Reducing T&D Losses: Insights and Solutions for India

1. Understanding the Scale of the Issue India's Transmission and Distribution (T&D) losses are among the highest globally, estimated to be around 20-25%. This translates to a significant economic burden, with estimated losses exceeding $20 (~INR2000) billion per year. These losses significantly impact the nation's economy and the reliability of power supply. Breakdown of Losses: …

Maximize Battery Lifespan: Conduct Test Using SCOPE’s BLUe Series

Different types of batteries play a pivotal role in substations and the power sector. Lead-acid batteries, with their reliability and cost-effectiveness, are commonly used for backup power in substations to maintain operation during outages. Nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries, known for their durability and wide temperature tolerance, are ideal for critical power backup applications. Lithium-ion batteries, gaining …

Case study: OrxaGrid Optimises Solar Plant Efficiency with its Grid Analytics Platform

A 5 MW solar power plant in Western India faced monitoring challenges, lacking real-time data for key components. Partnering with OrxaGrid, the plant utilized an advanced Grid Analytics Platform (GAP) to enhance efficiency through real-time data monitoring. This collaboration improved operational efficiency, reduced downtime, and optimized energy production and asset management.

Enhancing Today’s Power Grids with Futuristic Asset Management Solutions

Now with SCOPE - OrxaGrid's asset management portfolio, you can do so much more. Introduction Growing distributed generation and the need to have optimal asset management capabilities is leading to new challenges for electricity networks. Electricity networks have transformed from being centralized to distributed, while adapting to the growing needs of customers and service providers. …

Estimate Residual battery life with ideal battery discharge kit

Batteries have been used for long in human history. The battery is a device which converts chemical energy to electrical energy. Beginning with the invention of the lead acid battery in 1859, battery technology has developed to such an extent that batteries are now been used in many industries. Examples of industrial applications of batteries …

Reading Your Solar PV Installation Output Results with the OrxaGrid Low Carbon App

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It is widely accepted that widespread adoption of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind into the electric grid will be key to meeting carbon reduction targets and achieving global clean growth ambitions. In a previous blog post, we saw how OrxaGrid's Low Carbon App enables building owners to quickly and accurately calculate the …