Energise economy with smart grids Forum Post...ANURAG VASHISTHA advisor, India Smart Grid Task Force...
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I ndia's economy is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. With this growth, also increases the demand of energy, which is accelerating faster than the supply. As per Dr Chandan Chowdhury, managing director Dassault Systems, India has not been able to achieve the target of power production in the successive five year plans since independence except for once. As per the Economic Survey, India witnessed a peak power shortage of nine per cent during the five years ending 2012 when over 50,000 MW new generation capacity was created. The major factor that leads to insufficiency of power is the staggering network loss. In India, it even exceeds 30 per cent. This loss in transmission and distribution (T&D) raises the demand and increases the pressure on the installed capacity. Even though it is difficult to calculate the exact portion of electricity theft in T&D losses but utility organisations suffer the losses, which further results in increased power tariff for the end user. The Indian economy is currently growing at an average rate of seven or eight per cent and if it continues to be same for coming ten years, the power demand is likely to grow from the present 120 GW to 315-335 GW by 2017, which would be 100 GW higher than the current growth rate. Prakash Nayak, chairman, Working Group on Renewable and Microgrids, ISGF said, "Till now, approximately 300 million people in rural India can't even get power for one hour a day. We are not utilising the renewable energy appropriately. Powering the future of India means strengthening its backbone, which refers to 'power' and for that the support of renewable energy is must." In 2011, the International Energy Agency had said that the development of affordable, inexhaustible and clean solar energy technologies will have huge longer-term benefits. It will increase countries' energy security through reliance on an indigenous, inexhaustible and mostly import-independent resource, enhance sustainability, reduce pollution, lower the costs of mitigating climate change, and keep fossil fuel prices lower than otherwise. These advantages are global. Hence, the additional costs of the incentives for early deployment should be considered learning investments; they must be wisely spent and need to be widely shared. Globalisation is apparent in India. These days, various companies from across the world are spreading their wings in the Indian market. Moreover, Upsolar High performance Poly crystalline and Mono crystalline panel producer from Shanghai China is now available in India. The private sector has risen to meet the challenges of India's growing power needs. The ever increasing demand for electricity can only be met by developing pollution free and renewable energy. Besides, there is a need to sensitise everyone for energy conservation and the efficient usage of power. Fortunately, India has supply of solar energy in abundance but to incorporate its optimum use, huge investment is involved. The storage of power generated at various points is another major problem, though different battery systems, viz, lithium ion, simple fuel cells, Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cells and hydrogen cells are now available for use, to meet growing energy needs. —Compiled by Vandana Singh PALLAVEE DHAUNDIYAL PANTHRY I ndian economy is prospering and hence the need of consumers for higher energy use. But, apparently, India today suffers from chronic power shortages and distribution losses. The government is analysing over 750 energy users towards reducing energy consumption by approximately 10,000 megawatts (MW) per year. To discuss various insights into the power grid sector, current and future problems, a road map of tackling them while finding capable solutions, The Economic Times organised 'Smart Grid Summit', in association with India Smart Grid Forum as a knowledge partner to the initiative, recently, in the Capital. The discourse was kick started by Himangshu Watts, senior editor, energy, The Economic Times. According to him, the way the grid looks today is like the telecom sector of 1990s. The dramatic grid collapse last year made everyone understand the definition of grid, its relevance and functions. The summit, spread over three sessions, offered a platform to leading electricity grid distribution specialists, investors and regulators to share insights into immediate challenges and pilot projects, which are started to realise the smart grid roll-out. The panelists of the first session focused their discussion on topics like key objectives and overview of India's smart grip roadmap, pilot projects, intelligent grids, electricity distribution infrastructure upgrades and policies for electric vehicles. While speaking on the importance of grids and sharing industry insights, Pramod Deo, chairperson, Central Electricity and Regulatory Commission, said, "The state grids have paved the way for regional grids. Power grids are vital for a country's economy, for they help generate electricity and decentralise power supply with equal distribution. Grids reduce cost of power and are capital intensive too. Most importantly, from a consumer's perspective, it is necessary to incentivise the system." RV Shahi, former power secretary and chairman, Energy Infratech Pvt Ltd, dwelled on government's perspective and regulatory issues in the implementation and execution of power grids across the country. "Accelerated power development and reforms programme (APDRP) encompasses as much advanced technologies as it can. The power situation is yet to become good as far as distribution of power is concerned, though it has improved in the past few years. Besides, the state owned distribution companies could be doing well, but they are in a bad shape financially. Investment should be justified on the basis of saving. Regulatory authorities must keep all these points in mind while formulating rules and guidelines for the power grid industry," said Sahi. Reji Pillai, president, India Smart Grid Forum, added, "More systems and consumers are being added to the grid. The grid needs to continue to grow in the future too, for the economy is flourishing. We need to leverage all technological benefits, especially the solar energy, to meet the increasing demand." Other two sessions, which followed, discussed on subjects such as: smart technologies; potential threats; renewable integration; cyber security for smart grid; automating grid management; technologies for advanced meter infrastructure; energy management system; and net zero energy building. "Marriage of IT and communication will take power grid industry forward", said Prakash Nayak, chairman, Working Group on Renewables and Microgrids, ISGF Most of the speakers focused on technological advancements in the industry. Some talked about consolidating the existing ones, while some opined to embark on new technological advancements. "The 14 pilot projects running across the country will decide the suitable technology for the grid industry", said Pillai. By 2027, it is envisaged that aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses would go below 10 per cent. This means cities like Delhi and Mumbai would have losses below three per cent. The targets can be achieved if plans are executed properly. The 13th Five- Year Plan looks at no power cuts. How do we achieve that? "The immediate steps include: standardisation of the power system, for example of electronic meters. Communication is also an essential element. Smart grid map needs to be designed for the country like the solar map. Also, with proper guidelines, ROI should be established with ease," said Manu Rishi Puri, principle, Resources Group, Accenture. Elaborating on communication aspect, Rajendra Mahajan, associate vice president, power automation, GTL, "The idea is to connect, while providing information and knowledge to key stakeholders about their consumption patterns to help them optimise their systems to do load side management." Other panelists who shared their perspectives at the summit included, Subodh Belgi, cyber security expert, India Smart Grid Forum and Vasudha Lathey, deputy chief of party, PACE-D Program, Nexant/USAID. ADVERTORIAL & PROMOTIONAL FEATURE THE ECONOMIC TIMES, TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2013 Consumer connect initiative GURU SPEAK We don't have to wait for the outcome of 14 smart grid pilot projects. The regulator of Delhi must move from the average cost of plan for power and consumers shouldn't be overburdened PRAMOD DEO We have done fairly well in the smart grid sector, so far. Now, looking at the future needs, the thrust should be on embracing latest technologies RV SHAHI MD, Dassault Systems To prepare the grid plan, we should start from the house level consumption. Besides, we need to map data digitally. Power theft can be reduced by punishing the perpetrator CHANDAN CHOWDHURY president, India Smart Grid Forum To provide electricity supply to all the households in India we need to leverage all technological benefits and smart grid is the need of the hour REJI PILLAI president, Power Busi- ness, GTL In Aurangabad, we are using some of the smart grid technologies to monitor the end user consumption for better efficiency. This helps in raising revenues and using energy efficiently ANURAG VASHISTHA advisor, India Smart Grid Task Force and Smart Grid Forum We don't need smart grid to cut down on losses, as there are other systems available to handle them. It should be put to some greater use RAHUL TONGIA Our company has 24 measuring points for elec- tricity and 18 for water. So, we know how much energy we are using. If you can't measure some- thing you can do nothing. KAMAL MEATTLE head, Energy and Utilities, Infosys India The skill gap needs to be addressed first for a smart grid for the future. Also, data recovery is a must, especially when it comes to security and hacking issues ANANTH CHANDRAMOULI We need research tools to monitor how customers use energy and how the sector needs energy on a whole director, Sustainable Habitat, ADARSH, TERI Resources are not going to be everlasting so we need to conserve. Focus should be more on increasing awareness amongst manufacturers in creating efficiency systems MILI MAJUMDAR principle, Resources Group, Accenture There is an enablement issue in the sector. Few of immediate steps for smart grids include aspects like standardisation, effective communication and grid mapping for the country MANU RISHI PURI With the growing economy, India needs to aggressively focus on narrowing down the ever widening demand-supply gap in the energy sector Energise economy with smart grids Energy experts say that the usage of smart energy infrastructure brings down energy demand and helps offset the pressure to increase generation capacity. To share insights into various power challenges and discuss probable solutions, The Economic Times organised 'Smart Grid Summit', recently in the Capital Expert panel Rathin Basu, country president and MD, Alstom T&D India; R V Shahi, former power secretary and chairman, Energy Infratech Pvt Ltd; Reji Pillai, president, India Smart Grid Forum; Pramod Deo, chairperson, CERC; Manu Rishi Puri, principle, resources group, Accenture; and Anurag Vashistha, president , power business, GTL Vasudha Lathey, USAID; S Padmanaban, USAID; Kamal Meattle, Paharpur Business Centre; Mili Majumdar, TERI ; and Rajendra Mahajan, GTL Subodh Belgi, India Smart Grid Forum; Chandan Chowdhury, Das- sault Systems ; Rahul Tongia, Smart Grid Forum ; Prakash Nayak, ISGF ; and Ananth Chandramouli, Infosys >> pg 2 7 Sustainable energy roadmap will spur economy chairperson, CERC An initiative by Presenting Sponsor Technology Partner former power secretary and chairman, Energy Infratech Pvt Ltd chairman, Paharpur Business Centre Smart grid is the choice for the future. With the grid, the congestion and transmission is effectively managed, increasing the power flow by 30 per cent RATHIN BASU country president and MD, Alstom T&D India program director, South Asia Regional Initiative & sr energy advisor, USAID S PADMANABAN
Transcript of Energise economy with smart grids Forum Post...ANURAG VASHISTHA advisor, India Smart Grid Task Force...
India's economy is one of the fastestgrowing economies in the world. Withthis growth, also increases thedemand of energy, which is
accelerating faster than the supply. As perDr Chandan Chowdhury, managingdirector Dassault Systems, India has notbeen able to achieve the target of powerproduction in the successive five yearplans since independence except for once.As per the Economic Survey, Indiawitnessed a peak power shortage of nineper cent during the five years ending 2012when over 50,000 MW new generationcapacity was created.
The major factor that leads toinsufficiency of power is the staggeringnetwork loss. In India, it even exceeds 30per cent. This loss in transmission anddistribution (T&D) raises the demand andincreases the pressure on the installedcapacity. Even though it is difficult tocalculate the exact portion of electricitytheft in T&D losses but utility organisationssuffer the losses, which further results inincreased power tariff for the end user.
The Indian economy is currently growingat an average rate of seven or eight percent and if it continues to be same forcoming ten years, the power demand is
likely to grow from the present 120 GW to315-335 GW by 2017, which would be100 GW higher than the current growthrate.
Prakash Nayak, chairman, WorkingGroup on Renewable and Microgrids, ISGFsaid, "Till now, approximately 300 millionpeople in rural India can't even get powerfor one hour a day. We are not utilising therenewable energy appropriately. Poweringthe future of India means strengtheningits backbone, which refers to 'power' andfor that the support of renewable energyis must."
In 2011, the International EnergyAgency had said that the development ofaffordable, inexhaustible and clean solarenergy technologies will have hugelonger-term benefits. It will increasecountries' energy security through relianceon an indigenous, inexhaustible andmostly import-independent resource,enhance sustainability, reduce pollution,lower the costs of mitigating climatechange, and keep fossil fuel prices lowerthan otherwise. These advantages are
global. Hence, the additional costs of theincentives for early deployment should beconsidered learning investments; theymust be wisely spent and need to bewidely shared.
Globalisation is apparent in India. Thesedays, various companies from across theworld are spreading their wings in theIndian market. Moreover, Upsolar Highperformance Poly crystalline and Monocrystalline panel producer from ShanghaiChina is now available in India.
The private sector has risen to meet thechallenges of India's growing powerneeds. The ever increasing demand forelectricity can only be met by developingpollution free and renewable energy.Besides, there is a need to sensitiseeveryone for energy conservation and theefficient usage of power. Fortunately, Indiahas supply of solar energy in abundancebut to incorporate its optimum use, hugeinvestment is involved. The storage ofpower generated at various points isanother major problem, though differentbattery systems, viz, lithium ion, simplefuel cells, Proton Exchange Membrane fuelcells and hydrogen cells are now availablefor use, to meet growing energy needs.
—Compiled by Vandana Singh
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Indian economy is prospering and hence the need ofconsumers for higher energy use. But, apparently,India today suffers from chronic power shortages anddistribution losses. The government is analysing over
750 energy users towards reducing energy consumptionby approximately 10,000 megawatts (MW) per year.
To discuss various insights into the power grid sector,current and future problems, a road map of tackling themwhile finding capable solutions, The Economic Timesorganised 'Smart Grid Summit', in association with IndiaSmart Grid Forum as aknowledge partner to theinitiative, recently, in theCapital. The discourse waskick started by HimangshuWatts, senior editor, energy,The Economic Times. According to him, the way the gridlooks today is like the telecom sector of 1990s. Thedramatic grid collapse last year made everyoneunderstand the definition of grid, its relevance andfunctions.
The summit, spread over three sessions, offered aplatform to leading electricity grid distribution specialists,investors and regulators to share insights into immediatechallenges and pilot projects, which are started to realisethe smart grid roll-out.
The panelists of the first session focused theirdiscussion on topics like key objectives and overview ofIndia's smart grip roadmap, pilot projects, intelligentgrids, electricity distribution infrastructure upgrades andpolicies for electric vehicles. While speaking on theimportance of grids and sharing industry insights, PramodDeo, chairperson, Central Electricity and RegulatoryCommission, said, "The state grids have paved the wayfor regional grids. Power grids are vital for a country'seconomy, for they help generate electricity anddecentralise power supply with equal distribution. Gridsreduce cost of power and are capital intensive too. Mostimportantly, from a consumer's perspective, it isnecessary to incentivise the system."
RV Shahi, former power secretary and chairman,Energy Infratech Pvt Ltd, dwelled on government'sperspective and regulatory issues in the implementationand execution of power grids across the country."Accelerated power development and reformsprogramme (APDRP) encompasses as much advanced
technologies as it can. The power situation is yet tobecome good as far as distribution of power isconcerned, though it has improved in the past few years.Besides, the state owned distribution companies couldbe doing well, but they are in a bad shape financially.Investment should be justified on the basis of saving.Regulatory authorities must keep all these points in mindwhile formulating rules and guidelines for the power gridindustry," said Sahi.
Reji Pillai, president, India Smart Grid Forum, added,"More systems and consumers are being added to the
grid. The grid needs to continue to grow inthe future too, for the economy isflourishing. We need to leverage alltechnological benefits, especially the solarenergy, to meet the increasing demand."
Other two sessions, which followed,discussed on subjects such as: smarttechnologies; potential threats; renewableintegration; cyber security for smart grid;automating grid management;technologies for advanced meterinfrastructure; energy managementsystem; and net zero energy building."Marriage of IT and communication will take power gridindustry forward", said Prakash Nayak, chairman,Working Group on Renewables and Microgrids, ISGF
Most of the speakers focused on technologicaladvancements in the industry. Some talked aboutconsolidating the existing ones, while some opined to
embark on new technological advancements. "The 14pilot projects running across the country will decide thesuitable technology for the grid industry", said Pillai.
By 2027, it is envisaged that aggregate technical andcommercial (AT&C) losses would go below 10 per cent.This means cities like Delhi and Mumbai would havelosses below three per cent. The targets can beachieved if plans are executed properly. The 13th Five-Year Plan looks at no power cuts. How do we achievethat? "The immediate steps include: standardisation ofthe power system, for example of electronic meters.
Communication is also an essentialelement. Smart grid map needs to bedesigned for the country like the solarmap. Also, with proper guidelines, ROIshould be established with ease," saidManu Rishi Puri, principle, ResourcesGroup, Accenture.
Elaborating on communication aspect,Rajendra Mahajan, associate vicepresident, power automation, GTL, "Theidea is to connect, while providinginformation and knowledge to keystakeholders about their consumption
patterns to help them optimise their systems to do loadside management." Other panelists who shared theirperspectives at the summit included, Subodh Belgi,cyber security expert, India Smart Grid Forum andVasudha Lathey, deputy chief of party, PACE-D Program,Nexant/USAID.
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GURU SPEAKWe don't have to wait for theoutcome of 14 smart gridpilot projects. The regulatorof Delhi must move from theaverage cost of plan forpower and consumersshouldn't be overburdened
PPRRAAMMOODD DDEEOO
We have done fairly well inthe smart grid sector, sofar. Now, looking at thefuture needs, the thrustshould be on embracinglatest technologies RRVV SSHHAAHHII
MD, Dassault Systems
To prepare the grid plan,we should start from thehouse level consumption.Besides, we need to mapdata digitally. Power theftcan be reduced by punishing the perpetrator
CCHHAANNDDAANN CCHHOOWWDDHHUURRYY
president, India SmartGrid Forum
To provide electricitysupply to all thehouseholds in India weneed to leverage alltechnological benefits andsmart grid is the need ofthe hour
RREEJJII PPIILLLLAAII
president, Power Busi-ness, GTL
In Aurangabad, we areusing some of the smart
grid technologies to monitorthe end user consumption
for better efficiency. Thishelps in raising revenues
and using energy efficiently
AANNUURRAAGG VVAASSHHIISSTTHHAA
advisor, India SmartGrid Task Force andSmart Grid Forum
We don't need smart gridto cut down on losses, asthere are other systemsavailable to handle them.It should be put to somegreater useRRAAHHUULL TTOONNGGIIAA
Our company has 24measuring points for elec-tricity and 18 for water.So, we know how muchenergy we are using. Ifyou can't measure some-thing you can do nothing.
KKAAMMAALL MMEEAATTTTLLEE
head, Energy andUtilities, Infosys India
The skill gap needs to beaddressed first for asmart grid for the future.Also, data recovery is amust, especially when itcomes to security andhacking issues
AANNAANNTTHH CCHHAANNDDRRAAMMOOUULLII
We need research toolsto monitor howcustomers use energyand how the sectorneeds energy on a whole
director, SustainableHabitat, ADARSH, TERI
Resources are not going tobe everlasting so we needto conserve. Focus shouldbe more on increasingawareness amongstmanufacturers in creatingefficiency systems
MMIILLII MMAAJJUUMMDDAARR
principle, ResourcesGroup, Accenture
There is an enablementissue in the sector. Few ofimmediate steps for smartgrids include aspects likestandardisation, effectivecommunication and gridmapping for the country
MMAANNUU RRIISSHHII PPUURRII
With the growing economy, India needs to aggressively focus on narrowingdown the ever widening demand-supply gap in the energy sector
Energise economy with smart gridsEnergy experts say that the usage of smart energy infrastructure brings down energy demand and helpsoffset the pressure to increase generation capacity. To share insights into various power challenges anddiscuss probable solutions, The Economic Times organised 'Smart Grid Summit', recently in the Capital
Expert panelRathin Basu, country president and MD, Alstom T&D India; R V Shahi, former power secretary and chairman, Energy Infratech Pvt Ltd; Reji Pillai, president, India Smart GridForum; Pramod Deo, chairperson, CERC; Manu Rishi Puri, principle, resources group, Accenture; and Anurag Vashistha, president , power business, GTL
Vasudha Lathey, USAID; S Padmanaban, USAID; Kamal Meattle,Paharpur Business Centre; Mili Majumdar, TERI ; and RajendraMahajan, GTL
Subodh Belgi, India Smart Grid Forum; Chandan Chowdhury, Das-sault Systems ; Rahul Tongia, Smart Grid Forum ; Prakash Nayak,ISGF ; and Ananth Chandramouli, Infosys
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Sustainable energy roadmap will spur economy
chairperson, CERC
An initiative by
Presenting Sponsor
Technology Partner
former power secretaryand chairman, EnergyInfratech Pvt Ltd
chairman, PaharpurBusiness Centre
Smart grid is the choicefor the future. With thegrid, the congestion andtransmission is effectively managed,increasing the power flowby 30 per cent
RRAATTHHIINN BBAASSUUcountry president andMD, Alstom T&D India
program director, SouthAsia Regional Initiative & sr energy advisor, USAID
SS PPAADDMMAANNAABBAANN
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