Players like Sterling Generators are taking the lead and have gained foothold in the market. POWER TODAY caught up with CEO of Powergen Business, Sterling and Wilson, Sanjay Jadhav, at the company's facility in Silvassa where he talks about genset market and its importance for data centres.

From the projects handled, we have developed a core team of project managers and sub-contractors who understand every facet of the activity from design, construction to commissioning and have established a methodology for speedy construction from which we are progressing in transmission work along with established distribution work.

Although state discoms have managed to leverage UDAY by paring financial losses from Rs.51,589.51 crore in FY16 to Rs.34,826.87 in FY17, a marginal decrease in AT&C losses seems to be the bone of contention, as what has been envisaged has not been achieved yet, barring bailing-out non-performers.

Ducab is working to power the region's renewable energy agenda through continued investments in both products and projects. In particular, the company is focusing more on solar, nuclear and wind energy.

The power sector of the country has witnessed a considerable change and evolution in the last two decades owing to several policy and regulatory measures.

Electricity forms an integral part of the utilities which currently contribute nearly 2.02 per cent to Asia's third largest economy. The nation's power sector has long been grappling with grim infrastructure and ageing transmission - woes that have debilitated the nation's economic health.

Market share of unorganised manufacturer's in UPS and inverter industry is around 25-30 per cent. At times, there are quality and product life cycle support issues with such manufacturers

The research and development (R&D) centre, ‘AB SQUARE’ developed by Bajaj Electricals has been certified Platinum status for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) which is the highest green building standard for its design, operation and maintenance that aims to help, building owners and operators be environmentally responsible.

Private power producer Tata Power reported a net profit of Rs 611 crore, witnessing a marginal decline in profit on a year-on-year basis. Even as expenses for the company rose higher than revenue from operations, the company gained from deferred tax benefits.