa Wajid
Ms Pooja Tawte

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them more sustainable
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Email: pooja.tawte@ieema.org
This French company has
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designed the first e-bike that Rishyamook Building, First floor,
National News doesn’t need a battery 85 A, Panchkuian Road, New Delhi 110001.Phones:
+91 (0) 11-23363013, 14, 16

Power Crisis Hits Transformer Announcing Elapath Energy’s Fax: +91 (0) 11-23363015
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Repairing Services In Kashmir $200 Million Mandate for Solar
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Innovations in Singapore, 204, Swiss Complex, 33, Race Course Road,
J&K’s Power Losses: Interest Facilitated by Ratsamy Bengaluru 560 001.
On ` 31000 Cr Loan Rises Consulting
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To Eliminate Power Outages Chinese designed solar cell 503 A, Oswal Chambers,
provides renewable energy 2, Church Lane, Kolkata 700 001.
International Copper breakthrough Phones: +91 (0) 33 2213 1326
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Association India reports Email: kolkata@ieema.org
notable 16 percent growth in Brazil signs on to global climate
Website: www.ieema.org
Copper demand in 2023 deal to triple renewable energy
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expressed by authors of articles are their own and
Coal Ministry and Ministry of IEEMA does not assume any responsibility for the
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New & Renewable Energy to articles published in IEEMA Journal.
Work Jointly to Promote Green
Energy
Product Showcase Representatives:
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Mobile: +91 9706389965
Waaree Energies Wins 200 MW 99 Chandigarh (Punjab & Haryana)
Module Supply Mandate From Rajnish Kaushik
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ENGIE India Advt Index Mobile: +91 9991110246
Jaipur (Rajasthan)
Apar Industries’ stock soared Devesh Vyas
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177% in Less Than a Year Mobile: +91 8955093854

Sparks Sans Shocks Lucknow (U.P. and Uttarakhand) -

Bulbs That Act As Inverters:
Class 12 Student Lights Up
Rural India With His Innovation
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Alectra Utilities deploys grid
modernisation metering tech
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Dear Friends,
2023: Smart, Clean & Green
The power sector is a critical contributor to a
nation’s GDP reflecting the nation’s economic
development. The Electrical and Electronic
Manufacturing Industry’s turnover is worth
USD60 Bn with a production of USD32 Bn and
an average growth rate of 9% achieved in the
past 5 years.

In the last calendar year, the Government of India

in collaboration with the Ministry of Power and
industry bodies like IEEMA worked in favour of the
introduction of policies towards universal access
to affordable power, green energy initiatives,
sustainability goals, make-in-India initiatives and
the like to accelerate the transition to a smart,
clean and green energy system.

We witnessed a growth in demand, exceptional

progress in production and renewables, innovative
sustainable solutions, international agreements,
industry and promoting our causes. Many policies
technological exchanges, successful R&D stories,
that were launched this year have paved the way
climbing stock of electricals that confirmed how
against impending roadblocks.
our industry is growing by leaps and bounds.

A cursory look at the last 12 months brings

back memories of dreams achieved and targets
met through the governmental support and
initiatives led by IEEMA. 2023 was the ELECRAMA
year where green energy, sustainability, young
achievers, women empowerment and the spirit
of entrepreneurship ruled the roost.
All things “smart” seemed to be the buzzword as
there is a complex dynamic to green energy that
is addressed by smart technology. Each utility on
the journey towards digitalization needs to custom
make a roadmap in congruence with the sources,
needs, demands, growth potential of each sector;
smart grids and smart meters included.
A robust and progressive E&E industry is our
collective dream. Data and time management,
security, maintenance, compliances, training,
R&D, collaborations, exchanges etc., form
the backbone of a progressive sector. The
government has been proactive in supporting the
IEEMA Initiatives
The bigger and memorable initiatives include,
The CEO Round Table with the Honourable
Minister of Power, Shri RK Singh at ELECRAMA,
Session with Honourable Minister of Commerce
and Industry, the World Utility Summit, ETECH,
ElectraVerse Spark, E3 – Energise-Empower-East,
Distribueles-Buildelec-Intelect, Trafotech, IEEMA
Retreat, TISCO MoA, and others.
A few days back, team IEEMA met with key
representatives of the Ministry of Heavy Industries
at Trafotech Global Conference and presented
key recommendations that included the most
important point of reduction on import and export
duties. Our total imports are worth USD12 Bn
while exports are at USD11 Bn. We envision
touching USD25 Bn in imports and USD300 Bn
in exports by 2047. We also discussed solutions
to reduce our dependence on imports for goods
not being indigenously manufactured due to a

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lack of technology, investment and a large gestation
period for manufacturing, testing and supply. Other
recommendations included changes in tariff plans,
policy inclusions, skill development, development of
special manufacturing zones, innovation, R&D support
among others.
Earlier IEEMA participated in CII’s Capital Goods Industry
Summit – Supercharging Demand and presented
key policy recommendations to the GoI for driving
industry potential to the fullest. Some of those
included the development of special economic zones
for the manufacturing fraternity, encouraging domestic
manufacturing, PLI schemes, innovation-driven R&D,
globally accredited testing facilities, QCBS promotion
and implementation of QCOs, attracting foreign
technology and investments, and flexible financial
instruments. Green Hydrogen and EV storage value
chains were spotlighted as top strategic areas to be
global champs.
We are glad to inform you that the Honourable Minister
of Power, Shri RK Singh will inaugurate Distribuelec-
Buildelec-Intelect Conference 2024, to be held in
Mumbai in January 2024.
IEEMAs Vision & Action Plan
and employing 20 million people. Among many
others, these are IEEMAs endeavours:
Projected investment of USD2 Tn;
To reach the mark of installing 500 GW of
renewable energy capacities by 2030;
EV Charging Infrastructure after every 25KM
and set up 60,000 charging stations;
Smart city outlay of INR1 Tn; Urban metro
network of 1,600Route Kilo Meters (RKM);
21,400RKM of electrification;
Transmission Infrastructure of INR2.15 Tn
thru ISTS & GEC Projects and Distribution
infrastructure of INR2.7 Tn thru RDSS to be
created in next 4 yrs;
IEEMA is well-aligned with the industry, stakeholders
and policymakers to achieve these objectives.
With a focus on these priorities, we hope to bring
diversity to our approach and strategy as we
prepare to march into 2024.
I wish you all a very happy 2024 and hope the
year brings amazing new opportunities for growth
for all of us.

With both, conventional and new energies driving

growth, we envision a turnover of over USD1 Trillion
or INR80 Lakh crores by 2047; exports worth USD300
Bn or INR25 Lakh Crores, at the rate of 15% growth Hamza Arsiwala

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Samvaad...

Dear Members,
2023 was a year of electrifying success and great strides for
the Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing Industry. As we head
close to the end of the year, we look at how 2023 panned
out for the sector and for IEEMA and the opportunities that lie
ahead of us in 2024. The energy sector witnessed a bullish
trajectory this year with the renewables revolution, significant
momentum addition in transmission infrastructure, innovative
financing models and policy support for favourable investment
climate. This dream sprint of the energy sector was driven and
facilitated by a powerful ecosystem of generation, consumption
and efficiency throughout the power supply chain; and will set
the pace for further development as we head into 2024.
Keeping pace with the sector, IEEMA also had a spectacular run
in 2023 with many new initiatives and milestones to its credit.
ELECRAMA 2023 at the start of the year was a remarkable
success beyond expectations. This year’s edition was the
largest ever in scale and size with more than 1,000 exhibitors Standards and Integration of Smart Grids followed
and 3,50,000 visitor footfalls that resulted in business query by a comprehensive master plan by Deepak Pandey
generation of 10 billlion USD. IEEMA also hosted the exclusive probing the role of Green Energy in Smart Grids and
closed-door CEOs roundtable, where industry CEOs got integration of technology and green energy. An expert
an opportunity to interact with the Union Power Minister, RK comment on the trending Cyber Security issues with
Sigh and deliberate on key themes for the advancement of grids is analysed in a commentary by Vibha Gupta.
the sector. IEEMA also had the opportunity to host the Union The second half of the Cover Story highlights Smart
Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, who shared his Meters wherein Jaideep Mukherjee scrutinizes the
vision of how quality, sustainability and efficiency will help India undertaking of Smart Meters adoption in India,
showcase its prowess on the global platform. “Electraverse followed by a thorough inquiry into the testing of smart
Sparks”, IEEMA’s new initiative for the startup ecosystem meters scripted by the duo Shailendra Goyal and
also had a stellar show and encouraging reception from some Kartikeya Sharma.
very innovative startups in the sector. Other key initiatives like
In line with the theme of the issue, we have featured
the World Utility Summit, ETechNxt and WomenNPower also
Devesh Vyas’s Case Study on the basic Need for
gained significant recognition from the industry.
Smart Meters and VK Mishra’s technical perspective
The first edition of New Energies Conclave was hosted in June about Smart Meters in the Expert Speak section.
with the objective of building focus on new energies and bringing Check out the Interaction with Supushpa Chandra
together innovators, policymakers and industry for leveraging Kaushal underscoring the Ministry of Power’s
opportunities in the domain. Trafotech performed a notch impeccable support to our industry enlisting important
ahead of any knowledge forum, the Bengal Power Conclave government initiatives.
broke barriers in terms of content and reach. Business boomed
Don’t miss IJ regulars which are the most read sections
with IEEMA’s global presence setting benchmarks in providing
like IEEMA’s Power Scenario & Statistical Database, the
opportunities for trader and member welfare in our industry
Product Showcase announcing new launches and the
which is on a growth path.
‘Shocks & Sparks’ section.
In the last month of 2023, IEEMA Journal features the ‘Smart
Wishing all our readers a very happy festive season
Family’ of IEEMA as the theme of the magazine. In this edition
and incredible start to 2024!
we deep-dive into how smart technology is facilitating the next
phase of growth in the energy sector. The Smart Family includes Thank you!
both the Smart Grid and the Smart Meter sections of the industry.
The first part of the Cover Story spotlights Smart Grids and
begins with Anil Kumar Kadam’s inputs on Energy Efficiency Charu Mathur

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Cover Story Grid

ALL THIN

smart grid (SG) is an electrical grid
A that consists of many subsystems and
networks that include a variety of operation
and energy measures working together as
one system of many other systems.
Modern SGs include advanced metering
infrastructure, smart distribution
boards, circuit breakers, home
control, demand response, load control
switches, smart appliances, renewable
energy resources, batteries, other energy
storage, energy efficient resources, electric
surplus distribution by power lines and
auto-smart switch, sufficient utility grade
fiber broadband to connect and monitor the
above, with wireless as a backup, sufficient
spare of "dark" capacity to ensure failover.
Electronic power conditioning and control of
the production and distribution of electricity
are important aspects of the smart grid.
Roll-out of smart grid technology implies a
fundamental re-engineering of the electricity
services industry. Concerns with smart grid
technology mostly focus on smart meters,

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GS SMART
items enabled by them, and general security
issues.
In the first part of the cover story, is penned
by Anilkumar Kadam Chairman of IEEMA
Smart Grid Division who presents a list
of crucial efficiency standards aimed at
optimizing SG performance, reliability, and
efficiency, which is followed by enlisting the
global standards for DG data integration to
finally comment at length on cyber security
recommending a host of industry best
practices with a view to minimize risk.
December 2023
Our next author is Deepak Pandey, Past
Chairman of Smart Grids Division. In his
contribution for the Cover Story he covers the
topic of Smart Grids for Green Energy. After
making a pertinence case in his premise,
he elaborates how SG could be adopted in
a phased manner followed by suggesting
key digitization steps to finally present the
Digital Tree reflecting a typical distribution
utility and suggesting how to make grids
smarter and future ready.
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Cover Story Grid
Looking at Smart Grids through a
Prism of Standardization
Energy Efficiency Standards
Worldwide, energy efficiency standards for the grids are
crucial to ensure the effective and sustainable use of
energy resources. These standards aim to optimize the
performance, reliability, and efficiency of electrical grids
across the globe. Key aspects to thinking about energy
efficiency are:
a. Energy Conservation: Energy efficiency
standards help promote energy conservation
by setting guidelines and regulations for various
aspects of the electrical grid. This includes
transmission and distribution systems, power
generation, and end-user devices. By minimizing
energy losses and optimizing energy usage, these
standards contribute to reducing overall energy
consumption.
b. Grid Stability and Reliability: Standards play a
crucial role in ensuring the stability and reliability
of electrical grids. They define requirements for
voltage regulation, frequency control, power
quality, and grid resilience. Compliance with
these standards helps prevent blackouts, power
disruptions, and voltage fluctuations, ensuring a
reliable power supply for consumers.
c. Renewable Integration: With the increasing
integration of renewable energy sources into the
grid, energy efficiency standards are essential for
managing these intermittent resources effectively.
They establish guidelines for grid operators,
ensuring seamless integration, efficient power
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dispatch, and optimal utilization of renewable
energy, thus reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
d. Demand Response: Energy efficiency standards
also promote demand response programs,
enabling consumers to actively participate in
grid optimization. These programs incentivize
consumers to adjust their energy consumption
patterns during peak demand periods, reducing
strain on the grid and minimizing the need for
additional power generation capacity.
e. International Harmonization: Worldwide energy
efficiency standards play a critical role in promoting
international harmonization and interoperability
of electrical grids. By aligning standards across
different countries and regions, it becomes easier
to integrate grids, exchange power, and promote
energy efficiency on a global scale.
These energy efficiency standards for the grid provide a
framework for optimizing energy usage, enhancing grid
performance, and reducing environmental impact. They
foster innovation, encourage sustainable practices, and
contribute to the transition towards a cleaner and more
efficient energy future.
Smart grid data integration standards play a crucial
role in the effective and seamless integration of data
within smart grids. These standards aim to ensure
interoperability, data security, and efficient data
management across various components of the smart
grid ecosystem. Some key aspects:
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Cover Story Grid

a. Interoperability: Smart grid data integration

standards establish common protocols and
formats that enable different devices, systems,
and applications to communicate and exchange
data seamlessly. These standards ensure that data
generated by various smart grid components, such
as smart meters, sensors, and grid management
systems, can be easily integrated and utilized for
grid optimization and decision-making processes.
b. Data Security and Privacy: With the increasing
volume of data generated by smart grids, data
security and privacy become paramount. Standards
define robust security measures, encryption
protocols, and access control mechanisms to
protect sensitive data from unauthorized access,
tampering, or misuse. By adhering to these
standards, smart grid operators can ensure the
confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.
c. Data Management and Analytics: Smart grid
data integration standards also address data
management and analytics aspects. They
provide guidelines for data collection, storage, Global Standards for Smart Grid Data
and processing, enabling efficient handling of Integration
large-scale data sets. These standards facilitate 1. IEC 61968: This International Electrotechnical
advanced analytics techniques, including machine Commission (IEC) standard series focuses on the
learning and artificial intelligence, to extract integration of utility enterprise information systems,
valuable insights from the data, optimize grid including data exchange between various smart
operations, and improve energy efficiency. grid systems and applications.
d. Demand Response and Consumer Engagement:
2. IEC 61970: Another IEC standard series, it
Standards for smart grid data integration also
addresses the common information model (CIM)
promote demand response programs and
for energy management systems. It provides
consumer engagement. By integrating consumer
a standardized framework for data exchange
data, preferences, and energy usage patterns,
and interoperability among different energy
these standards enable personalized energy
management, allowing consumers to actively management systems within a smart grid.
participate in optimizing their energy consumption 3. IEEE 2030.5: This standard, developed by the
and reducing costs. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
e. International Collaboration: Worldwide smart (IEEE), focuses on the communication and
grid data integration standards foster international information exchange protocols for smart grid
collaboration and harmonization. They align data interoperability. It defines the messaging and data
exchange protocols, data models, and data formats models for integrating various components of the
across different countries smart grid ecosystem.
and regions, facilitating “Smart grid data integration 4. OpenADR: The Open
seamless data sharing and
standards provide a foundation Automated Demand Response
interoperability across global
for efficient data management, standard is an open and
smart grid networks.
interoperable standard for demand
secure data exchange, and
In summary smart grid data response communication and
integration standards provide advanced analytics within smart control. It enables utilities, grid
a foundation for efficient data grid ecosystems. By adhering to operators, and consumers to
management, secure data exchange, these standards, grid operators exchange information and signals
and advanced analytics within smart to optimize energy consumption
can unlock the full potential
grid ecosystems. By adhering to based on grid conditions.
of data-driven technologies,
these standards, grid operators 5. IEC 62325: This standard
can unlock the full potential of data- optimize grid performance, and
series provides a framework for
driven technologies, optimize grid enhance energy efficiency.” the exchange of data for electricity
performance, and enhance energy market transactions. It enables
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market participants, including grid operators, information standards like ISO 27001 for IT and cloud
suppliers, and consumers, facilitating efficient applications, and IEC 62443 for electrical distribution
energy trading and coordination. infrastructure, industrial automation and EMCS,
which the International Electrotechnical Commission
6. CIMug (Common Information Model User Group):
(IEC) defines as a “collection of processes,
CIMug is a global community that collaboratively
personnel, hardware, and software that can affect or
develops and maintains the Common Information
influence the safe, secure and reliable operation of an
Model (CIM) standards. It focuses on data
industrial process.”
modeling, integration, and interoperability for
utility systems, including smart grids. Cybersecurity is an ongoing process of assessment,
implementation, and maintenance in a closed cycle,
7. IEC61850 standard provided communication
where one phase triggers the next one for the entire life
within Substation for
cycle of the project.
Protection, Automation and
Control “Establishing Energy Automation
Companies that want the highest
System Monitoring and Control level of protection for their
8. IEC 60870-5-104 provided for
telecontrol communication System (EMCS) security for the oil, assets must prioritize EMCS
from remote sites. gas, and petrochemical industry security at the FEED stage of a
new build to ensure all risks are
is vital because interruptions to
minimized. To arrive at a robust
Cyber Security operations can expose workers and and effective EMCS configuration,
As companies contend with facilities to serious risks and lead to companies must employ a proven
cybersecurity concerns created methodology with a structured
by a broadening interface between considerable financial losses.”
approach that includes thorough
information technology (IT) and Anilkumar Kadam and systematic risk assessment
operational technology (OT) and in-depth zone and conduit
platforms, it has become apparent that cyberthreats are analysis to gather the necessary information for experts
not limited to data security risks and that it is important to develop a detailed cybersecurity specification.
to look beyond traditional solutions that address only
some of the challenges. Let’s take an example of Oil & Recommended Cybersecurity Best Practices
Gas domains.
To help keep your operations technology systems secure
For example: Establishing Energy Automation System and protected, we recommend that you implement
Monitoring and Control System (EMCS) security for the these cybersecurity best practices. Following these
oil, gas, and petrochemical industry is vital because recommendations may help significantly reduce your
interruptions to operations can expose workers and company’s cybersecurity risk.
facilities to serious risks and lead to considerable
financial losses. Securing a more digital EMCS enables Perimeter Hardening
proper, continuous, and more reliable operations,
helping to ensure the functionality of critical features Set up firewalls
like the Generation Management System (GMS) and Always place Operations Technology (OT) systems and
Fast Load Shedding (FLS), and protecting workers and devices behind firewalls and other security protection
facilities from harm. appliances that limit access to only authorized remote
In OT operations where interruptions can have connections. Building a highly protected network that
enormous consequences, safety remains of paramount helps prevent outside access is the most critical line of
importance, but the conventional IT triad concept – defense against cyberattacks. We recommend that you
follow these guidelines.
confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) – has
been reordered to prioritize availability above integrity hh Limit access to the networks on which OT devices
and confidentiality (AIC). While no one questions are placed.
the importance of protecting data integrity, in the OT hh Ensure that OT systems and devices are not
environment, this concern takes a back seat to helping accessible from the internet, unless placed
to ensure continuity and safety. behind firewalls and other security protection
appliances.
Companies in the oil and gas sector have been
developing cybersecurity protocols and procedures hh Restrict external network connectivity to your
based on well-known international standards for systems and devices.
years, and today include security requirements as hh Continually monitor for events that might indicate
part of overall subsystem specifications. The sector attempted unauthorized access.
has become comfortable applying international hh Limit access to internal networks where devices
intersectoral security standards, including security reside.

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hh Isolate control and safety system networks and
remote devices from the business network.
Network Hardening
Implement secure access controls
Reduce the pathways into and within your networks and
implement security protocols on the existing pathways
to make it more difficult for a threat to enter your system
and gain access to other areas. Be sure that all laptops
and other systems that have been connected to any
other network are properly sanitized, with fully updated
software programs and antivirus protection. Consider
splitting your networks and devices into groups isolated
from one another and restricting access.
Use secure remote access methods
Implement secure methods for remote users to access
your network. Require all remote users to connect
and authenticate through a single, managed interface
before conducting software upgrades, maintenance,
and other system support activities.
Set up measures for detecting compromises
Minimize the chances of compromise by monitoring
and auditing system events 24/7. Use intrusion
detection systems (IDSs), intrusion prevention systems
(IPSs), antivirus software, and usage logs to help you
detect compromises in their earliest stages. Despite
implementing these preventive measures, you may
still experience compromises. Have a plan in place to
quickly detect the issue and respond.
Workstation Hardening
Implement strong authentication and
authorization controls
Change default passwords when new software is
installed and regularly after that. This is particularly
important for administrator accounts and control
system devices. Use role-based access with multi-
factor authentication to help prevent security breaches
and provide a log of access activity. Consider
adding password security features, such as an
account lockout that activates when too many incorrect
passwords are entered.
Set up blacklisting to deny access to known
suspicious or malicious entities
Blacklisting can help prevent known viruses, spyware,
Trojans, worms, and other kinds of malware from
accessing your system. Antivirus tools, spam filters,
intrusion detection systems, and other security software
commonly incorporate blacklisting to help control
access. One of the biggest advantages of blacklisting
is its simplicity. Any entity not on the blacklist is granted
access, but anything that’s known or expected to be a
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threat is blocked. Most organizations use lists created
by third parties, such as security service providers. In
addition, you should create your own blacklist of users,
IP addresses, applications, email addresses, domains,
and anything else you want to keep off your system.
Add whitelisting to help keep your systems
safe from unwanted software
Add whitelisting software to your defenses to help
ensure only software you know and trust is allowed to
run on your workstation. Whitelisting software works
with your blacklisting software to allow only known
software to run. Adding whitelisting software helps
you be more confident that installed files and loaded
executables have maintained their integrity and are
authentic. This additional protection results in a higher
degree of trust for the workstation by helping to prevent
sophisticated attacks.
Encourage secure workstation habits
Everyone in your company can contribute to
cybersecurity efforts by keeping their workstations as
safe as possible. Scan any devices used to exchange
data, such as external hard drives or USB drives, before
using them in any node connected to the network.
Remove unnecessary programs and services from
workstations and store sensitive data on a server.
Regularly back up data from hard drives. Finally, be
sure everyone gets into the habit of locking their screen
when they aren’t in use.
Device Protection and Hardening
Install physical controls to help prevent
unauthorized access
While this isn’t just a cybersecurity issue, it’s important
to put physical controls in place so that no unauthorized
person can access your equipment. Keep all controllers
in locked cabinets and limit access to any connected
devices.
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Technology companies provides detailed information cybersecurity firms. These updates are designed to
with every product. Review the product guides on the fix known vulnerabilities and are encouraged for any
OEM website for the products to find cybersecurity Internet-connectable device. You can also subscribe to
recommendations and best practices directly related to our newsletter to receive security notifications.
your products.
hh Maintain current backups and test your
More Best Practices to Help Minimize recovery procedures
Your Risk Backups are the most effective way to recover from a
hh Manage patches and updates malware attack. In addition to backing up systems and
Most vendors work diligently to develop patches data frequently, it is important to test your recovery
for identified vulnerabilities. Even after patches and procedures. Confirm that you have multiple backups
updates are released, many systems remain vulnerable over time, so you can restore from a version that
because organizations are either unaware of or choose predates any infection.
not to implement these fixes. Effective patching can stop
hh Train your people
a large number of attacks, so implement a monitoring
system to be sure you always apply the latest patches Provide cybersecurity training to your employees to
and updates for operating systems, antivirus tools, and help keep your organization secure. Explain phishing
any other software. emails, infected attachments, malicious websites, and
hh Be aware of vulnerabilities other methods that attack them directly. Require any
Technology companies should regularly posts security contractors or managed services vendors to complete
notifications with information on vulnerabilities and the equivalent cybersecurity training.
patches that it receives from entities such as the
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Computer Emergency Readiness Teams (CERTs) from Chairman, Smart Grid Division, Director Eco Structure
various countries, cybersecurity ISACs (Information & Cyber Security Multidomain Solution Architect,
Sharing and Analysis Centers) around the world, and Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.

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Smart Grids for Green Energy Growth
The world energy landscape is in a unique state of
energy transition. There is an inequality in access to
electricity across the globe. With a population of 760
million still without power and in extreme geographical
locations such as Sub-Saharan Africa, where 80% of
people are still without electricity. On the other hand,
there is constant growth of demand even in developing
countries with a shift in consumption pattern for
example – airconditioning to meet global warming,
lifestyle improvement, increase in Electric Vehicles etc.
All this energy transition becomes more promising with
global decarbonization goals committed at forums like
COPS 27 and G20. The flow of electrons is becoming
complex every day with bi-directional flow of electricity
due to captive generation at small and mid-segment
consumers, intermittent flow of renewable energy
especially solar and wind and recent initiatives of Green
Hydrogen.
To meet the balance between supply and demand
of power at regional grids, grids are getting
interconnected, which is supported by regulators and
global funding agencies. A recent example is of a group
of nations in West Africa (ECOWAS) who joined hands
in creating a Western African Power Pool (WAPP). India
started its journey more than a decade back with all 5
electrical regions connected to form the world’s largest
synchronous grid. India is moving to an ambitious
target of accelerated renewable growth.
Such complex dynamics of green energy demand can
only be addressed by smarter electrical grids.
There are a host of technology and solutions for
making grids smarter and seldom utilities don’t know
where to start their digitalization journey. It is evident
that each geography has its own unique dynamics
and problem statement. Even the supply and demand
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curve, consumption growth, technical maturity levels
are different in each utility. Hence, each utility needs to
prepare their own smart grid roadmap.
Apart from the above mentioned dynamics utilities are
facing challenges due to multiple issues like:
hh ageing infrastructure;
hh reactive maintenance;
hh limited input/outputs which limits access to data
to support decision making;
hh limited real-time visibility over the network;
hh limited control over the network;
hh overall system vulnerability to inaccuracies;
hh integration of new energy sources or new
equipment that causes downtime due to
the complex hard wiring required to ensure
compatibility;
hh single flow of electricity, so generation surpluses
are not effectively leveraged;
hh high cost of repairing or replacing large, aged
equipment of analogue era and
hh loss of revenues resulting from inaccuracies in
meter reading.
To start with, an investment in robust and modern
electrical infrastructure is of prime importance.There
after following digital technology elements can be
adopted for making grid smarter in a phased manner.
Digital Technology Elements To Make Gridss Smarter
In A Phased Manner
hh SCADA/AEMS/ADMS/IOT - To improve on
Operation efficiencies by helping in better and
easier decision in making (manual & auto mode).
hh AMIs/ Smart meters – For Grid analytics with help
of Historian and heling in commercial loss reduction.
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hh Asset Health Analytics – Asset Performance
Monitoring and Equipment health indexes.
hh Wide Area Monitoring System (WAMS) – For
deep visibility of Grid parameters helps to know
before imbalances happens and mark areas and
lines to act on and avoid blackouts.
hh Distributed Energy Resource Management
(DERMS) – For Optimal dispatch of Renewable
resources, use of Battery storages, maximizing the
use of Non fossil fuel and managing two-way flow
of energy across EV and battery storage.
A Step-By-Step Approach to Prepare a Road Map
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hh Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) technologies – To
use existing lines for enhanced utilization and
dispatch more power instead of putting new lines
in short and mid-term.
hh Digital Substations - To reduce Copper footprints
and increase the use of Fiber optics eventually
helping in decarbonization with use of lesser earth
resources.
hh G3 Green gas Switchgear instead of environment
polluting SF6 gas.
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hh Integrated Grid Command and Control systems
instead of separate Control center for each use
case and technology. Relieving the pressure of
Excessive use of IT hardware and infrastructures
and use more modern IT architecture for cyber
secure technology deployment with less IT
hardware resources.
hh Accurate Renewable Forecast via REMC
technologies - Helping in better dispatch and
reduction of Fossil fueled power generation.
hh Market Management System (MMS) – For
meeting complex energy market evolution which
are disrupting current utility revenue streams and
business models consequently. Utilities must re-
examine their business models, to survive and
thrive in the evolving industry.
Smart grid technologies are also available to migrate
‘consumers’ to ‘prosumers’ and play a balancing act in
the absorption of bulk ‘renewable power’ into the grids.
There are pockets where deployment of ‘microgrids’
makes a lot of sense, and technology helps to generate
power near load points to make the grid capable of
running in islanding modes and thereby reducing the
carbon footprints from long transmission lines.
Key Digitalization Steps Proposed for Utilities
Utilities can invite technology partners for preparing a
short mid-term and long-term road map for digitalization
journey depending upon their problem statement,
growth map and funding sources.
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Smart Grid Growth to Enable Digital
Transformation Journey
A typical Distribution Utility can utilize the following
Digital Tree to make their grid smarter and future ready.
In India, I do not feel that funding is a constraint.
Transmission utilities have a good revenue generating
model and distribution utilities have tremendous
support from Central Government via schemes such as
Reformed Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS).
The time is right for the utilities to embark the digital
transformation journey more aggressively than ever
before. The Government, policy makers and funding
agencies are aligned for accelerated growth and take
India to take a leadership quadrant in less than a
decade.
India has access to world’s best technology and we
have enough competent talent locally to embark the
smart grid evolution journey. Few private utilities are
already ahead of the curve and can act as a consult to
handhold their peers.
The uniquely carved roadmap along with a good
technology partner and leadership focus will make the
vision of smarter grids for Green Energy Growth, to
reality, in less than a decade.
Deepak Pandey
Past Chairman of Smart Grids Division and General
Manager (India and Africa) –
GE Digital, GE T&D India Limited.
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Cover Story Meter
ALL
The smart meter (SM) is an electricity meter
or device to measure the consumption of
electrical energy, voltage levels, current,
power factor, natural gas or water. SMs
record the information on consumption
and communicate the information to both
the consumer as well as the electricity
supplying companies and thus is an AMI
or advanced metering infrastructure.
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THIN
In the second part of the cover story
Jaideep Mukherjee, Chairman IEEMA
Meters Division tracks the journey of
smart meters adoption in India and
presents a vision for the future. After
presenting a report on the current state
of the power sector and the need for
smart meters he spotlights the global
smart metering scenario covering US,
UK, and other Southeast Asian countries
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GS SMART
to end his account by sharing a report on
the current SM deployment status and
sharing his vision for the way ahead.
The cover story includes a technical
paper about the implied need of testing
smart meters and challenges authored
by the duo Shailendra Goyal and
Kartikeya Sharma representing a testing
technology development firm. In their
premise they justify the need to verify
and test the SM system followed by
stressing on the role of interoperability
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and interchangeability, subsequently
commenting upon sovereignty versus
responsibilities and dependencies of
perfect functioning meters, after which
they present the advantages of an
integrated AMI interface in the meter test
system. An end-to-end meter system is
defined at length with test facility and
examples and advantages enlisting best
practices for MDM interface, quality and
integration of API and inference towards
the subject are covered towards the end
of the paper.
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Cover Story Meter
Journey of Smart Meters Adoption in India:
Current State of The Power Sector: Utilities &
Smart Meters
The power sector in India has come a long way since
Independence from per capita consumption of 16kWH
in 1947 to 1255KWH today with 100% electrification
across the country. Electricity generation has increased
from 1.36 GW to 424 GW. Currently, 70 distribution
utilities are functional in the country catering to more
than 250 million consumers.
The Indian power sector has been on an unprecedented
growth trajectory with conducive government policies
and regulations supporting the industry. The law on
rights of electricity consumers assuring them of reliable
and quality electricity was enacted for the first time in
2020. The rapid infrastructure growth, industrialisation,
urbanisation and electrification have all been
appropriately supported by the parallel growth of the
power sector. Government policies, private investments
and public private participation in the distribution
sector have been instrumental in the rapid pace of
development in the power sector.
The reduced cost and time taken to get a power
connection has also helped India improve its world
ranking score for ease of doing business. The power
sector has contributed substantially to renewable
energy penetration over the last few years, further
supporting the government’s drive and commitment
towards the Net Zero initiatives.
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Now and Beyond
However, the financial condition and performance of
most state power discoms are not in the best of health,
which is still a major area of concern for the government.
High Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C)
losses, poor financial viability of discoms and low focus
on good consumer services are some of the major
factors which owe to this distress in the distribution
sector. Present national average AT&C losses as of
March 2023 have reduced to 19.4 percent1 from 24.8
percent in 2015-16.
1Source: NITI Ayog (https://iced.niti.gov.in/energy/electricity/
distribution)
It has been envisaged that prepaid features in smart
prepay meters may improve the inefficiency in billing
and enable the advanced collection of revenue and thus
further improvement in discom’s financial condition.
To enable the smart metering journey, the Government
of India (GoI), with the Smart Meter National Programme
(SMNP) aims to replace 250 million conventional
meters through the Revamped Distribution Sector
Scheme (RDSS) leveraging the Advanced Metering
Infrastructure Service Provider (AMISP) business model
to expedite national rollout.
Need For Adoption of Smart Metering Across
India
Adoption of Smart metering in India will have various
benefits like reduction of losses, improvement in
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collection efficiency using smart prepaid metering, Taking the clue from the trials and errors of early movers,
enhanced consumer engagement, budgeting, along with usual requirements, the smart metering
transparency, improvement in revenue management projects have demonstrated the importance of:
and operational efficiency for utilities. hh Active end customer participation
hh Sustainable business model for utilities/retail
Global Smart Metering Scenario service provider
Globally it has been established that smart metering
can deliver the benefits to both end customer and The Indian metering industry has made significant
discoms. This is possible only through end customer contribution towards these roll outs and today proudly
participation and following the right implementation ‘Made in India’ smart meters are being exported to the
strategy at the discom level by considering all the three developed world. India is exporting smart meters to
UK, Australia, Middle East, Singapore, Malaysia, and
aspects of ‘People, Process and Technology’.
different parts of Europe, Asia and Africa. This export
Smart metering is seen as the primary building block signifies the innovation, competitiveness and capability
of smart grid technologies because smart meters can of the Indian metering industry.
store information, communicate
operating status and receive and
“The Indian metering industry Current Smart Meter
respond to utility commands and Deployment Status (SMNP)
inquiries while keeping the end has made significant contribution
customer engaged. towards these roll outs and today & Way Forward
proudly ‘Made in India’ smart meters When we compare the global roll
Utilities across the globe opted
out with that of India, the scale
for smart metering as per their are being exported to the developed and diversity is humungous
own requirements like lack of world. India is exporting smart in India. The scale and ramp-
manpower and adequate skills, up of Indian rollout is growing
meters to UK, Australia, Middle East,
need for grid automation, support and with the tenders getting
for disruptive sources like RE Singapore, Malaysia, and different
matured, it is expected to
integration, outage management, parts of Europe, Asia and Africa. shoot up exponentially in the
more timely meter reading and This export signifies the innovation, coming future. In India so far 7.3
billing to name a few. million smart meters have been
competitiveness and capability of
In the US, smart metering was installed with an average 10,000
the Indian metering industry.”
approved by regulators so that meters being installed per day.
utilities can offer their customers Jaideep Mukherjee Approximately 245,000 smart
with advance outage information, meters were installed in October
time-of-use pricing, automated demand response, 2023. To reach the target of 250 million smart meters, the
near-real-time energy data feedback, and other tools installation ramp up rate has to be increased multifold.
to better link them to the real cost of electricity and
encourage them to save it.
Key Challenges for the National Smart
Metering Program:
In the UK, AMI was done with 28 million smart meters
hh scaling deployment to 250 million;
to reduce the OPEX expenditure and improve the
operational efficiency of the retailers. The project comes hh timely tender finalisation and award of contract;
under a specification called SMETS (smart metering hh effective contract management
equipment technical specifications). hh consumer acceptance and engagement along
with adequate training
In Australia, in the distribution business-led smart
meter rollout in Victoria around the years 2007 – 2008, hh large scale system integration & deployment;
although the implementation happened quite fast owing hh adequately trained manpower & project/contract
to the ‘mandated’ nature of the project, but with no management expertise;
consumer engagement it failed to deliver the benefits hh supply chain of critical components (like Semi-
to end-consumers. The AMI functionality in Victoria only conductors, Communication modules, Relays etc.);
delivered some network-related use cases like peak hh consistency of installation rate.
demand management and direct load control.
The above mentioned parameters are key to the
South-East Asian countries like Singapore, Malaysia, effective implementation of the rollout.
Thailand and Indonesia are also moving towards
To ensure effectiveness in national smart metering
adoption of smart metering for better grid management
rollout programme, it would be prudent to:
and consumer empowerment; developing countries like
Bangladesh are using smart meters with an objective of hh Ensure consistency of installation rate to achieve
reducing pilferage and demand-side management. timelines of full national rollout;

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hh Ensure effective Supply chain management Buyer Seller End user/discoms

planning;
 Improved  Long term  Improved service
hh Avoid ‘START STOP’ in manufacturing due to accountablity business relation delivery
either upstream supply chain; management of
 Flexible pricing  Commercial  Hassle free
raw materials and components or downstream
logistics/warehousing and installation ramp rate; models assurance customer service

hh Assess total cost of ownership as quality pays for  Optimize product  Predictable supply  Value added

itself in the long run. lifecycle chain services

 Right choice of  Focused Enhanced trust.
The industry would need to make the AMISP model


technology deliverables
successful. This would enable us to showcase India
AMI success story on the world stage and attract further  Maxmizing value  Low cost finance
investments in the power sector. delivery  Higher revenue

Innovation in Business Models in Tune with
Market Dynamics
The ambitious target of 250 million smart meter rollout
involves a massive capital investment on account of
metering and associated infrastructure. To create a
conducive environment for this investment, MoP has
conceived a public private partnership (PPP) concept
of Advanced Metering Infrastructure Service Provider
(AMISP) and also laid down the standard bidding
document for the same. The AMISP shall be responsible
for implementation of end-to-end AMI system and
provide SLA driven services for AMI.
This has led the procurement to shift towards outcome-
based services approach and thus both buyers (in
this case discoms) and sellers (AMISPs) could focus
on innovation and value delivery. Under this model,
outcomes translate into measurable performance
standards; delivery against these standards drives the
commercial arrangement which eventually brings better
accountability.
This has brought in much needed investment in the
sector through multiple developers coming in as
AMISPs. The AMISP SBD, mandates AMISP for taking
the complete responsibility of metering asset for the
contract period of 10 years. This will help the industry
to focus upon quality and reliability and exploit the
investment in metering to its intended life cycle.
This model helps in creating a win-win situation for all
the stakeholders and at the same time achieving the
intended value delivery of the project.
“Smart metering provides a lot more than just
efficient billing and optimizing opex on meter
reading and billing. Smart metering data with
right analytics will play an important role in
managing increasing complexity in the grid
with extensive penetration of renewables,
distributed generation, net metering, ancillary
services and e-mobility.”
Jaideep Mukherjee
potential
Role of Technology in Smart Metering to
Reform the Power Sector
Smart metering deployment must be flexible and
robust to cater to both the present and the upcoming
use cases of discoms. Smart metering provides a lot
more than just efficient billing and optimizing opex on
meter reading and billing. Smart metering data with
right analytics will play an important role in managing
increasing complexity in the grid with extensive
penetration of renewables, distributed generation, net
metering, ancillary services and e-mobility.
It also helps in energy efficiency, peak load management
and demand response by involving the end users.
In the Indian context, with the right use of data we would
be better equipped to enforce the Electricity (Rights of
consumer) rules 2020 in a much transparent way.
The data can also be utilized for maintenance of network
assets based on near real time monitoring. Multiple
power system simulation and modelling tools are being
developed which use the metering data to better equip
the distribution utilities’ business processes of outage
management, opex reduction and capex planning.
Significance of Cyber Security in Smart
Metering
Cyber security in smart meters is critical because it
helps to protect against a range of potential security
threats and risks. Overall, cyber security is an essential
aspect of smart meter systems, and it is critical that
energy providers and other stakeholders prioritize this
issue to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the
energy grid.
Need for Cyber security in Smart Meters
Protecting sensitive data: Smart meters collect
and transmit a large amount of sensitive information,
including energy usage data, customer billing
information, and more. Cyber security measures help
to ensure that this data is protected from unauthorized
access and theft.

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Maintaining the integrity of the energy grid: Smart

meters play a crucial role in the functioning of the
energy grid, and any security breaches or failures could
disrupt the operation of the grid and lead to widespread
power outages or other issues.
Ensuring privacy: Customers have a right to privacy,
and cyber security measures help to ensure that their
energy usage data is not misused or shared without
their consent.
Avoiding financial losses: Security breaches in
smart meter systems can result in financial losses for
energy providers and customers, such as the costs of
remediation and compensation for data theft.
Complying with regulations: Many countries have
regulations in place that require energy providers to
implement strong cyber security measures in their
smart meter systems, and non-compliance can result in
significant fines or other penalties.

Statistics And Data About Smart Metering

In line with the aforementioned policy provisions and
target of Ministry of Power to achieve 250 million
smart meters, different states are at different stages
for appointment of AMISPs for smart prepayment
deployment in the country.
As on today projects for ~ 227.8 million2 smart meter
has been sanctioned and are at different stages of
bidding. Out of which, Letter of Award has been given
for 91 million smart meters; price bid has been opened
for another 22 million smart meters; and contracts have
been signed for 32 million smart meters.
As on date, cumulatively ~ 7.4 million smart meters
have been commissioned in India. The commissioning
rate has ramped up to the level of 10,000 installations
per day.
However, with the current target of 250 million meters,
average per day commissioning needs to be ramped
up exponentially.
Also, to match the timelines for implementation,
seamless and timely supply of meters to AMISPs is a
key factor. With the current supply chain scenario of
components availability and the associated lead period
for electronic component supply, they need clear
visibility and firmness in terms of order booking. This
will help in managing the supply in terms of both cost
and timeline. The implementation must be supported
by appropriate consumer engagement and installation
ramp up across the nation.
Jaideep Mukherjee
Chairman of IEEMA Meters Division and Vice
President (Energy SBO) Secure Meters Ltd.

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Cover Story Meter
Testing of Smart Meter – An Implied Need & Challenges
Smart metering rollout is taking place in India. So far
more than 3.3 million smart meters have been installed
and around 30 million smart meters are planned for
installation in the future. Major stake holders in smart
metering projects are power utility, meter manufacturers
and system integrators. So far, many technical hurdles
have been identified to cause interruptions for smooth
execution of smart metering projects in India.
The successful implementation and perfect working of
a system need all components of the whole system to
work with high reliability. Handing over the operation of
the system to a service provider can be an option, but
monitoring proper operation by power utility should be
the top priority. Rework in the event of an error is often
more complex than good controls in advance. Hence, the
need of verification and end-to-end testing of complete
smart metering system (Figure 1) is the first step toward
achieving a sustainable and interoperable system.
Herewith find elaborated, the need for smart meter
testing, a test system approach with integrated end-
to-end testing of smart metering infrastructure. This
technical paper pinpoints the general need of end-to-
end testing and how it can be established (Figure 4).
The benefit in combination with metrological tests and
communication tests is already in practice.
The integrated testing will benefit the entire metrology
fraternity of India, since it will help in the process of
testing the complete infrastructure of Smart Energy
Meter according to IS16444 (IS standard for smart
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meters), IS15959 (Indian companion standard for
DLMS COSEM) and IEC 62056 (standard for electricity
metering – Data exchange for meter reading, tariff and
load control).
Figure 1 Smart meter Infrastructure
Interoperability and Interchangeability
Interoperability and interchangeability have gained a
major role in the smart meter rollout and claims upmost
priority vide smart meter rollouts in Europe and USA. It
must be the main target for each AMI operator.
Interoperability
Interoperability is a characteristic of a product or system,
whose interfaces are completely understood, to work
with other products or systems, in the present or the
future, in either implementation or access, without any
restrictions.
Interchangeability
Interchangeability is given as soon as a device can be
exchanged for a device from another manufacturer,
without compromising functionality or quality.
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Cover Story Meter
Responsibilities and Dependencies
There are different concepts to operate an AMI and
MDMS. From the utilities point of view the major criteria
for or against a solution are:
1. Initial costs
2. Operational costs
3. Need to have know-how
4. Dependence on the supplier
5. Responsibility in case of error
The most important criteria should be independence
from the supplier and manufacturer. To achieve this goal,
the utility should test the meters themselves and operate
its own MDMS, or at least carry out quality assurance
independently. For this, the utility at-the-least, needs
access to the essential information and an interface to
the system. This increases the initial costs and raises
the need of know-how; but this will affect the operational
costs positively in the future. The improvement of know-
how allows the utility to prevent ‘fails’ with the devices of
the infrastructure and simultaneously, its fundamental
quality improves.
Figure 2 Responsibility of the utility
If the utility gives up sovereignty over the meter, the DC
(Data Concentrator) and the MDMS, it finally becomes
difficult to take responsibility for the proper functionality.
Integrated AMI Interface in Meter Test System
There are two major benefits an MDMS interface brings
to the test system.
1. Fully automatic testing
2. End-to-End testing
If the supplier hands over the operation of certain parts
of the AMI to service providers or the manufacturer, it
becomes very important for the utility to ensure the best
quality for itself. For this, the systems need interfaces
to be enabled to perform different tests as elaborated
below.
a) Fully Automatic Tests
With a focus on metrological tests in combination with
communication tests or encrypted meter communication
the MDMS interface is the best solution. The operator
can read all needed information from the MDMS
database and use it directly inside the test sequence.
No manual steps are needed. This also increases data
security and avoids manual failures.
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b) End-to-End Tests
Within a test sequence, end-to-end tests can be
combined with metrological tests and communication
tests. For this, the meter is mounted on the test system
and connected to the AMI. The test system requests
the MDMS to operate a particular function with the
meter. The MDMS catches this request from the test
system and operates the function through the complete
communication infrastructure to the meter. In summary,
it is a functional test of all the components involved.
End-to-End Tests Overview
Definition
End to end testing (E2E testing) refers to a software
testing method that involves testing an application’s
workflow from beginning to end. This method basically
aims to replicate real user scenarios so that the system
can be validated for integration and data integrity.
Essentially, the test goes through every operation the
application can perform to test how the application
communicates with hardware, network connectivity,
external dependencies, databases, and other
applications. Usually, E2E testing is executed after
functional and system testing is complete.
An end-to-end test takes care of a chain of functionalities
within the whole system. In the context of smart meters,
this means that the entire communication path between
the meter as the end point at the customer and the
MDMS as data storage on the AMI operator’s side is
functionally tested. This test is particularly useful before
many potentially faulty meters are installed in the
infrastructure. Not only important for type tests, but also
for sample tests. The focus is twofold. On the one hand,
the meter and the MDMS are addressed directly. This
allows detailed tests to be carried out at these interfaces.
On the other hand, all components between the meter
and the MDMS are functionally tested. However, it is not
possible to make a detailed statement about the causes
in the event of an error.
In times of material and raw material shortages, there
are occasionally design changes to the hardware
of the meters without the manufacturer proactively
communicating this. These changes can have qualitative
effects on the smart meters and have been uncovered
with sample tests in the past. For this purpose, the test
system can be used, which is used for the metrological
tests and the communication test anyway. There are a
few conditions that need to be met for this.
Test Facility
To perform end-to-end tests with the whole AMI, the
test facility must have a communication interface. There
are several specific possible interfaces and protocols.
Figure 3 shows a few of them:
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Cover Story Meter
1. Interface to the meter on the test bench like an
optical interface.
2. Web based interface to the MDMS or AMI. For
example, via REST or SOAP.
3. Interface between the meter and the MDMS by
using the typical power line communication (PLC)
or radio frequency (RF) communication.
Figure 3 Test facility logical interfaces
Examples of End-to-End tests
There are many possibilities to perform tests from end
to end. In this scenario, the meter is mounted on the
test bench and is connected to the AMI at the same
time. The test system can perform functionalities by
using a web-based interface to the MDMS for example.
Therefore, the test system sends a command to the
MDMS to perform one or more functions at the same
time. The response of the MDMS can be simple like
“HTTP 200 OK” or contain information.
Figure 4 Smart meter test system
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Other benefits of integrated smart meter testing are as
follows:
1) Function tests
In the field there are several functions an MDMS
can perform with the meter. All these functions can
be operated by the test system if the interface is
implemented. Some examples are:
1. Open or close the load switch
2. Enable or disable customer information on display
3. Read event log / get tampering status
4. Create new billing period (new customer)
5. Read any register like 1.8.0, 2.8.0, etc.
6. First breath and last gasp
7. Profile reads
8. Firmware upgrade
2) Data mismatch / open and close the load
switch
Opening and closing the load switch seems to be an
obvious operation for the AMI. If the database of the
MDMS indicates the load switch is closed; how can
we be sure? For this, it is very common to perform a
load switch open or close via the AMI interface and
perform a burden measurement of the load switch on
the test system. With this combination we can be sure
the command was executed and performed well. In
addition, it is also possible to perform a negative test.
Disconnect the meter from the AMI and perform the
load switch command again. By the way, such a test
scenario can also be used for other functionalities.
By now we have seen different behaviours of different
MDMS. One system gives the actual status from the
database. The other gives a response with the error
message, “meter not connected”. All of this is good.
A third system we saw, gives the new status as the
response status. But in this case the MDMS was not
able to execute the action with the disconnected meter
and saved the new status in the database before trying
to execute the action. This automatically results in data
inconsistency and holds a lot of potential for future
errors in the system. To operate this system properly
and to trust the information from the MDMS is not
possible. This is an installed design fault.
3) Timestamp difficulties
Sometimes it is required to use timestamps. Register
values are mostly linked to timestamps and log and
temper information. What part of the AMI is responsible
for these timestamps? By performing end-to-end tests,
the operator is also able to perform negative tests.
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Best Practice MDM System Interface
There are a host of features the AMI interface must
provide to be a good environment. To give clear
and understandable descriptions, a web-based AMI
Representational State Transfer (REST) JavaScipt
Object Notation (JSON) interface with suitable
examples.
Overview: REST JSON
A REST interface is web based and on top of the
internet-Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) protocol
stack with JSON on presentation layer. It’s based on the
server-client architecture. The HTTP verbs of a REST
call can be POST, GET, PUT, PATCH or DELETE with
specific URLs and optional path parameters in it.
For example: POST http://hostname.in/MDMS/
GetMeterStatus/Pathparam
The body of a request or response contains the
JSON data format if available. There is much space
to transport data like specific meter data, time ranges
or options for requests and measurement values or
logs for responses. The design of this interface and
data format is given from the server. That means, the
test bench must follow the given design by the MDMS
operator.
Quality And Integration of Different API
It is not certain that the design and the number of API
will match perfectly with the later mission objective,
but there could be errors or gaps. For this reason, the
following criteria should be critically examined for each
functionality.
1. The documentation must contain every single
API call with verb, URL, path parameter, query
attributes, request body structure, request body
attributes, request examples, response body
structure, response body attributes, response
examples and valid HTTP response codes.
2. The test sequence on the test system must handle
the logical structure of using the calls at the right
time.
3. The request contains all necessary attributes.
4. It should always be possible to distinguish
between errors in the communication caused by
a component of the MDMS or errors due to the
meter being unreachable.
5. Cross check the status information by requesting
a new status or through another independent
interface, such as the optical interface port on the
meter.
6. Encrypted communication between the test
system and the MDMS interface must be seen as a
minimum level of security.
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“Regardless of whether the AMI or parts of it
are operated by the utility itself or are in the
hands of a service provider, the responsibility
belongs to the utility.
For this, the end-to-end tests should be
operated by the utility itself, too. The best
way to test a smart meter is the combination
of metrological tests, communication tests
and end-to-end tests within the same test
sequence. It saves time and brings all the
benefits together.”
Shailendra Goyal & Kartikeya Sharma
7. Availability and the associated response times
shall be determined in view of communication
medium i.e., RF. Cellular or PLC.
Inference Towards the Subject
Conducted end-to-end tests bring to the fore an
important statement about the quality of the entire AMI; it
also allows to keep the important issue of independence.
It promotes the approach of interoperability and
interchangeability to a particularly high level and at the
same time represents a tool for verification.
Regardless of whether the AMI or parts of it are operated
by the utility itself or are in the hands of a service provider,
the responsibility belongs to the utility. For this, the end-
to-end tests should be operated by the utility itself, too.
The best way to test a smart meter is the combination of
metrological tests, communication tests and end-to-end
tests within the same test sequence. It saves time and
brings all the benefits together. Therefore, an interface
to the MDMS is required for the test system. There are
several ways to establish a secure and well-functioning
web-based API, but it also requires know-how.
A test system with an integrated MDMS interface
brings a lot of functionalities in addition to the standard
metrological and communication tests and avoids
unpleasant surprises in the future. Fully automatic
test sequences with highly secured devices under
test are the benefit. No more manual steps and, more
importantly, no more errors due to manual intermediate
steps.
The integration of an MDMS interface into a smart meter
test system is possible and can be established with a
high level of security.
Shailendra Goyal
Managing Director at Zera India Pvt Ltd.
Kartikeya Sharma
General Manager at the same firm
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Guest Article

Cyber Security
Landscape and
Implementation
Vibha Gupta elucidates upon how adoption
of newer technology is linked to increasing
cyber security threats. Read on to know how
sustainable growth can be achieved in such an
impending scenario.

he increasing digitalization and big

T data handling for industries is bringing
noticeable changes with enhancement
in real-time control or monitoring,
enabling predictive maintenance,
reducing downtime and operational
advantages. However, to achieve all this,
interconnectivity of various components
is needed. Due to this, cyber threat
landscape is increasing continuously.

In the modern power system, hackers,

organized crimes, and nation-state
actors are growing day by day and the
same are a direct threat for our nation’s
critical infrastructure. Hence, along with
adoption of digitalization; industries
must also get prepared to deal with
these threat actors with customized
policies and government initiatives.

Approaching the Subject

Industry policies play a vital role in
safeguarding critical infrastructure.
Ideally, a holistic approach is adopted
with proper implementation to ensure
proper security. This holistic approach
mainly includes:
I. People
II. Process
III. Products & Systems (Technology)

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The People’s Connect
People are often considered to be the weakest link in
the security chain; however, they can also be the most
significant defense as they are the ones who are driving
the company or the operations. Hence, it is essential
to consider few key strategies like trainings, promotion
of security culture, phishing awareness and access
control to make your people a strong defense.
The Process
Processes provide the structure to ensure that security
measures are consistent and responsive. While creating
processes, one must consider Risk Assessment,
Incident Response Plan, Compliance to Guidelines or
Standards and Vendor Assessment.
Products & Systems (Technology)
Products and Systems are considered to act as both
facilitators and dominators of security measures. While
choosing them, one must consider Secure Products
and Architecture, Hardening, Encryption, Malware
Detection, Backup and Restore, Secure Remote
Access, Security Logging/Monitoring And Security
Patch Management.
Government Initiatives
The government has also taken many important
initiatives like make in India, CEA cyber security
December 2023
guidelines for Power Sector, (Computer Emergency
Response Team) CERT-IN team, Cyber Swachhta
kendra and many more to safeguard our nation’s
critical infrastructure. On behalf of the industry, IEEMA
is also working closely with governmental agencies
so that guidelines and regulations are formulated and
implemented in the right way.
Government guidelines give an integrated approach to
the utilities and industries, where many important points
are covered like development of people with right cyber
security skills, conducting vulnerability assessments
at various stages of lifecycle, appointment, and role of
CISO (Chief Information Security Officer), upgradation
of legacy system, security log monitoring and storage,
adoption of OT Cyber security standard (IEC62443),
Security Patch Management etc.
In conclusion, it is a fact that the growth of a nation and
industries is linked with adoption of new technologies.
However, with this adoption, threat landscape would
also keep on increasing and attackers will keep on
finding out newer ways to impact our infrastructure
to get their benefits. Hence the policies, guidelines,
regulations, and standards must be followed properly
to achieve sustainable growth. 
Vibha Gupta
Country Business Segment Manager –
Protection and Automation, Siemens.
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Expert Speak
ExpertSpeak

Role of Technology
in Smart Metering
to Reform the Power Sector
Presenting VK Mishra’s exclusive and precise
technical article expounding technology's
contribution to smart metering and how it aids
transition to an era, where energy is not only
intelligently controlled but also optimally utilized.

The power sector faces numerous challenges,

like the growing demand, an aging
infrastructure, and the pressure to transition
to cleaner energy sources. Smart metering
addresses these challenges through remote
management and real time analytics. The
integration of innovative technologies into the
power grid is reshaping the arena of energy
distribution, consumption, sustainability
and promoting reliability, efficiency and
environmental aspects.
Data Accuracy and Analysis
Smart meters allow accurate and real-time
monitoring of energy consumption and
power usage patterns, helping utilities and
consumers make informed decisions about
supply and consumption.
Currently, smart sensors within smart meters
capture granular data on energy consumption,
voltage levels, power demand, theft data,
and power quality data, identifying grid
performance and providing a comprehensive
understanding of the power ecosystem. The
integration of large data analytics is offering
utilities actionable insights into consumer
behavior, grid performance, and predictive
maintenance.
Remote Control and Dynamic
Monitoring
Smart meter technologies (such as GPRS, RF,
NBIOT, and PLC) allow for remote accessibility
and control. Utilities can remotely read meters,
monitor grid performance, and manage
energy distribution.
On the other side of the spectrum, customers
benefit from the ability to monitor their energy
usage in real-time and make adjustments
to optimize their consumption. Strong
protocols DLMS enables data communication
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seamlessly between smart meters and utility systems,

facilitating real-time monitoring and control. Sturdy
communication protocols such as Zigbee, LoRa, and
cellular networks facilitate continuous and secure data
exchange between smart meters and utility system.
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Case Study

Need for Adoption of Smart Metering Across India

Industry expert, Devendra Vyas in this case Indian Power Sector
study, elaborates about the current state of The power sector is one of the key building blocks
the Indian Power Sector. With 28 years into for the growth of any country. India has a diverse mix
design and development of energy metering of power sources such as coal, hydropower, nuclear
products for electricity grid, utilities, OEMs, power, wind, solar, natural gas, and oil. The demand for
Central Electricity Authority, Regulatory Commissions and establishment of Appellate
industries, consumers, and end users, the electricity inandthe country
for matters is increasing
connected rapidly,thereto.
therewith or incidental and more
author enlists top five challenges that we face. power plants need to be built to meet this demand. The
financial crunch and irregularities in the Power sector are
Finally, he enumerates the Smart Meter National long-drawn problems. The government has been taking
Programmes touching upon their benefits to steps to solve the problem of this sector.
Installed Capacity (Utilities) as on 31.03.2022
finally track their progress.
The Electricity Act 2003 consolidatesNuclear, laws
1.7% relating to
the generation, transmission, distribution, trading, and
Abstract use of electricity and generally for 6.2%
Gas,
taking measures
The Indian power sector has come a long way, with a conducive to the development of the electricity industry,
total installed capacity of 1.7 GW in year 1950 to 400 GW promoting competition therein,RES,protecting 27.5% the interest
in year 2022. After independence, Central
multiple Authority,ofRegulatory
steps were
Electricity consumers, and supplying
Commissions electricity
and establishment to Steam,
of Appellate allTribunal
areas,
52.7%

taken for the systematic growth ofand this

for sector rationalization
across therewith
matters connected or incidentalof thereto.
electricity tariff, ensuring transparent
the nation. To liberalize the development of the power policies regarding subsidies, promotion Hydro,
11.7%
of efficient
sector, the government brought the Electricity Act 2003 and environmentally benign policies, constitution of
Central Electricity Authority, Regulatory Commissions
into force to replace three existing legislations.
and establishment of Appellate Tribunal and for matters
Indian power sector is facing many challengesInstalled Capacity (Utilities)
e.g. connected therewith as on 31.03.2022thereto.
orAllincidental
India Electricity generation (Utilities) 2021-22
very high AT&C losses, poor cash flow, etc. There is Nuclear, 1.7%
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solutions that cater to specific smart grid ecosystems. 6.2%
Smart meters have emerged as a crucial component RES, 11.50%

for modernizing India’s power/energy sector. Smart

RES, 27.5%
metering provides numerous benefits such as accurate Hydro, 10.20%
Steam, 52.7%
billing, reduction in system losses, enhanced energy
Steam, 72.70%
distribution, improved load management, etc. However,
Hydro,
the adoption of smart meters is heavily dependent on 11.7%
the competitiveness of solution providers, integration
with smart grid infrastructure, and utilization of advanced
technologies to address challenges of interoperability. Source: General Review 2023 report (CEA)
Source: General Review 2023 report (CEA)
All India Electricity generation (Utilities) 2021-22
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Nuclear, 3.20% Gas,1.
2.40%
Major Challenges @ the Indian Power Sector
Case Study
Major Challenges @ the Indian Power
Sector
Major challenges faced by various processes/sections
in the power sector are:
Power System Losses:
The electricity lost in the transformation, transmission,
and distribution system and electricity unaccounted
worked out to 272418.57 GWh representing 19.27% of
the total available electricity.
Region % Losses
North-Eastern Region 27.2%
Northern Region 21.9%
Eastern Region 21.6%
Western Region 19.4%
Southern Region 14.6%
Source: General Review 2023 report (CEA)
Some states experiencing aggregate technical and
commercial (AT&C) losses as high as 40%. AT&C losses
reflect losses due to energy losses during transmission
and distribution (due to technical reasons), theft and
billing inefficiencies, and commercial losses such as
collection inefficiencies, and payment delays.
Cash flow cycle issues
DISCOMs collect payments from end consumers
for energy supplied based on billed energy. With
existing system there is considerable delay in billing
and collection from end consumer for payments
and because of that DISCOMs are not making timely
payment for their energy purchases.
Financial losses
Power utilities has not increased its fees to match
the increased costs. This is because most of them
are owned by state governments and democratically
elected governments, to make electricity affordable for
their citizens, face populist pressure not to raise prices.
In addition, there are often delays in determining tariffs.
Missing measurements
The various levels of the distribution chain such as
consumers, distribution transformers and feeder are not
fully measured. As a result, it becomes difficult to isolate
and identify areas of loss and take corrective action.
Poor revenue realization
The wide gap between the average cost of supply
and revenue realized has led to outstanding dues
of discoms.
Smart Meter National Program
The Government of India has been actively pursuing the
implementation of smart metering as part of its efforts
December 2023
to modernize the power sector and improve efficiency
in electricity distribution. The Smart Meter National
Programme (SMNP) is a significant initiative aimed at
replacing conventional electricity meters with smart
meters across the country.
The primary objectives of the smart metering program
in India include reducing aggregate technical and
commercial losses (AT&C), enhancing billing accuracy,
promoting energy conservation through real-time data,
enabling demand-side management, and facilitating
better customer service.
The program aims to deploy millions of smart meters in
both urban and rural areas. It involves the installation
of advanced meters, typically equipped with two-
way communication capabilities, enabling remote
monitoring and control of electricity usage.
Smart meters utilize various communication
technologies such as GPRS, or RF mesh to transmit
real-time data on energy consumption. This data
helps utilities and consumers monitor usage patterns
and make informed decisions regarding energy
consumption.
Challenges in implementing smart metering in India
include initial high costs of smart meters, interoperability
standards, ensuring data security and privacy,
addressing consumer concerns about the potential
increase in tariffs, and the need for robust infrastructure
for seamless integration.
The Government of India, through various schemes
and initiatives, supports the adoption of smart meters.
Programs like the Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana
(UDAY) and the Integrated Power Development Scheme
(IPDS) provide financial assistance to power distribution
companies for smart meter deployment.
Several states in India have initiated pilot projects
and large-scale rollouts of smart meters. However,
the deployment varies across states, and the pace of
implementation may differ due to varying infrastructure
and financial capabilities.
Overall, the Smart Meter National Programme in India
holds significant promise in transforming the electricity
distribution system by improving operational efficiency,
reducing losses, and empowering consumers with
better tools for managing their energy consumption.
Benefits of Smart Metering
Smart meters offer numerous benefits across the power
sector value chain.
hh Facilitate reduction in AT&C losses
hh Accurate measurement & Billing
hh Help utilities in peak load management, which
leads to better planning & forecasting
hh Improves quality and reliability of service.
hh Help in reduction in power purchase cost for
utilities.
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hh Critical block for Grid integration with Renewables A Model Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) for
and with microgrid infrastructure. implementation of Smart Metering projects in the country
hh End consumer can save by identifying has been pre-pared and released for adoption by the
inefficiencies and areas of excess consumption States/Discoms for nationwide rollout of smart meters
under Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS).
Smart metering benefits at a glance
Utility Customers Regulators Conclusion
• Provide • Cost saving •Financial sound Smart metering deployment provides many benefits
real-time by identifying utilities to all the segments of power sector. For consistent
information inefficiencies •Satisfied growth of any sector, it is important that end user
about energy and areas customers should also be satisfied with the services provided
use of excess by that sector. Smart metering deployment helps
•Reduction
• Better planning consumption in reduction in AT&C losses, improves accuracy of
in emission
& forecasting • Higher intensity to measurement & billing significantly. This also facilitate
• Reduction in accessibility to meet the utilities in peak load management to enable them for
AT&C losses electricity nation's better planning & forecasting and ultimately reducing
• Accurate • Improved power nvironmental power purchase cost.
measurment & relaibility & goals
power quality As generation from Renewable & Micro grid
billing
• Improved infrastructure is growing rapidly, which makes Smart
• Better Asset
customer meter deployment essential by means of Net metering
utilization
service with mode and providing information about real time
• Increase grid
User-friendly information of energy generation & consumption.
stability
& Transparent
• Peak load interface End consumer can save energy bills by identifying
management inefficiencies and areas of excess consumption. AMI
• Backup power
• Renewable requirement system helps in improvement in power reliability-power
integration minimized/ quality and services to end customers are available with
• Restore power eliminated user-friendly & transparent interface. Backup power
outage faster requirements for end consumer also be minimised/
• Disconnect eliminated as utility have better control on power outage
services management and have required information upfront for
remotely planning & forecasting for power needs.

Smart metering program is aimed for achieving goals
for Financial sound utilities at one end and satisfied
electricity consumer at another end.
Smart Metering progress under
government programmes
Smart meters are being installed under various schemes
of Government of India and various schemes of the
State Utilities. Funding is made available to state utilities
by Government of India under National Smart Grid
Mission (NSGM) and Integrated Power Development
Scheme (IPDS).
Further, in year 2021, Government of India has launched
“Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) under
which deployment of 25 crores smart prepaid meters
have been envisaged till March, 2025.
This scheme to work under design, build, finance,
operate, and transfer mode through public-private
partnership. The scheme also promotes system
metering at the feeder and distribution transformer
level with a communicating feature. Additionally, the
required advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) will be
implemented.
Smart meter deployment is one the priority for
Government of India and because of that, adoption &
deployment of Smart meters is growing on rapid pace.
Increase in Renewable energy integration and growth in
electric vehicles, which requires EV charging stations,
there is immense needs of a critical subsystem, which
capture and provide real time data and facilitate for
meaningful analysis, which helps in grid stability and
mitigate supply outage or interruptions.
In nutshell, Smart metering deployment is crucial for
achieving goals of Smart & stable power grid, financial
sound utilities, satisfied end-users equipped with
personalized & transparent services enable them to
reduce energy usage & bills. 
References:
hh General Review 2023 report (CEA)
hh National Smart Grid Mission, Ministry of Power,
Government of India
hh Smart Metering Program in India – A Critical
Assessment (ISGF)
Devendra Vyas
Head of R&D (Metering division),
HPL Electric & Power Limited

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Supushpa Chandra Kaushal:

“Ministry of Power Truly Supports our Industry!”
Chairman of IEEMA Economic & Taxation Cell, Public Policy Cell,
Supushpa Kaushal elaborates how GoI is ensuring clean and affordable
energy, driving upgradation and modernization schemes, creating
opportunities to design indigenous technology and solutions.

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wenty-four years of experience into the electrical
T industry, meet Supushpa Chandra Kaushal, who is
an Electrical Engineer from NIT Hamirpur and an MBA in
IB. Other than being a man of science and engineering,
Kaushal has a rich experience in electrical transmission
project execution (of EHV & HVDC), sales (electrical
equipment), generating business solutions; covering
sectors like public utilities, cement, steel, chemical,
infrastructure, EPC and industrial projects.
A veteran of the PT&D industry, he has served
Siemens, Alstom, Areva T&D, ABB, Emco, General
Electric and is currently the Deputy General Manager
at Larsen & Toubro looking into Industry Priority
Areas and leading in the company’s Digital Energy
Solutions project called PT&D IC – Global Goto
Market Growth Program. Kaushal has been part of
L&T earlier holding diverse business lines like OFC
Project Business; Data Centre & Cloud Services
Business; Head of Business Development for North
India handling Transmission & Distribution Utilities,
Railways, TBCB clients in various capacities.
The Honorary Chairman of Economic & Taxation
Committee in IEEMA Public Policy Cell, Supushpa
Kaushal plays an active role in various policy reviews,
engagements, feedback, meetings and representation
to policy makers on behalf of IEEMA. A family man,
Kaushal spends most of his free time with family and
friends.
Read on to know more about Kaushal’s thoughts on
industry state, government policies, challenges, and
the way ahead.
Known to be an active thought leader,
involved in the working of the emerging
energy markets, with a keen eye on
sustainability, what are the milestonesthat
your Chaired division of Economic & Taxation
Committee achieved during 2022-23?
Economic & Taxation Cell – Non applicability of GST on
liquidated damages, compensation and penalty arising
out of breach of contract or other provisions of law.
hh Firstly, it gives relief to the industry, defining how
to treat the LD under GST Act.
hh Secondly, this circular also provides clarity on
the taxable event under GST vis-à-vis Contractual
Agreement.
hh Further, it provides clarity to field formation
authorities, on the interpretation relating to taxable
event and consequential applicability of levy, by
which mitigates unwarranted litigation.
RoDTEP included the Transmission Line products.
An inclusion of additional export items in Appendix
December 2023
4R with effect from 15.12.2022. These additional items
covers our TLT exports @ 1.1% as RoDTEP benefits.
As a committee working towards the empowerment of
the members, we took many steps towards achieving
milestones throughout the year.
We were responsible to add meaningful inputs in the
Foreign Trade Agreement (FTAs) being considered by
the government of India with Australia, UK,Canada.
The committee submitted the pre-budget memorandum
for the members – highlighting the Indirect Taxation,
Custom Duty, GST concerns of the members.
We conducted a conference on Public Procurement,
QCBS and RA. We are looking at a follow-up session
on the same with more government stake holders in the
panel.
In what direction is the industry moving
according to you? Do you perceive any
challenges at the
same time?
MoP is driving the industry very appropriately and in a
sustainable way. The policies of MoP are commendable.
As responsible members of the industry, we have to
act fast and in a highly supportive manner. Nationwide
modernization schemes of MoP are welcome.
A few challenges that the industry faces today include:
(i) They provide huge spike in demand, they need to
be spread in a sustainable time span.
(ii) The government utilities conduct pre-bid queries.
However, they don’t provide reasonable clarification
to the queries and the commercial comments,
suggestions by prospective bidders are ignored.
(iii) The estimation cost of the projects are often too low
and unviable.
(iv) Lack of pragmatism in the contract completion
period - often the contract award period is delayed
and the completion period date is kept the same
(based on closure date of MoP scheme).
(v) The payment terms of the Contract needto be
revised as industry is cash starved and expected to
invest also in the economy. The amendments of the
contract dates are not considered during execution
period and huge penalties, Liquidated Damages
are deducted (this causes huge financial stress on
the industry). All the commercial amendments in
contract are pushed back and only reviewed after
the contract is completed.
(vi) E Reverse Auction (eRA) process of awarding large
complex projects needs to be reviewed. In our
Indian electrical industry, we have witnessed some
renowned brands and project execution companies
going bankrupt and filing NCLAT.
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(vii) More internationallyaccredited testing labs needs

to be set up in country.

Since you have been engaged with national

and global summits and the United
Nationsfor shaping a sustainable economy
and procuring sustainable development
for all, what according to you, are the
modernobstacles that the industry currently
faces?
Modern obstacles are disruption of global supply
chain due to geo-political reasons. Increase in price
levels by foreign equipment suppliers (including their
Indian factories) due to exodus of Chinese equipment
suppliers.
Modern obstacles also include understanding
‘Global Standards’ and ‘Trade Practices’. There are 2
dimensions of Standards:
(i) Standards to manufacture and produce something Having a fascination for digital innovation
useful and with reliable quality.
and a keen interest to review startups, you
(ii) Global standards creating barriers.
also play the role of being the internal faculty
Modern obstacles- we have limited number of electrical for training on Contract Management in your
testing labs of international accreditation.
current organization. Since you take deep
Modern obstacles – availability of raw materials at
competitive prices.
interest in things that shape the future, what
are your thoughts on R&D?
What is your vision for the industry and Research and Development is the backbone of a
IEEMA in 2024? sustainable industry. IEEMA members need to adopt
The upcoming year will be full of opportunities and mark R&D expenditure as an important investment. The
a surge in demand. We expect the Ministry to protect government of India is already focusing very strongly
the SME, MSME industry and focus on the quality of on R&D efforts and many governmental agencies,
products, services and making the process of growth institutes are working on the same. As an industry we
sustainable. IEEMA needs to be impartial and drive the need to collaborate with efforts of the government and
industry with the vision of nation first, protecting the develop our products, services aligned with modern
interest of the smallest members. IEEMA must promote cutting-edge technologies.
innovation, sustainability, collaboration.
Medium term approach of our R&D must be aligned
IEEMA needs to integrate with best global practices with resource efficiency and circular economy. We have
and members to become part of the global value chain, rich heritage and knowledge bank. Our R&D should be
working with the government for creating sustainable localized using our resources and people and suitable
rules and regulations. IEEMA shall play a pivotal role to our geographical matrix.
in hand holding the large MSME, SME membership
and giving meaningful inputs to Government of India. India is an outsourcing centre for many global R&D
And also populating the innovative schemes of Govt, firms and ironically our industry lacks its own R&D
Ministry for the benefit of the members e.g. the ZED and we have to often depend on technology transfer.
scheme (Zero Defect and Zero Effect)which is based on The efforts of GoI in identifying the import content in
well-defined parameters of quality, safety, production, our sector and creating schemes for nurturing the local
cleanliness, energy, environment among others. IEEMA R&D product, technologies. IEEMA need to enrich the
should work closely with Government and ensure same with active dissemination and participation.
the benefits are availed by the membership and also MoP/Central Electricity Authority has been doing their
provide feedback and suggestions, as appropriate to seed work for the industry and industry must stand up
the Government. for their own cause. CEA is running 3 programmes,

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namely, NPP, RSOP, IHRD; and totally board based on SDG 7 (affordable
68 projects of R&D. IEEMA is already
IEEMA needs to
and clean energy),Net Zero by 2070,
a core member of the respective
integrate with best
Circular economy, increase in export
committee. Reigniting efforts and
global practices and
by members from 11B$ to new levels,
engagement are the need of the hour.
members to become
increased contribution by members
part of the global value
Make In India clause in government from 60B$ to new levels. Going beyond
chain, working with the
procurement, Production as a trade exhibition association, to
government for creating
Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes driving the policy advocacy for 1000
sustainable rules and
are novel ways by the GoI, to regulations. plus membership. Membership needs
push the industry to increase to grow. More regional and state level
the domestic value addition.Large membership drives should be taken up.
Indian firms have already made technology transfer State level advocacy has to be revived and enhanced.
agreements in the Green Hydrogen space, however
IEEMA is praiseworthy for the good work like generating
there is immense scope for many small elements to
business through trade shows, active dialogue and
be indigenously developed. India offers a huge market
engagement with the government and the industry,
potential to manufacture and trade.
increase in membership numbers and bringing
the grass root pain points of the industry.
Kindly elaborate upon your expectations from
ElectraVerse Sparks as an initiative is commendable.
IEEMA and the commendable initiatives of There is a need to offer mentorship and market support
the Association? to the startups. Need to motivate the membership to
Bonding the industry together with Vision of Bharat, actively support such initiatives and offer a win-win
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IEEMA’S MEP Consultants Meet Sparkles @ Goa!

A power-packed two days’ business retreat at Goa with the presence of India’s
top consultants, brands, business tycoons, thought leaders and entertainment
badshahs rendered MEP Consultants Meet to be a serious biz-cation!

(L-r) Charu Mathur, Shashi Amin, Pankaj Dharkar, Hamza Arsiwala, Taj Hassan, Sunil Singhvi, Nitin Raikar and R. Prakash gracing
the Inaugural Session

The 2nd edition of IEEMA’s MEP Consultants Meet was The three-day MEP meet brought together MEP
held from October 27 – 29, 2023 at Taj Resort and Consultants, Electrical Consultants, HVAC Consultants,
Convention Centre, Goa. Project Management Consultants and MEP heads of
the TOP Builders along with the top brands from the
The primary focus of this meet was to network and electrical equipment industry on a common platform to
provide opportunities for electrical equipment industry discuss the challenges and opportunities in commercial,
to interact and meet with the top 100 MEP Consultants residential, institutional and the hospitality industry.
of India through showcasing their new products,
technologies and innovations.    The event witnessed the presentation of Case Studies
by participating organizations on topics that ranged new
The three-day event was inaugurated by Chief Guest technologies or emerging trends; networking; market
Mr. Taj Hassan, DG Fire Services, Government of India; trends and growth drivers and green, safe and sustainable
Guest of Honour, Mr. Pankaj Dharkar, Presidential buildings. This forum has become a stepping-stone for
Member, Fire & Security Association of India; Guest of a committed and long-term mutual engagement by the
Honour Mr. Nitin Raikar, Director, Directorate of Fire & electrical industry with the MEP consultants.
Emergency Service Government of Goa; Mr. Hamza
Arsiwala, President, IEEMA & Chairman and Managing Highlights from the Inaugural Session
Director, Stelmec Ltd.; Mr. Sunil Singhvi, President
Elect IEEMA & CEO (Energy SBU), Secure Meters Ltd.;
Mr. Shashi Amin, Chairman, IEEMA Retreat and CEO
(Cable Solutions), Apar Industries Ltd. and Ms Charu
Mathur, Director General, IEEMA.
The objective of IEEMA’s MEP Consultants Meet
2023 was to build committed and long term mutual
engagement with electrical industry and the MEP
fraternity. The event also provided an opportunity to
develop professional skills and partake knowledge
through networking. Leverage engineering expertise
to establish a safe building environment for human use
was another key objective.

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Charu Mathur, Director General, IEEMA extended
her warm welcome to all industry leaders, MEP
consultants and Government stakeholders. In her
welcome address she mentioned that industry and
consultants are thrilled to be back in Goa, a state that is
renowned for its natural beauty and progressive outlook
and mesmerizing natural views and now the second
consecutive edition of MEP Retreat. These initiatives
will act as great platforms for MEP consultants to stay
ahead of the curve and to provide their clients with the
best possible advice.
Mathur thanked all the participants in the MEP Meet and
hoped that they would find The Meet to be informative
and engaging. After thanking all the sponsors for their
valuable contribution, she shared insights on the first
edition of IEEMA Retreat and opportunities that this
event would offer to the industry.
Hamza Arsiwala, President, IEEMA in his address
focused on India’s march towards becoming a 5-trillion-
dollar economy by 2025 and our emergence into
being on the top three economies of the world, within
this decade. He said, “India offers a great opportunity
across manufacturing and services, with the scale that
the Indian market offers, new solutions and products
developed for India could also be competitive in global
markets. As India strives to be energy-independent by
2047 and Net Zero by 2070, ‘Green Electricity’ will be at
the focal point of this journey.” He further informed that
in this context, IEEMA partnered with the government
of India and developed the India@2047 vision for the
Electrical & Allied Electronics sector last year.
Arsiwala mentioned that the focus of this edition of
The Meet was on “Quality, Safety and Reliability of
Electrical Equipment”. He further said, “This is a topic
of critical importance to all of us. We, as a community
are responsible for ensuring that the buildings and Infra
we design and construct are safe, reliable, and energy-
efficient.”
He noted that this retreat was a unique opportunity
for the community to come together and discuss the
latest trends and challenges faced by the electricity
ecosystem. He said, “It is also a chance for us to network
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with one another and build relationships that will benefit
us all.” Arsiwala proposed to create a platform for MEP
Consultants and the Electrical Industry for continuous
engagement &and dialogue by way of creating a forum
or committee within IEEMA which would be a value
addition for both, the consultants and the industry; it
would provide important inputs on BIS Standards or
Specifications, Urban Developments Specifications and
BEE etc.
President Elect Sunil Singhvi in his address reiterated
the point made by Hamza Arsiwala, President,
IEEMA on enhancing focus on ‘Quality, Reliability &
Safety’ to establish our industry in the global supply
chain. He urged the industry to strengthen Systems
and Processes for enhanced quality. He said, “I feel
that it is time for the Electrical & Electronic industry
to exert a concerted and coordinated effort to raise
the perception of our industry globally – just like the
IT industry has done so successfully.” He urged the
industry to proactively reach-out to global customers to
enhance the exports basket.
Further, he informed the audience about the vital role
played by the industry and MEP Consultants, through
energy-efficient technologies and solutions, to build a
more sustainable future. He said, “As a result, the role of
MEP engineers is more crucial than ever before as they
now find themselves at the forefront of this sustainability
movement, playing a crucial role in designing and
implementing energy-efficient, eco-friendly, and
technologically advanced building systems. MEP
consultants will remain instrumental in striking a
balance between technological innovation, functional
design, and environmental stewardship.”
As a meter manufacturer, he said that smart meter
is a key technology that can help to address these
challenges. “Smart meters provide real-time data on
energy consumption, which can be used to identify
and address energy waste. They can also be used to
implement time-of-use rates, which can encourage
consumers to shift their energy consumption to off-peak
periods,” he mentioned.
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Through this retreat, he urged all stakeholders to discuss
and address not only the challenges but encourage
open and honest discussion leading to sustainable,
long-term improvements.
Chairman of the MEP meet Shashi Amin in his address
informed everyone that more than 100 delegates,
41 consultants attended the previous edition and
the rest of the delegates for the first time. He also
mentioned that 6 MEP heads representing the builders
community were attending this event. Consultants in
attendance ranged Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Surat,
Goa from West, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kerala
from South, NCR, Jaipur from North and Kolkata from
East. He said that around 40 participating companies
were sponsors.
The Chairman talked about opening membership to
the consultant fraternity. He informed that only three
consulting companies had become members of
IEEMA from the previous edition. He said, “In case we
have more members, IEEMA can start a division for
consultants and this division could be the face for the
fraternity as regards ministry is concerned, maybe it is
the Power Ministry, Urban Ministry, CEA or BIS.
He said, “The growth path of the Electrical Industry and
Cable Industry too is growing like never before. The
top line is growing, profits have also gone up by more
than two times. Share prices of cable companies are
skyrocketing and also market cap.”
Pankaj Dharkar, Guest of Honour spoke about the
FSAI Suraksha Index. He informed delegates that FSAI
Suraksha Index has been launched across India. One
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hundred trained professionals, aptly christened as FSAI
AP were now ready to provide the much acclaimed
Suraksha Index – a Fire Security and Safety Index for
the buildings, he said.
FSAI Suraksha Index (FSI) will evaluate all measures
taken over and above the minimum requirements by the
statutory authorities and give a score that truly reflects
safety standards. The audit process will comprise of
compliance with respect to legal norms and regulations
along with Fire Safety & Security Standards. The entire
process will provide a benchmark standard and can
be used as a measuring mechanism to know how the
facility has performed with respect to Fire Security and
Safety. FSI will reflect the passion to keep the building
safe and secure.
Shri Nitin Raikar, Director, Directorate of Fire &
Emergency Service Government of Goa, congratulated
IEEMA for playing a vital role in the electrical industry
to facilitate making a conducive environment for the
growth of the electrical industry. He informed the
audience about the role of the Directorate of Fire &
Emergency services in the Goa, Daman and Diu Fire
Force. He stated that the department recommends the
electrical installations as per the National Building Code
of India 2016.
Shri Taj Hassan, IPS, Director General, FS, CD & HG
addressed the audience next. He focused on upcoming
trends in the field on fire-fighting and highlighted that
electricity is one of the major cause of fire occurrences
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and hence fire officials should audit the building as per
regulatory norms. He congratulated IEEMA for focusing
on Safety, Quality and Sustainability in the MEP meet.
He offered all his support to IEEMA for spreading
awareness about Safety and Quality products.
The Panel discussion that followed was themed
“Safety Planning for the High-rise Buildings or Cities of
the Future. It was moderated by Pankaj Dharkar and
eminent panelist included Haroon Siddiqui, Sr. Vice
President & Head MEP, Rustomjee; Shri Devendra
Patil, Divisional Fire Officer, Mumbai Fire Brigade;
Rupesh Gujarati, Director, Electro-Mech Consultants;
Vinayak Sane, COO & Principal Consultant, Abhiyanta
Consulting Engineers LLP and Ramesh Bhor, Divisional
Fire Officer, Mumbai Fire Brigade.
An insightful presentation was made by Anupam Mittal,
Principal Architect & Director, Arinem Consultancy
Services Pvt. Ltd. He touched upon the comprehensive
transformation of railway stations from traditional
transportation hubs into multifunctional urban centers
that make optimum use and value of the available
space in and around railway stations, by integrating a
wide range of functions, public spaces, and amenities.
“The above concept aligns with modern urban planning
ideals that aim to create more livable, sustainable, and
vibrant cities by re-imagining and re-purposing existing
urban assets, such as railway stations, into dynamic
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and integrated urban centers,” he said and added
that “Urban transformation underscores the goal of
revitalizing and enhancing urban areas, which includes
aspects like transportation infrastructure, public spaces,
nodes and more.”
R Prakash, Vice Chairman, IEEMA Retreat said, “MEP
fraternity is one of the most significant in the transition
towards the future and it is a huge and
exciting time for the MEP industry bearing in mind the
speed of urbanization and infra growth.” He thanked all
the MEP Consultants for taking their time out to attend
this event and expressed gratitude to all the sponsors
for supporting this initiative.
MEP Consultants Meet: Day 2
The second day of the grand event launched with a
panel discussion on the topic ‘Decoding of the National
Electric Code of India 2023’. The Panel was moderated
by S. Gopa Kumar, President, National Federation of
Engineers for Electrical Safety and included eminent
panelists like Priti Bhatnagar, Head ETD (Retd), Bureau
of Indian Standards; Narendra Duvedi, Executive
Director, Sas Powertech Pvt. Ltd. and Krish Theobald,
Director, ProtegoPlus Electrotech Pvt. Ltd.,
During the discussion, panellists touched upon the
National Electrical Code of India (NEC), which is an all-
inclusive Electrical Installations Code prepared by BIS,
providing guidelines for regulating electrical installation
practices across the country. The panel briefed the
audience about the following aspects of the Code:
hh Good practices for the selection of electrical
equipment forming part of an electrical
installation;
hh Recommendations concerning safety in the wiring
of electrical installations,
hh General safety procedures and practices in
electrical work; and
hh Additional precautions must be taken when using
electrical equipment in hazardous environments
such as an explosive or active atmosphere.
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IEEMA EVENTS

Ashish Rakheja, Managing Partner, AEON Integrated

Building Design Consultants LLP spoke about Suresh Srinivasan, Motivational Speaker from Potentia
Decarbonization: Emerging Codes & Standards Growth Technologies Pvt. Ltd., thrilled the audience
Influencing the Construction Industry. Rakheja is a with his motivational talk entitled “Stop Look Go
seasoned Consulting Engineer who has designed over Enthusiastic”.
3000 projects that include hotels, airports, hospitals,
retail, residential, commercial, high rises and industrial
projects. He is spearheading the Green Building
Movement in India in the capacity of being the Chairman
of the Technical Committee of Indian Green Building
Council (IGBC).

Imteyaz Siddiqui, Chairman Intellect 2024 and Director,

Altonova India Private Limited give the final Vote of
Thanks.
The two-day MEP Consultants Meet was not only
like a knowledge-mela where data, information and
The next Panel was called “The Electrifying Dialogues knowledge were freely shared through panel discussions
– Firechat with Eminent Woman in MEP Consultants”. and presentations; it presented ample opportunities for
This discussion was moderated by Sheetal Bhilkar, networking and allowed participating companies to
Founder, Urja Building Services Consultants Pvt. Ltd. showcase new technology and innovations through the
Other eminent panelist included Avni Sikka, Managing exhibition. With top-notch entertainment services and
Director, Artech Engineering Solutions; Shobha Raghu, cocktail dinners, the event was a complete package to
Independent MEP Consultant; Shruti Goel, Director, experience the best of both the worlds.
PROION and Babita Nazir, Senior Associate, Integrated
Technical Services Consulting Engineers.
Panelists discussed relevant issues in their domain;
their journey in the industry and the toughest project
and learning they’ve had while handling projects. Goel
touched upon her experience as Committee Member at
National Building Code. Raghu shared her experiences
as an internal auditor at CPRI; Sikka shared her
experience with the Hospital or the Government project
she handled; Nazir touched upon how she implemented
new technologies in projects and how she convinced
her clients. As prominent MEP consultants they delved
at length about key opportunities in the Indian market
for electrical and allied equipment manufacturers.

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IEEMA Participates at WETEX 2023

IEEMA’s presence at WETEX 2023 held from 15 – 17 November at the Dubai
World Trade Centre yielded high business prospects for participating members

IEEMA Booth at WETEX 2023 and Dubai Solar Show, 15th – 17th November 2023, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE

Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) organises the Middle East market as it has great potential due to
the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment the developments taking place at Middle East.
Exhibition, WETEX 2023 and Dubai Solar Show annually The event underlines DEWA’s commitment to
under the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin supporting the sustainable development of the UAE
Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and establishing Dubai as a leading global hub for
of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai and under the patronage clean energy and a green economy. Over the last 24
of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman years, WETEX and Dubai Solar Show has established
of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy. its position as the largest regional exhibition in the
energy, water, green development, sustainability and
IEEMA participated at WETEX 2023, the Region’s
related sectors and has become one of the largest
Largest Sustainability & Clean Energy Technology
specialised exhibitions worldwide. It provided a leading
Exhibition that was scheduled from November 15 to
platform for international organisations to present their
17, 2023 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).
latest solutions and products, as well as learn about
Key representatives from IEEMA made the best of
innovative global technologies in addition to exchanging
this opportunity to showcase IEEMA’s activities and
best practices, identifying market needs and exploring
establishing global footprints and connecting IEEMA
opportunities to take part in renewable energy projects
members with the New Energies sector. The participating
in the UAE and region.
member companies had
fruitful prospects to interact
with Utilities and other EPC
companies from the Middle
East.
IEEMA representatives took the
opportunity to widely promote
Buildelec – Distribuelec–
Insulec 2024 and invite foreign
buyers for the RBSM and
also established contacts for
ELECRAMA 2025.
The IEEMA booth was visited
by Abdul Syed Abdul Hameed,
Vice President, Contracts,
DEWA where he urged IEEMA Imteyaz A Siddiqui, IEEMA IBD Mentor – Middle East along with other participating members
members to actively engage in at IEEMA Booth, World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE

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MINISTRY
UPDATES

R&D ROADMAP
for Green Hydrogen Ecosystem in India - Part II

Continued from November 2023, this is the second part of hydrogen- based energy applications, including
in a series of perspectives shared by the GoI through stationary power, portable power, and transportation.
the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy. Hydrogen may be stored in the physical form under high
pressure at ambient or sub-ambient temperatures or as
Chapter 3: Hydrogen Storage a cryogenic liquid near its normal boiling point of 20
K. Additionally, hydrogen may be stored as bonded to
3.1 Introduction other elements as in hydrogen compounds or adsorbed
as a diatomic molecule in porous solids[1]. Large-
Hydrogen has the highest energy per unit mass of any scale and long-term storage can be achieved through
fuel; however, its low-density results in a low energy underground storage in various geological structures
per unit volume. Therefore, the storage of hydrogen at like salt caverns, depleted oil and gas reservoirs, and
high volumetric density is considered a critical enabling aquifers. However, if the requirement is to store small
technology for the successful commercialization quantities and for a shorter duration, either liquified,
compressed or solid-state storage can be the choice.
Each of these methods
has its advantages and
disadvantages.
The different methods used
for hydrogen storage are
compressed gas form, liquid
hydrogen, and material-
based hydrogen storage,
i.e., MOF, hydrides, etc.
Figure 2: depicts different
methods of hydrogen
storage, and the following
table (Table 4) shows a
comparison of different
Hydrogen storage methods.
Annex 7 dives deeper
into the above-mentioned
methods and their benefits
and challenges.
Figure 2: Different Methods of Hydrogen storage [1]

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Table 4: Comparison of different Hydrogen storage high entropy alloys, composites R&D ROADMAP
methods FOR GREEN HYDROGEN ECOSYSTEM IN INDIA
etc.
Technique Gravimetric Volumetric Operational Operational
hh Indigenous development of solid-state materials-
Capacity Capacity (MJ/l Pressure Temperature
based hydrogen storage canisters/tanks including
(wt%) | kWh/l) (bar) (K)
fabrication and materials synthesis
Metal Hydrides 7.6 13.2 | 20 260-425
hh Demonstration of these tanks on a pilot scale
3.66
for various stationary applications like heating
MOFs 4.5 7.2 | 2.0 20-100 78 & cooling, hydrogen purification, hydrogen
Cryo 5.4 4.0 | 1.11 300 40-80 compressors, thermal energy storage, heat
compressed transformer, and backup power.
LOHC 8.5 7 | 1.94 1 293 hh Demonstration of solid-state hydrogen storage
tanks for vehicular applications in the beginning
Chemical 15.5 11.5 | 3.2 10 298
for the long haul & large distance transport,
Liquid 7.5 6.4 | 1.78 1 20 freight vehicles, train, mining equipment,
Carbon 20 5.0 | 1.39 100 298 submarines, forklifts, construction equipment etc.
Nanostructures hh Develop better materials having low weight and
high-capacity demonstration of solid-state storage
Metal 14.9- 9.8-17.6 | 105 130 canisters for various other vehicles for public and
Borohydrides 18.5 2.72- 4.88 private transport applications.
Kubas-type 10.5 23.6 | 120 293 hh Address safety concerns related to hydrogen
6.55 storage, transportation, and compression.
Develop robust safety protocols, standards, and
3.2. Objectives technologies to prevent leaks, mitigate risks,
hh Develop efficient, safe, and cost-effective and handle potential hazards associated with
hydrogen storage methods that enable hydrogen.
highdensity storage, reduce leakage, and allow hh Increase the scale of deployment & thus,
for easy and quick refuelling. widespread use for both stationary and vehicular
hh Ensure the long-term durability and reliability applications.
of hydrogen storage, transportation, and
compression systems to promote their 3.3. National and international R&D
widespread adoption.
activities
hh To demonstrate distributed above ground storage
solutions available at a capital cost lower than INR International R&D in Underground Storage Projects:
30,000 /kg by 2030. Hydrogen storage in salt caverns is already used in
hh To undertake research activities on underground the United States, Britain, and Germany. The walls of
storage to validate the performance in different a salt cavern are stable and impervious to gas over
geologies, to identify better and more cost- the lifespan of the storage facility. The unit physical
effective materials and to encourage improved volume of salt caverns typically ranges from 100,000 to
designs. 1,000,000 m3, and, depending on the cavern depth, the
hh Demonstrate the large-scale underground storage corresponding working gas volume may range from a
across various media at a capital cost lower than few million to 100 million st-m3.
INR 3000 /kg by 2030.
hh Indigenous development of Type III and Type IV
compressed hydrogen tanks.
hh Develop test facilities for testing of compressed
hydrogen tanks.
hh Indigenous synthesis of alloys or materials used
for solid-state hydrogen storage.
hh Materials development with high gravimetric
capacity, faster kinetics, the optimum set of
operating conditions, low cost, and high cycle life.
hh Search for novel materials which could satisfy From a practical viewpoint, the salt cavern storage
the above-mentioned conditions like high surface solution is highly flexible in terms of storage volume
area materials, complex or chemical hydrides, and in terms of modularity since several caverns can

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be reached on a single site to adapt the overall storage Reports of some other studies that were conducted
capacity to changes in demand. Several examples had the following observations:
of hydrogen mixtures and pure hydrogen stored
underground are given in Table 5. 3. In a publication of the Geological Society of
London[16], the potential of geological hydrogen
Table 5: Underground storage of hydrogen in Salt storage in India is predicted to be up to 22 610
cavern worldwide terawatt-hours (TWh) in deep saline aquifers.
The report further states that the major Indian
Type % H2 P, T Depth (m) sedimentary basins, such as the Mumbai offshore,
Bad Lauchstadt, Salt NA 150 bars 820 Krishna–Godavari, Rajasthan, Cauvery and
Germany cavern Cambay basins, have high storage capacities for
hydrogen on the order of 2163, 1788.8, 1211.5,
Kiel, Germany Salt 60-64 80-100 1330 1666.6 and 342.9 TWh, respectively.
cavern bars
4. A study of underground hydrogen storage
Teesside, UK Salt 95 50 bars 400
conducted by Rajeev Upadhyay et al.[17] assesses
cavern
the possibility of hydrogen storage in India. As per
Texas: Air Liquid, Salt 95 NA NA the report, there are several depleted gas fields
USA cavern in India, and one such field is in the Tapti Daman
Texas: Salt 95 NA 850 formation.
ConocoPhillips, cavern 5. The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)[18], in
USA their report “The Potential Role of Hydrogen in
Texas: Praxair, Salt NA NA India”, however, stated that it is unlikely that India
USA cavern has sufficient suitable salt deposits for this to be an
option for large-scale Hydrogen storage.
NA Beynes, Aquifer 50 NA 430
France National and International R&D in Metal Hydride
Storage Projects
Ketzin, Germany Aquifer 62 NA 200-250
1. Metal Hydride storage system in electric forklift
Lobodice, Czech Aquifer 50 90 bars, 430
(STILL Gmbh) equipped with fuel cell power module
Republic 34 ºC
from Plug Power Inc. has been demonstrated by
Diadema, Natural 10 10 bars, 600 HySA system Competence Centre, South Africa.
Argentina Gas 50 ºC Materials-based systems like compressors at
hydrogen refuelling stations and systems to propel
National R&D in Underground Storage two and three-wheelers developed at HySA.
Projects 2. Demonstration of Metal hydride in 2-wheeler at
The salt cavern site at Bikaner can be studied for its BHU, India, by Prof. Srivastava
feasibility of storing hydrogen. Besides this, new sites 3. Vehicle projects LLC demonstrated the world’s first
need to be identified and studied thoroughly. Some fuel cell-powered locomotive – which safely stored
experimental and demonstration sites need to be hydrogen fuel as a reversible metal hydride[23].
prepared and studied so that these can be used to
understand the implications, contaminants in due 4. Vehicle projects LLC and its technical consortium
course, and challenges in storing hydrogen in such developed a 160-kW battery-fuel cell hybrid mine
underground geological structures. These smaller units loader (LHD). Hydrogen fuel was stored in a
can act as case studies for gaining more knowledge reversible metal-hydride system capable of storing
about using underground structures. 14 kg of hydrogen [23].

Studies conducted include: 5. Fuel cell power plants, including reversible

1. India Hydrogen Alliance, IH2A[15], a member-driven
coalition without a legal entity, led by a steering
group and work group led by chart industries, is
also said to be working on the hydrogen storage
and transport aspect of the green hydrogen value
chain.
2. Further, as per a report published by the
Department of Science and technology5, many
Indian institutes and organizations are working on
Hydrogen storage in India.
metal-hydride storage, for multiple 10-ton mining
locomotives and a bulldozer, were manufactured
by Vehicle projects LLC for demonstration in a
South African platinum mine[23].
6. etal hydrides-based system developed by
ECD Ovonics and integrated with ICE-based
three-wheeler was displayed in SAE annual
convention [25]
7. Sandia National Laboratory developed the solid-
state hydrogen material database under USDOE.

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8. The development of AB2-type metal hydride-
based hydrogen storage to power mining
locomotives along with various other stakeholders
and its implementation in underground mining was
carried out in the year 2002.
9. Toyota Motor Corporation used a BCC alloy-based
hybrid storage system capable of storing 2 kg
hydrogen to propel a car up to a range of 250 km
with a maximum speed of 100 kmph [26]
10. Westinghouse Savannah River Company worked
on the development, manufacturing, and testing
of the world's first hybrid hydrogen-electric transit
bus, also called as Savannah River Bus Project,
funded by USDOE.
11. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL),
USA, has developed different mathematical and
statistical models for technological and economic
assessment of various aspects of the hydrogen
supply chain. NREL has a Hydrogen Infrastructure
Testing and Research facility, which consists of a
test facility to assess the feasibility of hydrogen
storage, compression, and testing capabilities for
various applications.
National R&D in solid-state hydrogen storage
Some of the research work being carried out at
different institutions in the area of solid-state hydrogen
storage in India is summarized below:
A lot of work has been carried out at IIT Bombay on
materials for hydrogen storage. Various materials,
including different metal hydrides, complex and
chemical hydrides (catalyst and support, reversibility),
solid solutions, high entropy alloys and LOHC,
are being studied. Metal hydride-based systems
simulation, design, and optimization of geometric and
performance parameters, followed by the development,
i.e., fabrication and their performance analysis
experimentally, are being carried out at IIT Bombay. In
addition, the Hydrogen Energy Centre, instituted which
was established at Banaras Hindu University, supported
with the funding of MNRE funds,and had several
pioneer works in the field of solid-state storage. In
BARC, a variety of materials which include main group
elements, transition metals/alloys, porous carbon,
carbon nanotubes etc., were investigated in detail to
develop efficient technologies for storing hydrogen.
A large number of metals hydride-based applications
have been demonstrated at IIT Guwahati, IIT Mumbai
and IIT Tirupati, IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, BARC etc. Details
of these activities aredepicted in Annex8.
hh BASF has registered prototypes for gas storage
(BASOCUBE™ and BASOSTOR™), which have
also been studied for hydrogen storage.
hh Two patents filed by Ford Global Technologies
named: “Hydrogen Storage Materials”
(US20110142752A1)211 and “Hydrogen
Storage Systems and Method using the same”
(US20110142750A1)
Mercedes-Benz: Mercedes-Benz F125® (research)
vehicle used hydrogen stored in MOFs.
In all instances, the industrial implementation has
been delayed due to technical barriers such as system
weight, volume, cost, efficiency and durability.
R&D in Advance/Novel Materials:
In the context of novel materials, the key aspects being
looked into are cost-effectiveness and ease of scalable
production. Keeping this in view, the focus on research
can be the following.
hh Mg and Mg-based systems wherein nanoscale
can be produced and retained (in service)
hh Carbonaceous materials doped with elements can
increase the enthalpy of adsorption and invoke
spillover mechanism and Kubas interaction. Also,
explore Si-based nanostructures.
hh System-level hybrid storage methods, wherein the
material is filled in a gas cylinder and where the
overall storage is enhanced at lower pressures
(<50 bar).
Indian Institutes/industry initiatives:
Indian Oil R&D Centre is actively working across the
Hydrogen value chain (production, storage, application)
and has taken several initiatives to promote hydrogen
for automotive and stationary applications in India.
Indian Oil R&D Centre, along with IIT Kharagpur, has
successfully indigenously designed and developed ~60
L Water capacity Type 3 composite cylinder for storage
of compressed Hydrogen gas at 350 bar pressure.

R&D in MOF materials:

hh EcoFuel Asia Tour (in 2007): Volkswagen Caddy
EcoFuel car was optimized for natural gas
combustion and used MOF-enhanced fuel tanks
(sponsored by BASF- Basolite C300 (HKUST-1)). Figure 4: Filament winding machine

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Figure 5: FEM Simulation results of Type III composite Cylinder
For the composite overwrap, carbon fibre, T700, is used as
the reinforcement material, whereas epoxy resin, LY556, along
with hardener XY54,is used as the matrix material. The cylinder
is fitted with a PRD valve HTV350 pressure regulators rated
350 bars and an end seal with TPRD Plug. The design of
the cylinders is determined by simulating the burst pressure
using an FEA Software, namely ANSYS Mechanical. The
feasible winding angles, optimized tension, bandwidth, and
fibre winding paths are determined by performing dry and wet
trials. About twenty prototypes were manufactured as per the
design, materials, and manufacturing technology developed.
Figure 6: Fabricated Type 3 composite Cylinder prototype by
Indian Oil
The prototype has successfully passed the critical
hydrostatic pressure burst and ambient temperature
pressure cycling tests as per ISO 15869.
Figure 7: The prototype of Indian Oil (A) before testing, (B)
after burst testing, and (C) pressure
It is anticipated that the entire test conducted will meet
the requirement of ISO 15869 and, with this cylinder,
will be ready for certification for commercialization as a
hydrogen storage vessel.
Initiatives of academic institutes and other
organizations in India
The DST – IIT Bombay Energy Storage Platform on
Hydrogen has been established with a focus towards
the selection, synthesis, and characterization of Metal
December 2023
Hydrides (MH) and other novel materials. It also will be
dealing with the fabrication of MH-based fast reaction
beds and testing the performances of various MH
thermal management systems for various applications.
The lead organization is IIT Bombay, with four consorting
institutions - IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Tirupati, and
NIT Rourkela.
Synthesis of metal hydrides on a large scale, synthesis
from industrial grade materials, effect of impurities,
metal hydride-based systems simulation, design,
development, and their performance analysis are being
carried out at IIT Bombay. Metal hydride canisters for
various applications are being developed at IIT Bombay.
DST has established the DST- NFTDC Energy Storage
Platform on Hydrogen at the Nonferrous Materials
Technology Development Centre, Hyderabad, with a
core theme of Hydrogen based materials to Energy
Devices. The Centre encompasses scientists from IISc
Bangalore, IIT Madras, IIT Bhubaneswar, and Sri Chitra
Thirunal College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram.
DST-IIT Hyderabad Integrated Clean Energy Material
Acceleration Platform on Bioenergy and Hydrogen was
recently supported by DST to develop a biomass to H2
production pilot plant (25 Kg size) that will primarily be
operational under thermochemical conditions with an
appropriate H2 storage unit. Additionally, this system will
be connected to bio electrochemical and photocatalytic
units for improved H2 production.
Department of Science & Technology (DST) has
also initiated the Advanced Hydrogen and Fuel Cell
program, which is in line with the National Green
Hydrogen Mission and Make in India with an objective
to promote and support activities related to the
indigenous development of new and existing material
in large quantities, catalysts, membrane, components
for fuel cells, electrolysers, hydrogen storage materials,
materials for type IV cylinders and prototypes for
implementation of various applications of hydrogen and
fuel cell in the country.
Identification of the gap: Industry needs and
proposed recommendations
The need for a hydrogen system varies w.r.t. stationary
and vehicular applications. For the transportation
sector, the weight and size should be low, refuelling
should be fast, and the hydrogen storage system
should have most of the characteristics which current
fossil fuel vehicles have, like range, passenger space,
safety, cost, acceleration/deceleration, start and stop,
refuelling time, life, and cost etc. Development of high-
pressure Hydrogen compressor may be identified as a
gap to be addressed since high-pressure compressors
are not available from Indian manufacturers. There
are several challenges towards storing hydrogen and
achieving the above-mentioned criteria.
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I. Compressed storage b. Non-availability of testing facilities as per ISO

15869 and other international standards
FCEVs rely on compressed hydrogen. Common fuel
cell vehicles like Honda Clarity and Toyota Mirai have As per ISO, the developed composite cylinders are
pressurized composite vessel-based storage. Most of required to go through a comprehensive set of tests
the composite cylinders currently being used in India (Table 6) as per ISO 15869. Such type of testing facilities
are imported and hence are very expensive. Indian is not available in India, so the composite cylinders
Oil R&D has already made significant progress in this developed in India are mostly sent to USA or Europe for
direction through the first indigenous development testing. This results in a delay in the overall development
of Type 3 composite cylinders. As per Indian Oil, if cycle of composite cylinders and ultimately results in
the Type 3 composite cylinders are developed and increasing the overall developmental cost.
manufactured in India, the cost of these cylinders is
Table 6: Cylinder testing requirement as per ISO
expected to reduce dramatically.
15869
The following are the challenges in the manufacturing of
Type 3 composite cylinders in India. Applicable to
Type
a. Non-availability of raw materials in India
hh Liner: Aluminium alloy liners used in Type 3 S r . Test Type 3 Type 4
No
composite cylinders are mostly imported as there
are no manufacturing facilities for liners in India. As 1 Material Tests for Metal √ √
per the study of IOCL, the liner constitutes around Fuel Tanks Liners
30-35 % of the cost of the cylinder if imported. If
2 Material test for plastic √
the liner can be developed and manufactured in
liners
India, then the cost of the liner can be brought
down significantly. 3 Resin Properties √ √
hh Carbon Fibre: There are no manufacturing 4 Hydrostatic Burst √ √
facilities for Carbon fibre in India, and it is mostly Pressure Test
imported, hence costly. As per the study of IOCL,
5 Ambient Temperature √ √
carbon fibre constitutes around 20-25 % of the Pressure Cycling
cost of a cylinder if imported. If carbon fibre can
be developed and manufactured in India, then the 6 Leak-before-break (LBB) √ √
cost can be brought down significantly. Test
hh High-pressure TPRD valves: There is currently 7 Bonfire Test √ √
no manufacturer of high-pressure hydrogen valves 8 Penetration Test √ √
in India, and the imported ones are costly. As per
the study of IOCL, the valves constitute most of the 9 Chemical Exposure Test √ √
cost (40-45 % of the cost of the cylinder). This is 10 Composite Flaw Tolerance √ √
one of the major bottlenecks in bringing down the Test
cost of the cylinder.
11 Accelerated Stress √ √
Rupture Test
12 Extreme Temperature √ √
Pressure Cycling test
13 Impact Damage Test √ √
14 Permeation test √
15 Boss Torque √
16 Hydrogen gas cycling √

a. Non-availability of regulations and standards

-Presently, regulations and standards for the
development and deployment of hydrogen at high
pressure are not available in India. Government
and industry should work together to formulate
and implement regulations for certification and
recertification before the large-scale deployment
of hydrogen in India.

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For reference, the activities undertaken by BHEL, a
PSU under MHI, for the development, manufacturing,
and testing of Type-IV cylinders may be mentioned. A
reference text is mentioned below:
BHEL has started developing Type-IV hydrogen and
CNG cylinders and is making good progress. BHEL
intends to set up dedicated CoEs for the development
of Type-IV Cylinders, a national testing facility for Type-
IV cylinders, and a manufacturing facility in the country.
b. Materials based storage
a. Non-availability of raw materials
Metals required for the synthesis of alloys are either not
available in India and are usually imported from China,
or else the materials cost for those available in the
country is high. Since most of the demonstrations and
materials used were carried out with rare earth type, as
such it is required to use elements abundantly available
in India.
i. As the purity of the material increases, its
cost increases, so in order to reduce the cost,
industrial-grade raw materials can be used to
synthesize alloys. Modifications or ways to prevent
degradation of performance with such low-cost
materials can be studied.
ii. Large-scale materials, which could be either
absorption or adsorption based, need to be
synthesized indigenously. The requirement is to
develop centralised facilities for scaling up such
high-performing materials in the country
iii. Non-availability of infrastructure for canisters
fabrication is another bottleneck.
The economies of scale will work very well when the
metal hydride-based canisters are fabricated in large
numbers. But currently, in India, such fabrication
facilities are not there.
R&D priorities: Mission Mode Projects
Projects with short-term (0 - 5 years) impact horizon/
Early-Stage Research Action
1. Development of materials which could have 4-5
wt% of storage at close to ambient temperature
and moderate pressure conditions, with fast de/
hydrogenation and good cyclability
2. Cost reduction of the alloys with the use of
abundant elements available in the country to
synthesize alloys and using industrial-grade
materials
3. Indigenous manufacturing of materials-based
hydrogen storage canisters and demonstration for
various applications
4. Use of AI/ML to find the high performing materials
and optimised canister designs to reduce the cost
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and time in experimentation and development
5. Demonstration of developed materials and
systems where weight is not a concern, the rather
higher volumetric density of materials-based
storage is an advantage and canisters can be used
for applications like submarines, construction
equipment, mining vehicles, forklifts, freight
vehicles or stationary applications like heating
& cooling, thermal energy storage, hydrogen
compression and purification etc.
6. Indigenous manufacturing of type III tanks
7. Standards and regulations for compressed
hydrogen tanks and material-based storage tanks.
R&D priorities: Grand Challenge Projects
Projects with a mid-term (0 - 8 years) impact horizon/
Demonstration Actionsfor encouraging startups and
industries to grow
1. Facilities and infrastructure development for the
upscaled synthesis of these alloys and materials
indigenously
2. Start-ups and Industries can come up with facilities
for manufacturing solid-state hydrogen storage
canisters
3. Manufacturing of these canisters in large numbers
enables commercialization and, in turn, get
benefitted with economies of scale
4. Methods to reduce boil-off losses and use the
hydrogen which else is lost due to boil-off in case
of liquid state storage
5. Manufacturing of liner, carbon fibre, valves and
TPD for type III and type IV tanks
6. Indigenous manufacturing of type IV tanks
R&D priorities: Blue Sky Projects
Projects having a long-term (0 - 15 years) horizon would
be taken up with a focus on establishing global IP and
competitive advantage for the Indian industry.
1. Research on novel materials, which could
give higher gravimetric capacity, reduced cost
and weight and have faster kinetics and good
reversibility
2. Large-scale deployment of materials-based
hydrogen storage systems for industries, domestic
and rural areas for both stationary and vehicular
applications
3. Better and high-strength materials for compressed
hydrogen tanks, which could be cost- effective
4. Indigenous manufacturing of type V tanks with all
components manufactured in India
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Ministry Updates
5. Indigenous manufacturing of Type IV cylinders
6. National testing facility for Type IV cylinders
During the transition period, applications which are
niche markets, such as urban buses, forklifts, trucks,
and stationary applications, can be considered. For
India, the transition to hydrogen and fuel cells may
happen in cascading steps along 6 major heads:
Technology development, Demonstration programs,
Capacity building and Applied Research, Fundamental
research, and Policy Framework. The broad lines under
each pillar of change are discussed below:
Table 7: Mission Mode activities
1. Technology development
a. Liner for Indigenous development
composite cylinder for cost reduction and
economic viability
b. Carbon fibre Indigenous development
for cost reduction and
economic viability
c. Valve, TPRD To develop high-pressure
valves and TPRD in a
cost-effective way through
indigenous technologies
d. Materials-based Research on Materials for
storage canisters canister construction
2. Demonstration
a. One pilot Composite cylinder
project for mobility manufacturers and OEM/
application vehicle manufacturers are
required to work together
for the demonstration
and use of the developed
composite cylinders in the
vehicles, as it will also add
awareness and address
safety issues related to the
use of the systems.
b. One pilot project Hydrogen storage
for stationary/ canisters at some places
mobility application have reached higher
with materials- TRL levels of 5-7;these
based storage need to be taken up
for demonstration
for applications like
purification, hydrogen
compressors, backup
power and mobility
applications.
3. Capacity building by 2025
Augmenting the Developing the ecosystem
storage and supply for composite cylinders
chain infrastructure through CNG vehicle
at the identified
location
Proof concepts and
demonstrations with metal
hydride-based canisters
December 2023
4. Applied research
Pipeline metallurgy Critical data to be
compatible with H2 generated for preparing a
+ NG and neat H2 long-term roadmap
Transportation
5. Fundamental / Academic Research
Development of Innovative research using
advanced material material chemistry
for liner, fibre
Indigenous Higher volume cylinders,
development i.e., 200-450 Litre, suitable
of composite for heavy-duty vehicles
cylinder for 700 bar
applications
Development Development of metal
of inexpensive hydrides-based canisters
materials with for various stationary and
high capacity from vehicular applications
abundant elements
6. Policy / Regulation / statutory
Incentives for Taxation / fiscal benefits on
raw materials of localized manufacturing
cylinder of raw materials, i.e., liner,
carbon fibre, valve etc.
Incentivization Accelerating the
mechanism ecosystem for indigenous
for local manufacturing of
manufacturing of components/sub-
cylinders components related to the
H2 storage system
Taxes on hydrogen Evolving mechanisms for
taxing H2 cylinders from
different types of cylinders
Table 8: Roadmap for R&D on Hydrogen Storage
Short-term (2025)
hh Indigenous development and manufacturing of
composite cylinders
hh Type 3-cylinder manufacturing for H2 and CNG
storage at 350 bars
hh Demonstration trial of the composite cylinder in
vehicles in collaboration with OEMs
hh Demonstration trial of metal hydride-based
canisters in vehicles in collaboration with OEMs
hh Demonstration trial of metal hydride-based
canisters for backup power
hh Development of India-specific codes and
standards for Hydrogen storage and safety (BIS /
TERI / ARAI / PESO)
hh Type IV cylinder manufacturing for H2 and CNG
storage.
hh National testing facility for Type IV cylinders
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Medium-term (2030)
hh Indigenization of raw materials –Liner, carbon
fibre, TPRD Valve for composite cylinder
hh To set up a facility for manufacturing composite
cylinders (up to 700 bar)
hh Creation of a testing facility for Hydrogen/CNG
cylinders as per ISO standards (up to 700 bar)
hh To ensure commercial availability of composite
cylinders made in India
hh Indigenization of H2 storage cylinder to store H2
at 700 bars (Type 3 and Type 4).
hh To set up facilities for large-scale materials
synthesis, canisters fabrication and scaling up
those canisters for higher capacities of storage
hh Development of 2 model cities to promote the
concept of an H2 economy
WTO’s NTBs Notifications Relating to Electrical and Electronics Products
October 2023
Under the WTO’s Agreement on Technical Barriers to
Trade, member states, for valid reasons, are allowed
to regulate markets, protect their consumers, and
preserve their natural resources, using tools such as
rules for product weight, size, or packaging; ingredient
or identity standards; shelf-life restrictions; and import
testing and certification procedures.
However, these measures often result in perceived
discrimination against imports to protect domestic
industries.
The TBT Agreement seeks to ensure that standards,
technical regulations, and conformity assessment
procedures are not discriminatory and are applied on a
non-discriminatory basis.
This Newsletter captures NTBs notified by WTO members
and their relevance to IEEMA’s products for the month of
September 2023. It also highlights the potential impact
of these NTBs on India’s exports.
TBT Notifications Issued by WTO Member
Countries
A total of 250 TBT Notifications were issued by the WTO
Member countries during the month of September
2023. Out of these, five notifications are relevant to
IEEMA.
Country-wise Break-up of NTB Notifications
A review of TBT Notifications relating to IEEMA’s
products for the month of September 2023 reveals that
out of the total 5 TBT notifications, one notification from
Argentina, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt & Ukraine
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Long-term (2050)
hh Ensuring a mature H2 market for fuel cell
grade H2 for a target price of USD 2-3 per kg
(delivered).
hh High-pressure Type I metal tanks up to 1000 bar
for bulk storage of hydrogen
hh Development of matured H2 ecosystem with
applications in a variety of sectors, including
stationary, automotive, shipping, aviation, steel,
and railways etc
hh Linking the agrarian economy with various bio-H2
production pathways
hh Wide deployment of solid-state hydrogen storage
canisters for domestic purification in refineries,
light and heavy-duty vehicles, and various places
in the hydrogen ecosystem
hh Development of Type-V cylinders.
was issued each. See Figure 1 for the distribution of
TBT Notifications against IEEMA’s products.
Figure 1. Distribution of TBT Notifications for IEEMA’s Products
Potential Impact of TBT Notifications on IEEMA
Products
Data analysis reveals that Notifications issued by the
five WTO Member countries in September 2023 could
potentially affect India’s exports worth US$ 5.84 million
if appropriate measures are not taken to resolve these
issues in time.
At the country level, a data review reveals that out of
the total potential decline in India’s exports. At the
same time, Colombia would account for a decline of
over US$2.87 million, and the Czech Republic at over
US$2.7 million. The combined impact of notifications
by Egypt, Ukraine and Argentina will be relatively much
lower at $US0.27 million. A description of Notifications
and product-wise exports from India to these countries
in 2022, is presented in Table 1.
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Sl. Notifying Distribution Document Description HS India Section 1 s Notifying Member

No. Member date symbol code(s) Exports of the product Country Section 1
to issuing country s World Import in
(Year 2022) Value in 2022 w(Value in US$
US$ Million) Million)

1 Czech 13-09-2023 G/TBT/N/ • Voltage instrument transformers may be placed 850431 2.7 94.26
Republic CZE/252/A on the market and put into use in the Czech
dd.2 Republic as specified measuring instruments
in accordance with Act No 505/1990 Coll. On
metrology, as amended.
• Pursuant to the Act, specified measuring
instruments are instruments that are included
in the list of the types of specified measuring
instruments (Decree No 345/2002 Coll.) and, at
the same time, intended (by the manufacturer/
importer) for measurements of relevance to the
protection of public interest in areas of consumer
protection, contractual relations, imposition of
anctions, fees, tariffs and taxes, health protection,
environmental protection, occupational safety, or
the protection of other public interests protected
by special legislation.
• This is, therefore, a similar purpose as that
which is used to identify specified products
- measuring instruments and non-automatic
weighing instruments pursuant to Directives
2014/31/EU and 2014/32/EU. The requirements
of this legislation do not apply to measuring
instruments not placed on the market in the Czech
Republic for the above purposes, defined by Act
No 505/1990 Coll. on metrology.
2 Argentina 18-09-2023 G/TBT/N/ It is reported that by Resolution No. 1495/2023 8537 0.11 1.13
ARG/297/ of the Ministry of Commerce, the Draft Resolution
Add.17 amending SC Resolution No. 169/2018 is
approved, which was notified under document
G/TBT/N/ARG/297/Add.16 .OTC-WTO Focal
Point Argentina National Directorate of Technical
Regulations Area of Technical Obstacles to Trade
Av. Julio A. Roca N° 651 (C1067ABB)Buenos
Aires, Argentina Email: focalotc@produccion.
gob.ar
3 Egypt 20-09-2023 G/TBT/N/ This addendum concerns the notification of the 8539 0 0.35
EGY/76/Ad d.5 Ministerial Decree No. 196 /2023 (2 pages, in
Arabic) that gives the producers and importers
a six-month transitional period to abide by the
Egyptian Standard ES
7823-1 " energy efficiency for electrical lamps and
luminaires –part 1: energy efficiency requirements
for electrical lamps"; This standard cancels and
supersedes 7823/2014 and 7823/2020. It is
issued in two parts:
• Part 1: Energy efficiency requirements for
electrical lamps
• Part 2: Energy efficiency requirements for
electrical luminaries It should be noted that the
Ministerial Decree No.29/2021 that was formerly
notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/76/Add.3 dated 24
February 2021, and the Ministerial Decree
No.58/2022 that was formerly notified in G/
TBT/N/EGY/76/Add.4 dated 9 May 2022
mandated among others the earlier versions of
this Standard.
4 Colombia 27-09-2023 G/TBT/N/ Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism 8544 2.87 484.97
COL/20/Ad – MiCITCOTC/MSF Contact Point National
d.12 Information Service of Colombiapuntocontacto@
mincit.gov.co Regulation Directorate Calle 28 #
13 A 15 Piso 3(571) 6067676 ext. 2223 Bogotá,
Colombia e-office: www.mincit.gov.co
5 Ukraine 29-09-2023 G/TBT/N/ • Ukraine notifies the adoption of the Resolution 8504 0.16 171.04
UKR/264/A of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1030,
dd.1 "Some issues of application of the Technical
Regulation on eco-design requirements for small,
medium and large power transformers during the
martial law in Ukraine" of September 26, 2023.
• The Resolution was published and entered into
force on September 28, 2023.

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Basic Prices and Index Numbers

as on as on
Unit Unit
01.09.23 01.09.23

Iron, Steel & Steel Products PVC Compound - Grade CW- 22 156075.00
PVC Compound Grade HR - 11 157075.00
BLOOMS (SBLR) 150mmX150mm 51747.00
Transformer Oil Base Stock (TOBS) 99499.00
BILLETS (SBIR) 100MM 51656.00
OTHER IEEMA INDEX NUMBERS
CRNGO Electrical Steel Sheets
M-45,C-6 (Ex-Rsp)
105.86
In-Busducts (Base July 2000=100)
Crgo Electrical Steel 338.25
602776.00 For The Month July 2023
Sheets
IN - WT (Base June 2000=100) 350.86
NON-FERROUS METALS
Wholesale price index number for
Electrolytic High Grade Zinc 236900.00 'Insulators' (Base 2011-12 = 100) 125.50
for the month July 2023
Lead (99.97%) 211600.00
Wholesale price index number for
Copper Wire Bars 728252.00
'Manufacture of Basic Metals (Base
139.90
Copper Wire Rods 748501.00 2011-12 = 100) for the month
July 2023
Aluminium Ingots - EC Grade
(IS 4026-1987)
222478.00
Wholesale price index number for'
Aluminuium Properzi Rods - Fuel & Power (Base 2011-12 = 145.40
EC Grade (IS5484 1978)
230561.00
100) for the month July 2023
Aluminium Busbar (IS 5082 1998) 290000.00
All India Average Consumer Price
OTHER RAW MATERIALS Index Number For Industrial
139.70
Workers (Base 2016=100)
Epoxy Resin CT - 5900 736.00 July 2023

Phenolic Moulding Powder 110.00 # Estimated, NA: Not available

QE/PVC/39

300000
Lead (99.97%)(RS/MT)
280000

260000

240000

220000

200000

180000

160000

140000

120000
Oct 2021 to Sep 2023
100000
10-21
11-21
12-21
01-22
02-22
03-22
04-22
05-22
06-22
07-22
08-22
09-22
10-22
11-22
12-22
01-23
02-23
03-23
04-23
05-23
06-23
07-23
08-23

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duty wherever manufactures are eligible to obtain MODVAT benefit.
These basic prices and indices are for operation of IEEMA’s Price Variation Clauses for various products.
Basic Price Variation Clauses, explanation of nomenclature can be obtained from IEEMA office.
Every care has been taken to ensure correctness of reported prices and indices. However, no
responsibility is assured for correctness. Authenticated prices and indices are separately circulated
by IEEMA every month. We recommend using authenticated prices and indices only for claiming
price variation.
Source : IEEMA

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100000 Power Cables

90000

80000

70000

60000 KM

50000

40000

30000

20000 July 20 to June 23

10000 Production
7 9 11 1 3 5 7Accounting
9 11 1 3 5 7 9 11 1 3 5
Name of Product For the Month From July 22 Highest Annual
Unit
June 23 to June 23 Production
Electric Motors
AC Motors - LT 000' KW 1653 17720 17744
AC Motors - HT 000' KW 546 4946 5273
DC Motors 000' KW 34 383 618
Switchgears
Contactors 000' Nos. 1235 14759 15211
Motor Starters 000' Nos. 175 2034 2427
SDF 000' Nos. 56 696 752
Circuit Breakers DIN Rail Mounted 000' Poles 18362 213422 213422
Circuit Breakers - LT Nos. 448121 4995686 4995686
Circuit Breakers - HT Nos. 5740 67750 77659
Custom Built Product Rs. Lakhs 24971 282525 452536
HRC Fuses & Overload Relays 000' Nos. 1430 16634 17246

Power Cables KM 71306 876368 876368

Power Capacitors - LT & HT * 000' KVAR 4359 57721 58034

Transformers *
Distribution Transformers 000' KVA 3765 42573 58341
Power Transformers 000' KVA 14225 158865 234922

Instrument Transformers *
Current Transformers 000' Nos. 135 1108 1108
Voltage Transformers Nos. 18030 185278 185278

Energy Meters * 000' Nos. 2622 27607 26730

Transmission Line Towers * 000' MT 74 882 1250

* Weighted Production
Source : IEEMA # NA – Not Available

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Graced by top-notch industry leaders, researchers,
and enthusiasts to explore cutting-edge technologies
and innovative solutions in the transformers’ eco-
system for a sustainable future, the event launched
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Inaugurated by the industry’s top notch members,
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The presentations made on the inaugural day ran
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knowledge exchange, fostering collaboration, and
driving innovation in the transformer technology
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The itinerary this year includes hand-picked technical
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and raging topics, panel discussions on current
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NATIONAL NEWS
Power Crisis Hits Transformer
Repairing Services In Kashmir
The ongoing power crisis in Kashmir has had its
cascading effect on the repair and maintenance of the
transformers, an essential component for the power
distribution system.
The valley is grappling with poor electricity supply,
which has brought every sector to its toes.
With domestic consumers subjected to the major hours
without electricity supply, commercial connections too
rue the erratic supply of power.
This is happening despite the electricity department
issuing its curtailment schedule for the winter season.
The transformer repairing firms said their losses have
accumulated to more than 50 per cent this season due
to the lack of proper electricity.
“The power supply is very poor which has affected our
repairing work. Our work entirely depends on electricity
without which we can’t do anything. For the last two
months, our losses have gone up to 50 percent,” said
Jalal-ud-din Wani, president of Kashmir Transformer
Repair Association.
The association is functioning under Small Scale
Industrial Units (SSIUs), a private body working in
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collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Industries
and Commerce Department.
As per Wani, currently 25 units of transformer repairing
units are functioning in the valley. These units as per
Wani use generators as an alternative source to the
electricity, which escalates their cost of repairing the
damaged transformers.
Against 50 transformers a day, Wani said these 25 units
manage to repair only 20 transformers a day due to the
lack of electricity.
“The smooth supply of electricity helps us to repair
maximum transformers. Right now we can repair only
20 transformers a day which is very low compared
to the number of repairs we used to have during this
season,” he said.
Meanwhile Federation Chamber of Industries Kashmir
(FCIK) said that transformer repairing units were
among the most hit industries due to the lack of
electricity this season.
“A number of industries have been hit due to the erratic
power supply. We have transformer repairers, cold
storages and other industries we are at the suffering
end of currently. The government should do something
to ensure proper power supply to the industries so that
production doesn’t come down,” said President FCIK
Shahid Kamli.
As per the industrialists, the ongoing power crisis within
the valley has brought down production by more than
60 per cent in the industrial sector.
President Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and
Industries (KCCI) Javaid Ahmad Tenga said they are
getting SoS calls from various industrialists about
the impact of the poor electricity supply. “Handicraft
artisans and dealers have been constantly telling us
about the suffering of the sector due to the current
power crisis. The tourism sector has also started facing
problems now. There is a massive drop in production
by industries currently,” he said
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J&K’s Power Losses: Interest On
` 31000 Cr Loan Rises
‘Consumers Fail To Pay Electricity Dues On Time,
Process To Disconnect Power Lines Of Chronic
Defaulters Continue’
The electricity losses to the Power Development
Department are increasing in Jammu and Kashmir as
the annual interest on the loan amount of Rs 31000
crore to pay the power dues by the government is
increasing by nearly Rs 5000 crore.
Sources privy to the development said that there is
enough power capacity in transmission. “At present,
there is a power capacity of 3000 Megawatts in the
transmission, but only 1400 MWs are being supplied
as the department has no money available to procure
more electricity,” the sources said.
They added that the lack of money is the outcome of
the delay in paying electricity tariff by the consumers.
“If consumers would be able to pay the electricity dues
on time, it would be easier for the government to ensure
adequate electricity to the people,” they said.
About the losses due to the lack of public coordination,
the sources said that the government had to get a loan
of Rs 31000 loan last year to pay the electricity dues
borrowed from outside.
“Interestingly, the annual interest on the loan amount is
increasing by Rs 5000 crore, which adds to the losses
every year in Jammu & Kashmir,” sources said, adding
that if the consumers start paying the electricity dues on
time, the situation would improve at an earliest.
Earlier this year, Kashmir Power Distribution Limited
Corporation (KPDCL) launched a drive against the
‘chronic defaulters’ by disconnecting the electricity
supply to 1350 consumers having smart meters.
The officials had said that the KPDCL has disconnected
the power supply to 1350 consumers having smart
meters. “The process to disconnect the electricity
supply to chronic defaulters is already going on.
There is nothing new in it. But, for the first time, the
consumers having smart meters have faced the action,”
he had said.
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TIA And MSEDCL Join Hands To
Eliminate Power Outages
A meeting between officials from the Taloja Industrial
Association (TIA) and MSEDCL was held in Taloja MIDC
to discuss various issues regarding power supply and
shutdowns taken for maintenance. Sunil Kakade, Chief
Engineer at MSEDCL Bhandup, led the MSEDCL team
in the discussion.
The primary agenda of the meeting was to explore ways
to eliminate power outages at Taloja MIDC. TIA and its
members were particularly interested in discussing
the possibility of shifting power maintenance activities
to Sundays. During the meeting, several key points
were addressed, including the initiative to minimize
interruptions in low-tension (LT) power supply. A project
will be initiated to replace deteriorated feeder pillars,
bases, and cables.
Feeder maintenance schedules
MSEDCL informed TIA about the feeder maintenance
schedules. “This information will be shared every
Wednesday through the TIA WhatsApp group, including
the feeder’s name, affected area, and the expected
duration of the outage. This approach will enable
industries to plan for a single maintenance day each
month, reducing unplanned power losses,” said Satish
Shetty, President of TIA.
At the meeting, MSEDCL clarified that both the
Central Government and State Government have
officially ceased power staggering, with the aim of
minimizing power interruptions. Planned feeder-specific
maintenance will be carried out to reduce the risk of
feeder breakdowns.
Weekly maintenance plan for 10 DTCs
A weekly maintenance plan for 10 distribution
transformer centers (DTCs) will be implemented, with
prior notifications to the industries connected to these
DTCs. In addition, feeder pillar maintenance will be
completed within one month, ensuring reliability.
Utility vehicles equipped with maintenance materials,
such as insulators, conductors, and Megger devices,
will be readily available, along with three outsourced
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staff members per shift. A detailed analysis of feeders
experiencing frequent tripping will be conducted, and
appropriate actions will be taken to reduce power
interruptions.
International Copper Association India
reports notable 16 percent growth in
Copper demand in 2023
Growth in capital formation in private & public sector,
consumer spending and clean energy transition have
impacted the demand of the metal
New Delhi, Delhi, India (News Voir)
Copper demand in India has surged to 1,522 KT in
2023 from 1,311 KT in 2022. The findings are part of
the Copper Demand Study in India (FY23) which was
released by the International Copper Association India
(ICA India) today.   in FY23. To fill the balance supply gap, the net imports
The copper demand registered double-digit growth
for consecutive years after a contraction in FY21 due
to the COVID-19 pandemic. The current trend indicates
sustained and robust growth opportunity for new
investments in the Indian copper industry.
This growth is based on strong foundation of policy
reforms, public & private investment and consumer
spending in various end-use sectors such as building
construction, renewable energy, electric-mobility,
industrial, railways & metros, power transmission &
distribution and white goods.  
The transportation sector, including automotives,
railways and metros, is one of the primary drivers
of this growth, which has witnessed a 34 per cent
increase in copper demand. This can be attributed to
the electrification & modernisation of railways, addition
of rapid transportation and 21% growth in sales of
automobiles including rising adoption of electric
vehicles (EVs).
In the construction sector, 11% growth in copper
demand can be attributed to the increased use of
copper per square foot, especially in premium, high
and middle-income houses.
The Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme has
driven capex expansion in industrial sectors, with INR
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1.7 lakh Crore of investments being announced, leading
to an increase in copper demand.
The pent-up demand from FY21 and FY22, due to the
COVID-19 pandemic, has resulted in remarkable growth
in FY23 in the consumer durables sector, such as Room
Air Conditioners (RACs) and electronic devices like
laptops, PCs, and mobile phones. Rising disposable
income has also contributed to this sector’s growth.
Mr. Mayur Karmarkar, Managing Director, ICA
India said, “Indian copper demand is driven by
economic growth and infrastructure development. The
copper demand will be further sustained in view of
urbanization trend from current 36% to 43% by 2035.
The government has officially classified the metal as
a critical mineral as it is essential for advancement
in many sectors including hi-tech electronics,
telecommunication, transportation, defense and clean
energy transition.”
“As copper is a versatile material used in various
forms and across many applications in clean energy
solutions, thereby enabling abetment of 2/3rd of
global Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG). One tonne
of copper used in clean energy technologies saves
between 100 to 3,750 tonnes of GHG emissions
making copper not only an energy efficient but also an
economic metal.” he added.
This demand was met through increased production of
refined copper (cathode) from 485 KT in FY22 to 563 KT
of refined copper increased by 180% along with 22%
increase in use of secondary copper (direct melt).
Coal Ministry and Ministry of New &
Renewable Energy to Work Jointly to
Promote Green Energy
Ministry of Coal and Ministry of New & Renewable
Energy decided to work together for promotion of green
energy. During secretary-level joint meeting between
the two ministries, it was decided that Ministry of New
& Renewable Energy will provide technical, policy
& capacity building support and Ministry of Coal will
provide land, capital and undertake implementation
of solar energy, green hydrogen and other renewable
energy projects.
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The central public sector undertakings of Ministry
of Coal, Coal India Limited, NLCIL and SCCL have
already embarked upon a net zero plan in furtherance
of the Panchamrit targets. Over 1600 MW solar Energy
generation capacity have been installed. Work on
another 500 MW solar projects is at different stages.
In the high-level meeting, it was decided that coal
companies have de-coaled and surplus land masses
and such land can be offered for setting up of green
hydrogen projects by the private investors. Coal CPSEs
also have de-coaled land mass in the open cast mines
where there is naturally available water storage reservoir
and head of average 100 meter height. By construction
of top reservoir, such de-coaled mines can be converted
into pump storage projects. It was decided to work
faster to set up such projects.
Coal CPSEs have huge land mass in the form of
overburden dumps which can be put to use for setting
up of the solar projects. Therefore, about 85 residential
colonies across coal bearing areas with a housing stock
of about 50,000 houses. It was decided to undertake full
assessment and to cover all the government buildings
and houses with roof top solar in Mission Mode.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy will support
Ministry of Coal and its CPSEs of capacity building
training of engineers, technicians and other functionaries
through National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE).
It was also decided that suitable knowledge partnership
through IIT Roorkee, Solar Energy Corporation of India
and other resource agencies associated with MNRE
shall also be provided.
CPSEs under Ministry of Coal will create a generation
capacity of about 12GW by year 2030. Ministry of Coal
is in the process of identification of about 10 patches of
land of more than 300 acres each so as to offer to private
investors for setting up of green hydrogen projects under
the policy of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Waaree Energies Wins 200 MW Module
Supply Mandate From ENGIE India
Waaree Energies Ltd., India’s leading PV solar module
manufacturer, today announced that it has received a
December 2023
mandate from ENGIE India for supply of 200 MW of
solar modules for a solar power project in Sayla village
in the Surendra Nagar district of Gujarat.
ENGIE India is a subsidiary of the French-based ENGIE
Group, a global player in low-carbon energy and
services. The company is developing the Sayla village
project, designated as GUVNL 2, under a 25-year solar
power purchase agreement (PPA) with Gujarat Urja
Vikas Nigam (GUVNL).
Waaree Energies Ltd. holds the distinction of being
the only Indian solar module manufacturer to secure
a Tier 1 rating from BloombergNEF for 35 consecutive
quarters. The exceptional bankability and reliability of
the company’s modules, coupled with its immense
capabilities to cater to large-scale utility requirements,
has made Waaree a valued supplier of choice for solar
power projects in India and across the globe.
Commenting on the mandate, Mr. Hitesh Doshi,
Chairman & Managing Director, Waaree Group, said,
“This mandate from ENGIE India is a validation of
Waaree’s status as India’s predominant solar module
manufacturer. We take pride in our unwavering
commitment to the best standards of quality and
reliability for our modules. Waaree is dedicated to
driving the clean energy transition in India, and across
the globe, and we look forward to contributing to further
projects that are in line with this objective.”
Waaree’s supply mandate with ENGIE is expected to
commence from November this year and is expected to
complete by February 2024. The 200 MW of AHNAY 545
Wp Bifacial modules to be supplied by the company for
the Sayla village project will generate 34 crore units of
electricity per annum.
Apar Industries’ stock soared 177% in
Less Than a Year
Mint reported that the company shares have delivered
a multi-bagger return in CY23 so far, increasing in
value from `1,809 to `5,020 a piece, resulting in a gain
of 177.5%. In Q2FY24, the company reported a 69%
increase in consolidated net profit to ₹174 crore.
The company shares have delivered a multi-bagger
return in CY23 so far, increasing in value from ₹1,809
to ₹4,923 apiece, resulting in a gain of 172%. (Pixabay)
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Domestic brokerage firm Prabhudas Lilladher has
retained its ‘accumulate’ rating on Apar Industries
following the company›s Q2FY24 performance. The
brokerage has lifted its target price higher to ₹5,630
apiece from an earlier target price of ₹5,499, indicating
a 12.15% potential upside from the stock’s previous
closing price of ₹5,020 per share.
The company shares have delivered a multi-bagger
return in CY23 so far, increasing in value from ₹1,809
to ₹5,020 apiece, resulting in a gain of 177.5%.
Last week, Apar Industries reported a 69% increase
in consolidated net profit to ₹174 crore for Q2FY24,
compared to ₹103 crore in the same quarter of the
previous fiscal year. The consolidated revenue from
operations in the quarter reached to ₹3,926 crore, a
growth of 21.36% YoY.
The conductors’ segment, contributing 50% of total
revenue, saw revenue rise by 35.1% YoY to ₹1,943.3
crore in Q2FY24. Revenue from transformers and
specialty oils increased by over 1.9% YoY to ₹1,198.6
crore, and the Power & Telecom Cables segment
reached ₹882.3 crore in Q2FY24, up by 15.8% YoY.
Prabhudas Lilladher expects that Apar Industries’
focus on value-added products and strong traction
in the export business will continue to drive robust
topline and profitability in the long term. The brokerage
has adjusted its FY24,25 and 26E estimates upward
by 15.8%, 2.7%, and 1.7% to account for the strong
H1FY24 performance and a positive outlook for cables
and conductors in domestic and export markets.
The brokerage points out that domestic demand for
premium conductors remains strong, particularly
from TBCB and re-conducting projects. The export of
cables to the US and European markets may face some
volume slowdown in the near term due to inventory
de-stocking, but the medium- to long-term outlook for
overall exports remains positive, it stated.
Additionally, Apar Industries’ cables business is
expected to continue its growth momentum, driven
by strong demand for elastomeric cables (for
renewables, defence, etc.), with a focus on expanding
the B2C segment through enhanced distribution and
geographical reach, the brokerage highlighted.
Bulbs That Act As Inverters: Class 12
Student Lights Up Rural India With His
Innovation
The Better India reports that for the residents of Bichpuri
in Uttar Pradesh, a financial literacy programme by a
teenager turned into a harbinger of hope a few months
later. After his Class 10 board exams, Uday Bhatia visited
Bichpuri as a volunteer with the Aasra Foundation in
April 2022 for a 2-day programme. Those 48 hours left a
deep impact on the Delhi resident.
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Uday Bhatia, a Class 12 student from Delhi, has built a sustainable
lighting solution for rural India. His ‘Uday Electric’ bulbs provide
a power backup of 8-10 hours in case of a power cut.
While speaking to the children about their life, he found
that the biggest problem they faced were frequent
power outages, which made it difficult for them to study.
Hearing that a basic necessity like electricity, which we
take for granted, is not available for 8-10 hours daily,
really shook Uday.
He came back to Delhi and dove deep into the problem.
He found that Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are
reeling under a power crisis.
According to a Moneycontrol report, Uttarakhand faced
a shortfall of 18 million units of electricity everyday
in January 2023, which was 40 percent of the daily
demand. Several parts of the state face daily power
cuts from anywhere between four to almost eight to
nine hours a day in some remote regions.
Uday soon understood that residents of villages like
Bichpuri don’t have the financial means to afford
appliances like inverters. He wanted to find and develop a
solution for rural India’s power crisis. After 24 prototypes,
thousands of hours, and eight months, the 18-year-old
built the solution – an inverter bulb that can provide a
backup of almost 10 hours in case of a power cut.
“I wanted to make a bulb that solves the problem.
Speaking to those young children and seeing their
troubles really moved me. Reading about the heat crisis
in Uttar Pradesh motivated me to solve this problem.
How could they stay without electricity in such extreme
weather conditions?” Uday Bhatia tells The Better India.
A solution at ` 250
While working hard to
find a solution, Uday
first realised that there
was no cost-effective
solution for the rural
population. He says that
his first thought was to
build something using
renewable energy.
“After going through
many ideas, I
conceptualised a bulb Uday worked on 24 prototypes
that has the capabilities over 8 months.
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of an inverter in the event of a power outage. I designed He has so far sold over 7,000 units in Rajasthan,
it specifically for remote villages in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and to
Uttarakhand,” he adds. the outskirts of Delhi. Of these, 950 units were donated
to households in the Kabadi Bazar, Dehradun, through
Then in April 2022, the Class 12 student who is
Aasra Foundation.
passionate about computer science, set up a
workstation on his terrace with a soldering iron and a “This particular area had no electricity for most part of
couple of wires, beginning his experiments. the day. When I saw the joy on people’s faces when
their houses were illuminated, I felt on top of the world.
“I learnt how to assemble a bulb and the pulse
No feeling can come close to it,” smiles the 18-year-old.
modulation algorithm after watching YouTube videos,”
he says. Amit Balodi of Aasra Foundation says that many in the
slums of Kabadi Bazaar didn’t have access to electricity
Initially, he built a bulb with a four-hour backup. But he
and these bulbs have been of great help to them.
wanted to provide an 8-10 hour backup, which he was
able to do thanks to computer science. “Many of these labourers live in slums and these bulbs
have been very useful to them at night. They charge
“I use a lithium ion battery, which has a backup of four
them during the day and use them at night. It greatly
hours. Now, I had to increase the backup time, without
helps in energy conservation too,” says Amit.
increasing the size of the cell. I applied the concept
of control systems to increase the backup time. I did Uday won the Diana Award 2023, which is set up in
various trials using the pulse width modulation algorithm memory of the late Princess of Wales, and honours
to achieve the desired result. This algorithm helped me ‘outstanding young people selflessly creating positive
optimise energy consumption,” he says. social change’.
Explaining the algorithm further, he says that he Starting with making the bulbs on his terrace, he now
developed a way to adjust the bulb’s brightness, which outsources manufacturing. He wants to continue
extends the time of backup. If you lower the brightness, illuminating more households in rural areas and wants
you get a longer backup. The bulb comes with settings to make a tubelight using the same design.
to change the brightness.
“I want to make a tubelight that will help factories
Explaining how the bulb works, Uday states that the located in rural areas. This will help them save cost and
technology used is very simple. decrease inverter usage,” he adds.
“When the bulb is connected to a power source, energy Uday wishes to bring light to as many households as he
gets stored in the battery. When the power supply is can in the coming years.
cut off, the bulb uses the energy stored in the battery to
glow. I have done this using a rectifier, to make it glow
SMART GRID
during a power outage,” he explains.
Illuminating over 7,000 households in 5 states Alectra Utilities deploys grid
He started selling modernisation metering tech
this through his
venture, ‘Uday
Electric’ at Rs 250 a
piece from May 2022.
The bulbs come with
a 1 year warranty. The
tagline of the company
is ‘Bijli gul phir bhi
ujjala full’ (Even with
the power cut, there will
still be light).
He bootstrapped the
Uday has sold over 7,000 bulbs venture with Rs 30,000,
Ontario-based electric utility and distributor Alectra
so far. which he used to buy
Utilities is deploying a grid modernisation software
the table and supplies
suite and metering technology to improve the
needed for 50 bulbs. For the sales, he initially started
performance of the distribution grid.
visiting a few markets and doing the sales himself. Since
that was not feasible in all areas, he worked with local Alectra is deploying Itron’s Gen5 Riva meters, industrial
farmers and villagers to sell his bulb. This also provides IoT (IIoT) network solution and utility management
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manage electricity consumption data and enable real-
time decision making.
Tech company Itron’s meter technology has distributed
intelligence and grid edge capabilities, aiming to enable
insights and control for utilities over low and medium-
voltage distribution networks.
According to Itron, the tech aims to maximise the benefits
of advanced metering infrastructure, allowing utilities to
also take advantage of applications such as enhanced
outage detection, electric vehicle management and
more.
Serving more than one million homes and businesses
in Ontario’s Greater Golden Horseshoe area, Alectra
Utilities is the largest municipally-owned electric utility
in Canada, based on the total number of customers
served.
Alectra further plans to gradually replace its metering
infrastructure over the next decade, in hopes of ensuring
a seamless transition to the new technology.
E-mobility: Mumbai's civic transport
body BEST gets 10 new single-decker
electric buses
According to sources in BEST, the electric bus
manufacturing firm had first supplied 40 midi buses
to the civic-run transport undertaking, and later on
it bagged a contract for supplying 2,100 buses of
12-metre length. However, due to a legal battle over the
contract, the delivery of buses got delayed.
The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport
(BEST) undertaking has received 10 new single-decker
electric buses from Hyderabad-based company Olectra
Greentech, civic officials said on Thursday.
A BEST spokesperson said delivery of these 12-metre-
long passenger vehicles was part of an agreement under
which Olectra is going to supply 2,100 single-decker
buses on a wet lease model, in which the operator takes
care of drivers, fuel and maintenance aspects.
With the addition of the first lot, the number of Olectra's
12-metre-long buses in the BEST fleet rose to 30,
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while the count of its total vehicles under the transport
undertaking's administration increased to 70, said the
officials.
According to sources in BEST, the electric bus
manufacturing firm had first supplied 40 midi buses
to the civic-run transport undertaking, and later on
it bagged a contract for supplying 2,100 buses of
12-metre length. However, due to a legal battle over the
contract, the delivery of buses got delayed.
The BEST undertaking, with its around 3,000 buses,
provides services in Mumbai and neighbouring cities
like Thane, Navi Mumbai and Mira-Bhayandar. An
estimated 30 lakh passengers travel by BEST buses
daily. After suburban trains, BEST is the most popular
mode of transport in the country's financial capital.
As part of an expansion plan, the municipal transport
body is inducting electric buses into its fleet, including
double-decker ones. According to the sources, BEST
has more than 400 electric buses in its fleet
SMART METERS
Cyber Security Threats For Smart
Grids In Poland
This report created by ComCERT SA and Apator SA
lists Cyber Security threats for smart grids in Poland
in relation to the rollout of smart meters. The report
published in August 2023 also provides solutions.
ComCERT SA
A Polish consulting company founded by Tomasz
Chlebowski and Mirosław Maj in 2011, it is the first
independent company specializing in CERT (Computer
Emergency Response Team) services for enterprises
and institutions in Poland. comCERT provides
cybersecurity services to clients from various sectors,
including financial sector (majority of Polish banks),
telecommunication sector (majority of the largest
telecommunication operators), state enterprises,
European Union institutions and agencies (ENISA,
FRONTEX, European Commission) as well as to
governments of non-European countries. ComCERT’s
support enables creation of a set of measures to ensure
the ICT security of the organisation.
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Apator Group
Apator is a large Polish manufacturer of metering
devices and systems, including smart electricity meters.
The company is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange,
and half of its sales are exported.
Report
Electricity meters are currently being widely replaced
by remote reading (VOC) devices in Poland. By 2028,
approximately 16 million meters equipped with a
communications unit will be installed in the electricity
network – we read In a new expert opinion prepared by
experts from ComCERT and Apator. The authors state
that of the approximately 4 million smart meters installed
so far in Poland, more than half come from outside the
European Economic Area (EEA), from entities that have
not been verified in terms of digital security of the entire
value chain. An extreme case is tenders, where at the
bidding stage, even meter samples for testing are not
required.
Today, there are no regulations or specifications in
Poland that would oblige network operators to evaluate
the credibility of the supplier and the technology it offers
with regard to cybersecurity. However, you should be
aware that remote or planned disruption of smart
meter operation may cause significant power outages
in distribution networks, negatively impacting large
groups of consumers and organizations.
– The coming months will be crucial for the future and
security of smart grids in Poland. The lack of regulation
in the field of cybersecurity for VOC measuring devices
used in the energy sector poses a serious threat to the
stability and security of the entire system – according to
ComCERT and Apator experts.
The market is currently filled with Chinese suppliers
whose products operate in Polish power grids. He
stresses that the mass installation of non-EU products in
the energy grid, without technical verification regarding
digital security and the potential negative impact on the
functioning of the country’s critical energy infrastructure,
is extremely risky.
BATTERIES
Idemitsu and Toyota Announce
Beginning of Cooperation toward
Mass Production of All-Solid-State
Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd. (Idemitsu) and Toyota Motor
Corporation (Toyota) announced today that they
have entered into an agreement to work together
in developing mass production technology of solid
electrolytes, improving productivity and establishment
a supply chain, to achieve the mass production of
all-solid-state batteries for battery electric vehicles
(BEVs). Through this collaboration, the two companies,
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which lead the world* in the fields including material
development relating to all-solid-state batteries, seek
to ensure the successful commercialization of all-solid-
state batteries in 2027-28―as announced at the Toyota
Technical Workshop in June 2023―followed by
full-scale mass production.
Combination of Idemitsu’s social implementation of
energy one step ahead and materials and Toyota’s
multi-pathway approach is promoting BEV development,
which is a vital option in the move towards carbon
neutrality. As for next-generation batteries which
support an evolution of BEVs, Idemitsu has been
working on research & development on elemental
technologies for all-solid-state batteries since 2001,
while Toyota started in 2006.
This collaboration focuses on sulfide solid electrolytes,
which are seen as a promising material to achieve high
capacity and output for BEVs. Sulfide solid electrolytes
are characterized by softness and adhesiveness to other
materials, which is suitable for battery mass production.
To prepare for full-scale mass production, both
companies have established a task force consisting of
dozens of members and will proceed the collaboration
as follows:
Details of collaboration
Phase 1
Development of sulfide solid electrolytes and
preparation for a large pilot facility
Through feedback and development support from each
other on each company’s technical area, both Idemitsu
and Toyota will work together on creating better sulfide
solid electrolytes with attention to quality, cost, and lead
times, which both companies believe will realize mass-
production demonstration of sulfide solid electrolytes
using an Idemitsu pilot facility.
Phase 2
Mass production using a large pilot facility
Through construction and startup of a large pilot
facility, Idemitsu will promote sulfide solid electrolyte
manufacture, and then will obtain mass production
technology.
Toyota will promote development of both all-solid-
state batteries which sulfide solid electrolytes are
used and BEV development in which the batteries are
incorporated, and then will ensure market launch of
BEVs with all-solid-state batteries in 2027-28.
Phase 3
Study of future full-scale mass production
hh Based on the results of Phase 2, both companies
will study of future full-scale mass production and
commercialization.
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hh All-solid-state batteries (Yellow section shows
solid electrolytes)
hh Solid electrolytes
Idemitsu has also been developing production
technologies of lithium sulfide which is an intermediate
material for solid electrolytes, using by-products which
are generated in the course of petroleum refining. And
through such development, it has been working on
development of mass production technology on sulfide
solid electrolytes, aiming to establish a stable supply
system. Further, the company is steadily increasing
the capacity of its small pilot facility—announced in
June 2023— and is proceeding construction plan of a
large pilot facility— announced in April 2022—, which
will contribute to commercialization of all-solid-state
batteries in 2027-28.
Through combination of both companies’ material
development technologies, Idemitsu’s material
manufacture technologies and Toyota’s battery
processing and assembly technologies which is
obtained through BEV development, both companies
will aim to realize mass production of both solid
electrolytes and all-solid-state batteries suitable for
global widespread use. Both companies, working
together across industries, will contribute to global
carbon neutrality, and will lead the future with
technologies created in Japan.
This UK start-up is redesigning
lithium-ion batteries to make them
more sustainable
Aceleron claims to have designed the world’s "most
sustainable" lithium-ion battery; one that is reusable,
repairable, and recyclable.
Batteries are the foremost method of storing energy.
But many companies producing batteries are focused
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on using today's technology to make them for use
today; little thought is put into what happens to them
when they've reached the end of their lifespans.
That's where Aceleron, a UK startup that claims to have
designed the world’s "most sustainable" lithium-ion
battery, comes in.
The company’s batteries are designed around circular
economy principles, so they can be reused and
upgraded over time.
"Currently batteries are not designed to be recycled,"
said Aceleron CEO Dr Amrit Chandan.
"They're very difficult to take apart and conventional
state-of-the-art recycling is not very efficient for recovery
of the lithium materials. This means that the process
is costly and ultimately wasteful, which is a global
challenge that needs to be solved quickly".
To tackle this problem, Aceleron redesigned the typical
assembly method, removing all permanently bonded
and fixed elements.
Unlocking the potential of energy storage
"We made the product using a compression technology
that we patented and created ourselves, that allows
you to easily assemble and disassemble the product,"
explained company CTO Carlton Cummins.
“Which means that the internals can be serviced and
maintained or upgraded over time,” adds Chandan.
“So we can keep a battery in service for much longer,
reducing the lifetime cost as well as the waste that's
generated".
Aceleron has attracted the attention of investors. It
received support from the UK government’s start-up
funding arm and was listed by the World Economic
Forum as one of five innovators making electric vehicle
batteries more sustainable.
While based in the UK, the company has global
ambitions, it recently secured an investment deal to
accelerate battery innovation in Africa.
"With battery technology continually improving over the
years, why would people want to be stuck with today's
technology in 10, 15 years' time?" said Cummins.
"By making a battery designed to enable upgrade,
we have unlocked the potential for energy storage to
improve as well."
RENEWABLE ENERGY
This French company has designed the
first e-bike that doesn’t need a battery
The brainchild of French entrepreneur Adrien Lelièvre,
the Pi-Pop e-bike uses a supercapacitor to store energy
rather than rely on batteries.
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News
If riding a bike on a daily basis is too much of a challenge
for you, you might be tempted to opt for an e-bike.
The issue with those is that the production of the
batteries consumes a lot of natural resources such as
lithium or rare-earth elements which require extensive
and often environmentally impactful mining procedures.
French entrepreneur Adrien Lelièvre, however, has
engineered a pioneering, sustainable solution.
Fitted with a supercapacitor
The inventor, who has a background in electronics,
designed and patented an e-bike called Pi-Pop, one
that doesn’t use lithium batteries but supercapacitors.
“The system gets charged when the ride is easy and
when the bike brakes - thanks to engine braking -
the energy is given back when needed,” Lelièvre, the
director of STEE, the company behind the bike, told
Euronews Next.
To put it simply, a supercapacitor works by stocking
energy in an electrostatic way, or by way of a slow-
moving charge. In contrast, a lithium battery stocks
energy as a chemical reaction. In other words, a
supercapacitor can stock and release energy very
quickly when it is needed. In the case of its bike, it
means stocking energy when the person pedals or
brakes and using it to assist more difficult actions like
restarting or uphill riding.
hh This UK start-up is redesigning lithium-ion
batteries to make them more sustainable
Lelievre estimates that the assistance offered to the rider
by the bike’s supercapacitors is enough to handle an
elevation gain of 50 m if charged on a flat beforehand,
making it suitable for around 80 per cent of European
cities.
The concept of a supercapacitor is not a new innovation
in itself; the first ones were manufactured at the end of
the 1970s. Today, they are used in photovoltaic systems
(such as solar panels), digital cameras and some hybrid
or electric vehicles to improve their performance.
It made sense for Lelièvre to use the technology in
bikes.
'A symbol of sobriety'
According to him, the 20 kg Pi-Pop "really is a symbol
of sobriety".
"Always wanting more, meaning wanting to go faster,
adding more energy… this is a dead-end," he said.
No rare earth materials are used in the bike’s production
as supercapacitors are made of carbon, conducting
polymer, aluminium foils, and pulp - materials for which
recycling processes already exist.
There is no need to wait for the bike to charge either,
another perk compared to the classic e-bikes. The
December 2023
company also claims that the supercapacitor's lifetime
ranges from 10 to 15 years compared to five or six for a
lithium battery.
The bike - now a third-generation design - is currently
assembled in Orléans. Being locally produced in his
native France was important for Lelièvre whose career
was built in the French electronics industry.
"I think we can't innovate if we lose control of production,"
he said. "When we talk about sustainable development,
ecological transition, and energy transition, we need
to provide the jobs," added Lelievre whose company
employs 25 people.
Currently, Pi-Pop produces 100 bikes a month. In the
future, the company aims to to produce a thousand
bikes monthly by 2024.
Lelièvre also has European ambitions.
"In 2025, we want to target the European market, we
are currently discussing potential fundraising," he said.
Cracking this nut could be a huge opportunity for the
company as the EU imported 1.2 million e-bikes and
5.2 million non-electric ones (five times the amount
exported), according to EU data agency Eurostat.
The Pi-Pop bike is powered by a supercapacitor. - Copyright
Photo ©Vélo Pi-POP/Stéphane HUSSEIN
Announcing Elapath Energy’s $200
Million Mandate for Solar Innovations
in Singapore, Facilitated by Ratsamy
Consulting
In a landmark move for the renewable energy
landscape, Elapath Energy, a globally renowned
solar panel installation and manufacturing leader, has
secured a significant contract worth $200,000,000. This
transformative step results from extensive negotiations
orchestrated by Ratsamy Consulting, a foremost
authority in renewable financing from Canada. The
pivotal talks took place at the Convention Plaza in
Hong Kong, involving prominent representatives from
both Ratsamy Consulting and their respected partners
in Hong Kong. This event set the stage for this game-
changing collaboration.
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Notably, Elapath Energy’s recent securing of a 100MW
project in Singapore accentuates its continued
commitment to the field. The project will kick off its initial
phase in October 2023 and span two months.
Elapath Energy, celebrated for its depth of expertise
and unwavering dedication to green initiatives, was a
clear choice for this extensive project. Their illustrious
history is marked by successful installations worldwide,
reinforcing Elapath’s position as an unbeatable force in
renewable energy.
Ratsamy Consulting Entrusts Elapath Energy
Future looks bright as new Chinese-
designed solar cell provides
renewable energy breakthrough
Professor Zhu Zonglong of CityU believes that once the
technology matures, perovskite may drive a new wave of
growth in the global photovoltaic market, especially in China.
Photo: City University of Hong Kong
In a landmark achievement that could reshape
the renewable energy landscape, a team of Chinese
researchers has developed a new type of solar cell with
groundbreaking efficiency, unprecedented stability and
an extended service life.
The technology could also reduce energy costs to
a quarter of that of current silicon-based solar cells,
according to the team.
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The new solar cells use perovskite, a low-cost,
easily available inorganic material. When exposed to
sunlight, perovskite converts solar energy into electricity
in a similar way to traditional solar panels, but with
higher efficiency.
While perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have long shown
promise for surpassing the efficiency limits of silicon-
based cells, their thermal and chemical stability have
been problematic. Typically, they degrade rapidly when
exposed to oxygen and moisture or when operated at
high temperatures.
The newly developed perovskite solar cell boasts a
power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 25.6 per cent.
Impressively, the cell retained over 90 per cent of its
initial efficiency after 1,200 hours of operation at 65
degrees Celsius (149 degrees Fahrenheit).
The research, spearheaded by Professor Zhu Zonglong
from City University of Hong Kong, in collaboration with
Li Zhongan from Huazhong University of Science and
Technology, was published on October 20 in the peer-
reviewed journal Science.
“Our study provides theoretical guidance for the design
of efficient and stable PSCs and paves the path for facile
access to commercially available PSCs,” the team said
in the paper.
The team’s breakthrough lies in the improvement of an
interfacial layer between the photoactive layer and the
anode of the solar cell.
Previous study found using self-assembled monolayers
(SAMs) as an interfacial layer generally raises the PCE
to above 25 per cent. However, with the monomolecular
structure, SAM is only 1-2nm thick and is easily
decomposed at high temperatures.
“We designed the SAM in a unique three-dimensional
structure and anchored it to a stable nickel oxide
film to enhance both thermal and chemical stability.
This development effectively boosts the cell’s lifetime
performance and energy conversion capabilities,” Zhu
said on Tuesday.
“Although the lab-tested devices are relatively small,
the fabrication methods are simple and highly scalable,
indicating suitability for large-scale production. We
estimate that the Levelised Cost of Electricity (LCOE)
for our new solar cells could be as low as US$5.45 per
MWh, significantly lower than the US$24 per MWh for
silicon-based solar cells,” he said.
China is already a leader in the photovoltaic (PV) industry,
exporting more than four billion solar cells in 2022,
with a total export value of US$46.38 billion, according
to customs data. And the Chinese PV industry’s
global market share exceeds 80 per cent in all aspects,
from raw materials to production equipment, according
to the China Photovoltaic Industry Association
(CPIA) website.
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Perovskite solar cells under high temperature
ageing (left), and perovskite solar cells with novel SAM. Photo:
CityU
“The global energy landscape is shifting to prioritise
solar and wind power. Solar power has become the
cheapest energy source worldwide with costs dropping
over 90 per cent in the past decade. China’s solar
industry is willing to make more efforts to address
climate change and boost economic growth,” CPIA
spokesman Liu Yiyang said in August.
Professor Zhu believes PSCs have broad applications.
“Though related research started relatively late,
perovskite solar cells have made significant strides in
stability and lifespan in recent years, moving from just a
few hours at low temperatures to thousands of hours at
high temperatures,” he said.
“PSCs can be used in darker conditions and, through
modification, they can absorb light of different
wavelengths. This superior versatility makes them
ideal for use in flexible devices, transparent solar cells,
bifacial solar cells and indoor photovoltaics.
“Additionally, they are more cost-effective and
environmentally friendly than traditional silicon cells,
which will help reduce the environmental impact of the
photovoltaic industry,” he said.
Chinese scientists boost perovskite solar cell
efficiency
Meanwhile, a researcher from Sealand Securities said
work was still needed before the perovskite cells could
be more widely used.
December 2023
“To use perovskite solar cells widely, the industry need
to make them more stable and long-lasting, produce
large, high-quality panels, and get government support
like subsidies or tax breaks,” said the researcher, who
declined to be named.
Zhu believes that once the technology matures,
perovskite may drive a new wave of growth in the global
photovoltaic market, especially in China.
“At that time, energy costs will be further reduced, the
entry of new investors will lead to a significant increase
in installed capacity, and China’s photovoltaic products
may become more competitive due to higher efficiency
and lower costs, thereby potentially increasing the
export volume of China’s photovoltaic products,” he
said.
Several established Chinese companies, including
Renshine Solar, Microquanta and GCL Perovskite, are
already making moves to expand their perovskite solar
cell production capacities.
Brazil signs on to global climate deal
to triple renewable energy
Brazil has signed onto an agreement to triple renewable
energy globally by 2030 and shift away from using coal,
the country's Foreign Ministry said on Friday, joining a
prospective deal backed by the European Union, U.S.
and United Arab Emirates.
South America's largest country is now one of roughly
100 countries that have signed onto the deal, according
to a European official familiar with the matter.
Sources told Reuters earlier this month the aim is for the
deal to be officially adopted by leaders attending the
United Nation's COP28 climate negotiations that begins
next week in Dubai.
Brazil's embassy in Abu Dhabi said in a letter to the
United Arab Emirates' Foreign Ministry that it would
join the deal titled the "Global Renewables and Energy
Efficiency Targets Pledge."
A spokesperson for Brazil's Foreign Ministry confirmed
the country has decided to join the pact.
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Shocks & Sparks !
Let There Be Light!
hat’s in a name? A rose by any other name
W would smell as sweet said Shakespeare. So, we
at IJ have decided to address this column by its birth
name ‘Shocks & Sparks’ from this edition onwards.
This morning as I went out for a walk, it was dark,
yet I could not help but notice the variety of people
who came to Mumbai’s erstwhile Shivaji Park to
circumambulate it. All types, including the six-feet
tall, some cycling dwarfs and even sari or nighty-clad
aunties, of course the regular pajama-boxers-track
pants-wala public and yours faithfully. Enjoying the
cool early morning breeze there were umpteen street
dogs, cops, groups of senior women sitting and
chattering, young sportsmen on the field dreaming to
become Tendulkar-like.
I had started by about 5-30am and it was nearing
5-50am when the streetlights on the footpath that I
was walking on, went off. It did not get pitch dark,
thanks to the streetlights on the other side of the road.
There was a little bit of light highlighting silhouettes.
I wondered about the reason why providence had
decided to take away the light above my head and
smiled at myself.
This was not a novel experience, as I recalled, this had
been a regular occurrence in my youth. As a student,
when I found myself standing under a streetlighting
poll, it would inevitably go off - almost every time!
Weather it was early in the morning while waiting
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thoughts like “Am I so dark, that the light stays away
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