March 2021
NBIoT: Going where 2G, 3G, 4G can’t go
Going beyond 2G, 3G and 4G, NBIoT is a technology that enables devices to send data even where there is no mobile network. Also, it is more secure, consumes less energy and provides better efficiency. [...]
Energy audit and its manifold benefits
By assessing the equipment and the way it is operated, an energy audit can help a business enterprise know how to optimise its energy usage, cut losses and make the best returns on investment. The [...]
February 2021
RF tech offers many an advantage, and a few disadvantages
From everyday communication through varied devices to hospitals and defence, radio frequency technology is used in almost all spheres of life. An easy-to-install and inexpensive technology, RF also has a few disadvantages. But these negatives [...]
Smart meters the best way to tackle power theft menace
Electricity thefts, besides causing a drain on the power departments’ finances and affecting the quality of power supply, are also responsible for increasing the tariff burden on an average consumer. Installation of smart meters is [...]
Power utilities must gear up for host of challenges in store
With ever-increasing digitisation of society and recent thrust on e-mobility, the power system’s responsibility has increased manifold. In order to cope up with the spurt in power demand triggered by modern-day living, utilities need to [...]
IoT, M2M better power sector ops
The use of smart technologies like IoT, AI and M2M has brought an end to Discoms and power consumers’ woes to a large extent. Smart meters have led to an improvement in the efficiencies of [...]
January 2021
Smart Grid Mission: A solution to power woes faced by India
Due to a number of reasons, traditional power grids are incapable of coping up with the ever-increasing power demand in the country and they need to be replaced with smart grids. To ensure this, the [...]
SMNP: An essential programme replete with many challenges
The Energy Efficiency Services Limited, tasked with implementing the Government’s ambitious Smart Meter National Programme (SMNP), faces an uphill task in creating an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) because of the multiple challenges involved. Yet, once [...]
Rooftop solar panels bring in multiple gains
Even though solar energy is gaining currency in developed nations at a rapid pace, it may take years to replace coal as the primary source of energy. Considering various domestic factors, it is essential to [...]
December 2020
Smart societies lead to transformed lives
IBMS has brought about a revolutionary change in the lives of people living in societies which use smart devices in their various operations. From power and water management to complaint redress with the authorities, Xenius [...]
Xenius: A one-stop solution for every manufacturing unit
Cost-reduction and upkeep of the machinery is vital for every manufacturing unit and Xenius provides customised solutions for these. The Xenius solutions help monitor and regulate power consumption and identify fault in the installed machinery, [...]
Cities in India need smart infrastructure
Since the objective of building a smart city is to improve the quality of life of its citizens by using informatics and technology, the same can be achieved in our existing cities also by the [...]
A smart solution for water management
With ever-increasing demand and fast-declining availability of precious resource like water, its management becomes essential in present-day living. A smart way of doing this is by using the IoT and AI-guided technology offered by Xenius. [...]
November 2020
Policy thrust boosts solar power in India
The use of solar energy has been constantly on the rise for the past few decades and today it is a fast-developing industry in the country. With more and more Government projects and other major [...]
ESS: For hassle-free power distribution
The advent of electrical substations has revolutionised the operational efficiency of power distribution and enhanced the comfort level of both the discoms, as also the consumers. With digital and remote controls, these smart substations have [...]
Copper wire is passé, Optical fiber is here!
Ever since Radius Synergies introduced it in the country about a decade back, FTTH has gained immense popularity. The high-speed internet access provided by FTTH has made the technology the top choice of today’s youth [...]
Managing street light with a smart system
City life, particularly, is hard to imagine without these tall poles lighting its streets. Over the years, street lights have played a major role in making life comfortable and safer and everyone has got accustomed [...]
October 2020
HVAC system: comfort and also health benefits
A system which keeps the environment hot or cold as per one’s requirement and also yields immense health benefits, is what the HVAC is all about. Installed mainly in large and enclosed premises, its constant [...]
How and why of energy management
Energy managed is energy saved! And it has become essential now with the fast-depleting non-renewable sources of energy. By conserving energy through its management, one can also do one’s bit towards the noble goal of [...]
IoT transforming the way humankind lives
With the use of advanced technology and smart phones, lives are also becoming smarter and more comfortable. From transportation to healthcare and from financial services to weather forecasting, IoT is playing a big role [...]
Smart grid crucial for efficient generation, distribution of power
Gone are the days of physical detection of faults in electricity distribution system and pilferage, which contributes the maximum to the overall AT&C losses. Technologically-advanced smart grids have brought an end to these problems besides [...]
Solar energy: Cleaner, manageable option
The global concerns over continued damage to the planet have led mankind to tap renewable sources of energy. With Government’s initiatives and industry efforts, solar energy is getting increased acceptance in the country. Since efficient [...]
September 2020
Prepaid meters and smart solutions have multiple gains for all
Smart metering solutions provide a host of benefits to both the consumers as well as the electricity distribution companies. While smart meters help the consumers in being charged fairly for the actual power consumed, discoms [...]
DGMS must to keep a tab on your generator
As Diesel Generators are a permanent feature in housing societies and business premises in cities today, monitoring their health, status and other parameters is also of paramount importance. The use of latest technologies and IoT [...]
IBMS Ensures You Live In A Sustainable Society
Living in a housing society with sustainability goals among its guiding principles has become essential in the present times. With non-renewable resources depleting at an alarming speed, the need for their conservation is increasing by [...]