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22 08
Cummins India wins the prestigious
A trailblazer in Golden Peacock Sustainability
Award 2022
the UPS market 09
10-point action plan to help
industries adapt and enhance
energy efficiency
12
Alstom wins €98 million contract to
design and manufacture 78 metro
coaches for Chennai Metro Phase-II
15
Delta Electronics India successfully
hosts its IABG 9th Channel Partner
Meet
INDUSTRY FOCUS TECH INNOVAATION
26 33
Optimization and
control of nationwide EV
EV Traction Motor charging stations
Market Sales
Create Significant
Incremental
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Digital Plant Gateway
28 40
PM8OO
High Need for 5000 VA - 10000 VA (1:1)
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C Kusam Electrical 42 WIKA 16
Cummins India 8,10 WAGO 36
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Danfoss 14 Prostarm Info Systems Ltd. 22,40
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Cummins India wins the prestigious Golden
Peacock Sustainability Award 2022
Cummins India Limited these risks are managed well
bagged the prestigious Golden through risk hierarchy controls.
Peacock Sustainability Award Robust systems are placed
2022 in the engineering for internal environment
sector. The award was impact management which
presented at the Institute includes evolved procedures
of Directors’2022 Annual like,pollution prevention,
London Global Convention on storm water management,
Corporate Governance and fluid management, water
Sustainability. Celebrating 60 management, wastewater
years of remarkable presence subject matter experts, and with people and planet, management and waste
in India, the company won the policymakers. both internally and in the management.
award for actioning a robust On receiving the communities the company Employees are a driving
sustainability strategy and award,Shubhankar Chatterji, serves. force and share equal
commendable performance Chief Supply Chain Officer, We aim to be conscientious responsibility to advance
across sustainability initiatives. Cummins India said, corporate citizens, committed the sustainability goals at
His Excellency Vikram “Cummins India is honored to serving all our stakeholders. Cummins India. Cummins has
Doraiswami, High to receive the acclaimed This award is also dedicated a PLANET 2050 influencer
Commissioner of India to Golden Peacock Sustainability to our employees, whose program, which encourages
the UK gave the inaugural Award. Our PLANET 2050 excellence powers us towards employees to Scan QR Code
address for the convention sustainability targets give clear our PLANET 2050 targets.” and participate in environment
at the House of Lords, UK insights of the organization’s Rajat Kumar, HSE Leader, projects. A dedicated
Parliament, Westminster, commitment towards climate Cummins India also presented Environment Champion
London.The Baroness Sandip change. Cummins Sustainability Training is also in place to
Verma, Global Chair, Advisory Cummins’ priorities include Strategy insights with the create environment leaders
Council, Institute of Directors, reducing greenhouse gas gathering during one of the from within the organization.
India, and Chair, UN Women emissions, volatile organic sessions at the event. He Every year, environment
UK and former Minister compound emissions, water elaborated on how Cummins month is celebrated in
International Development consumption and waste of had a consistent strategic the month of June to
and Energy& Climate Change, all kinds. 2030 goals based orientation across the build awareness around a
Government of UK; and The on scientific studies are decades, and HSE partners safer, greener, and cleaner
Lord Johnson of Lainston clearly laid out as part of this with leaders, employees, and environment. Environment
CBE, Ex Minister of State commitment. Cummins India key stakeholders across the campaigns are regularly
for Investment in Cabinet has made significant progress organization to continuously organized, and horizontal
Office and the Department against the 2030 sustainability and proactively work toward deployments of best practices
for International Trade, UK, goals and this award is a sustainability goals. are monitored very closely. All
presented the award to testament of our efforts. Cummins India has a mature this is reviewed by the senior
Rajat Kumar, Health, Safety Cummins’ ESG performance Environment Management leadership through monthly
and Environment (HSE) starts with an expectation for System and related reviews and capital mapping.
Leader, Cummins India and excellence in all environmental, operational controls, with all Cummins is committed to
Amol Pawar, Risk Leader social, and corporate manufacturing sites being making people’s lives better by
Environment, Cummins India governance matters. We are ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 powering a more prosperous
at the award ceremony held fully aware of the crucial social certified. world which includes stronger
on November 10, 2022, in and environmental factors Environment risks are and healthier communities,
the presence of eminent that present opportunities identified through a structured robust business, and
business and industry leaders, for better relationships aspect impact assessment and environmental sustainability.
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10-point action plan to help industries adapt and enhance
energy efficiency
With businesses around the world facing to address climate change on all fronts
unprecedented pressure from the cost of – such as increasing use of renewable
energy and the urgency of climate change, energy, investing in low-carbon processes
a new report from the Energy Efficiency and developing circular business models
Movement shows that improving industrial – energy efficiency stands out as the
energy efficiency is the fastest and most business-focused opportunity with the
effective way for a business to cut energy best near-term prospects for emission
costs and greenhouse gas emissions. The reductions. The 10 actions contained
Energy Efficiency in this report are known, cost-effective
Movement is a global forum of around resources, and can be employed at scale
200 organizations sharing ideas, best rapidly to help companies convert climate
practices and commitments to create a ambition into action.”
more energy-efficient world. Industry is the world’s largest consumer
Published on 29th November, the of electricity, natural gas, and coal,
“Industrial energy efficiency playbook” according to the IEA, accounting for 42
includes 10 actions that a business can percent of total electricity demand, equal
take to improve its energy efficiency, reduce to more than 34 exajoules of energy.1 The
energy costs and lower emissions right iron, steel, chemical and petrochemical
now. It focuses on mature, widely available industries are the largest consumers
technology solutions that will deliver rapid of energy among the world’s top-five
results and ROI – and are capable of being deployed at scale. energy-consuming countries – China, United States, India,
“Energy efficiency is a key driving force in India’s journey Russia and Japan. This energy consumption carries high costs
to carbon neutrality. While energy consumption continues in the current inflationary environment. It was also responsible
to increase with economic growth, Indian industries have for nine gigatons of CO2, equal to 45 percent of total direct
realized the need to adapt more sustainable cost-effective emissions from end-use sectors in 2021, according to the IEA.
options for a greener future. As an example, in 10 years ABB’s Organizations interviewed for the report include ABB,
installed base of motors and drives saved nearly 12 terra-watt Alfa Laval, DHL Group, the IEA, Microsoft and ETH Zürich,
hours of electricity, equivalent to 1% of India’s annual energy the Swiss federal institute of technology. The contributors’
consumption. This 10-point action plan is a blue-print for Indian recommendations range from carrying out energy audits to
industries to embark on their energy efficiency journey and walk right-sizing industrial machines that are often too big for the job
along the sustainable growth path towards a brighter future,” at hand, which wastes energy. Moving data from on-site servers
said Sanjeev Sharma, Country Head and Managing Director, and into the cloud could help save around 90 percent of the
ABB India. energy consumed by IT systems.2 Speeding up the transition
In India, JW Marriott Pune cut down on energy losses by 35 from fossil fuels, by electrifying industrial fleets, switching gas
per cent using ABB’s HVAC cooling tower drives solution. ABB’s boilers to heat pumps, or using well-maintained heat exchangers
Ai-enabled building management system installed in its country will also offer efficiencies.
and business office Disha is helping cut down energy costs by Further actions involve installing sensors and real-time digital
30 percent with enhanced efficiency. ABB’s Slip Power Recovery energy monitoring to reveal the presence of so-called “ghost
System (SPRS) has helped Wonder Cement to save up to 15 assets” that use power when on stand-by, unlike a digital
percent or 1.8 GWh of energy annually equivalent to power twin that can simulate efficiency actions without interrupting
consumed by 9000 households per month. ABB’s Smart Power production. Using smart building solutions to control power
factory with industry 5.0, first of its kind links robots, motors and systems, lighting, blinds and heating, ventilation, and air
drives to industrial IoT, enhancing productivity by 40 percent in conditioning (HVAC) will also save energy in industrial facilities.
the same space with 15 percent enhanced energy efficiency. Other recommendations include installing variable speed
“Energy efficiency is a win-win for companies and the climate,” drives which can improve the energy efficiency of a motor-
said Kevin Lane, senior program manager, energy efficiency, with driven system by up to 30 percent, yielding immediate cost and
the International Energy Agency (IEA). “While industry needs emissions benefits. If the more than 300 million industrial electric
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BUSINESS UPDATES
motor-driven systems currently in operation were replaced with will take place at 4pm Central European Time / 10am Eastern on
optimized, high-efficiency motors, global electricity consumption Tuesday, December 13, and will be available afterward as video
could be reduced by up to 10 percent. on demand.
“There are energy efficiency solutions available that can help ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation,
industry mitigate climate change and drive down energy costs, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future.
without compromising performance and productivity,” said Tarak The company’s solutions connect engineering know-how and
Mehta, president, Motion business area at ABB. “With recent software to optimize how things are manufactured, moved,
technology advances in energy efficiency, the improvement powered and operated. Building on more than 130 years of
potential in industry is significant and readily available. So, rather excellence, ABB’s ~105,000 employees are committed to driving
than turning the lights off and halting production to save money, innovations that accelerate industrial transformation. www.abb.
this important new report explains practical steps executives com
can take to reduce energy use and their bills while maintaining The Energy Efficiency Movement is an initiative that brings
current operations.” together like-minded stakeholders to innovate and act for a more
Business leaders and experts wanting to learn more about energy-efficient world. The Movement was launched by ABB
reducing their energy costs and carbon emissions are invited to in 2021 and it has received a positive reaction from throughout
join a special panel event that dives deep on the opportunities industry, with around 200 companies joining as of November
presented in the report and how to capitalize on them. The event 2022.
Anjali Pandey appointed as the Chief Operating
Officer for Cummins Group in India
Anjali Pandey has been On Anjali’s appointment, Speaking on her
appointed as the Chief Ashwath Ram, Managing appointment, Anjali Pandey,
Operating Officer (COO) for Director, Cummins India, said, Chief Operating Officer,
Cummins Group in India. As “I have a great deal of trust Cummins Group in India said,
the COO, Anjali’s priorities and confidence in Anjali and “I am grateful and excited
would include partnering have collaborated closely on being appointed as the
with Cummins customers in with her since 2008. I am Chief Operating Officer for
their energy transition journey excited for her as she takes the Cummins Group in India.
toward decarbonization, over as the COO for Cummins We have embarked on a
positioning Cummins India Group in India. Anjali is Decarbonization journey,
as the global manufacturing passionate about growth and the COO role gives
hub, and strengthening and is a great ambassador me a unique opportunity
the group’s reputation as a being appointed as the COO of Cummins’ values and to drive business growth
leading technology solutions was - Business Leader for leadership behaviors. She by partnering with our
provider. the Engine and Components is committed to building customers in their energy
Anjali’s association with Business. diverse and inclusive teams transition journey. The road
Cummins dates to 2001. Anjali’s appointment and making an impact by ahead looks exhilarating
In her career spanning 21 comes at a time when creating more prosperity for with new possibilities, and I
years with Cummins, she Cummins Group in India is all our stakeholders. I am am personally committed to
has successfully led and embarking on a unique path grateful to have the support building a sustainable and
navigated business and toward decarbonization – by of an experienced leader prosperous future for our
functional leadership roles lowering emissions today like her to help me advance people, customers, business,
in Business, Purchasing, and investing in innovative our company’s growth and communities, and the planet.”
Internal Audit, Strategy, solutions for the future to decarbonization agenda, and
and General Management. achieve Zero emissions by make it real for our business,
Her most recent role before 2050. people, and communities.”
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Alstom wins €98 million contract to design and manufacture 78 metro
coaches for Chennai Metro Phase-II
These advanced metro cars will be manufactured at Alstom’s
Sricity industrial site Alstom has been awarded a contract
worth €98 million(INR 798 crores) to design, manufacture,
supply, test, and commission 78 advanced metro coaches by
the Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL). These new metro cars
will operate on the 26km corridor, a part of Phase-II which will
connect Poonamallee Bypass – Light House through 28 (18
elevated & 10 underground) stations.
Scope of the contract includes manufacturing of 26 metro
trains(three-car configuration) that can operate at top speed of
80 kmph, as well as training of personnel. With 25 KV power
supply for optimal energy-efficiency, Alstom’s Metropolis
metros will ensure safe and reliable passenger transport for
over 11 million citizens of the city. Additionally, the overall
project will significantly contribute towards the socio-
economic development by connecting key zones.
The metro trains are designed & engineered to run driverless
enabled with Unattended Train Operations (UTO). These
trains can completely run-on signals and its operations will be
monitored from the Operations Control Centre (OCC).
In line with the Government’s ‘Make in India’ vision, these
metro cars will be 100% indigenous manufactured at one of
Alstom’s largest urban rolling stock manufacturing facilities,
in Sricity, Andhra Pradesh.This facility has an annual capacity
of producing 480 cars and a strong portfolio of catering to
several domestic and international metro projects.
Commenting on this win, Olivier Loison, Managing Director lines for many years now, proving their strong capability to
- Alstom India said, “Our manufacturing journey in India began cater to the India market. We are confident that the Phase II
with the trains for Chennai Metro Phase-I in 2014, which was project will provide better connectivity with minimal impact
also the first Rolling Stock order win for us in the country. This to the environment and benefit the lives of millions of people
new win brings us immense pride and we are honored to be living in the city”, said Rajesh Chaturvedi, Director – Systems &
reliable partners in improving Chennai’s urban transportation Operation from Chennai Metro Rail Limited(CMRL).
network.” Supporting the government’s modernisation initiatives,
Previously, Alstom has manufactured and delivered 208 Alstom has been at the forefront of introducing several
metro cars for the 54km of first phase + Extension of Corridor-I breakthrough technologies in India with world class rolling
from Airport to Wimco Nagar and Corridor-II from Chennai stock, rail equipment & infrastructure, signalling and services.
Central to St. Thomas Mount. These trains are equipped The company has successfully delivered metro trains for
with Automatic Train Protection (ATP) and Automatic Train the cities of Delhi, Chennai, Lucknow, Kochi and is currently
Operation (ATO), and regenerative braking system ensuring manufacturing for Mumbai Metro Line 3, Agra-Kanpur metro,
significant energy savings. In addition to this, the company and Indore-Bhopal projects.
has successfully designed, tested, and commissionedthe
track-works covering 45 kms of corridors I & II for the Chennai
Metro.
“We arehappy to once again partner with Alstom for this
significant contract for Chennai Metro Phase-II.The advanced
trains delivered by Alstom have been operating on our metro
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Huge gap between energy
demand and supply from
renewable: Danfoss
A new whitepaper from spent on energy efficiency, we
Danfoss, the Danish family- can avoid spending more than
controlled engineering group, 2 dollars on energy supply.
highlights the dramatic Technology is available, and
increase in global demand energy efficiency solutions
for energy and argues that, can be used today across all the green equation’, delves will not have enough green
without urgent action to curb sectors. If we don’t act now to into the details of how energy energy to meet the demands
energy demand, the build address the growing demand efficiency is an enabler of of a growing population.
out of renewables will be for energy it will be extremely electrification. To reach net One overlooked fact is that
insufficient to meet the needs difficult and more expensive zero, experts agree that we renewable energy comes
of a growing population. to meet the Paris Agreement must substitute fossil energy in peaks and is used in
As the world leaders goal of staying below 1.5 with renewable sources and peaks. Energy efficiency
discussed during COP27 degrees warming. “ electrify everything across all allows us to shave these
in Egypt, Danfoss says it Ravichandran sectors. peaks, for instance by
wants to offer practical policy Purushothaman,President- However, to grow the role reusing the excess heat from
recommendations for urgent Danfoss India region said, of electricity in the energy industries, supermarkets
action that political, corporate “Primarily of all the solutions mix it is a fundamental, yet and data centers to heat our
and community leaders must to accelerate India’s green overlooked, fact that we need homes. Energy efficiency
consider before, during and transition that exists in to reduce energy demand is fundamental for a full
after COP27. the world today, energy first. Green energy comes in electrification of our society.”
Statistics show that efficiencyis the fastest, peaks and is used in peaks. Kim Fausing adds: “Despite
the current build out of the easiest, and the most Energy efficiency shaves recent encouraging measures
renewables won’t be even impactful. It can deliver nearly these peaks and reduces the being taken in the EU, the
near sufficient if we don’t 40% of the total emission systemic cost of electrifying. current investment levels in
at the same time curb our reductions needed for us to Still the world’s buildings, energy efficiency are far from
demand for energy, referring reach net zero target.Danfoss’ infrastructure, transport enough to meet our global
to the drastic acceleration whitepaper highlights the networks and vehicles climate goals. Governments
in demand for cooling in need for urgent action to continue to operate with great have made headlines with
the Global South as a case address the growing demand inefficiencies, wasting energy mid-century targets but
in point. President & CEO for energy. With energy crisis and heat on a grand scale. to a large extent failed to
of Danfoss, Kim Fausing, looming high in many nations, This new whitepaper tackles implement the immediate
calledfor an urgent need for rapid action on Energy is both this problem head on by solutions we have at hand.
climate leaders to include necessary and achievable providing clear and practical As US President Biden said at
energy efficiency measures for our sustainable transition policy recommendations COP26 in Glasgow last year,
and electrification in to a carbon-neutral future. for fixing the currently the eye of history is watching.
immediate future after the Danfoss aims to support this unbalanced equation, and It’s time to step up, act and
conclusion of COP27. transition by being a preferred by highlighting the key data enshrine minimum energy
Kim Fausing, President decarbonization partner, who and figures that should efficiency requirements into
& CEO, Danfosssays,“The also leads by example with inform collective decision law. The greenest energy is
world, particularly Europe, its strong internal Climate making on these issues. Kim the energy you don’t use, but
is following a one-sided targets and achievements Fausing says: “In short, if in the current energy crisis,
approach to the energy crisis, across the globe.” Need for we don’t curb our demand it’s also by far the cheapest,
focusing solely on the supply urgent focus on demand side for energy, the build-out of and it’s imperative if we want
of energy, not enough on The whitepaper, titled ‘The renewables will not be even to meet the Paris Agreement
demand. For every dollar neglected demand side of near sufficient. We simply goal.
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BUSINESS UPDATES
Delta Electronics India successfully hosts its IABG 9
th
Channel Partner Meet
Delta, a global leader in power and thermal growth. The management and channel partners
management solutionsrecently hosted its IABG further discussed Delta’s strengths & growth
9th Annual Channel Partner Meet from 3rd path ahead.
November-6th November in Goa. The Channel Commenting on the meet, Benjamin Lin,
Partner meet witnessed participation from President and GM, Delta Electronics India
100 partners of the company PAN-India. The said, “It has been a tremendous journey for
agenda of the Channel Partners Meet was Delta Electronics India in the past few years to
creating awareness about the new products, develop a robust channel partner network and
discussing markets & opportunities for growth, this was an opportunity to celebrate its success
team building activities and recognizing the and align our visions for the exciting times
contributions from the channel partners. ahead.”
Top Management of Delta Electronics “Channel Partners have been the backboneof
India which includes Benjamin Lin, Lisa Shu our business and we have seen them transform
and Manish Walia attended the meet and into solution providers for our customers.
showcased the investments, strategy for Their contribution to our business has been
the future & support. The channel partners significant and this was an opportunity to
got to share their experiences at the event appreciate their performance and discuss
and top performers were felicitated in a strategies for the next year,” said Manish Walia,
glittering ceremony. Delta’s Product Managers Head-Automation Business, Delta Electronics
showcased the ranking of the products & India.
highlighted the new markets available for
the partners which will help in their business Web:www.deltaww.com
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BUSINESS UPDATES
WIKA Supports Quality Education (SDG4) and Affordable & Clean
Energy (SDG7)
WIKA Instruments India Pvt Ltd, the global market leader infrastructure and equipment availability, thus boosting overall
in pressure and temperature measurement technology, development and empowerment of girl child.
has been implementing CSR projects and activities in the According to Gaurav Bawa, Sr Vice President, WIKA India,
fields of Education, Health, Environment Sustainability and “It is our pride that we have been able to make a difference
Conservation of Natural Resources in keeping with their to the children we have reached out to. We realised that
commitment to strategies in Sustainability efforts and Social any intervention will need to be holistic if we want results.
Impact, commemorating their 75th anniversary. As they aligned Hence, we got associated with Kasturba Balika Vidyalaya
their business practices to UN’s Sustainable Development and was able to create a difference in terms of infrastructure,
Goals (SDGs), targeting positive reporting in 2023, in Social sustainability and individual student capacity. The school caters
Impact also they rendered a push to social projects that can to girl students from BPL and average families. WIKA has
change life of the beneficiaries. helped this school in rebuilding its classes, library and also in
They launched #AccessToDigitalWorld initiative that enabled buying the computers and tablets required for these students
students from economically disadvantaged families to enter for online education and technology enablement.”
and better navigate the world of digital learning and tuition to While education has been one of the important CSR
successfully participate in classes, during the difficult times of interventions of WIKA, the company also went onto use
the Covid-19 pandemic. To facilitate online learning, specially the funds for installation of Solar Energy and investing in
adapted tablets were given to more than 300 students under renewables. While Solar panels have been installed in the
the corporate social responsibility (#CSR) programme. school, all the four factories of WIKA in India are fitted with
Under this same initiative, Kasturba Balika Vidyalaya of Delhi Solar panels making them a positive supplier to the electricity
got 360-degree support from WIKA, to overhaul the school board. Adhering to the strategy of Environmental protection
and energy policy, WIKA used solar rooftop solutions to make
themselves energy positive.
“Environment is one of our big goals. We not only device
tooling for alternate energy solutions, we walk the talk by being
100 percent energy positive ourselves. Our facilities are fully
covered by Solar power and we provide energy back to the
grid. At WIKA, we understand that implementation of
Sustainable Solutions begins at home and an all-round
approach to reduce our Carbon foot print has been a big
agenda for us,” Bawa added.
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DIGISOL expands its Switching Portfolio
DIGISOL Systems Ltd. a leading provider network devices. This eliminates the need
of Trusted ‘Made in India’ Products of an external power source and power
and IT Networking Solutions, extends cabling for such devices. The switch
its switching portfolio with the launch provides flexibility to users for connecting
of new Unmanaged Switches - DG- a PoE or non PoE device. The PoE
GS1010PF-B DIGISOL 8 Port PoE Gigabit devices connected to switch can be easily
Unmanaged Switch with 2 Uplink Ports, identified by the separate PoE LED status
DG-FS1010PF-B DIGISOL 8 Port PoE indicators for each port. The extend mode
Fast Ethernet Unmanaged Switch with 2 on the switch allows us to power up the
Uplink Ports,DG-FS1006PF-B DIGISOL PoE enabled devices upto a distance of
4 Port PoE Fast Ethernet Unmanaged 250m on the copper medium.
Switch with 2 Uplink Ports and with
features like 6KV lightning protection, Samir Kamat, DIGISOLDG-FS1010PF-B:
250m cable distance supported in Sales Head-Active Products, DIGISOLDG-FS1010PF-B Switch
surveillance mode and very high PoE Digisol System Ltd offers 8x10/100Mbps Ethernet ports
budget of upto 150W on 8 port models in with Power over Ethernet support with
the range. 6KV lightning protection. Even in 2 *100Mpbs Uplink ports. These PoE
Announcing the launch, Samir Kamat, thunderstorms, the switches will ports are IEEE 802.3afand IEEE802.3at
Sales Head-Active Products, Digisol effectively protect themselves from being compliant and can supply up to a 30
System Ltd. said,“Switches play a very damaged and provides reliable and stable watt per port and a total PoE power of
crucial role in network connectivity by connectivity.” 150 Watt. The existing Ethernet cables
acting as a hub connecting network can be used to power up PoE compliant
devices with various users in its network. DIGISOL DG-GS1010PF-B: network devices. This eliminates the need
It is important to choose a switch that DIGISOL DG-GS1010PF-B Switch offers of an external power source and power
continuously works without breakdown 8x10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet ports cabling for such devices. The switch
specially Power Over Ethernet switches with Power over Ethernet support with provides flexibility to users for connecting
where crucial network components like 2 *1000Mpbs Uplink ports. These PoE a PoE or non PoE device. The PoE
Surveillance Camera’s/ WIFI Access ports are IEEE 802.3af and IEEE802.3at devices connected to switch can be easily
points are connected, no matter what compliant and can supply up to a 30 identified by the separate PoE LED status
the weather condition. DG-FS1006PF-B, watt per port and a total PoE power of indicators for each port. The extend mode
DG-FS1010PF-B and DG-GS1010PF-B 150Watt. The existing Ethernet cables on the switch allows us to power up the
are Unmanaged Switches that feature can be used to powerup PoE compliant PoE enabled devices upto a distance of
250m on the copper medium.
DIGISOLDG-FS1006PF-B:
DIGISOLDG-FS1006PF-B Switch
offers 4x10/100Mbps Ethernet ports
with Power over Ethernet support with
2 *100Mpbs Uplink ports. These PoE
ports are IEEE 802.3af and IEEE802.3at
compliant and can supply up to a 30 watt
per port and a total PoE powerof78Watt.
The existing Ethernet cables can be used
to power up PoE compliant network
devices. This eliminates the need of an
external power source and power cabling
for such devices. The switch provides
flexibility to users for connecting a PoE
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or non PoE device. The PoE devices foothold in the IT networking industry by company Smartlink Holdings has always
connected to switch can be easily introducing a new range of IT networking encouraged local manufacturing in the
identified by the separate PoE LED status products. The company has introduced Indian IT Sector for the past 3 decades to
indicators for each port. The extend mode many ‘Made in India’products previously create an IT Manufacturing ecosystem for
on the switch allows us to power up the under the Structured Cabling product Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
PoE enabled devices upto a distance of category and have recently launched DIGISOL range of products includes
250m on the copper medium. Made in India FTTH range of products. FTTH Solutions (Fiber to the Home),
Digisol believes in constant innovation Digisol is committed to the government’s Wireless (Wi-Fi) Solutions, Switching
and has continued to strengthen its vision for Vocal for Local and its parent Solutions and SCS in Copper & Fiber.
Redington Limited shaping the future of 3D Printing
Redington Limited (NSE: company in Metal 3D Printing Ramesh Kalpathy, VP,
REDINGTON), a leading for the all-inclusive range of Redington Limited - Digital
technology solutions provider, solutions including Metal, Printing said, “Redington 3D
signed an agreement for Ceramic, Composites, and is now in a position to drive
ETEC, Materialise & Wipro Polymer 3D Printing (ETEC the digital transformation
products at AMTECH Expo. DLP). Redington has added and transform, how products
The recent partnership of Materialise Software for are built and designed. Our
Redington with Wipro 3D streamlining 3D printing established partnerships
for the distribution of the workflow & save time. & strategic initiatives with
newly launched polymer 3D Materialize software enables industry leaders, HP MJF,
printer across the country will Ramesh Kalpathy, VP, businesses to the next level Desktop Metal Inc., Etec,
boost and support the efforts Redington Limited - with digital manufacturing Wipro3D & Materialise
to democratize 3D printing Digital Printing services and fully connected Software, will be an offering to
via indigenous products change the way products are software solutions, on the enterprises that will accelerate
in India. The collaboration designed and manufactured. platform to manage orders, the adoption of additive
will accelerate the adoption Digital manufacturing, such automate laborious tasks, and manufacturing technologies
of additive manufacturing as 3D printing and additive scale operations. Redington and will help revolutionize 3D
technology across industries manufacturing, is enabled by has forayed into On Demand printing technology across the
which will also support Wipro Redington across industries Part Manufacturing Services country. Our aim is to avail and
3D’s foray into indigenous for effective product design under the brand name, enable new and advanced
design & development of and precise manufacturing. ‘Visuali’. It has revolutionized technology to the markets
3D printers, with its dense With a strong presence product development by and manufacturers with rapid
distribution network across in the organized distribution leveraging multiple 3D adoption.” Redington Limited
MSMEs, Education Institutes sector, Redington 3D is the Printing technologies for its works closely with its partners
& Industrial firms. Redington exclusive distributor of HP MJF in-house production, Visuali is and OEMs to avail Indian
3D has transformed and Industrial 3D Printing Solution fully equipped to respond to markets with cloud services,
reiterated the way the in India. HP Multi Jet Fusion customer requirements from software, and hardware
print market operates and Technology (MJF) allows for any part of the world with to shift from conventional
is ready to lead the digital rapid functional prototyping a range of services offered manufacturing tech to digital
transformation. Redington’s of complex components and under the Part Manufacturing manufacturing making it more
key feature and USP across the creation of on-demand division which includes SLA, accessible for short-series
industries is to avail and tooling -increasing design SLS, MultiJet Printing, ColorJet production, quicker prototype
enable new technology flexibility, shortening product Printing, Vacuum Casting, to production leaps, and
into the markets and development timelines, and Direct Metal Printing, Metal sustainable manufacturing.
manufacturers with rapid streamlining production. Die Casting, CNC Machines
adoption. Redington 3D is Redington 3D has plastic and metals and
now positioned to lead the partnered with Desktop Investment casting patterns.
digital transformation and Metal Inc., USA, a Pioneer Sharing his views, Mr. www.redingtongroup.com
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Perkins Aurangabad celebrates the production of its
10,000 4000 Series engine
th
Perkins’ Aurangabad facility
has achieved a major
milestone after its 10,000th
4000 Series engine rolled off
the production line.
Initially built to meet
customer demand across Asia
for the complete range of750
to 2500 kVA 4000 Series
engines, the state-of-the-art
production facility now serves
Perkins’ customers around the
world.
Located at the Shendra
Industrial Estate in
Aurangabad, India, equipment
powered by Perkins
Aurangabad built engines
currently generate reliable 2015. providing vital standby and manufacturing excellence.”
power solutions for hospitals, “This a great achievement prime power to customers The milestone comes in the
airports, universities, real for the Aurangabad facility around the world helping to same year as the company
estate, data centres and large and team, but it also provide warmth and light celebrates 90 years of Perkins
manufacturing industries. represents a significant to places such as hospitals, Engines Company Limited.
The 10,000th engine to milestone for our customers,” small villages and other During the company’s
come off the line was a 4012; said Abhinav Gupta, Perkins manufacturing companies.” lifetime, more than 22 million
one of 530 different variants general sales manager for Employees at the diesel engines have rolled off
that can be produced on the South Asia. “Ten thousand Aurangabad facility our production lines, initially
manufacturing line, which first 4000 Series engines built celebrated the auspicious from the UK, and now from
started production in October in Aurangabad are now moment as the 10,000th manufacturing facilities on
engine came off the four continents.
production line with coconut Around the world, more
breaking, followed by the than 3 million generators are
cutting of a cake. powered by Perkins’ 5-2500
“We are overjoyed to have kVA engine range.Many
achieved this important feature the Perkins® 4000
milestone,” said Jawed Series, which is designed for
Ahmed, facility manager. standby and prime electricity
“These engines are meeting generation. With models
our customers’ needs in the from 6 to 16 cylinders, diesel
field and are a testimony models achieve regulated
to the hard work and and unregulated emissions
dedication of our employees standards globally.
at Aurangabad. Throughout
the end-to-end process, For more information
our employees put ‘quality on the 4000 Series visit
first’ for our customers Web:www.perkins.
while relentlessly pursuing com/4000series
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COVER STORY
A trailblazer in the
UPS MARKET
Ram Agarwal, CEO, Prostarm Info Systems Ltd.
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Mumbai-based Prostarm Info Systems Ltd. is a well-known name in the UPS market. Established
in 2008, PROSTARM has grown multifold to serve as a single point provider of power solutions
in the power electronics segment. Armed with a proficient and strong team of 300 plus engineers
nationwide, the company has done 1,00,000 plus UPS/Stabilizer /Solar installations in the range
1 kVA to 320 kVA across various industries and served 500 plus large enterprise level customers.
With an assiduous strategist like Ram Agarwal helming the company, PROSTARM has ambitious
growth plans. The company is continuously expanding its workforce, infrastructure and product
range to become an INR300 crore entity by FY 2023 and INR500 crore by 2025, finds out Machine
Tools World in an interface with Ram Agarwal who recently bagged the Engineering Excellence
Award for being the Young Entrepreneur from the Power Electronics segment. The company is
today in the top league of UPS manufacturers offering smart, reliable and energy-efficient power
electronics solutions and empowering the digital transformation journey of the country. Excerpts:
Q. A dominant player in the UPS market, Prostarm and commercial companies turn to power storage sources like
is said to be taking a quantum leap in this sunrise UPS (uninterrupted power supplies) to resolve this issue. The
industry. Please comment. ‘blackout’ crisis is always looming in the country due to various
PROSTARM has emerged as a single point provider of power factors, such as heavy rainfall restricting the supply of coal,
solutions in the power electronics segment. It brings clean, underproduction of imported coal-based power plants, etc.
efficient, reliable and affordable Power Storage solutions across Such factors contribute to the growing demand for UPS to keep
businesses of every size and sector. We are a trendsetter the operations on.
in the growing segment of power electronics. Armed with a Power quality problems can cause incalculable damage
proficient and strong team of 300 plus engineers nationwide, to costly and sensitive electronics equipment. They result
we have done 1,00,000 plus UPS/Stabilizer /Solar installations in downtime of plant and equipment and slash productivity
in the range 1 kVA to 320 kVA across various industries and drastically.
served 500 plus large enterprise level customers. Having a We at Prostarm have enduring solutions for these power
wealth of expertise and experience spanning over 15 years, quality problems.
PROSTARM provides innovative power solutions for smart &
critical projects. Recently, The Industry Outlook magazine has Q. So, what are those enduring solutions that you
recognized PROSTARM as among the Top 10 UPS & Inverter offer to the end-user?
Manufacturers in India. UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) is a device that provides
battery backup when the electrical power fails or drops to
Q. What does your product basket look like? an unacceptable voltage level. It protects the devices from
We have a comprehensive range of Power Electronic products critical loads from utility-supplied power problems, such as
which includes Industrial UPS, Servo SCVS (air-cooled & oil fluctuations and power outages, brownouts, spikes, etc. Our
cooled) 1-500 kVA, Solar Power Inverters, Turnkey Rooftop UPS Systems comprise Line Interactive UPS (1-5kVA), Online
Solar Systems, Innovative Power Solutions for smart projects Active PFC UPS (1-120 kVA), Online UPS with Inbuilt IT
A trailblazer in the Ion Power Solutions and RDSO approved products. In order Industrial UPS (10-800 kVA), Modular UPS (25-500 kVA),
(5-120 kVA), Online UPS with IGBT Rectifier (80-500 kVA),
( including smart city, data centers, airports, etc.), Lithium-
UPS for Outdoor applications (1-20kVA), and so on. We also
to meet the surging market demand, we have rehabbed our
UPS MARKET Pune manufacturing facility into a leading edge production offer Servo-Controlled Voltage Stabilizers (both air & oil cooled)
unit of approx. 36,000 Sq ft adequately equipped and suitably
1-500 kVA. Further, as a step forward the Company has been
striving to build in and focus on Green Energy including Energy
structured to roll-out state-of-the-art products of global
standard. Storage Systems (ESS). Under the domain of Green Energy we
are providing Solar Hybrid Inverter and Solar PV Power Plant
Q. How do you rate the quality of power coming Solutions. We undertake EPC Contracts. The next generation
from the grid? requirement for efficient and clean source of power is Lithium.
In India, power cuts are so frequent that citizens no longer PROSTARM is successfully providing Lithium-Ion Based power
question the authorities. As an alternative, both residential solutions to the critical industry segments.
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LITHIUM PRODUCTION
Q. You are said to be in the forefront, helping technological advancements and government’s initiatives to
the nation in achieving its goal of digital improve power for development of smart cities across the
transformation. Could you elaborate? country will further push the demand for UPS systems and
Regulated, Reliable, uninterrupted and sustainable power is Energy Storage Systems in the coming years. Further the
the key to the digital economy. Prostarm’s smart, reliable and increased focus of the Govt on Atmanirbar Bharat, Made in
energy efficient power electronics solutions are empowering India Campaign, Digitization, etc is also expected to steer
the digital transformation journey across industries. Our growth in the country’s UPS and Energy Storage Systems
focus has always been to develop innovative and customized market. According to reliable sources, the global industrial
solutions to meet the specific needs of Indian industries. By UPS market size is expected to touch USD 4228.9 million by
ensuring the last-mile-reach for service and support, today, 2026.
Prostarm is the go-to-partner to both traditional as well a Further the ongoing global disturbance, over dependence on
new age companies for their transformation into a digital China, fluctuating rupee, sharp surge in freight cost, would
enterprise. Going ahead, we already have built a strong line- result in more business opportunity for indigenous players.
up of smart and intelligent solutions that would contribute
significantly to drive the mission of a digital India. Q. What initiatives do you take to stay miles ahead
in this highly competitive market?
Q. What are the dynamics of the UPS market in The management’s passion for growth resulted in
India and its growth prospects? establishing nationwide presence with offices across India in
India UPS market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of over 9% 2012; enabling the growth of BFSI with TIS and ATM Room
by 2023. Growth in the market can be attributed to increasing Solutions in 2014; venturing into rooftop solar power plant
demand for continuous power conditioning and backup across systems in 2016; foraying into sunrise sectors such as smart
commercial as well as industrial sectors coupled with growing cities, airports, metro rail, etc. in 2019, and collaborating
digitalization across the country. Moreover, the burgeoning with healthcare and industrial OEMs; serving data centers in
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Production | Research & Development | Assembling | Quality Check(QC) | Repair Centre
2020; and providing lithium-based solutions in 2021. To cope Q. What are your growth strategies and where will
up with the spiraling demand for power electronic products, you be by 2025?
we have revamped our Pune manufacturing facility into a Today Prostarm has a strong presence pan-India across 22
revolutionary infrastructure in 2022. Further, by virtue of its cities, in more than 170 districts with a team of about 400
standardized quality products and best-in-class services, employees including 300+ service engineers. This portrays our
the company has carved a niche for itself in various sectors last mile reach capability and higher customer retention.
like healthcare OEMs, industrial OEMs, industrial users, apex Prostarm has ambitious growth plans. We are constantly
bodies, oil & gas, power, airport, research, railways, PSUs, expanding our workforce and infrastructure to further bolster
BSFI security & surveillance, healthcare and more. Today our market penetration and become a Rs.500 crore entity by
Prostarm has a strong presence pan-India across 22 cities FY 2025.
and through a network in more than 170 districts stretching For more information,
the length and breadth of the country. Email: [email protected]
Website: www.prostarm.com
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EV Traction Motor Market
Sales Create Significant
Incremental Opportunity Over 2031
• Plug-in hybrid vehicles to register maximum demand,
contributing 45% of revenue
• EV traction motors with high voltage ratings to surpass US$
4 Bn in revenue by 2031
• U.S. is predicted to grow at a CAGR of more than 30% over
the projection period.
• China to be the fastest growing market, clocking a whopping
33% value CAGR
“As countries race towards achieving carbon neutrality targets
by curbing automotive emissions, e-mobility is acquiring
significant popularity, which is bound to broaden prospects for
EV traction motor manufacturers,” says a Fact.MR analyst.
Competitive Landscape
Prominent EV traction motor manufacturers are focusing on
he global EV traction motors market is anticipated introducing new product lines for electric and hybrid electric
to reach US$ 6.4 Bn by 2021-end, as per a recently motor vehicles, along with outright and partial acquisition of
Tpublished Fact.MR report. Long-term prospects appear small and medium-scale players. Additionally, several players
even more lucrative, registering an astounding 25% CAGR are forging stake purchase and collaboration agreements
from 2021-2031. By the end of the forecast period, the market with prominent automotive companies to expand their global
will likely be valued at US$ 60 Bn. Tightening emission stand- presence.
ards for efficient pollution controls and promotion of e-mobility
are key factors driving market demand. Historical analysis Here are some related developments:
concludes that the market registered a CAGR of 10% from • In July 2021, YASA Motors Ltd., a pioneer in next-generation
2016 to 2020. Prospects remained bright, even amidst the electric drive technology, was acquired by automotive giant
novel coronavirus pandemic, given the increasing number of Mercedes-Benz. Under the terms of this acquisition, YASA
EV registrations throughout FY 2020-21. An increase of over will operate a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz,
40% in registration was experienced compared to 2019. developing high performance e-motors
Governmental programmes to incentivize and subsidize • ABB Limited, a multinational corporation that specializes
electric car usage are a critical factor driving the growth of the in power, robotics, automation technologies, and heavy
EV traction motor industry. Majority of these incentives and electrical equipment, purchased KEYMILE Group’s mission-
subsidies include tax exemptions, tax credits, concessions, and 0critical communication business unit in 2017. This
other perks, all of which play an important role in influencing acquisition aims to broaden ABB’s range of communication
client decision-making. According to the analysis, the EV networks. This will also aid in the expansion of ABB’s
traction motor industry is anticipated to profit from these revenue-generating prospects
incentives in terms of revenue creation.
Key Takeaways from the Market Study
• Global EV traction motor market to surge 9x from 2021 to Get To Know More: https://www.factmr.com/report/336/ev-
2031 traction-motor-market
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High Need for Battery Storage to Set Stage for
Distributed Energy Storage Systems, Says Fact.MR
arket research and competitive intelligence provider
Fact.MR reveals that the global distributed energy
Mstorage system market is currently worth US$ 4.2 bil-
lion and is set to surge ahead at a CAGR of 9.6% from 2022 to
2032. The market is poised to grow due to increased demand
for energy consumption per capita and the shift towards re-
newable sources for power generation.
Rapid industrialization, urbanization, and increasing
use of electronic devices and machines have substantially
increased global power demand. Power generation from
fossil fuels has many hazards and renewable energy
sources are not available round the clock. Distributed
energy storage systems can help in storing the extra power
generated and distribute this power as and when required. storage systems has had a significant impact on overall
Distributed energy storage systems can be integrated into market expansion. Advancements in storage systems such
the main grid to increase the flexibility and reliability of grid as enhanced power storage capacity, integration of smart
systems. Distributed energy storage, when positioned in features such as control and monitoring of power generation
the distribution grid, can prevent fluctuations in power and and consumption, use of synthetic hydrogen and methane,
problems related to power quality. utilization of various distributed energy resources, and others
Distributed energy storage systems can be set up in remote have created significant market growth opportunities.
areas that are far from the main electricity grid, a factor that is Competitive Landscape
expected to increase revenue generation for market players. Prominent distributed energy storage system manufacturers
Owing to the increasing demand for power/electricity, sales of are ABB, Antora Energy, AutoGrid Systems, Inc. Black & Veatch
distributed energy storage systems are expected to witness Holding Company, BYD Motors Inc., Cision US Inc., Eos Energy
significant growth over the coming years. Enterprises, Inc., Fluence, GENERAL ELECTRIC, Hitachi Energy
Ltd., Jabil Inc., Johnson Controls, NEC Corporation, NextEra
Key Takeaways from Market Study Energy Resources, LLC, Panasonic Corporation, SAMSUNG
• The global market for distributed energy storage systems is SDI CO. LTD., Schneider Electric, Tesla, and TOSHIBA
projected to grow 2.5X and reach US$ 10.6 billion by 2032. CORPORATION.
• The market exhibited 7.2% CAGR between 2017 and 2021.
• Under battery type, lithium-ion batteries dominate with US$ Here below are some related developments:
1.5 billion valuation in 2022. • In June 2022, Lingtan Intelligence released its Tensorpack
• North America accounted for a market of 27.5% in 2021. T 200kWh/100kW distributed energy storage DES system,
• East Asia represents 21.5% market share in 2022. battery, and energy management system, integrating
• Distributed energy storage system sales are expected to batteries, thermal management system, DC/AC bidirectional
increase at CAGRs of 11.4% and 9.4% in East Asia and converter, and fire protection system in the cabinet.
North America, respectively. • In October 2021, Gogoro, Taipower, and Enel X collaborated
to offer bidirectional charging through their battery swapping
“Distributed energy storage system market is highly lucrative stations. This will broaden distributed energy storage
owing to increasing electric vehicle charging infrastructure,” systems by using more diverse sources.
says a Fact.MR analyst. • In September 2021, SimpliPhi Power and Lumin partnered to
launch a user-friendly app
Market Development
Collaborations between various companies, from power, Get To Know More: https://www.factmr.com/report/
battery, and electric vehicles, to construct distributed energy distributed-energy-storage-system-market
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INDUSTRY FOCUS
Experts Recommend Strict Adherence
to Electrical Standards and Regular
Inspection to Avoid Electrical Mishaps
Dignitaries at the 6th session on “Electrical Safety at Residential, Commercial and Public Buildings”,
organized by International Copper Association (India) in new Delhi
very day in India, 11 people die due to fatal electrical of electrical accidents in buildings, earthing and lightning
accidents. As per the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) protection were also discussed. The objective of the session
Edata, a total of 10,022 electrical accidents were reported was to accelerate electrical safety amongst key constituents of
in India between 2019 - 2020 and 55% of these electrical ac- building industry and industry stakeholders with compliance of
cidents can be attributed to low voltage electrical installations. the Indian Standards, Regulations & Codes.
On one hand, India is one of the fastest growing nations but Ashok Kumar Rajput, Member (Power System), CEA,
on the other hand, statistics like these showcase a grim reality Ministry of Power, Ex-officio Additional Secretary to the
about the apparent negligence towards electrical safety. These Government of India said, “Electrical installations and safety
were some of the key observations made by the experts at a is a neglected area. With the compromise on quality, the
technical session on ‘Electrical Safety at Residential, Commer- sustenance of buildings and their long-term performance
cial and Public Buildings’ in New Delhi, which was organized by is also compromised. Additionally, maintenance and
the International Copper Association (ICA) India in collaboration workmanship should also go hand–in-hand along with the
with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). use of quality products. Only licensed electrical contractors
The topics addressed during the session ranged from should be allocated on building projects. There should be
role of standardization and periodic inspections to role of accountability for all electrical installations, in the absence of
wires & cables and transformers in mitigating the incidences which, CEA should be notified.”
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Adding to the discussion, Priti Bhatnagar, Head - Electro
Technical Division, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) said, “To
address electrical safety related challenges, it is necessary to
follow the codes & standards laid out by BIS including National Some of the major causes of fatal electrical
Electrical Code of India (NEC), IS 732, etc. We also need to accidents are inefficient circuit planning in
ensure improved root cause analysis of electrical hazards residential as well as commercial buildings,
and apply those learnings at the planning stage of electrical under-sizing and inferior quality of wires and
installations in buildings. These measures will restrict electrical lack of periodic electrical inspection. In order
fire incidents in future.” to tackle these issues, the Government of India
Elaborating on the subject Amol C. Kalsekar, Chief Manager, has introduced various electrical standards,
International Copper Association India (ICA India) said, codes and regulations but lack of adherence
“Electrical mishaps in most of the buildings are caused by to the code by relevant stakeholders, as well
the wrong selection of wire and cables. According to a cable as lack of understanding among the end-users
performance study conducted on 5-to-30-year-old commercial has led us to this inopportune state.
buildings, aluminum cables in comparison (vis-a-vis copper
cables) were found to have issues such as overheating,
oxidization, hot spots, termination clearance, expansion and
contraction cycle, etc. highlighting a risk associated with short
circuits and thereby, electrical accidents.” average only 1.1% of the total construction cost for commercial
Some of the major causes of fatal electrical accidents are buildings and 1.6% for most residential buildings. Using good
inefficient circuit planning in residential as well as commercial quality copper cables with higher conductivity will add an
buildings, under-sizing and inferior quality of wires and lack additional average cost of only 0.5% for commercial buildings &
of periodic electrical inspection. In order to tackle these issues, 0.6% for residential buildings but gives a significant perceived
the Government of India has introduced various electrical benefit of safety & reliability in the longer run.
standards, codes and regulations but lack of adherence to the The technical session garnered interest and saw participation
code by relevant stakeholders, as well as lack of understanding from over 60+ professionals, an eclectic mix of Electrical
among the end-users has led us to this inopportune state. Consultants, A Grade Electrical Contractors, Developers &
To address this impending issue, ICA India, in association Builders Electrical Engineers, Architects, representatives from
with BIS and with the support of its product council members CEA, CPWD, Metro Rail Authority, Electrical Inspectorate,
i.e., Anchor by Panasonic, Finolex, KEI, RR Kabel and V Guard Electric supply companies and various Industry Stakeholders
laid the foundation of ‘Zero Tolerance’ initiative in 2018. under one roof. The interactive sessions between various
The key idea is to drive better cognizance among the larger stakeholders established the platform for discussion on
community about the key shortcomings in electrical safety and the need for adoption of ‘zero tolerance’ towards electrical
ways to transition to a safer nation by accelerating adoption of accidents.
electrical safety standards and compliances for a safer future.
ICA India is a leading advocate for electrical safety on behalf About ICA India (International Copper Association)
of the copper industry in India, aligned to the government’s The International Copper Association India (ICA India) is
goal of transforming into a developed nation by 2047 and a member of Copper Alliance and the Indian arm of the
electrical safety in commercial and residential buildings is International Copper Association Limited (ICA), the leading
a very important element for the fulfilment of this vision. In non- profit organization for the promotion of copper
line with its commitment to this development goal, ICA India worldwide set up in 1959. ICA has been operating since
trains around 10,000 electricians and electrical contractors by 1998 in India and has built an active association with the
conducting nearly 200 seminars and workshops annually on growing number of copper users through its programs. ICA
‘Safe Electrical Installation Practices’ with the support of its India Programs are committed to improving the quality of
product council members. life through better Electrical Safety, Energy Efficiency, Clean
The results of a validation study analysing the impact on Energy and Sustainability. ICA India’s efforts have been pivotal
total construction cost by using quality cables in residential to advancing better standards, across various products,
and commercial buildings along with the risk related to safety applications and industries, by leveraging upon the superior
& reliability indicated that wires & cables represent on an technical performance of Copper.
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TECH INNOVATIONS
Optimization and control of nationwide
EV charging stations
How supervises the charging stations of FIRALP e-vehicles fleet.
ow FIRALP, a French company of public works and
specialized sectors (Energy, Civil engineering, High
Hvoltage, etc.), monitors its charging stations using ad-
vanced diagnostic features to increase availability and optimize
maintenance activities.
As sustainable mobility has become a priority for many
countries, notably in Europe where the parliament just voted
to end sales of petrol and diesel cars by 2035, e-vehicles have
grown into a booming market.
According to a new report by specialized site EV-Volumes,
global EV sales reached 6,75 million units in
2021, 108 % more than in 2020. This volume includes
passenger vehicles, light trucks and light commercial vehicles. EREC Technologies is a national specialist in process
Moreover, the number of electric vehicles on the road should management and has been a PcVue partner for over 20 years;
reach at least 145 million units by the end of the decade as per it supports its customers in the maintenance and operation of
the International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates. turnkey solutions in electricity and automation.
At FIRALP, the move to electric vehicles has been underway The project began in 2020 with the aim of managing
for several years now. However, 2022 marks a decisive shift, internally the hundred-22kW charging stations of
with more than 100 electric vehicles ordered and charging
stations already installed in the branches. The deployment FIRALP’s fifty branches, with an open and flexible solution.
of dual-energy pods is also continuing, as is the order for a
dozen gas (CNG) trucks. This renewal meets environmental The tests carried out during the lockdown, allowed
expectations and anticipates the restriction of the most communication configuration with the charging stations of
polluting vehicles in low-emission mobility zones by 2025. various manufacturers. OCPP was the selected protocol to
monitor the stations for it ensures interoperability.
The charging stations also rely on Load Management Systems
which required several firmware updates in order to obtain the
Managing mobility
To support its transition to electric vehicles, the group, through
its subsidiary EREC, has chosen PcVue Solutions for the
supervision of its charging stations.
Mobile app for charging optimization
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TECH INNOVATIONS
desired performance. allows e-vehicles drivers to sign in with their cell phone when
Several information are reported in the PcVue application: they arrive at parking lots and to indicate the desired charge
power delivered by station during charging in time, end-of- rate. PcVue stores this information regarding the charge need
charge event, alarms, start/stop of charging. In addition, 10 and rate and when a charging station becomes available, the
WebVue clients provide access to reports visualizations for PcVue platform is able to notify the driver on his mobile of the
a better use of the stations. A BMS supervision of the head charging station to use.
office, the Château, is also coupled. Once the vehicle is connected, PcVue will trigger the
As of today, access to the charging stations is free, but charging. A configurable time-out is also available if the driver
each branch has a portal to control it. The number of charging decides to finally not charge his vehicle, in that case PcVue
stations is currently sufficient for the number of e-vehicles, but move to the next charging request available in its ticket queue.
the strong desire of the FIRALP group to expand their fleet The mobile application dedicated to vehicle charging stations
of e-vehicles may make access to the stations increasingly is realized without a single line of code thanks to PcVue’s bot
difficult. functionality. It allows the creation of a mobile graphic interface
In the coming months, FIRALP will receive an order of more adapted to the client’s needs, both functional and graphic.
than 100 electric vehicles to complete their fleet, thus requiring
the implementation of resource optimization tools. It is in this
context that the innovative mobility solutions offered by the
PcVue platform were presented to the FIRALP group.
Digitizing the Queue Ticket Machine: how PcVue
makes life easier for EV car drivers !
The main problem that EV car drivers may encounter concerns
the cars remaining connected even after a full charge, making
the charging station inaccessible for other waiting vehicles.
To solve this challenge, PcVue Solutions offers a solution that
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TECH INNOVATIONS
In the FIRALP context, it will be possible for the driver receiving
the charging authorization on his mobile to transfer it to a third
person in case of unavailability, or simply to postpone it. These
mobile and intelligent solutions allow the three parties involved:
vehicles, charging stations and drivers, a perfect match
between availability, charging and time.
Adopted by all the employees, “Absolutely no one wants to go
back to thermal vehicles”, says Jerome Dorne, head of studies
and execution, about 40 new charging stations of various
powers and from various manufacturers, as well as a hundred
electric vehicles have been ordered by FIRALP.
One of main ambition is to have a solution ensuring MOC
(Maintenance in Operational Condition) that is to say an recycled batteries. It will be the first site to be built with low-
obligation of maintenance contract for each installation of a carbon asphalt. A composition based on Landes pinesap will
charging station. In the near future, EREC would also like to also be tested.
become an installer for several other customers. In 2021, FIRALP has carried out a full carbon assessment to
calculate the direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated
Towards even greater energy efficiency by the Group’s activity. After the time of measurement, 2022
Finally, the energy performance of FIRALP’s assets has always will be a time for experimentation and action. To carry out this
been the subject of innovation: the Montereau-sur-le-Jard site, low-carbon approach, the Group has relied on the firm Oksigen.
south of Paris, is already covered with 600 m2 of photovoltaic Following the assessment, 4 priority actions were defined to
panels managed by the Departmental Energy Syndicate. The act on the carbon footprint (concrete, recycling, alternative
next new buildings will also be equipped with them. The Group energies and carbon calculator) and working groups were set
plans to go one-step further by recovering solar energy for its up. The goal is to reduce their CO2 emissions by 10% by 2025
own consumption. The principle is to use the energy produced and by 20% by 2030.
by the panels of its truck shelters to power the heating and air
conditioning of buildings or to charge electric vehicle terminals. The project in figures
“Our objective is to control the energy of our buildings, • About one hundred 22kW terminals
whether it comes from the panels or from the ENEDIS • About 50 agencies
network, an expertise mastered by our subsidiary EREC. These • About 40 new charging stations of various powers and from
actions should reduce the footprint of our buildings by 10%” multiple manufacturers by 2023
emphasizes François Chapel, real estate manager at FIRALP. • A hundred vehicles ordered in 2022
In addition to self-consumption, the next high tension site in • A smart mobile application to optimize charging
Meyzieu, near Lyon will experiment with energy storage using
About ARC Informatique
With its headquarters in Paris, France, ARC Informatique is
a global SCADA provider. Driven by innovation and technical
excellence, the company designs products that integrate the
According to a new report by specialized latest technologies including cloud and mobility solutions.
site EV-Volumes, global EV sales reached Its flagship product, PcVue, provides a flexible solution
6,75 million units in 2021, 108 % more than with features, add-ons and tools to handle communications,
in 2020. This volume includes passenger networking, alarms and database management. With its
vehicles, light trucks and light commercial partner Moxa, PcVue completes its suite with Industrial
vehicles. Moreover, the number of electric Ethernet. Certified ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 for quality, the
vehicles on the road should reach at least company has established an international presence through
145 million units by the end of the decade direct sales and technical offices in Asia, Europe, Middle
as per the International Energy Agency (IEA) East and Americas as well as a network of partners and
estimates. distributors.”
For more information
www.pcvuesolutions.com
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TECH INNOVATIONS
Digital Plant Gateway
You can only optimize what you measure – that is the motto behind the design of WAGO’s Digital Plant Gateway
for infrastructure automation.
ensors record production data from the system and is collected quickly and made available on the network through
transmit it to the WAGO gateway, which processes open IT interfaces.
Sit and provides it to the IT network or the cloud Error messages can also be passed directly to a built-in
for analysis and process optimization. It based on the HTML5 visualization using any Internet browser and sent
WAGO I/O System, ensuring that it can process the various as SMS or email notifications. The operator can then quickly
field signals from different industrial sectors. About 500 access the system remotely in the event of problems.
different I/O modules are currently available. The gateways
are also equipped with multi-communication lines, which Digitization of Critical Assets
communicate with the higher-level systems and cloud Pumps play a special role in industry – they are found in every
architectures with up to four lines functioning in parallel. kind of production, regardless of the specific sector. In many
processes, pumps are the driving force behind production flows
Production Monitoring and must be constantly monitored.
Significant savings and production quality improvements Intelligent pump monitoring is the foundation of condition-
are possible, but only if you have transparency about your based maintenance and opens the door to significant potential
systems. With a scalable modular system from WAGO, an savings while ensuring system availability. Pumps in brownfield
intelligent monitoring system can be inexpensively retrofitted projects can also be digitized using WAGO’s pre-assembled
to a system and tailored to the customer’s needs. This allows starter distribution boxes for protection class IP54. Data for
digitization of existing systems in brownfield projects. Data on preventive diagnostics, analysis and process optimization is
production quantities, rejects, idle times and maintenance times processed and prepared directly in the gateway for remote
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use. System-specific functions are modified in the e!COCKPIT laboratory information via the network, and measurement data
development environment and visualized in HTML5. needs to be integrated directly into the documentation of a data
logger. Together, these elements allow new product launches
Laboratory Automation to move quickly without sacrificing quality. WAGO’s Multi
Even if laboratories are not the core of most processes, their Channel Process System (MCPS), a PC-based data acquisition
importance within the process chain has steadily increased software solution, handles these measurement and evaluation
in recent years. Markets are demanding greater and greater tasks, with no programming necessary – only software
customization of products, which R&D departments have to configuration. .
develop. Quality assurance and documentation requirements
are also increasing the levels of automation and digitization in
laboratories. Technical laboratory monitoring and intelligent
asset management are the key terms in this context. For more information,
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TECH INNOVATIONS
Regreen Excel Deploys Honeywell’s
Plantcruise Solutions To Support Plant
Operations And Renewable Energy Production
Honeywell Experion PlantCruise Distributed Control System (DCS) solutions, and field instruments
®
across 40 projects of Regreen in India will maximize production uptime, improve safety reliability and
efficiency for its ethanol manufacturing distillery operations
integrated platform with comprehensive
connectivity, advanced HMI and
tools, and software enabled solutions
delivering operational efficiencies and
new business outcomes.
Sanjay Desai, chairman and managing
director, Regreen Excel said, “Shifting
towards renewable energy sources like
ethanol and biofuels will help in building
a greener planet. The need of the hour
is to reduce carbon emissions and
Honeywell’s robust portfolio of process
technologies are built to optimize
oneywell (NASDAQ: HON) partnership with Regreen and Ditap-v operations, improve efficiency and
recently announced that Automation is a testimony of our safety, and are enabling manufacturers
HRegreen Excel EPC India has technology prowess, working in-hand to use energy more efficiently, improve
deployed Honeywell’s PlantCruise by with local partners and our commitment environmental compliance, decrease
Experion DCS solution, modular systems to drive sustainable solutions that will emissions and enhance overall business
and field instruments (FI) across its 40 have a positive impact in decarbonizing performance with its automation
plants in India. Regreen Excel EPC India our customer’s production process,” solutions.”
Pvt.Ltd. is a leading player in the field said Ashish Gaikwad, vice president and C. M. Kariappa, managing director,
of distillery, sugar and cogeneration, general manager of Honeywell Process Ditap-V Automation Pvt. Ltd mentioned,
biofuels, zero liquid discharge systems Solutions India. “Honeywell’s Experion PlantCruise
®
and renewable energy. Ethanol production is the new DCS technology helps optimize
Honeywell’s proven PlantCruise growing vertical in India. The National industrial performance and makes
Experion Process Knowledge System Policy of India on Biofuels 2018 the manufacturing ecosystem robust
®
(PKS) technology is designed to provides an indicative target of 20% and we are happy to collaborate with
efficiently meet the control system ethanol blending under the Ethanol Honeywell to meet our customer needs”.
needs of various industrial applications. Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme by Click here to learn more about
The technology helps to maximize users’ 2025. Being part of this government Honeywell’s PlantCruise by Experion
®
production uptime, improves safety, initiative reinforces Honeywell’s DCS.
reliability, and efficiency, and reduces commitment towards sustainability.
investments and operating costs. Currently, Honeywell has supplied more
“At Honeywell, we have pivoted than 100 DCS and field instruments
towards the development of across major distilleries across the
technologies that will shape the country.
future of sustainability while enabling More than 80% of Regreen Excel For more information
companies to adopt methods that projects use Experion PlantCruise DCS www.honeywell.com/newsroom
®
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BUSINESS AVENUES
RAILWAY
MULTIPLE
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
The Union Cabinet has approved Rs.10,000 crore for the
redevelopment of the New Delhi, Ahmedabad and
Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus railway stations.
256-A, Rail Bhavan, Raisina
Road, New Delhi-110001, Delhi
POWER
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Tata Power announced its plans to develop around 10,000
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Street, Mumbai 400 001, Maharashtra.
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HARYANA MASS RAPID TRANSPORT CORPORATION LTD Construction of ATC tower cum
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COAL
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Lokenath Construction awarded contract for round the clock operation
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Tenders are invited for Design and construction of
the ramp and underground metro railway works from
Mominpur (excl.) to esplanade, 5.05 km (from chainage
9063.00m to 14113.00m) including four underground
stations (viz. khidderpore, victoria, park street
Harsimran Singh, 2nd floor,24 Deshpran Shasmal road,
Kolkata-700033, West Bengal
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MEHSANA, GUJARAT HOOGHLY, WEST BENGAL
OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORPORATION LTD WEST BENGAL POWER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD
WBPDCL/BTPS/NIT/E2124/22-23 | Tenders are invited
Tenders are invited for Replacement of air for Biennial service contract for picking of stone & foreign
compressors at Mehsana asset materials from running conveyor belt at CHP, BTPS.
Dy. Gen. Manager (M&C), Bandel Thermal Power Station,
P.O.:Tribeni, Dist: Hooghly-712503, West
Vivek Chauhan, Manager(MM), Bengal. Tel: 033-26812023/ 2334,
Mehsana, Gujarat. Fax: 033-26846151,
Tel: 011-26752350 E-mail: [email protected]
POWER POWER
RAICHUR, KARNATAKA RAIPUR CHHATTISGARH
KARNATAKA POWER CORPORATION LTD CHHATTISGARH STATE POWER DISTRIBUTION COMPANY LTD
Tenders are invited for Shifting of LT line near Pandit Deen
Dayal Upadhayay auditorium science college campus
KPCL/2022-23/PS/WORK_INDENT13023 | Tenders are applicant The Manager Civil Raipur Smart City Ltd. Raipur
invited for Supply of 2 Nos. 50 MVA, 220/6.9/6.9 KV, 3 under DD nagar zone City dn. West CSPDCL Raipur.
phase, 4 winding, 50 Hz, ONAN / ONAF cooled station
transformer with on load tap changer along with NGTs and Superintending Engineer,
NGRs and filled with oil for Raichur Thermal Power Station Gudhiyari, Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
T: 0771-2576672, [email protected],
Vivek Chauhan, Manager (MM),Mehsana, Gujarat. [email protected], [email protected]
Tel: 011-26752350
SOLAR
METRO JAISALMER RAJASTHAN
BANGALORE KARNATAKA
ADANI GREEN ENERGY (AGEL)
BANGALORE METRO RAIL CORPORATION LTD Adani Green Energy (AGEL) it has commissioned the world’s
largest wind-solar power plant of 600 MW capacity in
Tenders are invited for Bangalore metro railway project, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
phase-2 a & 2b elevated viaduct section silk board metro
station to krishnarajapura metro station & krishnarajapuram
metro station to kempapura metro station and Mr. Sagar R. Adani, Executive Director/Mr. Pragnesh Darji,
biappanahalli dipo standard guage ra Company Secretary, Adani Corporate House, Shantigram,
Near Vaishnodevi Circle, S G Highway, Ahmedabad-382421,
3rd BMTC Complex, KH Road, Shanti Nagar, Gujarat. T: 079-26565555, F: 079-25556490,
Bangalore-560027, Karnataka. T: 080-22969300, [email protected] (Roy Paul, Adani Group, Corporate
[email protected], www.bmrc.co.in Communication, M:07925556628, [email protected])
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VERNA GOA MULTIPLE
GOA WASTE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION (GMWC) DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATION
The Goa Waste Management Corporation (GMWC) said Funds worth Rs 26,000 crore have been allotted to install
that a waste to energy plant will be set up at Verna at an 25,000 telecom towers in the next 500 days, said the
estimated cost of Rs 500 crore and will generate 16MW government. The special assistance to States for capital
electricity and 38MW heat while processing 250 tonne expenditure worth Rs 2000 crore has been supported.
waste per day (TPD).
Saurabh Krishna Mohan,
Levinson Martins, Managing Director, Dy.Administrator (Finance-II),
C/O HWTPL., Saligao, Ministry of Communications, Sanchar Bhawan 20, Ashoka
Bardez-403515, Goa. T: 0832-2416581 / 2416583 / Road, New Delhi 110001, Delhi. T: 011-23372162,
2416584, M:9822140087, 23372144, [email protected], [email protected],
[email protected], [email protected] (Sanjay Singh, Administrator (USOF)
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