As Chinese might grows, security concerns hound growing Indian smart grid

IEEMA wants complete ban on Chinese equipment in Indian power sector

As Indian power grid witnesses technological upgrades with two way communication, remote monitoring and real time updates on demand supply, the threat of hacking and security breach also increases. The problem intensifies more as Chinese companies bag projects in states to build smart gid.

In order to improve the power distribution, state grids have installed Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems (SCADA). SCADA is an industrial control system which monitors and controls industrial processes, mostly through remote technology. As many as 18 cities across five states in India have awarded the contract to Chinese firms.

Indian Electronics & Electricals Manufacturers'