Indian Smart Grid
TPDDL, CBIP sign pact for training, skill development of professionals
Its objective is to nurture power sector professionals with skills in areas like Smart Grid, Grid Automation, EV and Charging Infrastructure, Drone Technology Integration, among others
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PFC ties up with IIT-Kanpur for research, training in smart grid technology
State-owned Power Finance Corporation (PFC) on Wednesday said it has signed an agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology- Kanpur for training, research, and entrepreneurship development in smart grid technology. As per the memorandum of association, the PFC will provide financial assistance of Rs 2.38 crore (Rs 2,38,97,000) to IIT-K under its CSR initiative. The objective of the pact is to provide support to IIT-K in developing infrastructure for research and development on smart grid technology, R Murahari, Executive Director (CSR&SD), PFC, said. As part of the project, the IIT-K will also provide training on smart grid technology to 90 participants and provide fellowship to nine selected candidates for development of ideas on smart grid technology. The fellows will be assisted by startup Innovation and Incubation Centre (SIIC) of IIT-K and encouraged to take up entrepreneurial activities.
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Live in Gurgaon, Kanpur, Lucknow? Smart power grids, meters coming your way
While consumers will be paying a higher upfront cost for smart metering, the share in the efficiency gains could more than offset this higher spend
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As Chinese might grows, security concerns hound growing Indian smart grid
IEEMA wants complete ban on Chinese equipment in Indian power sector
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