Feature Jul 01, 2017 Monopoles can replace angular towers when facing RoW issues Monopoles are used for a series of applications and are ideal for use when sufficient availability of land is restricted. They are the least intrusive and easiest towers to erect, making them one of the most popular tower types in the industry.
Feature Jun 01, 2017 On the Right Track Globally, 20 per cent of the total generated energy is used for lighting purposes alone. Experts are of the opinion that the said number has to be revoked considering the challenges arising from climate change issues.
Feature Jun 01, 2017 Rising Opportunities Power is one of the most critical components of infrastructure and is crucial for both economic growth and welfare of the nation. India's power sector is one of the most diversified in the world, with an investment potential of `15 trillion ($223.67 billion) in the next four to five years.
Feature Jun 01, 2017 Energy-efficient power plants crucial to tackle emissions India's power generation capacity has nearly tripled in the last 15 years from 105 GW in 2002 to 315 GW in 2017 as demand for electrical energy surged in a rapidly expanding economy. During this time, 140 GW of coal and gas power generation installed base were set-up.
Feature Jun 01, 2017 DG sets are moving to more standby usage Rapid growth in the economy has caused increase in the demand for power. Power cuts can cause a loss in business revenue and hamper functionalities. The major challenge is to provide continuous power.
Feature May 01, 2017 Coal demand will be fully met from domestic source in 5 yrs In order to meet the coal demand in next five years, Coal India Ltd, the main coal producer, has an ambitious plan of increasing its production to one billon tonnes by FY2019-20. CIL's production is showing an increasing trend, having gone up from 494 Mt in FY15 to 554 Mt in FY17.
Feature May 01, 2017 Consolidation in the offing? The market scenario for boilers in India has been a mixed one. The largest Indian manufacturer of boilers still has a reasonable order book. However, the addition to the order book in FY16 (2015-16) came primarily from the state
Feature May 01, 2017 Future Ready In the past five years, coal power made up over two-thirds of capacity additions in India's generation, and currently accounts for more than 60 per cent of India's power capacity. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), India's coal demand will see the biggest growth over the next five years, despite a global slowdown.