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Insights That Shape the Clean Energy Transition

Energy

Battery Recycling: Market Size, Recyclable Components, and Potential End-Use Applications

March 4, 2024

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e-Mobility

February 29, 2024

Driving Forward: Unravelling the Key to Electric Vehicle Success Through Technical Due Diligence

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Energy

February 8, 2024

Eco-Farm Innovation: PURE Appliances Drive Sustainable Agriculture in India

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Energy

Battery Recycling: Market Size, Recyclable Components, and Potential End-Use Applications

Introduction With the projected demand for Li-ion batteries set to reach 235 gigawatt hours (GWh) by 2030, recycling has become a focal point. This emphasis aims to ensure a sustainable supply of raw materials for cells and decrease reliance on imported resources. Extracting materials through recycling Li-ion batteries is more sustainable than mining. Moreover, the […]

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March 4, 2024

e-Mobility

Driving Forward: Unravelling the Key to Electric Vehicle Success Through Technical Due Diligence

Introduction In recent years, the global automotive industry has witnessed a paradigm shift with the rapid rise of electric vehicles (EVs). As nations worldwide commit to reducing carbon emissions and combating climate change, EVs have emerged as a pivotal solution towards a sustainable future. However, amidst this transformative journey, ensuring the success and longevity of […]

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February 29, 2024

Energy

Eco-Farm Innovation: PURE Appliances Drive Sustainable Agriculture in India

Introduction India, as an agrarian nation, is witnessing a transformative shift in its agricultural landscape with the integration of renewable energy and productive use appliances. In the pursuit of sustainable practices, the adoption of clean energy solutions plays a pivotal role in enhancing agricultural productivity, reducing dependency on traditional power sources, and mitigating environmental impact. […]

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February 8, 2024

e-Mobility

Made in India EVs poised for Global Market Developments

India, with its robust economic growth, is emerging as a pivotal global player across various sectors, including the transportation sector. The nation has set an ambitious target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. To achieve this goal, an important step involves the decarbonization of the transportation sector, with a specific focus on transitioning to electric […]

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February 6, 2024

Carbon

Carbon Markets, Types, and Leading Initiatives in Clean Transport

The concept of voluntary carbon markets has been around for decades, gaining more recognition among climate activists than among leaders in politics and the financial community. The Kyoto Protocol in 1997 marked the initial phase where international involvement in carbon markets began to see broader acceptance with more than 150 nation signatories. The world has […]

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January 24, 2024

e-Mobility

India and Africa’s Leap Towards Sustainable Mobility through Retrofitment

Retrofitting Electric Vehicles (EVs) presents a compelling opportunity to accelerate the transition towards sustainable transportation worldwide. Globally, as countries set ambitious targets for reducing carbon emissions, retrofitting offers a viable solution to upgrade existing internal combustion engine vehicles. It not only extends the lifespan of these vehicles but also significantly reduces their environmental impact. However, […]

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January 8, 2024

e-Mobility

Can Metal-Air Batteries have the potential to revolutionise the automotive industry?

Can Metal-Air Batteries have the potential to revolutionize the automotive industry? Metal-air batteries have become the subject of intensive research worldwide and have made great strides in the past decade. They are expected to be used in new energy vehicles, portable equipment, stationary power generation devices, and other fields in the future. This type of […]

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December 21, 2023

e-Mobility

Sustainable Mobility: EVs and Solar Charging for a Greener Lebanon

Lebanon’s persistent electricity crisis has brought the nation dangerously close to a financial collapse. Prolonged power outages are severely hampering economic activity, and the extensive subsidies for electricity have contributed to Lebanon carrying one of the world’s heaviest public debt burdens. People are forced to spend 21-23 hours in total darkness or privately source electricity […]

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December 21, 2023

e-Mobility

Electric Motors: The Driving Force Behind EVs

Electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a transformative force in the automotive industry, promising a cleaner, more sustainable future for transportation. At the heart of every electric vehicle lies a crucial component: the electric motor. This compact yet powerful device is responsible for converting electrical energy into mechanical motion, propelling EVs forward with remarkable efficiency. […]

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November 2, 2023

e-Mobility

EV Financing Needs and Key Challenges in India

The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in India is consistently growing with total annual sales reaching around 1.2 million units in 2022-23. This upward trajectory is particularly pronounced in the electric 2-wheeler (E2W) and electric 3-wheeler (E3W) segments, as shown in Figure 1. The impetus behind this surge can be attributed to the comprehensive policy […]

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November 1, 2023

Hydrogen

Breaking Barriers: India’s Quest for Indigenous Electrolysers with the Green Hydrogen Mission

Green hydrogen is no longer a futuristic concept; it is gradually and certainly materialising into reality. This transition holds the potential to steer a global shift towards renewable energy. For many, green hydrogen is now seen as a technology capable of propelling countries and companies towards their net-zero goals. Today, as we stand at the […]

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September 27, 2023

e-Mobility

Electrification of Mining Equipment: Pivot to Sustainability

Given the prevailing state of climate change, all sectors, even those resistant to decarbonisation, must swiftly transition to electric alternatives. Skeleton’s Super Battey and CATL battery swapping technology solutions may be the answer to one of the few challenges in the electrification of mining equipment. Mining, a cornerstone of our global economy, is a catalyst […]

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August 22, 2023

Energy

WHY CLEAN COOKING NEEDS TO BE A TOP PRIORITY

Clean cooking, despite its significance, is often overlooked as a policy priority. It must take centre stage on the global energy-climate-development agenda for reasons that go beyond convenience or preference. One third of the global population which is approximately 2.4 billion people worldwide remain without access to clean cooking. In India, nearly 60 percent of the […]

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August 1, 2023

Energy

Types of Emissions and Building Blocks of Net-Zero Transformation

Global mean temperatures are projected to increase by 3.7 to 4.8°C, which would lead to catastrophic and irreversible effects on humanity and Earth’s ecosystems. In December 2015, the first global agreement of its kind was made when governments committed to maintaining the global temperature within this 2°C limit, to keep the temperature rise to 1.5°C […]

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July 26, 2023

Energy

Cold Chain Infrastructure in Kenya: Challenges and Potential Interventions

Kenya’s domestic market is more than 56 million people and is considered one of East Africa’s core business and logistics hubs. Agriculture is the backbone of Kenya’s economy and central to the country’s development strategy. It accounts for 31.5% of Kenya’s GDP and employs 38% of the population.Despite this, food insecurity persists, with 4 million […]

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July 26, 2023

Energy

Global Energy Transition: Investment Required and Potential Sources of Financing

Global energy-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions remain a significant threat to the climate due to their due to their magnitude and longevity. As per International Energy Agency (IEA) analysis[1], the total energy emissions increased to an all-time high of 41.3 Gt CO2-eq as shown in Figure 1. Figure 1. Global Energy GHG Emissions The emissions […]

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June 21, 2023

Energy

Government Schemes and Initiatives: Boosting Cold Chain Infrastructure for Agricultural Growth in India

The development of cold chain infrastructure is crucial for a country like India, which has a large agricultural sector and a significant need for efficient storage and transportation of perishable goods such as fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and pharmaceuticals. Government policies and initiatives play a key role in the large-scale development of cold chain infrastructure […]

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May 26, 2023

Energy

Potential of Cold Chain Infrastructure : Boosting Food Security and Farmers’ Incomes in India

Every year due to post-harvest losses, US$19.4 million worth of crops are wasted in India daily due to rejection at the farmgate and delays in the distribution process with significant impacts on the environment. Effective Cold Chain Infrastructure (CCI) is one intervention that could mitigate many of these challenges. India is the world’s highest milk […]

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May 26, 2023

e-Mobility

Accelerating the Transition to EVs through Climate Financing

The transportation sector is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In 2021, it was responsible for almost 37% of all global emissions, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).This makes it one of the largest contributors to climate change and underscores the urgent need to transition towards more sustainable forms of transportation. Many […]

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May 18, 2023

Energy

Climate Finance: Landscape and Investment needs for Paris Agreement Transition

Climate finance refers to the financing needed to address the causes and impacts of climate change, including mitigation (reducing greenhouse gas or GHG emissions) and adaptation (managing the risks and impacts of climate change). The need for climate finance has grown as the world recognizes the urgent need to address the impacts of climate change, […]

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March 24, 2023

Transport

Why Autonomous Vehicles with Electric Powertrains are future?

Autonomous vehicles are one of the most exciting developments in the transportation sector, and their integration with electric power trains is making them even better. In this blog, we will explore why autonomous vehicles powered by electric power trains are the future of goods transportation. First and foremost, autonomous vehicles are safer than human drivers. […]

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March 8, 2023

Carbon

Going Green and Saving Green: How Carbon Markets Can Drive Economic Growth for India’s DRE Industry?

Climate change has had an overwhelming impact on the planet, and it is now more critical than ever to take measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Carbon markets have emerged as a promising solution to help combat this issue. By providing a platform for trading carbon credits, organizations can buy and sell these credits, which […]

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February 20, 2023

Hydrogen

Hydrogen: A Path to a Cleaner Energy Future

The world is heavily reliant on fossil fuels, accounting for 85% of global energy use. With business-as-usual interventions, this trend is projected to lead to a 50% increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, causing harm to the environment and is main contributor to climate change. Energy related CO2 emissions accounts for two-thirds of […]

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February 9, 2023

Carbon

Carbon Market: Why it matters?

Carbon markets are systems that allow for the trading of carbon credits or permits, which represent one metric ton of carbon dioxide (CO2), or an equivalent amount of another greenhouse gas (GHG) that has been reduced or removed from the earth’s atmosphere. It is not necessarily a carbon offset. A carbon credit only becomes a […]

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January 26, 2023

e-Mobility

Five Innovative Business Models for integration of e-Mobility and RE infrastructure

Transport and energy are important for economic growth and social development, but also major emitters of greenhouse gases. Transport emits 23% of energy-related CO2 and power industry emits 40%[1]. Hence, decarbonizing these sectors is necessary to limit global warming. Both sectors’ growth can lead to increased fossil fuel dependence and emissions. Making low-carbon energy and transport […]

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January 12, 2023

e-Mobility

Everything you need to know about impact of EV charging on electricity supply in Low-and-Middle-Income Countries (LMICs)

The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) is largely dependent on the ability of the power sector to provide reliable and affordable electricity. In these countries, access to electricity and a stable supply of it are still major concerns, and therefore it is important to consider both the power and […]

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January 9, 2023

e-Mobility

Why Africa needs to focus on Battery Recycling?

In Africa itis estimated that stationary battery capacity could grow by 22% annually through 2030 due to demand from energy access applications, and mini grids alone could represent 40% of the 2030 market. Market forecasts by the World Economic Forum show that as more Africans gain access to energy over the coming years, the demand […]

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December 29, 2022

e-Mobility

Financing India’s Electric Two & Three – Wheeler Fleets

In collaboration with NITI Aayog, the World Economic Forum (WEF) published a report on the financing options in India’s Electric Vehicle (EV) industry. The report highlights capital pools and their lending status in the EV ecosystem, as well as a multi stake holder approach to market de-risking for transitioning two- and three-wheeler fleets to electric. […]

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December 26, 2022

e-Mobility

Global Energy Crisis – an opportunity for transition to Sustainable and secure Energy System

The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently published a report on the global energy outlook as part of its World Energy Outlook 2022.The report highlights the global energy crisis, which has been triggered by the conflict in Ukraine, and has resulted in significant price increases due to uncertainties about supply security and affordability. This comes at […]

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November 28, 2022

e-Mobility

All EV segments are Green: A myth or reality?

Electric Vehicles (EVs) are fundamentally 5-6 times more efficient than Internal Combustion Engines (ICEs) because they convert energy directly into motion, as opposed to ICEs, which must first burn fuel to produce heat before converting that heat into motion. Furthermore, the use of EVs and charging stations is expected to increase overall energy efficiency in […]

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July 29, 2022

e-Mobility

What are the causes and mitigation measures of fire incidents in Electric Vehicles?

Recent incidents of fires in electric vehicles – two-wheelers ( e-2w) in particular – have brought focus on the safety of electric vehicles. These incidents have put a dent in the growth of EV market, which needs to be urgently addressed. Causes of fire in EVs The sources of fire are varied. While most of […]

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June 15, 2022

Energy

Why Electric Cooking for India?

Cooking landscape in India Approximately 40% (2.8 billion people) of the global population still cooks with either wood, dung, coal, or charcoal. Nearly 84% of rural Indian households cook on stoves that use solid or biomass fuels. In India, women spend an hour every day collecting firewood. This time dedicated to collecting firewood and cooking […]

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June 15, 2022

Transport

Low emission development strategy (LEDS): Paving way for surface transport decarbonization

Globally climate change is causing catastrophe damage to natural environment deterring the economic progress. Increase in global population, rapid urbanization has caused a huge surge in transport demand resulting in rise of transport emissions.The transport sector is prime contributor to greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) responsible for 24% of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions with surface transport […]

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January 7, 2022

Energy

Opportunities for Hybrid AC-DC Infrastructure in India

India stands strong in achieving universal access to electricity with almost 100% electrification by 2019. The national grid has played a very important role in improving this access, but its reliability continues to pose a challenge, and more so in semi-urban, rural and remote areas. Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) in the form of solar roof […]

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December 12, 2020

e-Mobility

Moving from Electrical Contractor to ‘Specialised O&M Managed Services Partner’ for Power Distribution Franchisees

Utilities are heavily driven by outsourcing of products and services, but most times, their integration is limited by lack of strong Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and vendor management practices. The new private operators usually start dealing with several products and contractors, and already scarce Management bandwidth gets occupied in monitoring and renegotiating contracts and performance. […]

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December 15, 2019

e-Mobility

Distribution Power Franchisee – Evolving PPP model

Distribution Franchisee (DF) model has only recently picked traction since 2009 after successful demonstration by Torrent Power Ltd. at Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, which got operational in 2007. The success there has sparked private businesses interest into the sector with more than 30 corporates jumping into the fray. Many of the businesses comes from very diverse background […]

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November 16, 2019

e-Mobility

What’s there in Distribution Power Franchisee?

With ongoing operationalization of Distribution Franchisee (DF), one common question that keeps hitting again and again is ‘Why need of DF? What it can do, which utility cannot or have not?’. While answer to this is pretty subjective, I would share my opinion in 3 breakups Key issues that are affecting profitability of distribution utility […]

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November 16, 2019

e-Mobility

Challenges with scaling Power Distribution Franchisee Model

Power Distribution Franchisee (DF) remains a new and big canvas in India’s Power Distribution sector with few painters and there is not much history to build and learn from others. While ‘learning’ from ‘doing’ is way forward, but still there remains a gap in Distribution Franchisee Thought Leadership to establish and quantify DF’s potential impact […]

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November 16, 2019

e-Mobility

Market status: Ongoing and coming projects in Power Distribution Franchisee

Inspired by the success of the Power Distribution Franchisee model of electricity at Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, many other states have started piloting the model. MSEDCL is probably the most active utility with piloting Power Distribution Franchisee model – Bhiwandi, Nagpur, Jalgaon and recently Shil, Mumbra & Kalwa with many others in pipeline in coming short time. […]

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November 16, 2019

e-Mobility

Many new corporates entering into emerging Power Distribution Franchisee race

Power Distribution Franchisee has attracted various big corporate houses (see earlier blog). A distribution below of major players bidding in the market shows that most companies has come from services sector of Infrastructure and Power businesses. Those in Infrastructure like GMR, SMS, Ashoka Buildcon, A2Z & Kalpataru has earlier already diversified into Power sector primarily into […]

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November 16, 2019

e-Mobility

Workshop compilation from pManifold – Utility Monitoring and Power Distribution Franchisee: Enhancing SEB’s Performance

pManifold as Knowledge Partner to IIES 2011 organized a workshop on ‘Utility Monitoring & Distribution Power Franchise – Enhancing SEB’s Performance’. The workshop was co-chaired with domain experts Mr. Murhari Kele, Supt. Engg. MSEDCL, Nagpur and Mr. Prabhakar Kukde, Ex-Direcor, Tata Power. pManifold Utility DF_IIES_Workshop_report View more presentations from pManifold Speakers who participated in this workshop Topics covered The workshop spanned […]

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November 16, 2019

e-Mobility

REC Framework – Emerging alternative opportunity to avail carbon benefits for Green Generators

REC (Renewable Energy Certificate) is a tool to implement Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs) for buyers like state electricity distribution utility, open access users and captive generators from conventional sources from sellers of renewable energy generators. It is an environmental commodity that: RECs – a market ready for take offhttps://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/7671147 View more presentations from pManifold Wind, Solar, Small Hydro (below […]

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November 16, 2019

e-Mobility

ERP role in emerging Distribution utility reforms

Indian Power sector is in a rapid growth phase and in a phase of undergoing rapid change – change in a way they used to operate. A special emphasis is laid by the government on the electricity distribution industry to improve their operational and business efficiency. On an average the SEBs suffer from an ATC […]

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November 16, 2019

e-Mobility

Power Distribution Franchisee – Evolution from Rural to Urban and back to Rural

The Power Distribution Franchisee (DF) model is a precursor for privatization of distribution business in India. Under the model, the state retains ownership of the distribution asset and only leases O&M for defined contract period. On account of heavy capex already laid by the Government and its desire to keep its influence on this major portfolio, DF […]

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November 16, 2019

e-Mobility

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Distribution Utility

Utility Performance Monitoring is one of major gaps in Indian distribution utility or DISCOMs. The major reason is missing measurements and analytics to drive decisions and implementations. Even the MIS that gets created (inspite of its questionable integrity) is not effectively used to control distribution system optimally. One abstraction is to look utility as a complex […]

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November 16, 2019

e-Mobility

Real gains for Utility and End-Consumers from Distribution Franchisee business

An obvious question with so much projected on Distribution Franchisee (DF) model is: What real gains both the utility and end-consumers could expect coming out of the Distribution Franchisee model? While Bhiwandi implementation of Distribution Franchisee has shown increased consumer satisfaction for improved service levels, but it is yet to be proved conclusively that the […]

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November 16, 2019

e-Mobility

Why Customer’s Satisfaction & Preferences are important for Electricity Utilities?

The Forum of Regulators Report on Standardization of the Distribution Franchisee model (September 2010) mentions that the objectives of appointing a distribution franchisee, inter alia, are: i. To minimise Aggregate Distribution and Commercial losses ii. To bring improvement in Metering, Billing and Revenue Collection iii. To minimise Current Assets on account of arrears iv. To enhance customer […]

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November 16, 2019

e-Mobility

Three key comparative findings from Customer Survey Results of Gwalior, Datia & Bhind

This is a comparative view of top level findings developed using the location specific reports of Gwalior, Datia and Bhind available here along with 6 other districts in Madhya Pradesh (MP). Regional traits like urban/ rural development differentiation are strikingly clear; Customer satisfaction lowest in Bhind In the overall scheme of things, Specifically in Datia, the increased […]

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November 16, 2019

e-Mobility

Chhattisgarh also on Distribution Franchisee map – New tender/RFP for Baloda Bazar, Raipur

Chhattisgarh also has entered into the race of Power Distribution Franchising with its announcement of one of Raipur O&M Division named Baloda Bazar. The size of the project is smaller than all the recent 9 districts Distribution Franchisee in Madhya Pradesh (See our earlier blog ‘Upcoming Projects of Power Distribution Franchisee in Madhya Pradesh‘). The […]

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November 16, 2019

e-Mobility

Pre-Bid conference take-away from Madhya Pradesh Distribution Franchisee bids

Madhya Pradesh (MP) Energy Dept. has taken a bold step with decision to private franchise 9 MP district’s Power Distribution simultaneously. This is unique as there is less than 9 total operational Input based Power Distribution Franchisees (DF) pan India at the district level scale while the model is still emerging. The associated officials and transaction advisory […]

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November 16, 2019

e-Mobility

Rural Franchisees – Could they become pilot ground to raise next level of Distribution services?

A recent publication from Prayas on ‘Rajiv Gandhi Rural Electrification Program – Urgent need for mid-course correction‘ gave a very good overview of RGGVY program, its features and progress. Some key observations made: 2. Rs. 26000 cr. already spent in last 6 years since 2005 and estimated another same amount to be spent (totaling to Rs. 52000 cr.) for coverage of […]

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November 16, 2019

e-Mobility

Solar PV System Workshop -Technology, Risks, Manufacturing, EPC, O&M and Investment

pManifold as Knowledge Partner to IIES 2011 organized a workshop on ‘Solar PV System – Technology, Risks, Manufacturing, EPC, O&M, Investment’. The workshop brought best Industry experts and participants through out the country. pManifold Indis_Solar PV_IIES_Workshop_report View more presentations from pManifold Topics and brief content covered in the workshop Speakers of the workshop Akash – CEO, Indis EnergyK.E. Raghunathan – […]

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November 16, 2019

e-Mobility

Key Solar Players in India in Solar Cell & Module manufacturing

The guidelines for second batch under Phase I of Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) were announced recently by Ministry of New and Renewable Eneergy (MNRE) . The excerpts of the guidelines are captured in our previous blog. To give strong impetus in promoting domestic manufacturing, the developers are expected to procure their project components from domestic […]

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November 16, 2019

e-Mobility

Existing grid connected Solar PV Plants in India

MNRE has recently released the list of all grid operating solar PV projects in India (latest updated as on July 2011. See the detailed list here and also below). The Project Developers for these cumulative 45.5MW capacity plants were: With increasing Solar EPC and manufacturing experience building in Indian players, MNRE has also published a performance report on 6 grid […]

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November 16, 2019

e-Mobility

Key Comparative findings from Customer Satisfaction Survey of Shajapur, Ujjain & Dewas districts of MP

A comparative view of top level findings is shown here, developed using the location specific reports of Shajapur, Ujjain & Dewas available here along with 6 other districts in Madhya Pradesh (MP). See our earlier blog: The analysis shows that in the above 3 districts, a substantial percentage of dissatisfaction in Customers is coming due to 2 […]

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November 16, 2019

e-Mobility

Key Findings from ‘Consolidated Report’ of Electric Utility Customer Survey in Madhya Pradesh (MP)

This is the summary of results from the top level analysis, developed using the ‘Consolidated Report’ of all the 9 districts in Madhya Pradesh (MP). Across all 9 districts, expectations of customers based on certain factors like Customer Service, Power Quality & Reliability and Price are significantly leading to high Dissatisfaction among all categories of […]

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November 16, 2019

e-Mobility

Impact assessment for Open Access to 1MW+ customers

DIRECTIVE The Ministry of Power Govt. of India issued a directives for implementation in the all States of India, after seeking consultation with Ministry of Law and Justice and said that, “Section 42(ii) read with the first and fifth proviso is a self-contained code with regard to consumers who required the supply of electricity of […]

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November 16, 2019

e-Mobility

Price bid curves and analytics from Jharkhand Distribution Franchisee projects

Our recent blog ‘Key comparison of revised RFPs for Jharkhand Distribution Franchisees’ covered the baseline comparison between old and revised RFPs for 3 forthcoming Power Distribution Franchisees in Jharkhand – Ranchi, Dhanbad and Jamshedpur. JSEB has given minimum benchmark input price curve for all the regions, mandating bidders to bid higher than given price curve for all […]

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November 15, 2019

e-Mobility

Cheat sheet for Distribution Franchisee

This is a consolidation of our previous blogs, focussed more to help the current bidders for Madhya Pradesh DF bids. Bidders Perspective Utility and Regulators perspective Customer perspective Distribution Model perspective         Also pManifold organised a workshop Utility Monitoring and Power Distribution Franchisee: Enhancing SEB’s Performance  Also we have detailed local intelligence reports on […]

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November 15, 2019

e-Mobility

DF Attractiveness Matrix: Revised 4 RFPs for Bihar Distribution Franchisees

Recently, BSEB has released revised RFPs for Power Distribution Franchisee for 4 districts in Bihar – PESU, Muzaffarpur, Gaya and Bhagalpur. pManifold’s DF Attractiveness Matrix, provides a quick comparative study on key decision parameters for Bihar 4 DFs with reference to other states DFs like for Nagpur, Agra, Gwalior and Jamshedpur. (click on the image to see enlarged […]

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November 15, 2019

e-Mobility

Financial Institutions with outstanding debt to Discoms should take Equity position under planned restructuring to bring effective Performance Management’ says Amulya Charan

Mr. Amulya Charan, Chief Mentor, Power Trading and Advocacy at Tata Power has 22+ years of experience in the Indian Power Sector, spanning Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Trading. With senior Mgmt. roles at NTPC, Power Grid, Tata Power Ltd., he was ex- MD at Tata Power Trading Company Ltd for four years. Mr. Charan shared following views in recent […]

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November 15, 2019

e-Mobility

Bihar calls again: Revised 4 Power Distribution Franchisees for Patna, Muzaffarpur, Bhahalpur and Gaya

Bihar State Electricity Board (BSEB), after a long gap of nearly 2 years has come back, issuing revised Request for Proposal (RFP) for appointment of Distribution Franchisee for following areas/regions: At last, BSEB got a final go ahead from the High Court to re-initiate its privatization initiative for Power supply, which went into long litigation […]

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November 15, 2019

e-Mobility

Ease of doing Distribution Franchisee business – PESU Local Intelligence

Ease of doing Distribution Franchisee business – PESU Local Intelligence Apart from technical & financial parameters it is important for the bidders to evaluate the local intelligence for its operation & ease of setting up a business. pManifold has developed a process to research on the local intelligence through its network & secondary research to provide […]

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November 15, 2019

e-Mobility

Ease of doing Distribution Franchisee business – Gaya Local Intelligence

Gaya is located at 24.78°N 85.0°E. Gaya is the second largest city of Bihar. Gaya is 100 kilometers south of Patna, the capital city of Bihar. Situated on the banks of Phalgu. It is surrounded by small rocky hills by three sides and the river flowing on the fourth (eastern) side. Region Gaya Municipal Corporation […]

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November 15, 2019

e-Mobility

Ease of doing Distribution Franchisee business – Muzaffarpur Local Intelligence

Muzaffarpur located at  26°07?N 85°24?E. The district occupies an area of 3173 km. Muzaffarpur lies between the Burhi Gandak River and Furdoo nallah. Muzaffarpur is one of the many gateways to Nepal. Region Muzaffarpur Municipal Corporation Muzaffarpur Municipal Corporation No. of Household 650,882(2001) Male population 2,517,500 Female population 2,261,110 Total population 4,778,610 Density(peoples/sq.km) 1,506 Slum population 77456 […]

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November 15, 2019

e-Mobility

Strategy Map and Balanced Scorecards for Environment Management Company

About the Client CEO of an Environment management company with 10 business verticals Client Problem CEO wanted to execute a structured exercise for the company’s long term strategic planning involving 10 business unit heads to align individual business unit goals with organizational goals, structure and policies. The Solution pManifold Proposition Results / Benefit to Client […]

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November 15, 2019

e-Mobility

Before you start consumer indexing…

There has been a huge hue and cry about the unavailability of consumer data with the Indian utilities. However, the question that needs to be asked is that whether we have really made an effort to collect the right data set? And if we have, do we have the processes to continuously update the database […]

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November 15, 2019

e-Mobility

Putting your best foot forward – Best Practices in Consumer Indexing

As the operator tries rolling out the services, the foremost task at-hand is creating the base-line for the utility. This, typically, is collated using a consumer survey called consumer indexing (CI). The operator main aim is to collect the information required for consumer demography and demand estimation. The figure below shows the variety of data […]

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November 15, 2019

e-Mobility

Strategic Communications – A tool towards better customer engagement and loss reduction

The high risks in the complex, unpredictable and highly political process of water sector reforms are unavoidable given the “essential goods” perception of water. However, what the utility operators need to understand is that investing time and money in “strategic communications” early in the engagement of water reforms and that it leads to a much […]

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November 15, 2019

e-Mobility

Interview with Mr. Ajai Nirula, COO at TP-DDL on PPP models for Power Utilities in India

Mr. Ajai Nirula, Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Tata Power – Delhi Distribution Limited (TP-DDL) was one of the sessions moderator in recently concluded IUKAN 2013. As a veteran in the Power industry, he shared his inputs on various distribution reforms and the challenges associated with it. Q1) What are the current trends in PPP models for Power Utilities […]

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November 15, 2019

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Comparative View of Key Performance Indicators across Gujarat’s Power Distribution Utilities

Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (PGVCL), the largest Power Distribution Utility, compared to other distribution utilities in Gujarat, is serving more than 47 lakhs customers, across 8 districts and 44 divisions. The utility PGVCL has considerable losses (both Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) and Transmission & Distribution (T&D)) compared to other utilities and hence, is […]

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November 15, 2019

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Embedding Financier’s & Lenders perspective in design of Power Distribution Franchisee

One recent success for Distribution Franchisee model in the country was first debt funding to Essel DF project at Nagpur. SBI Caps was involved in Debt Syndication partner role. Rahul Bagdia from pManifold Team recently spoke to Mr. Sudarshan Mohotta, VP Project Advisory & Structured Finance Division, SBI Capital Markets. Mr. Mohotta and his team were instrumental in […]

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November 15, 2019

e-Mobility

Leveraging EE programmatic financing for expediting AT&C loss reduction

While Indian Discoms continue to focus on AT&C loss reduction, which in many cases stands to the order of greater than 60%, and lot of private efforts is getting attracted in, it is clear that this is a massive Energy Efficiency (EE) drive. There are various talked instruments for EE financing, but not much has been […]

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November 15, 2019

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Mr. Ajoy Mehta shared his vision on Power Distribution Franchisee models in India

Mr. Ajoy Mehta, MD, MSEDCL, in a recent Business Technology Conclave of IUKAN extended strong support to Power Distribution Franchisee model, for country to build sustainable power utilities. He shared his experience and vision for further strengthening of the Power DF model. A brief excerpt in form of Q&As from his Vision session at IUKAN is shared […]

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November 15, 2019

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Ten twin cities to come up for Distribution Franchisee in Bihar

Bihar is one of the fastest growing States in the Country and has acquired considerable attention throughout the country and even abroad for its remarkable performance on the development front. The requirement for an enhanced Transmission and Distribution (T&D) infrastructure has ensured a firm commitment from the State Government, for transforming the present power sector […]

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November 15, 2019

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Avoiding mistakes with GIS implementation in Power Distribution Utilities

Noida Power Company Ltd (NPCL), a joint venture between the RP-Sajiv Goenka Group, a leading business house in India and Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority, distributes power in Greater Noida, near Delhi in Uttar Pradesh. The Company started its operations in December 1993 under a 30-year license from U.P. Government and is among the leading […]

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November 15, 2019

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ARE DEVELOPING ECONOMIES AT RISK DUE TO POWER QUALITY ISSUES AND CHALLENGES?

Asia Power Quality Initiative (APQI) aims to create and build awareness on issues related to Power Quality (PQ). APQI was ‘Power Quality’ partner to IUKAN 2014 earlier this year. The group continues spreading the essential message of PQ to various stakeholders, helping businesses and industries with improved understanding and insights. Recently, they published a very interesting […]

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November 15, 2019

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Evolving Distribution Franchisee Model across states

The Ministry of Power’s financial restructuring plan has made the introduction of private participation in distribution as one of the mandatory conditions for availing the benefits of scheme (as a result of high AT&C losses, low IT involvement and huge financial losses). Whilst State Governments’ (except Delhi and Odisha) have not undertaken privatisation of Discoms, […]

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November 15, 2019

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What is PQ? Whose responsibility is it?

India and most developing countries continue to struggle for 24×7 power supply, good Power Quality (PQ) environment, and Energy Efficient (EE) economy. See APQI earlier blog that tries to quantify economic impact from poor PQ environment – Are developing economies at risk due to power quality issues and challenges? Another follow-up question will be WHO IS […]

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November 15, 2019

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New Initiatives / steps taken by UGVCL to improve operational efficiency

The Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL), a second largest state discom in Gujarat serving almost 2.9 million customers, has its network spread across an area of 49,950 Sq. Km. It was the rated the second best state power distribution utility, by the Ministry of Power (MoP), with due recognition to its excellent performance in […]

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November 15, 2019

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Visualizing India Electricity Distribution Market structural evolution

The Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2014 has envisaged separation of carriage (distribution network licensee) and content (electricity supply licensee). Rationale is to bring multiple supply licensees to increase competition and choice to end-customers, and drive improved efficiency and customer services. The network will be owned and managed by one preferably State agency, and will be regulated. […]

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November 15, 2019

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Impact of Power Procurement Costs on Discoms

The Indian Power Distribution landscape is changing rapidly and going through various developments and reforms. In addition to high AT&C losses, the sector is struggling with increasing share of power purchase costs and financial constraints. Further, unforeseen shortages of fuel and poor planning by power distribution companies (discoms) has led to a steep rise in […]

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November 15, 2019

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Impact of Net-Metering Policy on Solar Roof Top project parameters for Residential Consumers of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka

There has been a continuous and growing interest for grid connected solar rooftops across India. This is primarily due to shift in consumer behaviour across all consumer categories (residential, industrial, commercial, etc.). The consumer is not just interested in consuming electricity but also producing it. By installing solar in their own premise, they can now […]

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November 15, 2019

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Will the sun still shine bright for roof top solar in India by 2022?

India has a momentum with National Solar Mission with a goal of 40 GW IN 2022 for rooftop and recently, the goal for solar is extended to 100 GW in 2022. India and France launched International Solar Alliance to boost solar energy in 121 countries with an aim to deliberate on a finance mechanism for […]

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November 15, 2019

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Summit knowledge partner at 2nd Annual Electric Vehicle India Summit 2019

pManifold was the knowledge partner at 2nd Annual Electric Vehicle India Summit 2019 which was held from 25th – 27th February in Delhi organised by Explore Exhibition The Summit was held for 3 days. 1-day Workshop followed by 2 days Conference where various EV Thought Leaders imparted knowledge & shared their insights with the audience. Day […]

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November 15, 2019

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Views on Managed IT services for Distribution Franchisees by Mr. Ananth Chandramouli, Head – Energy and Utilities, Infosys

Indian Power market has fast changed and further evolving post unbundling reforms. There is rapid emergence of various private/PPP models across Power Distribution. There is high attractiveness of the end B2C Power Distribution business, as it brings cash for all other businesses in the value chain. The recent surgence of Franchisee models in Distribution has […]

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November 15, 2019

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Utility Customer Monitoring & Analytics

pManifold Utility Customer Monitoring & Analytics View more presentations from

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November 15, 2019

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Can Customer Engagement at Utility help expedite AT&C loss reduction?

Some recent discussion on best practices at Linkedin Power Distribution Franchisee group have started discussing the role of Customers in helping reduce AT&C losses. Some key excerpts: ” …. I strongly feel that key factor for reduction of AT&C loss is very much linked with consumer care initiatives and winning consumer confidence. With the support of consumer group one can […]

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November 15, 2019

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Importance of ‘Measurements based’ Technical Due Diligence

Source: Mr. Hemant Diddee, Heta DataIn Operating Distribution Franchisee are of the opinion that there is need of strong technical due diligence of Distribution network and equipment to arrive at realistic estimation of investment needed in infrastructure & assets. Some recent discussion points in this regard are: “…..Due-Diligence is of utmost important, as in case of Agra, the […]

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November 15, 2019

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Performance Analysis of Distribution Franchisee – Bhiwandi Case study by Torrent Power Limited

Bhiwandi, Maharashtra saw the first successful pilot of Power Distribution Franchisee (DF), with Torrent Power Ltd. (TPL) as selected Franchisee and MSEDCL the original licensee. The model adopted was Input based franchisee – with TPL agreeing to purchase power from MSEDCL at the input point to Bhiwandi circle at year-wise fixed input energy rate (Rs./kWh) for a contract period […]

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November 13, 2019

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Impact that could come from Utility Measurements, Analytics and Monitoring

There are ongoing lot of controversies about Power Distribution Franchisee (DF) applications and transparency of businesses running them. While some of them are definitely right and need to be intervened, but many of them are arising from missing information. Our earlier blog ‘Lack of good baseline data & reporting leads to irrational Power Franchisee bidding‘ […]

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November 16, 2018

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Limitations of existing baseline data shared for Power Distribution Franchisee bidding

The current approach to furnish baseline information for Distribution Franchisee (DF) RFP undertaken by the utility has following limitations: It is suggested that the utility appoints a third party to do a good baseline data preparation – integrating real-time measurements and all secondary data already with the utility. This information could go as common information […]

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November 16, 2018

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