We launched the Emerson´s rendition of Industrial IoT, which is the Plantweb Digital Ecosystem in India. It is important to note that India is the first country outside of the USA that we have launched this offering.

Digitalisation of the power sector should unleash huge value for the utilities, releasing locked up investments to be put to better use, which in turn should help public sector utilities to become less dependent on governmental subsidies.

The new Visu+ Express software from Phoenix Contact, which is available free of charge, provides an easy introduction to the visualization of typical operating and monitoring tasks.

Smart grid is an evolving set of technologies, working together to improve the present grid, the applications for which depend on the location and the requirements. By enabling intelligent monitoring, control, communication, and self-healing technologies, it facilitates better power connection; information exchange; reduces environmental impact; and delivers enhanced reliability and security of power supply.

The new Visu+ Express software from Phoenix Contact, which is available free of charge, provides an easy introduction to the visualisation of typical operating and monitoring tasks.

A look at the 14 smart grid pilot projects envisioned by the Government, which were small, but sure steps towards upgrading Indian power T&D infrastructure for the better.

1.1 Assam Power Distribution Company Limited: It is among the 13 pilot projects under NSGM. Our role involves overall project system integration and project management, operations and FMS along with supply of related HW and SW products.

A lot of initiatives are being taken in the power sector for improving generation, transmission and distribution segments. In the generation segment, the focus is being shifted to renewable energy sources, with particular spotlight on solar, besides nuclear.

Although there are certain standards of performance for power distribution companies mentioned by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) and also mandated by the state electricity regulatory commissions, they are not properly monitored. I will tell you a simple reason.