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Power Distribution Franchisee (PDF) model in India saw mixed results across various operating areas so far. While the model saw good momentum after Bhiwandi success story with various states opting for the same, but there is no second success story to further boost the growth of the model. <br />
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pManifold team recently spoke with Dr. Murhari Kele, an industry expert in Power Distribution Franchisee to understand his viewpoints on Future scenario of model. (The views here are personal views, and not to be associated with any company in any forms)</div>
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<b>1. Power Distribution Franchisee (PDF), one of the reforms in power distribution utilities has seen ups and downs since its inception in 2007? What is your opinion on privatization of Indian Power Distribution Utilities, and opting Franchisee model as a possible precursor for same (compared with other private models like Delhi PPP model, PPP concessionaire, etc.)?</b></div>
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After inception of The Electricity Act-2003, SEB’s were unbundled in various activities. Power distribution reforms through National Tariff policy & National Electricity policy speaks about the private sector participation in public utilities through various models, like PPP model, franchisee model or full privatisation. These types of operating models are used for turnaround of loss making utilities. Each model is having its own characteristics with risks & challenges. But based on performance of various models for last five years, it shows that private ownership was superior both for PPP & to public ownership. With private ownership there were two models namely Privatisation & second Franchisee. In terms of reduction of system losses the performance of both PPP model in Delhi & Franchisee model in Bhiwandi, the results were dramatic & comparable. These were obtained not only by better management practices, better surveillance etc but also by providing superior services to customers. </div>
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<b>2. After Bhiwandi success story, there has been limited success on the DF model across other operating areas? What are the primary reasons do you see for the same? Which could be the next success story and why, as per your opinion?</b></div>
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<li><span style="text-align: justify;">It is absolutely true that Bhiwandi has got overwhelming success as a franchisee model & created interest in business firms to have such business model. It was first experiment of franchisee in India. Bhiwandi was selected for PDF because, it was having T&D loss of more than 64%, transformer failure rate was above 42%, deteriorated infrastructure, inadequate EHV capacity & its network, huge theft & faulty meters, load shedding along with breakdowns & interruptions, unsatisfied consumers, etc. Both franchiser (MSEDCL) & franchisee (TPL) were not sure about success in Bhiwandi due to above reasons. </span></li>
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<li><span style="text-align: justify;">As I have worked in Bhiwandi before & after franchisee experiment & research on same topic, I am of the opinion that, major reasons for success in Bhiwandi are as follows. First & foremost reason is huge electricity sale of power looms & other consumers in Bhiwandi i.e. about 2300 Mus per year in very small & concentrated area & was having huge potential for business. Second reason was TPL as winning bidder was having hard core experience in power distribution sector. Third main reason is its roll out plan & investment made by TPL in first two years, Fourth reason ABC analysis & well planned working like meter replacement, up gradation of infrastructure, strict vigilance, improvement in customer services, etc. Fifth reason is transformation in management from public to private, which has changed attitude of employees as well as of consumers. Last but not least reason is quantum of subsidy of power looms, which franchisee got from utility.</span></li>
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<li><span style="text-align: justify;">No franchisee will get such grand success like Bhiwandi, but considering existing franchisees in Maharashtra, we can make sequence on the basis of better performance as like TPL in Bhiwandi, then CGL in Jalgaon, Essel (PAN India) as subsidiary/replacement of Spanco in Nagpur & lastly GTL in Aurangabad. There are some potential pockets for franchisees like Malegaon, Mumbra, Ahemadnagar, Akola & some worst agriculture pockets in Marathawada & Khandesh, where utility may think for such experiments with some modifications in terms & conditions in model & can have tailor made model considering SWOT analysis of area.</span></li>
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<b>3. How do you see the uptake of the PDF model for newer towns / cities? What challenges and best practices can be learned from operational PPP models, to avoid initial pit falls, and influence new design considerations? </b></div>
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<li><span style="text-align: justify;">Power Distribution Franchisee is promising business if we run with changes with time. There should not be rigid framework of same model in all areas. It should differ with consumer mix, local political environment & Govt.support. There should be win-win situation for all stakeholders. While awarding franchisee in new towns, there should be very practical & realistic approach with transparency in business from both sides while designing the model.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: justify;">Transparency in sharing base line data, accuracy of data, rollout plan of capital investment by franchisee, core sector experience of franchisee , regulatory monitoring on franchisee etc are required for new upcoming franchisees. Best practices in franchisees like mass meter replacement of same brand, use of advance technology like SCADA, CFC, 24x7 call centers, bill payment facilities, social adaptality, quick response to resolve consumers complaints,etc.has given good signals to other utilities.</span></li>
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<b>4. What’s your view point on Shunglu’s committee recommended 255 cities / towns to be privatized in coming 5 years (i.e. by end of 2017)? It is estimated that we have barely touched even 1% of the potential market size? What will it take to timely realize the remaining 99% potential market size and establish sustainable Indian utilities?</b></div>
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<li><span style="text-align: justify;">Shunglu committee report was published in 2011 which was subjected to the analysis of ‘Financial Position of Distribution Utilities’. Part of that report was based on analysis of franchisee model in Maharashtra & forecasting for next five years about this model in India. Today every utility in India are implementing various Infrastructure development plans for strengthening infrastructure, use of advance technology & IT initiatives through Central Govt.schemes like APDRP, R-APDRP, RGGVY etc. It has reduced losses in totality & well performing distribution utilities. Also challenges like parallel distribution licenses, open access; privatisation of sector has changed mentality of employees of utilities. Maharashtra has reduced their T&D loss up to 15% as on date, so there may be less potential for franchisees at least in Maharashtra.</span></li>
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<b>5. In one of the recent news, Ministry of Power is considering plans to separate the wire-network business from electricity retail for better services, more competition, reduce distribution losses, etc.? Will competition come in this sector or not; do we need it or not? What’s your viewpoint on this and why? </b></div>
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<li><span style="text-align: justify;">It is true that, there are some amendments suggested in the Electricity Act-2003. Draft is also published for discussion in public. There should be competition in Power sector, to have better efficiencies, to improve services to consumers with reliable power supply with reasonable rate. Draft amendments suggests that, distribution utilities should be separated with wire & supply business. Private generators can supply power to any license area, which is specified by regulator. Distribution network will be provided by utilities by accepting wheeling charges & consumer can get supply from any generator with competitive/cheap rate. It will restructure the existing arrangement of utilities. There will be again licensee raj, as like it was during 1910 to 1948. This will complete 100 yrs voyage of electricity which was begin with licensees in different areas in 1910 & travelled through various models like SEB model, DISCOMs, PPP model, franchisee model & lastly privatisation through various area wise licensees.</span></li>
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<b>6. Maharashtra has been at forefront in running and implementing a DF model, what future plans do you see with regards to DF model growth in other towns / cities of Maharashtra? If yes, tentatively by what time and how many DFs?</b></div>
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<li><span style="text-align: justify;">Maharashtra is pioneer in first ever experiment of Power Distribution Franchisee in India. After getting success in Bhiwandi, state has implemented input based franchisee model in Nagpur, Aurangabad & Jalgaon. They are performing with their own speed. Now a day, considering reduced demand supply gap in power, there is no load shedding in villages also, there is huge reduction in loss of every area, loss making pockets are captured by R-APDRP schemes & more than 100 towns are on GO-LIVE status, which are monitored & targeted to achieve 15% loss. So, it is predicted there is no huge potential barring few areas which are discussed initially. However, being policy decision, management of MSEDCL may take appropriate decision at proper time.</span></li>
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<b>About the expert</b>: Dr. Murhari S.Kele, Chief Engineer working in Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. Mumbai. He is having 25 yrs experience in power sector with private sector & public utility. He is having basic graduation of BE (Electrical) & possesses degree of MBA (Marketing) along with Law & Journalism. He also possesses various expertises like Energy Auditor, Chartered Engineer & passed Advance Course in Power Distribution Management & he is having fellowship of Institute of Engineers (Kolkata). He had presented & published more than ten papers in various journals within & outside state. He is having PhD in Power Franchisee & published various books along with book on Power Distribution Franchisee Book on success story of Bhiwandi. He can be reached at <a href="mailto:murharikele@gmail.com">murharikele@gmail.com</a> or +91 72080-66000.<br />
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Kunjanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611040558062136106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874623542917191730.post-57409442208747392672014-05-29T18:19:00.000+05:302014-06-03T19:07:29.447+05:30New Initiatives / steps taken by UGVCL to improve operational efficiency <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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 the financial front, and ensuing operational improvement and consumer-friendly practices.<br />
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The discom is forefront in taking effective steps to improve operational efficiency and provide better services to customers. Some of the steps taken have been the introduction of system strengthening schemes, expansion of metering coverage, installation of special design transformers that help in peak load management, an insurance policy to compensate for crops destroyed by fire due to electrical line faults and launch of a photo billing system. Through these, the utility has been trying to control its rising aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses but also help in peak load management through the installation of advanced metering infrastructure.<br />
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A brief outline on different types of steps taken by the discom are mentioned below:<br />
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The utility’s AT&C losses have been increasing since 2010-11, when these stood at 6.63%. The losses touched 10.12% in 2011-12 and 14.07% in 2012-13; with increase in losses being attributed to low metering coverage of agricultural consumers, which only accounts for 36.75% in 2012-13, as compared to 28% in 2008-09, out of the total 100% metering provided. To address this issue, the utility<br />
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<li>Releasing all new agricultural connections at metered tariffs. In 2013-14, it released 22,278 new agricultural connections and additional load of 201 MW for existing agricultural connections, by installing 3000 km of HIgh Tension (HT) lines, and 55 agricultural feeders, following bifurcation of existing agricultural feeders</li>
<li>Launched a state sponsored scheme viz., Jyotigram Yojana, introduced in 2006, which ensures 24×7 three phase quality power, the utility supplies electricity to scattered farm-houses, through feeders with specially designed Jyotigram transformers</li>
<li>Installs AB conductor cables in theft prone areas, undertaking mass anti-theft drives and replacement of electromechanical meters with static meters to bring losses below 20% for feeders with higher losses </li>
<li>Ensures timely and accurate billing in order to reduce losses by initiating photo billing system for 0.2 million consumers, sending billing information to consumers by SMS, and installation of radio frequency (RF)-based single phase meters to avoid human intervention in meter reading</li>
<li>Ensures energy conservation, cost efficiency and reduction in distribution transformer losses, the utility has introduced special design transformers – pilot advanced transformers (PATs) which provides single-phase power supply to farmers after the eighth hour; and this concept won the utility the '<b>India Utility Knowledge and Networking Forum (IUKAN) 2014 – Best Practice Award'</b> under the “Innovations and Others” category.</li>
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UGVCL is one of the utility short listed for smart grid initiative under MoP. The project is being undertaken in two districts – Naroda and Deesa. The Rs. 487.8 million pilot project will cover about 375 substations across these districts. The scope of the project covers AT&C loss reduction, peak load management, developing advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), optimisation of unscheduled interchange charge, reduction in meter reading cost, outage management, load forecasting, demand side management and demand response, introduction of asset management systems and power quality management.</div>
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Five consortiums were shortlisted for proof of concept (PoC) in March 2014 for demonstrating their AMI connectivity solutions with 300 meters each. On basis of evaluation of PoC and bid price, the contract for the project will be awarded in September 2014. Few challenges faced by UGVCL at tendering stage includes interoperability issues, limited expertise of Indian companies, and absence of mechanisms to test imported technologies in India.</div>
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In a nutshell, the utility’s future plans are aimed at strengthening and upgrading its grid infrastructure through various initiatives like adding distribution lines at 11kV and LT levels, including the smart grid pilot. Loss reduction measures and ensuring consumer satisfaction through quality power supply are its top priorities, going forward. </div>
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<i>Please note: Above is the summary of the article on Power Distribution Franchisee model published in PowerLine magazine, April 2014.</i></div>
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Kunjanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611040558062136106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874623542917191730.post-78028097486339085292014-05-05T18:03:00.000+05:302014-05-05T18:05:01.028+05:30Suez bagged 3 contracts in India, Water supply project for twin cities in Orissa, An Interview with Mr.Siddarth Agarwal - Founder & CEO Mobicule Technologies and More...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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said Rural Development Minister</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"><a href="http://m.indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/state-has-rs-800-cr-to-handle-drinking-water-crisis-minister/2047929/?&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Suez_bagged_3_contracts_in_India,_Water_supply_project_for_twin_cities_in_Orissa,_An_Interview_with_MrSiddarth_Agarwal_-_Founder_&_CEO_Mobicule_Technologies_and_More" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d35400; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">more…</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Project <a href="http://www.brickworkratings.com/press-pdf/Nangloi-Water-Services-BankLoan_220.30Cr-Rationale-10Apr2014.pdf?&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Suez_bagged_3_contracts_in_India,_Water_supply_project_for_twin_cities_in_Orissa,_An_Interview_with_MrSiddarth_Agarwal_-_Founder_&_CEO_Mobicule_Technologies_and_More" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d35400; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">more...</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Utilities" - </span></i></b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mr.
Siddharth Agarwal, Founder & CEO, Mobicule </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.65pt;"><br />pManifold recently had discussion with Mr. Agarwal
about his vision on mobility and Indian Utilities. Read </span><a href="http://blog.pmanifold.com/2014/04/mr.html?&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Suez_bagged_3_contracts_in_India,_Water_supply_project_for_twin_cities_in_Orissa,_An_Interview_with_MrSiddarth_Agarwal_-_Founder_&_CEO_Mobicule_Technologies_and_More" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.65pt;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d35400; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">more..</span></a></li>
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with complexity</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"><a href="http://wri.eas.cornell.edu/blog.html?&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Suez_bagged_3_contracts_in_India,_Water_supply_project_for_twin_cities_in_Orissa,_An_Interview_with_MrSiddarth_Agarwal_-_Founder_&_CEO_Mobicule_Technologies_and_More" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d35400; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">more...</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Technology for Greening India 2014,</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">2nd June, Pune</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"><a href="http://www.lexpress.in/2014/04/2nd-international-conference-on-waste.html?&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Suez_bagged_3_contracts_in_India,_Water_supply_project_for_twin_cities_in_Orissa,_An_Interview_with_MrSiddarth_Agarwal_-_Founder_&_CEO_Mobicule_Technologies_and_More" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d35400; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">more..</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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12 September, New Delhi</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"><span style="color: #d35400; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><a href="http://www.watertechindia.com/?&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Suez_bagged_3_contracts_in_India,_Water_supply_project_for_twin_cities_in_Orissa,_An_Interview_with_MrSiddarth_Agarwal_-_Founder_&_CEO_Mobicule_Technologies_and_More" target="_blank">more...</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874623542917191730.post-19199649646287556922014-05-05T10:58:00.001+05:302014-05-05T10:58:33.160+05:30JSEB Franchisee bid date extension, DF model way forward, PQ and loss reduction interconnection - Power Distribution Newsletter, May 2014<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">This is the newsletter for the month of May, 2014 sent to mailing list of pManifold sharing Power Distribution Industry opportunities and updates.</span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">Bid submission date for JSEB floated
tenders for appointment of Collection based Rural Distribution Franchisee has
been again extended until</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;"> 19th </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">May</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">, 2014</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">.
(See</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;"> <i><a href="http://app.mailerlite2.com/links/view/669885/350825827/5330443/d8l5u7u/l9n8/2471255027/69/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d35400;">RFP</span></a>, <a href="http://app.mailerlite2.com/links/view/669885/350825827/5330443/d8l5u7u/l9n8/2471255027/69/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d35400;">DFA</span></a></i></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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existing operators</span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">SNDL's meter replacement drive is
nearing completion and has resulted in reduction of distribution losses. In
addition, the company has invested over Rs. 100 Cr. for augmenting the
infrastructure. (Read</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;"><a href="http://app.mailerlite2.com/links/view/669885/350825827/5330445/i1b3d1y/l9n8/2471255027/69/" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: #d35400; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">here</span></i></a>)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">Recognizing operational excellence of
ground staffs like engineers, lineman, substation, etc., Jaipur discoms to
incorporate their views and suggestions in speeding up the consumer grievance Redressal
mechanism and other services. (Read</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;"><a href="http://app.mailerlite2.com/links/view/669885/350825827/5330447/p4a1c7k/l9n8/2471255027/69/" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: #d35400; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">here</span></i></a>)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">To ensure success of the Franchisee
model between Licensee and Franchisee, it is important to implement an
effective monitoring process, especially in provisions related to regulatory
monitoring, loss reduction and consumer benefits, capex investment and supply
guarantees by the Licensee. (Read <a href="http://app.mailerlite2.com/links/view/669885/350825827/5330449/x1m1l9e/l9n8/2471255027/69/" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: #d35400; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">here</span></i></a>)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">Maintaining high power quality is
important and is being widely discussed these days among stakeholders. A very
good article emphasizes the responsibilities of each stakeholders in the
network and focuses on interconnection between them. (Read <a href="http://app.mailerlite2.com/links/view/669885/350825827/5330451/f4g0h6h/l9n8/2471255027/69/" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: #d35400; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">here</span></i></a>)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Quality and Energy Efficiency are interrelated? What is the key difference
between them which differentiates each term? (Share</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;"><a href="http://app.mailerlite2.com/links/view/669885/350825827/5330455/y9p3h3w/l9n8/2471255027/69/" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: #e67e22; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">here</span></i></a>)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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PQ environment could be addressed through same investments in the network? Does
the utility see it from both perspective while investing or only loss
reduction? (Vote</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;"><a href="http://app.mailerlite2.com/links/view/669885/350825827/5330459/z6r9z5r/l9n8/2471255027/69/" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: #e67e22; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">here</span></i></a>)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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investment by Power Distribution Utilities, considering they continues to be
under heavy debt? Any best practice or study already done on the topic?
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Kunjanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611040558062136106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874623542917191730.post-49636150795066615882014-04-28T14:00:00.000+05:302014-05-04T16:40:45.172+05:30Mobility solutions from Mobicule for Utilities in India<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">The
global market has experienced a paradigm shift with the introduction of SMAC
technologies. The letter ‘M’ which stands for 'Mobility’ has changed the
opinion of undertaking business and has been dominating in the minds of
technocrats, businessmen, and the investors. It does not surprise us to
perceive industries shifting to mobile devices where India accounts more than
900 million subscriber base. Catching with the trend various innovative mobile
apps has been developed leading to interesting business case. It is believed
that mobile app download will grow exponentially and if this is the scenario,
one of the biggest beneficiary of these technologies can be Indian utilities
aiming to improve their efficiency and streamlining their operation through
more focused customer engagement. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">pManifold team recently spoke to Mr. Siddharth Agarwal,
Founder & CEO, Mobicule to understand how the mobility solution is changing
the landscape of Indian utility markets. The below shared are author's personal
views and not to be associated with any of their company's association.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -18pt;"><b>What increasing role ‘Mobility’ is
playing in Indian utility markets, across what all processes, and how the
adoption differs in Indian markets vs. Global Utility markets?</b></span></li>
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<span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"> Mobility will play an increasing role in the Indian utility markets to improve key processes like Billing & Collection Automation, Customer Acquisition, Customer Servicing & Customer Relationship Management. Adoption will be faster in India and other developing markets compared to developed markets. Due to lack of internet penetration, more service calls per customer, lack of billing transparency mobility is the fastest and only way to reach consumers in the developing markets like India.</span></div>
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<li><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px; text-indent: -18pt;"><b>What are the key drivers for next adoption and growth of Mobility in Indian utilities? What utility processes will make higher ROI for shifting to Mobility solutions? Describe your experience with Indian Gas Utility?</b></span></li>
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<span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"> Key drivers are reduced hardware, connectivity cost of mobility hardware, easier learning curve and adoption of mobile technologies by employees. Processes like meter reading, billing, collections, and customer sign up and meter installation and customer relationship management are the key areas which can become more effective and deliver ROI to utility companies. We work with the largest gas utility in Indian in terms of number of subscribers and our implementation is already delivering huge ROI for meter reading and collection processes. They seem to be on the fast track to adopt such technologies to ensure better and accurate revenue realization.</span><br />
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<li><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px; text-indent: -18pt;"><b>Who are the bigger players in Utility Mobility in India, and how is Mobicule uniquely positioned?</b></span></li>
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<span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"> It is still early days in this sphere and there is no clear defined competition except for large services companies. Mobicule with its product offering “msales” for all key processes in utilities along with proven implementations is uniquely positioned to drive market share in this area.</span></div>
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<li><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px; text-indent: -18pt;"><b>With few big names in utility ERP solution and many of the utility service adopting their solution, how do you see the market evolving for various mobility solution providers like yourself? Do you going forward plan to raise you own integrated utility ERP IT solution?</b></span></li>
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<span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"> Mobicule does not plan to offer core ERP functionality and will augment existing ERP solutions already deployed with effective and accurate field operations an end to end solution to our customers integrated with their ERP. The key is to provide an end to end solution integrated with the ERP. We have partnered with SAP to provide the same to the Indian Utility Market.</span></div>
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<li><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px; text-indent: -18pt;"><b>What has been your experience when dealing with Indian utility operators? What are old systems and thinking that needs to be changed, to make business case understood? Will be great, if you could give some cost-benefit example from deploying your solutions in Utility? Describe your experience with Power and Water sector.</b></span></li>
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<span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"> There is definitely a need to move away from pen and paper based or offline systems which are not foolproof. Mobility solutions can deliver foolproof and validate data in real time and is a must have to remain competitive. Power and Water sector have an equal need for these solutions given their spread is much larger already compared to Gas utility companies.To cite one example, approx. 30% of the billing queries were reduced after implementing photograph based meter reading solution for one of our client in turn delivering ROI by reduced Customer Servicing Cost.</span></div>
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<li><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px; text-indent: -18pt;"><b>Mobility has its value when dealing with masses, and hence ‘Customer Engagement’ seems like hot topic area. What innovations you have seen in this space across sectors and globe, which you intend to bring to Indian markets?</b></span></li>
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<span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"> Customer engagement is the key area for implementing mobility as that is only way you could stay in touch with your consumers. Today consumers expect all information to be available on the go be it via SMS, Email or mobile applications. Having a mobile application for your consumers will make it easy to educate them on safety and emergency procedures. Also all billing related data made handy to the consumer can reduce a lot of customer’s calls at the call centre. Besides having the routine features in terms of easier sign ups, address or other changes, payment related information etc.</span></div>
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<li><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px; text-indent: -18pt;"><b>In your growth phase, what types of business opportunities you eyeing with utility operators in power, water, waste, gas etc.?</b></span></li>
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<span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"> Our vision is to become the de-facto option for all mobility needs of the utility industry and to define best practices through our product features. Single window solution combining technology & feet-on-street which will make the cost, per transaction & predictable to utility companies.</span></div>
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<li><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px; text-indent: -18pt;"><b>What areas for further strategic partnerships you are looking to drive to support your expansion?</b></span></li>
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<span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"> We are looking to partner all manpower or service agencies which are currently working with utility companies. We believe our technologies could deliver accurate data, faster revenues and more control to these agencies and the utility companies they serve.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"> Posted by: Kunjan Bagdia @ pManifold</span></div>
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Kunjanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611040558062136106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874623542917191730.post-47837477011018001012014-04-24T15:05:00.000+05:302014-05-04T15:14:17.306+05:30What is PQ? Whose responsibility is it?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white;">India and most developing
countries continue to struggle for 24x7 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 - </span><span lang="EN-US"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="http://www.apqi.org/blog/are-developing-economies-at-risk-due-to-power-quality-issues-and-challenges.html">Are developing economies at risk due to power quality issues and challenges?</a></span></span><br />
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be <b>WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING GOOD
POWER QUALITY?</b> Answer to this is usually divided and depends upon whom we
pose this question. Network Operator will blame his end-customers, Device
Manufacturer will blame both the Network Operator and the end-customer, and
end-customer usually has not much awareness, and believe that its supply
problem from Network Operator.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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3 key stakeholders, there are others like - Designers, Commissioning Engineers and
Maintenance Engineers that also plays role in sustaining good PQ
environment.Commissioning Engineer play the role in ensuring the quality of
installation based on certain design standards. Good installation is one of the
necessities to maintain power quality during operations and to minimize voltage
drop, sparking, overheating, etc. Maintenance engineers are subsequently
responsible for preventing any glitches in operations which can result in power
quality issue. For ex. loose connections lead to sparking;poor quality of wires
results in voltage drops at customers premise, etc.</span></div>
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Simply put, Power Quality is a measure of quality of power supply on the grid. A PQ disturbance occurs in case of any deviation of voltage and current waveforms from the ideal. Voltage disturbances commonly originate in the network and affect the customers. On the other hand, current disturbances originate at a customers installation and affect the network components and other installations. Therefore, VOLTAGE QUALITY is considered to be primary responsibility of the network operator, while CURRENT QUALITY is primary responsibility of the end-customers.</div>
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Because of interconnected grid, PQ disturbances are caused both by upstream and downstream elements. Across various <a href="http://www.apqi.org/blog/are-developing-economies-at-risk-due-to-power-quality-issues-and-challenges.html">PQ disturbances</a>, it is observed that customers are responsible for roughly 70% of the PQ problems, while the remaining 30% come from the network. One study by LPQI for 25 European Union countries in 2005-06, reported following % distribution of poor PQ electrical manifestation - transients and surges (29%), voltage dips (23.6%), short interruptions (18.8%), long interruptions (12.5%), harmonics (5.4%) and others (10.7%). (See <a href="http://www.leonardo-energy.org/sites/leonardo-energy/files/root/pdf/2009/PQSurvey.pdf">European Power Quality Survey Report</a>)</div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Today’s customers are highly dependent on
digital technology and power electronic devices, with increasing use of various
types of electronic appliances, ballasts, variable speed drives, etc. These
devices when used produce current distortions in the network due to their
non-linear operating characteristics. These disturbances then travel upstream because
of insufficient isolation of each customers from the grid. This increase
current in turn causes additional energy losses in the system and also pose
increased demand of apparent power to individual customer and also entire network
faces the risk of premature aging and failure.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">IT equipments<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Computer lock-ups and data loss<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Presence of earth leakage current causing small voltage
drops in earth conductors<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Variable speed drives, telecom equipments, arc furnace,
welding equipment, relays, static converters, security and access control
systems, etc. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Motors and drives malfunctioning, computer screen freeze,
loss of data<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Capacitor bank failure, shocks due to neutral voltage,
Flickering of lights, noise in telecom lines<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Motors and process devices<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Malfunctioning of motors and process devices. Extra heating,
decreased operational efficiency and premature aging of the equipments.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Presence of voltage and current harmonics in the power
supply<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Relays, circuit breakers and contactors<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Nuisance tripping of protective devices<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Distorted voltage waveform because of voltage dip<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Sensitive measurements of <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">process control equipment<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Loss of synchronization in processing equipment<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Severe harmonic distortion
creating additional zero-crossings within a cycle of the sine wave<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Table </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">1</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">. Customers
reported problem due to poor PQ Environment (Source: <i>2. Sharmistha Bhattacharyya and Sjef Cobben, Technical University of
Eindhoven</i>)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><br /></span></div>
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With increased awareness, Customers can take below precautions to support building healthy PQ environment:</div>
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Maintain power factor within prescribed limits to reduce reactive power demand, which in turn will balance the voltage in their premise and also overall network</li>
<li>Reduce harmonic currents while using more energy efficient equipments at their premise</li>
<li>Keep a log of faced power disturbances at premises, which may come handy in finding effective solutions</li>
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<b>‘NETWORK OPERATORS’ AND PQ INTERCONNECTION%</b></div>
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The Network Operators design and maintain key network characteristics like feeder length, number and sizing of Distribution Transformers (DT), DT load balancing etc. which in turn determine grid impedance and that influence the PQ level in the network. With high impedance in the network, PQ issues (mainly flicker and harmonics) become more prominent. Further, DT winding configurations and earthing problems also add to the harmonic behavior and voltage dips in the network. </div>
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Thus, technical Loss reduction and fixing PQ environment are strongly interrelated, and could be addressed though same investments. The main network components which get affected in terms of faster wear and tear through PQ disturbances are:</div>
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Transformers</li>
<li>Cables</li>
<li>Power-factor correction (PFC) Capacitors</li>
<li>Protective Devices, Digital Relays</li>
<li>Revenue Meters</li>
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The Network Operator can streamline its loss reduction initiatives with improving PQ environment in following ways: </div>
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Controlling voltage level at customers point of connection by reactive power management and take appropriate steps at the broader network level.</li>
<li>Maintaining load balance at Feeder and DT level, and reduce current losses. This will ensure increased power availability.</li>
<li>Doing regular PQ Measurements with advancement in technologies like SCADA, Smart Metering, etc. and designing relevant dashboards to facilitate timely actions</li>
<li>Isolating customer loads and their variations from main grid through use of Capacitor banking. Different variants like automatic power factor correcting devices, switched capacitors, Statics VAR compensators, dynamic voltage regulators etc. are available.</li>
</ul>
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<div>
<b>‘EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS’ AND PQ INTERCONNECTION</b></div>
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Organized and branded Equipment Manufacturers usually specify PQ immunity (EMI/EMC) of their equipment in terms of harmonic current emission and other parameters, as applicable under some Standards. However, in a real life situation, the network voltage is already distorted (and is non-sinusoidal) because of harmonic current emissions from other loads and customers in the network. This can result into distortions from their devices exceeding the ‘compatibility level’ of the system.</div>
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The optimum performance of Equipment Manufacturers’device is not guaranteed when the supply voltage is distorted. Experiments show that devices produce higher harmonic currents when the supply voltage is distorted. Below table compares total harmonic current distortions (THD) of some households’ devices under sinusoidal and distorted supply voltage condition.</div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">Device<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">THD with respect
to the total RMS current drawn by the device<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">Under
clean voltage condition<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">Under
distorted voltage condition (THD = 6%)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">TV<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="border: none; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 106.3pt;" valign="top" width="142">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">
<span lang="EN-US">48%<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">
<span lang="EN-US">55%<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="border: none; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 111.75pt;" valign="top" width="149">
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<span lang="EN-US">Personal
Computer<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="border: none; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 106.3pt;" valign="top" width="142">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">
<span lang="EN-US">87%<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">
<span lang="EN-US">89%<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="border: none; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 111.75pt;" valign="top" width="149">
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<span lang="EN-US">Refrigerator<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border: none; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 106.3pt;" valign="top" width="142">
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<span lang="EN-US">10%<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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THD of devices under clean and distorted network voltage conditions (Source:</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">2. Sharmistha Bhattacharyya and Sjef Cobben,
Technical University of Eindhoven</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">)</span>
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The device manufacturer, however, cannot be blamed directly for such a situation as he is not responsible for his devices’ operations under a distorted supply voltage condition. But at the same time the manufacturers also need to ensure the immunity of equipments they manufacture against Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) and specify the tolerance limits for same.</div>
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Question is should Manufacturer built in this isolation into its equipments, with resulting price hike, or should customer take collective facility isolation from main grid interference? While answer to this will be driven by market and regulations, still Manufacturers together with their installation teams could start giving weight to PQ issues during their installations and checking some basics like - capacitor bank, cables with larger neutral conductors, adjusting under voltage relays, etc.</div>
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<b>CO-CREATING AN ECOSYSTEMFOR BETTER PQ MANAGEMENT</b></div>
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As we saw, poor PQ environment is caused by Customers, Network Operators and also Equipment Manufacturers. At the same time, poor PQ impacts all of them negatively - Network Operator has to face high losses, customers has to face increased break-down of equipments and higher bills, and Equipment Manufacturers has to face increased warranty costs. Therefore, to implement PQ mitigation, a systematic approach needs to be followed starting with to identify the responsibilities of each stakeholder in the network. (<i>A good detailed ‘Decision making flow-chart’ on PQ solutions is shown in report ‘<a href="http://www.intechopen.com/download/get/type/pdfs/id/14957">Consequences of Poor Power Quality – An Overview</a>’</i>)</div>
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Below figure illustrates the mutual responsibilities sharing among various stakeholders in the network.</div>
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Mutual responsibilities among various stakeholders in the network (Source: <i>1. Sharmistha Bhattacharyya</i>)</span></td></tr>
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With growing complexities both on the on end-customer side (via increasing usage of electronic appliances) and Network Operator side (via higher adoption of smart grids, smart meters etc), it is important that each stakeholders understand their contribution and impact from PQ, and take appropriate measures. End-Customers have to become more aware and demanding in their procurements of both power and also equipments, as at the end, it is them who pays out for these in-efficiencies. In US and Europe, there are clear SLAs for voltage supply and harmonics emission at the point of supply between the Network Operator and end-customers. Improved Regulation, policies, standards and end-customer awareness and reinforcement will play key role in guiding market for optimum equilibria for good PQ environment.</div>
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<b>References</b></div>
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<li><div style="display: inline !important;">
Sharmistha Bhattacharyya, “<a href="http://alexandria.tue.nl/extra2/712690.pdf">Power Quality Requirements and Responsibilities at the Point of Connection</a>”</div>
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<li>Sharmistha Bhattacharyya and Sjef Cobben, Technical University of Eindhoven, “<a href="mailto:http://www.intechopen.com/download/get/type/pdfs/id/14957">Consequences of Poor Power Quality – An Overview</a>”</li>
<li>A. de Almeida, L. Moreira. J. Delgado, ISR – Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, “<a href="http://icrepq.com/pdfs/PL4.ALMEIDA.pdf">Power Quality Problems and New Solutions</a>”</li>
<li>Ministry of Power, GoI, “<a href="http://www.performance.gov.in/sites/default/files/document/strategy/Power.pdf">Strategic Blueprint</a>” </li>
<li>Central Electricity Authority, “<a href="http://www.cea.nic.in/reports/regulation/grid_standards_reg.pdf">Regulations for Grid Standards</a>”</li>
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Asia Power Quality Initiative (APQI) aims to create and build awareness on issues related to Power Quality (PQ). The group continues spreading the essential message of PQ to various stakeholders, helping businesses and industries with improved understanding and insights. pManifold is supporting APQI team in content generation and wider sharing of message.</div>
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Kunjanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611040558062136106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874623542917191730.post-42591716847459504832014-04-21T10:59:00.000+05:302014-04-21T10:59:34.687+05:30Evolving Distribution Franchisee Model across states<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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, Distribution Franchisee (DF) model has emerged as one of the attractive options to involve private players for enhancing distribution operations. The success of Torrent Power as a DF player in Bhiwandi in Maharashtra has fuelled the other states to adopt this model. Other operational areas include Agra (UP), Nagpur (Maharashtra), Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Jalgaon (Maharashtra) and Sagar (MP).<br />
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Currently, utilities are going for Input and Investment-based Franchise Model, under which Franchise takes the responsibilities for power supply to customers, collection of revenue, management, upgradation and expansion of distribution infrastructure. The licensees’ functions are limited to power supply at input points and keeping a check of regulatory interface. Lately new DF models are emerging like Input-based Franchise with Incremental Revenue sharing (IBF-IRS). Generally, zones with high consumption and transmission and distribution (T&D) losses are given to the franchise.<br />
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A brief outline on different types of DF model based on 3 states Odisha, Jharkhand and Bihar are mentioned below:<br />
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The Central Electricity Supply Utility of Odisha (CESU) has adopted the IBF-IRS model for franchising areas. Under this model, the incremental revenue realized beyond the baseline revenue per unit (RPU) is shared between the DF and CESU at a pre-defined ratio. Penalty is imposed for not realizing the base RPU on the DF and it is revised every year based on the tariff indexation formula. In IBF-IRS, the input energy is free of cost in order to alleviate the demand and price fluctuation-related risks. The IBF-IRS is only for five years and all assets below the distribution transformer (DT) are too maintained by the IBF-IRS DF. Also, the IBF-IRS DF mandates the installation of smart meters and partial Capex on the meters is to be recovered by 40 months through monthly meter rent.<br />
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CESU allotted 15 divisions with 1.3 million customers accounting for 77% of utility’s customer base with AT&C losses ranging from 51% to 72%. These franchises are awarded to Enzen Global Solutions Private Ltd., Feedback Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (FEDCO), River Side Utilities Pvt. Ltd. And Sea Side Utilities Pvt. Ltd. with the responsibilities of distribution-related activities and the task of reducing AT&C losses by 15% over a period of 5 years.<br />
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In Feb 2013, FEDCO commenced operations as a franchisee in Puri, Khorda, Balugaon and Nayagad divisions in Odisha across an area of 9,000 sq. km. (covering 4,00,000 consumers). The company has taken several steps to improve distribution operation and minimise AT&C losses, like setting up customer care center, spot collection, developing ERP for billing, etc. These steps resulted in increasing the billing coverage to 88% from 75%, collection coverage improved to 70% from 56%, AT&C losses reduced to 54% from 61%.<br />
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Jharkhand State Electricity Board (JSEB) adopted Input-based DF model in Jamshedpur and Ranchi and were awarded to TATA Power and CESC LTD respectively. Ranchi circle covered 257,000 consumers, AT&C losses stood at 42% required to be reduced to 9% over the next 15 years. The key feature of Ranchi DF agreement is the provision of an independent audit for baseline, which is important as often the asset and loss figures stated by state electricity boards are not accurate. E&Y is about to complete such an audit in Ranchi.<br />
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<b>Bihar DF</b><br />
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The recently unbundled distribution utilities in Bihar have taken steps to improve operations through appointment of franchisees. While North Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (NBPDCL) has appointed Essel Vidyut Vitaran Ltd. as a DF operator for Muzaffapur, South Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (SBPDCL) has appointed India Power Corporation Ltd. (formerly DPSC limited) for Gaya and SMPL Infra Ltd. for Bhagalpur.<br />
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India Power will serve over 1,00,000 consumers. The franchise area had registered energy sales of 125 MUs and T&D losses of 62% during the base year. The company has planned to invest 330 million in the first five years to improve distribution operations by investing in meter replacement, consumer indexing, installation of billing systems etc.<br />
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<b>The Way Forward</b><br />
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To ensure success of the franchise model between licensee and franchisee, it is important to implement an effective monitoring process. Some modifications are required in the franchisee framework, especially in provisions related to regulatory monitoring, loss reduction and consumer benefits, Capex investment and supply guarantees by the licensee.<br />
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<i>Please note: Above is the summary of the recent article on Power Distribution Franchisee model published in PowerLine magazine, Feb 2014.</i><br />
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Kunjanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611040558062136106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874623542917191730.post-19851001059927017932014-04-12T17:10:00.002+05:302014-04-12T17:10:53.486+05:30JICA approves loan of Rs.960 Cr. for Agra, SPML bagged Rs. 721 Cr. project in Gujarat and Bihar, more... <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 15px; margin-top: 0px;">JICA approves loan of Rs.960 Cr. for Agra Water Project <a href="http://app.mlsend2.com/links/view/624223/350827229/4961031/f1g4o8z/z0v6/2254366465/33/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">more...</a></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 15px; margin-top: 0px;">SPML Infra has bagged projects worth Rs. 721 Cr. in Gujarat and Bihar <a href="http://app.mlsend2.com/links/view/624223/350827229/4961033/i5p6p1k/z0v6/2254366465/33/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">more...</a></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 15px; margin-top: 0px;">HCC, GVPR Engineers JV bags Rs. 904 Cr. project in Karnataka <a href="http://app.mlsend2.com/links/view/624223/350827229/4961035/f3y4b4e/z0v6/2254366465/33/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">more...</a></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 15px; margin-top: 0px;">24x7 Metered Water Supply move begins at Ahmedabad <a href="http://app.mlsend2.com/links/view/624223/350827229/4961037/s2a1r2z/z0v6/2254366465/33/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">more...</a></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 15px; margin-top: 0px;">Steel Authority of India & CII Triveni Water Institute signs MOU on Ensuring Water Efficiency <a href="http://app.mlsend2.com/links/view/624223/350827229/4961039/h5h2t6z/z0v6/2254366465/33/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">more...</a></li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 15px; margin-top: 0px;">Doom predicted for India in 2050 <a href="http://app.mlsend2.com/links/view/624223/350827229/4961041/r6a1l6g/z0v6/2254366465/33/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">more..</a></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 15px; margin-top: 0px;">CSR spend on water is a big challenge <a href="http://app.mlsend2.com/links/view/624223/350827229/4961043/j5u9k1d/z0v6/2254366465/33/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">more...</a></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 15px; margin-top: 0px;">Research and Markets: The Wastewater Treatment Plants Market in India is Expected to Grow <a href="http://app.mlsend2.com/links/view/624223/350827229/4961045/g7g1d9u/z0v6/2254366465/33/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">more...</a></li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 15px; margin-top: 0px;">If you are prospecting to enter in Water Utilities as Operator or Service Provider or Vendor - learn some best practices through case studies from pManifold (<a href="http://app.mlsend2.com/links/view/624223/350827229/4961053/y8z3g6e/z0v6/2254366465/33/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Water Utility Case Studies</a>).</li>
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The 2nd Annual IUKAN Conference was conducted at New Delhi on 13th Feb, 2014 at Le Meridien. The conference was attended by 250+ Thought Leaders and Delegates.</div>
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<span style="color: darkorange;"><i><b>Awards recipients in their respective categories that broadly saw participation of 65+ nominations from 35+ companies across 8 categories and 2 tracks.</b></i></span></div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874623542917191730.post-91600744727138321252014-04-07T20:26:00.000+05:302014-04-07T20:27:00.473+05:30ARE DEVELOPING ECONOMIES AT RISK DUE TO POWER QUALITY ISSUES AND CHALLENGES?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Asia Power Quality Initiative (<a href="http://www.apqi.org/">APQI</a>) 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.<br />
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Recently, they published a very interesting blog on '<b>ARE DEVELOPING ECONOMIES AT RISK DUE TO POWER QUALITY ISSUES AND CHALLENGES?</b>'.<br />
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This blog underlines the importance of PQ in today's fast growing power electronics and IT driven businesses. Developing economies like India continue to struggle for 24x7 power supply and are lagging in terms of their PQ expectations though striving hard for energy efficient economy. The blog focuses on the associated economic impact due to PQ issues and challenges borne by developing countries. Can we afford to ignore that risk by remaining ignorant!<br />
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For detailed blog, please see following link: <a href="http://www.apqi.org/blog/are-developing-economies-at-risk-due-to-power-quality-issues-and-challenges.html">http://www.apqi.org/blog/are-developing-economies-at-risk-due-to-power-quality-issues-and-challenges.html</a><br />
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Posted by: Kunjan Bagdia @ pManifold</div>
Kunjanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611040558062136106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874623542917191730.post-51857654221513648992014-04-05T10:12:00.000+05:302014-04-05T10:19:32.267+05:30JSEB Franchisee bid submission date extended, Mr. Ajoy Mehta's Vision Session at IUKAN 2014 - Power Distribution Newsletter, April 2014<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 15px; margin-top: 0px;">Last date of bid submission for Jharkhand State Electricity Board's (JSEB) floated tenders for appointment of Collection based Distribution Franchisee model in its 10 rural sub-division has been extended by <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_915110931" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">12th April, 2014</span></span>. (Read<a href="http://app.mlsend2.com/links/view/626971/350825827/4960811/z3f4h1o/m1x6/2254282921/59/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><i>here</i></a>) </li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 15px; margin-top: 0px;">In order to ensure reliable power supply and to reduce the breakdown and voltage fluctuation, Spanco Nagpur Discom Limited (SNDL) to invest Rs. 30 Cr. to augment its power network. (Read <a href="http://app.mlsend2.com/links/view/626971/350825827/4960813/c6d9t5d/m1x6/2254282921/59/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><i>here</i></a>)</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 15px; margin-top: 0px;">An integrated project of Automated Demand Response (ADR) and AMI are conceptualized together by TPDDL to improve the power reliability and to manage peak power demand more optimally. (Read <a href="http://app.mlsend2.com/links/view/626971/350825827/4960815/z0n3x6t/m1x6/2254282921/59/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><i>here</i></a>) <a name='more'></a></li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 15px; margin-top: 0px;">A Whitepaper on Franchisee operation and Open Access (OA) aiming to assess the impact of OA consumer on Franchisee operations and how it can be factored in as a reality for success of franchisee business, which holds key to Discom’s efficiency improvement efforts. (Read <a href="http://app.mlsend2.com/links/view/626971/350825827/4960817/t3b8e6t/m1x6/2254282921/59/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><i>here</i></a>)</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 15px; margin-top: 0px;"><i>Electricity theft - Is smart meter a real solution?</i> A good paper by Senior Utility Professional describing the capabilities of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) to reduce revenue loss due to non-technical loss. (Read <a href="http://app.mlsend2.com/links/view/626971/350825827/4960819/i1x3c1r/m1x6/2254282921/59/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><i>here</i></a>)</li>
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<b><span style="color: navy;">A Unique Initiative by IIT Madras, Chennai</span></b></div>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 15px; margin-top: 0px;">IIT-M has developed a method that will let electricity boards provide a small amount of uninterrupted power to every house, which could end outages in India. Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala from IITM is shaping this vision. pManifold is proud Partner to this project, which is now getting piloted at 4 Southern states. (Read <a href="http://app.mlsend2.com/links/view/626971/350825827/4960821/v3t4m6j/m1x6/2254282921/59/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><i>here</i></a>) <span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: red;"> </span></li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 15px; margin-top: 0px;">Mr. Ajoy Mehta, MD, MSEDCL shared his views on 'Sustainability of Indian Power Distribution Utilities and further roadmap' at recently concluded IUKAN 2014. (Read <a href="http://app.mlsend2.com/links/view/626971/350825827/4960823/a5z8v0l/m1x6/2254282921/59/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><i>here</i></a>)</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 15px; margin-top: 0px;">Mr. Ralf Bauermann, Chairman, Cronos Group shared his views on 'IT Services and Capacity Building from Cronos for Utilities in India'. (Read <a href="http://app.mlsend2.com/links/view/626971/350825827/4960825/c2z0v8z/m1x6/2254282921/59/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><i>here</i></a>)</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 15px; margin-top: 0px;">Should improved 'Customer Services' be better objectivity for new Distribution Franchisees, over current 'Loss Reduction' prime focus, for better acceptance from Government? (Share <a href="http://app.mlsend2.com/links/view/626971/350825827/4960827/c6f0t6e/m1x6/2254282921/59/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><i>here</i></a>)</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 15px; margin-top: 0px;">Does Copper wound DTs have better business case over Aluminium DTs, for utilities (considering life cycle costs for both)? (Share <a href="http://app.mlsend2.com/links/view/626971/350825827/4960829/i8k1h0n/m1x6/2254282921/59/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><i>here</i></a>)</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 15px; margin-top: 0px;">How does Copper wound Distribution Transformers flair over Aluminium wound DTs? (Share <a href="http://app.mlsend2.com/links/view/626971/350825827/4960831/k7v3t6w/m1x6/2254282921/59/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><i>here</i></a>)</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 15px; margin-top: 0px;">With rising power procurement costs to utilities, how is next 3 years future for distributed Renewable integration with Indian power distribution grid? (Share <a href="http://app.mlsend2.com/links/view/626971/350825827/4960833/t1b3o7w/m1x6/2254282921/59/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><i>here</i></a>)</li>
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Kunjanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611040558062136106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874623542917191730.post-73571444274682712552014-03-21T14:45:00.000+05:302014-04-04T21:58:47.961+05:30IT Services & Capacity Building from Cronos group for Utilities in India<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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pManifold team recently had an interview with Dr. Ralf Bauermann, Chairman, Cronos Group of Companies to understand about their IT and Capacity Building solutions for Utilities in India. (The below shared are author's personal views and not to be associated with any of their company's association)<br />
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<li><b>Please elaborate Cronos IT solution for Utilities? (phase wise modules, current deployment stage (if any PPP / Franchisee), key features, hardware requirements, team size for setup and regular running, business engagement model (Capex vs. Opex based), next planned add-ons, etc.)</b></li>
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<li>As a utility IT solution provider, Cronos believes in engaging the customer for successful implementation of the project and with this implementation strategy Cronos has developed template solutions for utility specific business processes like Billing (Go), CRM (Go), AMI (Go) and migration tools for reducing the implementation time by 70%. Implementation of the SAP End to End Solution in phased manner as per the Utility needs which is a key for successful implementation and continual engagement. </li>
<li>Consulting services are adapting new approaches in reducing in time and cost of implementation to meet the urgent business requirements of utilities to increase their revenue, improve customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.Our express implementations with standard customized templates will help the consulting services team to bring utilities the best (cost and time) in mission-critical software for far less than they might have anticipated.</li>
<li>A standard set of customized templates for critical business processes for specific utility types (electric, gas, water, waste management):</li>
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<li>Pre-configured software solution</li>
<li>Use pre-defined tools and approaches for integration with other client solutions</li>
<li>Out-of-the-box training materials specific to our pre-configured solutions</li>
<li>Use Change management approaches<a name='more'></a></li>
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<li><b>Benefits to Utilities/DF:</b></li>
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<li>Reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) with clear scope of understanding and Prioritizing the business requirements of Utilities</li>
<li>Faster implementations – with time savings of up to 70%</li>
<li>Proven tools and best practices</li>
<li>Comprehensive mitigation of technical and business risks throughout the project life cycle</li>
<li>Lower support costs due to faster adoption by end users and concerns over capacity building will be less. </li>
<li>Rapid resolution of difficult integration thorough knowledge transfer and end-user acceptance</li>
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<li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: DE;">Current deployments with most of the utilities are phase-wise implementations in Europe and mostly on template solutions, and partnering with major IT companies in supporting the critical and major implementation across the world. All the projects are implemented successfully and are under support and enhancements as per the utility needs. All projects are planned implementations as per the utility business needs with on template solutions which allows customers for early deployments and start realizing the benefits</span>.</li>
<li>The template solutions i.e. Billing (Go), AMI (Go) & CRM (Go) are hosted solutions suitable for Utilities and Distribution Franchises (DFs) with complete infrastructure designed (including the hardware, software & networking devices) with managed services by Cronos allowing customers to concentrate on their core business without worrying about IT infrastructure and applications. Capex/Opex model available i.e. customer can pay for the services opted for in phased manner as per the need, allowing utilities/DF to plan for the cash outflow/investment and also helps in utility/DF business planning for expanding the customer base. <span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: DE;">The offering
is very useful and addresses the main issues on the capacity building at the
Utility/DF end with its predefined user training's.</span></li>
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<li><b>What has been Cronos experience with its IT implementation in European Utilities? How is this different from Indian Utilities, if any?</b></li>
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<li>Well, De-regulated markets, state owned Utilities/Private Utilities/Government Utility companies in Europe follow the same kind of infrastructure and technologies. Maintaining same standards and solutions for all of the customer and customer’s satisfaction is prime focus for these utilities.</li>
<li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: DE;">Was a fully
regulated market and government decided in to unbundling and different
companies and deregulated the market opening the competition so that the
customer is benefitted and companies can manage the same efficiently SAP
solution is deployed in all utilities and common working with all Utilities. Solutions
are deployment in SAP in for generation transmission and distribution</span>.</li>
<li>In SAP, phase wise implementation is added advantage i.e. Billing, CRM, with Web UI and customer can actually log in and switch from one service provider looking at the overall satisfaction levels, choosing the suppliers based on the performance same as mobile number portability in India and all these business process happens smoothly and seamlessly.</li>
<li>Improve the customer satisfaction and regularitycommission issues new orders and instruction and these changes/updates which due to a stable SAP platform allows the same helping to serve customer better. </li>
<li>Collection of revenue, reduce the losses, managing the system efficiently, adding the same to the new technologies and we have adapted those to SAP and implemented and new initiative and integration of DMS, OMS are possible of SOA. </li>
<li>Whereas the Indian market is completely regulated with government utilities who are now slow adapting the integrated solutions and latest technologies. Private players like Tata power, Reliance, BEST have implemented advanced solutions supporting their operations and improving the customer satisfaction. </li>
<li>Utilities are yet to adapt the technology standardization's and move towards complete integrated END to END Solutions on COTS for better operations and customer satisfaction.</li>
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<li><b>What specific challenges, if any, you see that Utilities faces, which impact the IT solution framework, its implementation approach and business engagement model? What further change or clarity that you believe the industry should bring for reducing gestation and expediting operations?</b></li>
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<li>In our experience, Utilities faces specific challenges in adapting the latest technologies for improving the operations and reducing the losses, electricity theft, poor grid infrastructure, power supply shortfalls and low metering penetration.</li>
<li>To address the challenges of utilities/DF, IT solutiondeployment which is a key to improve the operations, reduce losses and increase revenues. Adapt the latest technologies which will bring value to overall system by providing the cost effective solutions through suitable model and innovative pricing for monitoring the system performance. Complete visibility of the network identify the loss making areas with complete audit from the data from the solutions implemented. Billing (Go) i.e. complete meter to cash process, AMI (Go) for meter data analysis, connect/disconnect, load analysis.</li>
<li>Most of the business process in smart grid, related to customer i.e. connect/disconnect, demand response etc. needs regulators approvals and support. Depending upon the business needs the tariff structure and policies specifically suitable for distribution franchisee, so that it will be a win-win situation for all.</li>
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<li><b>What customer side best services differentiate the new IT system will start bringing to Utilities? Any results from your Global / Indian implementations?</b></li>
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the implementation the SAP solutions for utilities, utility can concentrate on
the key areas of improvement with less administration efforts and through
automated data flows. Utilities/DF can manage and utilize their resources
efficiently and their by improve the reliability and quality of power supply. Improve
the customer satisfaction and reduce the operational and technical efficiency
and SAP modules such as finance, asset management, billing, customer service,
plant maintenance, work management, human resource management, business
reporting etc.can be plugged in as per the need and time to drive different
initiatives for the operational and commercial improvement in various
departments. A complete work flow transparency to understand the status of the complaints/request
raised online for customers on web portals/mobiles</span>.</li>
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<li><b>How do you see pricing evolving for managed IT services within utilities and specially DF? (Many a times an IT Partner takes too many things on plate, while DF/Utility first needs only a good Billing and CRM solution. Does right incremental pricing will allow DF/Utility to harness best practices over time cost effectively, including adding GIS, SCADA, AMI, smart metering, etc.?)</b></li>
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<li>We have experienced that Price modelling for the managed IT services is important point of concern especially for the DFs. The right approach for DF would be to get implementation in phase wise i.e. metering, billing and collection, asset management, work/maintenance management, core modules of ERP – finance, materials, PM,PS, CRM and HCM. Then there modules can be enhanced by adding other modules like AMI/SCADA /OMS etc. A detailed roadmap for phase wise implementation will allow DFs to add solutions in an incremental manner and also allow incremental pricing with the additional of new features and functionalities.</li>
<li>Base on the budget allocation the company can go for other modules like CRM, PM, PS, AM, HCM etc. At any point of time they can go for adding the integrations like GIS, SCADA, AMI, smart metering, etc. So SAP allows the right incremental pricing to harness the best practices over time cost effectively.</li>
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<li><b>Please elaborate on Cronos venture into SAP Education and its effectiveness for Utilities as complete end to end solution?</b></li>
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<li>Employees of the Distribution Utilities/DF needs to be trained on management, technical, commercial and consumer related area and exposure to the latest developments in electricity distribution, loss reduction and theft and pilferage control.</li>
<li>Cronos has a structured training model for their internal employees as per the skilled resource requirements for SAP implementations. With this training competence cronos partnered with SAP for setting its authorized training centre in Trivandrum. As the SAP implementations and maintenance requirements increase there is a heavy demand supply gap for talented consultants in the area. Our training team is working hard to reduce this gap low. Also for fulfilling the global demand for the SAP consultants our partnering with SAPhelp to certification program for the specialists in the respective industry. For example our own consultants are well experienced domain experts from the utility industry but need to get certified. As SAP ERP has been a deal with business transactions in the respective industry only those who can easily handle who know the real business process in the industry. Apart from the training we are also giving opportunity to the newly trained consultants to work in certain support projects to make them capable of handling the SAP system independently. U-Academy (university associated courses) allows students to get hands on the SAP applications and can support the new and old implementations after their graduation. A specific functional understanding on the utilities/DF regulations etc. is a must for students whom we train at our center.</li>
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<li><b>How is Cronos broader innovation and implementation ecosystem, which you believe can allow a cost effective and robust delivery and services to emerging new PPP models in Utilities?</b></li>
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<li>We believe in an ecosystem which avoid the data islands and ensure the data flow through the industry. Offering different cost effective solutions in utility space in the form of templates, tools and best practices is a sustainable model. With the template systems for billing,AMI and CRM will help utilities/DF for faster implementation there by to get fast ROI. Shared, dedicated and combined models are available to implement these solutions effectively.Utility companies can optimize these solutions in different modes in their existing infrastructure or on cloud. A well equipped dedicated data center team is available with us to manage the customer solutions efficiently and effectively. Customer can also choose different payment option which will help them from the initial investment of hardware and software for the data center.</li>
<li>The pay per use model allows DF to pay as per the existing business areas.Consumers with selected applications monthly and out-flow will increase as the consumer base increases with new applications/needs to suit the requirements on priority.</li>
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<li><b>Having the solution implemented in various European Utilities, what further market evolution and related opportunities Cronos is seeing in Indian utilities?</b></li>
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<li>As you may aware, Cronos is one of the largest SAP IS/U companies in Europe and has implemented more than 1000 projects with customer size from 50,000 to 8 million. With more than 400 SAP expert resources we cater to the complete utility needs and make sure that we not only deliver the solutions. We also make them run. We adapt to the customer practices evolve with the technologies and grow with the customer. Today cronos group is expanding its business and serving utilities with 9 companies at six locations in Germany, one in Austria, one in Canada and 2 locations in India. With template solutions and phase wise solutions approach the target the market in India with utilities/Distribution Franchisees.</li>
<li>With the experience to implement thesolution in various markets we areaiming to provide the best of practice, tools and solutions to Indian utilities/DF for water and electricity with a quick implementation approach phase wisesolution implementation. Implementing solutions in both the regulated and deregulated utility market, withrich experience with European utilities, we had built templates by incorporating the most essential business process for utility industry. As DF’s is a growing segment we build up template solution to cater the needs for DF’s for the faster implementation. Customer gets a chance to select from the different hosting and implementation models which will directly reduce the initial investment cost (CAPEX) for building up a reliable solution. Continual support with different service level agreements (SLAs) and implement continual maintenance and improvement programs. </li>
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Kunjanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611040558062136106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874623542917191730.post-3715144743286872792014-03-18T17:19:00.000+05:302014-04-04T17:34:46.770+05:30Peeking into the challenges in managing waste water in the tier-2/3 cities in India<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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In most ULBs, the reforms are yet to come in. There is still no answer for what to do with recycled water post primary treatment. Often such water is released in nearby water bodies as dissolved impurities in this water can be treated only through RO technology, which is expensive. </div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Consider a typical Indian tier 2/3 city with population of 100,000 and about </span>120-135l water/person/day. On an average, 80% of the supplied water returns as sewage. At this rate, the city <span style="font-family: inherit;">would generate 10mld of sewage per day. </span></i></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Experts suggested that installing
a 10<i>mld</i> capacity plant with the best in country technology would cost around Rs. 100-130 million i.e.
Rs.1300/person investment required. Assuming a 10yrs life of one such plant, the costs come to Rs.130/person/year. This cost plus cost to collect water, suction pump
etc put together, recycled water is available at Rs.40/person/month which is
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If the Government of India considers a country wide investment in waste water treatment, the amount to be raised by
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<span lang="EN-US">Commercialization of waste water can turn out to be a very useful step in encouraging more industries involved towards treating the waste water</span><span lang="EN-US">. Out 8% of total water supplied to industry, 70% goes to power plants. </span>For Municipal corporations, OpEx still remains an issue since the CapEx is taken care by schemes like JnNURM. Of the total OpEx, 70-80% is the power cost. Without power, it is simply garbage in- garbage out. If power cost is taken care by methods like Group Captive Power Plants (GCPP), the Sewage Treatment Plants could become financially sustainable.<br />
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<span lang="EN-US">In one such initiative to commercialize and reuse the waste water, Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (Mahagenco) and Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), are jointly installing a 130mld Waste Water Treatment Plant in Nagpur. The NMC will allocate land and subsidy under the JnNURM program and Mahagenco will pay balance amount for project and bear opex. The recycled water would be supplied to Koradi Thermal Plant.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US">According to Central Pollution Control Board, in tier 2 and 3, only about 20% of total waste water is being treated. Less than 20% WWTPs are being utilized at their 100% capacity i.e.only 5-10% capacity is utilized to treat water. </span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US">This calls for more time being spent on understanding the engineering and technology so as to make the waste water treatment business in India more viable.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">This panel had participation from Jal Board, State Government,. Technology Providers and Project Developers who shared their experiences, and brainstormed to build consensus on shaping an effective and integrated PPP models in Municipal Waste Water Management.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Also read: </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cccccc;"><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;">http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Mahagenco-to-give-Rs-15cr-to-NMC-for-waste-water-project/articleshow/3446853.cms</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cccccc;"><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;">http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/660MW-Koradi-unit-countrys-biggest-to-run-on-sewage-water/articleshow/24728967.cms</span></span></div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874623542917191730.post-47803061966441756462014-03-18T16:00:00.000+05:302014-04-04T20:17:50.054+05:30Mr. Ajoy Mehta shared his vision on 'Sustainability of Indian Power Distribution Utilities and further roadmap' at IUKAN 2014 <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Mr. Ajoy Mehta, MD, MSEDCL, in a recently concluded IUKAN 2014 conference shared his vision on '<b>Sustainability of Indian Power Distribution Utilities and further road-map</b>'. A brief excerpt from his Vision session is shared below. (The views here are personal views, and not to be associated with any company in any forms)<br />
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There is need to create right and holistic competition in the power distribution sector, and the road-map cannot be same as followed in Telecom, as electricity is still not ‘wireless’, and differential pricing based on Value-added-Services is not allowed. In Power Distribution sector, competition should be created on customer services delivery side, and private participation in this area should be strongly encouraged. Creating competition between Discoms and private companies on Generation and Network side via mechanisms like Open Access, should be further vetted for Discom viability.<br />
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Input Based Distribution Franchisee model has emerged as better politically accepted model, as it allows Govt. /Discom to continue owning the Network, tariffs to be controlled by the State Regulator, and private player playing role to improve efficiency on O&M and customer services. For further scale-up, the model needs to be made attractive for private players, with key focus and defined SLAs on ‘improving customer services’ and ‘loss reduction’ to be derived from it. It should receive improve integration and support from Govt. invested schemes like R-APDRP, to ensure right size network improvement investments are made.<br />
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MSEDCL is focusing upon reducing human intervention on all processes that are customer facing, to allow improved transparency, productivity and customer experience. Some good results yielding interventions:<br />
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<li><b>Metering</b>: Mass Meter replacement Plan is in place, to overall reduce/ remove Meter Readers via AMRs (Installed – 50,208); IR Meters (Installed – 16.10 Lacs); RF Meters (Installed – 5.09 Lacs); Prepaid Meters (Installed – 18,039)</li>
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<li><b>Load Shedding</b>: Made load shedding hours proportionate to feeder level Distribution Collection losses. This resulted into changes in customer behaviours to better cooperate with MSEDCL. 84% of feeders today are on zero load shedding.Power deficit has reduced from 18% in 2005 to 3% now in 2013-14.</li>
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On a concluding note, he said, 'Private sector participation will be important for improving overall viability and services delivery in power distribution space. The monopolistic structure and tariff subsidies will prevail for some time, and hence Govt. would have to play continuing role on investments on Network side, with private player focusing on bringing efficiency in O&M and end-customer services. In this regard, Input Based Distribution Franchisee model has performed well.</div>
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New Technologies has made it possible to reduce or completely remove human interventions and associated errors across key customer interaction processes – Metering, Billing, Collections, Complaints resolution etc.'</div>
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Kunjanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611040558062136106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874623542917191730.post-58801931237996685232014-03-07T12:52:00.000+05:302014-04-04T12:25:47.336+05:30White Paper on Franchisee Operation & Open Access<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
While open access as a phenomenon comes as a relief to many in the power market and<br />
particularly Big Industrial Consumers who have been making a fortune, because of this<br />
mechanism which has been facilitating them in getting access to the abysmally low prices<br />
prevailing in the open market over the last 2-3 years. This has also helped them gain access<br />
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<li>The Franchisees should be allowed to procure a part of his power from the open market just like any other open access consumer, on behalf of its consumers to bring down the cost of power procurement.</li>
<li>The percentage of external power procurement that may be allowed to franchisees may be proportional to the consumption by big industrial consumers who potentially may move out under Open Access.</li>
<li>The compensatory tariff may be paid to franchisees to ensure that at least of part of their revenue loss is compensated. This may be done by passing on the entire Wheeling Charge rather than just 40% of the same.</li>
<li>It is observed that for different Franchisee there is different approach for calculating TIR. It should be standardized across country.</li>
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<b>About the author</b>: The author for the above Whitepaper is Mr. Naveen Singh, Senior Manager, India Electron Exchange Ltd. He can be reached at <a href="mailto:naveen@indiaelectron.com">naveen@indiaelectron.com</a> for more information or for any inputs. The above shared are author's personal views and not to be associated with any of their company's association.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">IUKAN 2014, the 3rd such Event is to be held at Hotel Le Meridian, New Delhi on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_952956855" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">13th February</span></span>. It will have two parallel tracks, one on Power Distribution and other on Water Distribution including Waste Water, with focus upon improving their performance through faster reforms and PPP uptake. Its theme is <b>'Complimenting Reforms Bottom-up through Improved Operationalization and Engaged Local Ecosystem</b>’. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A unique Best Practices Awards is been instituted to recognize best operational practices with utility Operators and also Solutions and Service Providers pan India. Nominations will be judged by eminent 4 Juries and the results will be declared on the final day of the conference.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Nominees (Select list): </span></b><span style="font-size: 8pt;">A2Z - ADCC - AIVA Engineering Pvt. Ltd. - Anjani Logistics - BESCOM - BSES Rajdhani - BSES Yamuna - CESC Limited - Creative Entrepreneurs - DGVCL - E-Cube Energy Trading - E-Link - Enzen - GTL Limited - JUSCO - MSEDCL - MVV Water Utility Private Ltd. - Mobilcule - Mysore City Corporation - NPCL - Orange City Water - OSSR - OZO Nano Sciences - Pranat Engineers- PGVCL - Raychem - Reliance Infrastructure Ltd - Secure Meters - SMS Infra Ltd. - Tata Power Company Ltd - TCS - Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd - UGVCL. - Vadodara Municipal Corporation - WESCO - Mechatronics - Others…</span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Isha Gupta, +91 95038-75007 (isha.gupta@pmanifold.com)</span></li>
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Kunjanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611040558062136106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874623542917191730.post-5845207771863148332014-02-02T17:34:00.001+05:302014-02-02T17:34:51.315+05:30IUKAN 2014 - Update on Conference and Best Practice Awards<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span lang="EN-IN">The 2<sup>nd</sup> Annual Conference of India Utility Knowledge and
Networking Forum gets underway at Le Meridien, Delhi on February 13, 2014 with
a focused agenda on “operational challenges and best practices” to help utility
operators to learn and make improvements in their areas including strategy,
policy, contract, services and operations. The theme this year is <b>“Complementing Reforms Bottom-up: Through
Improved Operationalization and Engaged Local Ecosystem”</b>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN">Essentially for all the PPP models in the power, water and waste
sectors, the key issue is building operational viability while engaging with
local stakeholders. Key topics covered at both tracks will thus include
discussions on how to thrive in local ecosystem (Political, Local
Administration, Law-Enforcement & Media), key parameters of operational
performance across multiple variants of private participation, changes to
existing model and contracting for viability and inclusiveness, innovations in
service provider ecosystem, treating customer services as a marketing function
and lastly institutionalising financing of loss reduction.<span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN">This year the conference has day-long, parallel tracks on Power and
Water Distribution. The schedule is power packed with over 300+ business
leaders and functional heads as delegates from the utility industry. Bigger
than the IUKAN 2013 conference, it will be a gathering of thought leaders,
private operators, public utilities, vendors, regulators, urban local bodies
and professionals working in a fast emerging segment of PPPs in utility sector.
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<span lang="EN-IN">The first track of the conference focuses on Power Distribution and
features around 20 industry leading speakers across 5 panels including Mohd.
Suleman - Energy Secretary of MP Govt., Prabhakar Kukde – Ex-Technical Director
MSEB, R. C. Agrawala – MD of NPCL, Sunil Wadhwa – CEO of IL&FS Energy, Praveer
Sinha – CEO of NDPL, Reji Pillai – President of India Smart Grid Forum, Mr. S
Jayaraman – CTO of Essel Utilities, Jagdish Chelaramani - BU Head of GTL,
Suvajit Das - AVP Project Advisory & Structured Finance of SBI CAPS, Vinod
Kala - MD of EVI, and Chris Gaines – CTO of Exceleron.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN">The second track of the conference takes a focused look on the Water
Distribution and Waste Water management business models and their operational
challenges and solutions. This track features another 20 industry leading
speakers across 5 panels including Alok Shiromany - Head Technical Committee of
JnNURM, Vandana Bhatnagar - Economist WSP-SA of World Bank, Shrikar Padeshi –
Municipal Commissioner of Pimpri Chinchwad, Anil Sole – Mayor of Nagpur and
President of All India Mayor Council, Malini Shankar - Principal Secretary of
Govt. of Maharashtra, M.S. Unnikrishnan - MD, Thermax, Darpan Jain – MD of Karnataka
Urban Infrastructure Development and Finance Corporation Limited and Patrick
Rousseau – CMD of Veolia Water India.<span style="background: yellow;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN">A Vision Session will be held towards the end of the panels jointly with
Dr. Isher Ahluwalia – Chairperson of ICRIER and also Chairperson of High Powered
Committee on Urban Infrastructure, and Dr. Ashok Jhunjhunwala – Professor of
IITM and Member of Prime Minister’s Scientific Advisory Committee talking about
their work and innovations towards inclusive growth in improvement of service
delivery in these sectors.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN">Along with the conference this year, the IUKAN forum introduces the <b>“Utility Best Practice Awards”</b> aimed to
recognize practical and innovative ways employed by utility operators, their
business partners and stakeholders to drive improvements in systems and service
delivery to end consumers. The Awards intend to bring a paradigm shift in the
way a utility looks at its Grounds Team, which is the actual asset and wealth
manager for the utility. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN">Best practice nominations have been
received from across utility service providers, public and private utilities.
Those nominating include leading public utilities like MSEDCL, BESCOM, DGVCL,
Mysore City Corporation, Vadodara Municipal Corporation, PGVCL, UGVCL and
private utilities like BSES Rajdhani, BSES Yamuna, CESC Limited, NPCL, JUSCO, Enzen, GTL Limited,
MVV Water Utility Private Ltd., Tata Power Company Ltd, Tata Power Delhi
Distribution Ltd, Reliance Infrastructure Ltd, WESCO, Orange City Water.
Service providers ecosystem also actively responded to the awards with
nominations coming from TCS, A2Z, Secure Meters, Raychem RPG, Mechatronics, ADCC
Infocad, AIVA Engineering, Anjani Logistics, Creative Entrepreneurs, E-Cube
Energy Trading, E-Link, Mobilcule, OSSR, OZO Nano Sciences, Pranat Engineers,
SMS Infra Ltd. and many others. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN">The nominations are categorized as per business
practices in areas of Customer Services and Complaint Management, Metering
Effectiveness and Smart Infrastructure, Billing and Collection, Operations,
Maintenance and Asset Management, Loss Reduction, Theft Control and Vigilance, People
Management and Development, Bid Management and Operations Takeover, Audits,
Compliances, MIS Reporting, Innovations and Others. Nominations will be judged
by eminent 4 Juries drawn from IUKAN Advisory Board and the results will be
declared during the conference. Along with acknowledgment to industry’s best
practices through the Awards program, select entries would be published in a Best
Practice Journal, to be released at the conference on 13th Feb, 2014.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Mr. Rahul Bagdia, Director of pManifold and secretary of the IUKAN Forum
says, “The private participation in the sectors of waste, water and power is
under constant pressure to establish an inclusive business model while reducing
losses and improving services. This requires stakeholders to engage
transparently to discuss challenges, co-create solutions and learn from the
best practices implemented. ‘I, you can’ or ‘IUKAN’ is a fundamental positive
drive that we want to instill in these emerging business models. The
prospective and early players thus can get engaged with the established vendor
ecosystem and mature utility players to achieve operational success while implementing
reforms faster for improvement of service delivery to end consumers.”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN">IUKAN forum is the initiative of pManifold. IUKAN 2014 this year is
co-organized by Emergent Ventures India and is supported by GTL, NPCL and Enzen
as Associate Partners. Creative Entrepreneurs, ADCC Infocad, Exceleron and
eLink Software Technologies are associated as Partner to Utilities while
Accenture is the Best Practice Showcase Partner. Other partners to the event
include NPTI, Council on Energy Environment and Water (CEEW), India Water
Foundation (IWF), India Electron Exchange (IEE), Alliance for Energy Efficient
Economy (AEEE), Asia Power Quality Initiative (APQI), India Smart Grid Forum
(ISGF), India Power Sector, Energetica, EA Waters and Attrait Solutions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN">Please visit <a href="http://www.iukan.in/">www.iukan.in</a> for more
information, registration, sponsorship and association <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Faiz Wahidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00072648531508745916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874623542917191730.post-2930340961317581312014-01-15T15:49:00.000+05:302014-01-15T15:49:42.882+05:30Jain Irrigation & Pratibha Industries Bagged Rs.385 & Rs.590 crore projects respectively, Best Practice Awards at IUKAN 2014 and more...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">T</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">his is a newsletter sent to mailing list of pManifold, sharing Water Distribution Industry opportunities and updates.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Some of the recent updates in the Water Distribution space are shared below. We hope you'll find the content informative and useful.</span><br />
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<strong style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">New Water Project Highlights in Dec-2013</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"></span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Rs.139 crore sanctioned for water supply projects in Himachal Pradesh <a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=4eab972693&e=0907935450" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">more...</a></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Jain Irrigation bagged Rs.385 crore project from Karnataka Government <a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=2f6cd35288&e=0907935450" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">more...</a></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Pratibha Industries bagged Rs.590 crore projects <a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=68646f1e0b&e=0907935450" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">more...</a></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">World Bank to provide $960 million drinking water projects to India <a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=a0236a8334&e=0907935450" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">more...</a></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">ADB to provide Kolkata Municipal Corporation $400 mn to improve water & sewerage services <a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=35bd9c3429&e=0907935450" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">more...</a> </li>
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<strong>Top News Highlights of Dec-2013</strong></div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Kolhapur Municipal Corporation to start water audit to plug losses <a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=9f70eba885&e=0907935450" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">more...</a></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Mumbai citizens to pay water bills at kiosks <a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=7814d211b9&e=0907935450" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">more...</a></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Surat to close 100% water supply project soon <a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=b3f1211f74&e=0907935450" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">more...</a></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">HUDA completes water supply line for New Gurgaon <a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=3254d1aadf&e=0907935450" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">more...</a></li>
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<strong style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Articles of Dec-2013</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"></span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Drinking water woes in 25% Urban Homes <a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=e6bcbf78b5&e=0907935450" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">more...</a></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">2013 Report on the International Water & Wastewater Treatment Equipment Market–Global Trends & Forecasts To 2018 <a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=590bc28da1&e=0907935450" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">more...</a></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Companies smell mega bucks in water market <a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=15142efa01&e=0907935450" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">more...</a></li>
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<strong style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Upcoming Water Events</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"></span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=8d4eba8910&e=0907935450" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">Water Today's Water Expo</a> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_749012493" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">20-22 January 2014</span></span>, Chennai</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=b5240e1979&e=0907935450" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">IUKAN 2014</a> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_749012494" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">13 February 2014</span></span>, Delhi</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=2747121b06&e=0907935450" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">India Water Expo</a> Ahmadabad, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_749012495" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">7-9 Feb 2014</span></span></li>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874623542917191730.post-76625762563801505102013-12-20T20:40:00.000+05:302013-12-20T20:43:39.642+05:30Jharkhand Rural Distribution Opportunity, Expert Opinions and IUKAN 2014 Updates - Dec, 2013 Newsletter<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">This is a newsletter for the month of Dec, 2013 sent to mailing list of pManifold sharing Power Distribution Franchisee industry opportunities and updates. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Some of the recent updates from the Power </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><span style="color: #222222;">Distribution </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Franchisee model are mentioned below. Hope, you find it useful. </span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #505050;">Jharkhand State Electricity Board (JSEB) has floated tender for appointment of Rural Distribution </span><span style="color: #505050;">Franchisee in its 8 areas under different sub-divisions. Last date of bid submission is 17th Dec, 2013. (</span><em style="color: #505050;">More details can be seen at <a href="http://pmanifold.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=856e419a21dcf92ad99f8a92b&id=b25b3dfadd&e=171663467c" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">NIT</a>, <a href="http://pmanifold.us4.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=856e419a21dcf92ad99f8a92b&id=218fd52af6&e=171663467c" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">RFP</a>, <a href="http://pmanifold.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=856e419a21dcf92ad99f8a92b&id=1a05d3bfa0&e=171663467c" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">DFA</a></em><span style="color: #505050;">) </span></li>
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<strong style="background-color: white; color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"></strong><span style="background-color: white; color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><strong>Expert Opinions</strong></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"></span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Views on Managed IT services for Distribution Franchisee by Mr. Ananth Chandramouli, Head - Energy and Utilities, Infosys (Read <a href="http://pmanifold.us4.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=856e419a21dcf92ad99f8a92b&id=813889a11d&e=171663467c" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank"><em>here</em></a>)</li>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><strong>Trends & Analytics</strong></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"></span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #505050;">CARE Research recent report on Power Transmission and Distribution indicates </span><span style="color: #222222;">Distribution </span><span style="color: #505050;">Franchisee as a preferred model for PPP route in the sector (Read </span><a href="http://pmanifold.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=856e419a21dcf92ad99f8a92b&id=fbdf29997c&e=171663467c" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank"><em>here</em></a><span style="color: #505050;">)</span></li>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><strong>Update on IUKAN Annual Conference 2014</strong></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"></span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;">In the last 2 weeks, me and my colleagues have spoken to industry leaders from over 200+ companies across power and water sectors. The response has been extremely overwhelming especially for the Best Practices Awards being launched with IUKAN. <ul>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">If you still haven't nominated your company for <a href="http://pmanifold.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=856e419a21dcf92ad99f8a92b&id=dfc1398e59&e=171663467c" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">Utility Best Practice Awards</a>, then please nominate now. Download the form <a href="http://pmanifold.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=856e419a21dcf92ad99f8a92b&id=6f6df130f5&e=171663467c" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">online</a> or get in touch with us. Last date for submission is <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1204598122" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">25th Dec, 2013</span></span>. (See detailed </span><a href="http://pmanifold.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=856e419a21dcf92ad99f8a92b&id=7ff433c0c5&e=171663467c" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">list of business areas</a> for nomination<span style="font-size: 14px;">)</span></li>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=856e419a21dcf92ad99f8a92b&id=8d6eddff97&e=171663467c" style="color: #336699; font-size: 14px;" target="_blank">Online registration</a><span style="font-size: 14px;"> for the conference is now open. Early bird registration ends on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1204598123" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">1st January, 2014</span></span>. Use Discount code - </span><strong style="font-size: 14px;">IUKAN2014-EARLYBIRD</strong><span style="font-size: 14px;"> to avail 20% discount.</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">See updated list of IUKAN Advisors <a href="http://pmanifold.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=856e419a21dcf92ad99f8a92b&id=2f3a2d09ab&e=171663467c" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></li>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">pManifold's Utility Practice can be viewed </span><em style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=856e419a21dcf92ad99f8a92b&id=ae5822a2f5&e=42c0193776" style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">here</a></em><span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">If you would like to know more about us, please contact at </span><a href="http://kunjan.bagdia@pmanifold.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #336699; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; text-decoration: none;" target="_self">kunjan.bagdia@pmanifold.com</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">.</span></div>
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Kunjanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611040558062136106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874623542917191730.post-46823124359254157412013-12-20T19:15:00.000+05:302013-12-20T19:15:26.231+05:30ADB to provide $10bn assistance to India, ENPAR signs licensing agreement with Fontus Water, Best Practice Awards at IUKAN 2014 and more...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">T</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">his is a newsletter sent to mailing list of pManifold, sharing Water Distribution Industry opportunities and updates.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Some of the recent updates in the Water Distribution space are shared below. </span><br />
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<strong style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">New Water Project Highlights in Nov-2013</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"></span><br />
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<li>5.75Cr. Rs. sanctioned to Kerala Water Authority (KWA) for replacing old pipelines at Kochi <a href="http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-11-20/kochi/44283103_1_old-pipelines-pipe-bursts-1-90-crore" style="color: #336699;" target="_self">more...</a></li>
<li>ADB to provide $10 bn assistance to India till 2017 <a href="http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/adb-to-provide-10-bn-assistance-to-india-over-5-years-113110600847_1.html" style="color: #336699;" target="_self">more...</a></li>
<li>ENPAR Signs Licensing Agreement With Fontus Water Pvt Ltd. <a href="http://www.marketwatch.com/story/enpar-signs-licensing-agreement-with-fontus-water-pvt-ltd-a-leader-within-the-indian-institutional-industrial-and-rural-water-markets-2013-11-06?reflink=MW_news_stmp" style="color: #336699;" target="_self">more..</a></li>
<li>Drinking Water & Sanitation Department, Jharkhand, has invited bids for the water supply project in Ranchi district <a href="http://www.projectstoday.com/News/Bids-invited-for-water-supply-project-in-Ranchi" style="color: #336699;" target="_self">more...</a> </li>
<li>Kerala Water Authority (KWA) soon to start 24x7 Helpline in pipeline facility <a href="http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/24x7-helpline-in-the-pipeline/2013/11/06/article1874715.ece" style="color: #336699;" target="_self">more...</a></li>
<li>Hyderabad launches project to reduce water losses <a href="http://www.ooskanews.com/story/2013/11/hyderabad-launches-project-reduce-water-losses_158349" style="color: #336699;" target="_self">more...</a></li>
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<strong>Top News Highlights of Nov-2013</strong></div>
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<li>India a largest PPP market in the world <a href="http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-11-09/news/43855626_1_largest-market-secretary-arvind-mayaram-waste-disposal" style="color: #336699;" target="_self">more...</a></li>
<li>Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation's 24x7 water supply project to be reality soon <a href="http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-11-20/visakhapatnam/44283169_1_gvmc-greater-visakhapatnam-municipal-corporation-supply-project" style="color: #336699;" target="_self">more...</a></li>
<li>World Plumbing Conference calls for quality checks on unorganized plumbers in India <a href="http://indiaeducationdiary.in/Shownews.asp?newsid=26498" style="color: #336699;" target="_self">more...</a></li>
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<strong style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Articles of Nov-2013</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"></span><br />
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<li>Three Karnataka towns lead the way in providing 24x7 water supply in demo zones<a href="http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2013/11/08/india-three-karnataka-towns-lead-the-way-in-providing-24-7-water-supply" style="color: #336699;" target="_self">more...</a></li>
<li>Indian conglomerate Essar Group targets growth in water treatment, desalination market <a href="http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3273555/Latest-News/Indias-Essar-targets-growth-in-water-treatment-desalination-projects.html" style="color: #336699;" target="_self">more...</a></li>
<li>Report - Water utilities in India <a href="http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/just-released-water-utilities-in-india-377830.htm" style="color: #336699;" target="_self">more...</a></li>
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<strong style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Upcoming Water Events</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"></span><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.environmental-expert.com/events/11th-everythingaboutwater-expo-2014-international-exhibition-conference-14909" style="color: #336699;" target="_self">11th EverythingAboutWater Expo 2014</a> 9-11 January 2014, Delhi</li>
<li><a href="http://waterexpo.biz/" style="color: #336699;" target="_self">Water Today's Water Expo</a> 20-22 January 2014, Chennai</li>
<li><a href="http://iukan.in/" style="color: #336699;">IUKAN 2014</a> 13 February 2014, Delhi</li>
<li><a href="http://www.indiawaterexpo.com/why_ahmedabad.php" style="color: #336699;">India Water Expo</a> Ahmadabad, 7-9 Feb 2014</li>
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<strong style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: arial, 'helvetica neue', helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Case Studies</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica neue, helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are prospecting to enter in Water Utilities as Operator or Service Provider or Vendor - learn some best practices through case studies from pManifold (<a href="http://www.slideshare.net/pManifold/casestudy-water-wtp" style="color: #336699;" target="_self">Water Utility </a></span><a href="http://www.slideshare.net/pManifold/casestudy-water-wtp" style="color: #336699;"><span style="color: #336699; font-family: arial, helvetica neue, helvetica, sans-serif;">Case Studies</span></a><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica neue, helvetica, sans-serif;">).</span></li>
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<strong style="background-color: white; color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Indian Utility Knowledge and Networking<span style="color: darkorange;"> (IUKAN)</span> 2014 </strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"></span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;">In the last 2 weeks, me and my colleagues have spoken to industry leaders from over 200+ companies across power and water sectors. The response has been extremely overwhelming especially for the Best Practices Awards being launched with IUKAN. <ul>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">If you still haven't nominated your company for <a href="http://pmanifold.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=856e419a21dcf92ad99f8a92b&id=dfc1398e59&e=42c0193776" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">Utility Best Practice Awards</a>, then please nominate now. Download the form <a href="http://pmanifold.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=856e419a21dcf92ad99f8a92b&id=6f6df130f5&e=42c0193776" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">online</a> or get in touch with us. Last date for submission is <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_760201457" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">25th Dec, 2013</span></span>. (See detailed <a href="http://pmanifold.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=856e419a21dcf92ad99f8a92b&id=7ff433c0c5&e=42c0193776" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">list of business areas</a> for nomination)</li>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=856e419a21dcf92ad99f8a92b&id=8d6eddff97&e=42c0193776" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">Online registration</a> for the conference is now open. Early bird registration ends on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_760201458" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">1st January, 2014</span></span>. Use Discount code -<span style="color: darkorange;"> <strong>IUKAN2014-EARLYBIRD</strong></span> to avail 20% discount.</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">See updated list of IUKAN Advisors <a href="http://pmanifold.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=856e419a21dcf92ad99f8a92b&id=2f3a2d09ab&e=42c0193776" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">here</a>. </li>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874623542917191730.post-2509826862511458252013-12-04T18:59:00.001+05:302013-12-11T16:59:47.558+05:30Views on Managed IT services for Distribution Franchisees by Mr. Ananth Chandramouli, Head - Energy and Utilities, Infosys<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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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 raised the end-service delivery & price value expectations of the end-customers, which is putting more and more pressure on utilities to bring efficiencies and streamline their operations and overall IT.<br />
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pManifold team recently spoke to Mr. Ananth Chandramouli, Head - Energy & Utilities, Infosys to understand about their IT solutions Utility-in-a-box (UIB), an innovative cloud-based platform for Utilities. The below shared are author's personal views and not to be associated with any of their company's association. <br />
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<li><b>Please elaborate Infosys’s Utility-in-Box (UIB) IT solution? (phase wise Modules implemented, current deployment stage (whether LIVE), key features, hardware requirements, team size for setup and regular running, business engagement model (Capex vs. Opex based), next planned add-ons, etc.)</b></li>
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<li>Infosys UIB is a cloud based solution suitable for Utilities and Distribution Franchisees (DFs). The complete platform including hardware, software, data centre etc. is hosted and managed by Infosys and available on “pay as you go” (opex) model to the Utilities/DFs. Only network connectivity at site and office infrastructure (PCs, printers etc.) has to be procured by the Utility/DF. Infosys has already done capital investment in the state of the art centralized IT infrastructure, which can be shared by multiple DFs/Utilities. This helps DFs in two ways. </li>
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<li>First, the CAPEX cost for IT is converted into recurring OPEX cost; this not only provides cash outflow predictability but also reduces the debt/equity investment by DFs.</li>
<li>Second, this common infrastructure is designed to be used by multiple DFs hence the cost of hardware, software and services cost are apportioned amongst multiple users. This allows DFs to use this infrastructure at the fraction of the cost that they would have to shell out if they buy such systems at their own.</li>
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<li>UIB has pre-configured, field tested and optimized processes complying with Indian regulatory requirements so it is fast to implement and can be made up and running in about 3 months either in a big bang or phased manner depending on the readiness of the Utility/DF. This allows DFs to save substantial cost and time. It covers all key utility processes such as Connection Management (New Connection, Change of Name, Meter Shifting, Reconnection, Load Enhancement), Meter to Cash (Meter Reading, Tariff Administration, Billing, Collection), Revenue Assurance and Recovery (Disconnection and Dismantling, Vigilance), Meter Data Acquisition and Energy Audit (Meter Data Acquisition, Meter Data Management, Validation, Estimation and Energy Audit), Customer Care, Work Asset Management and Maintenance Management. </li>
<li>UIB is Smart Grid ready and the next avatar of UIB will have even more features to help Utilities/DFs realize the vision of Smart Grid without making huge investments in IT. Few of these features are - AMI based centralized prepayment, Remote connect/disconnect, Demand Response etc.<a name='more'></a></li>
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<li><b>What specific challenges, if any, you see that DF client faces, which impact the IT solution framework, its implementation approach and business engagement model?What further change or clarity that you believe the DF industry should bring for reducing gestation and expediting operations?</b></li>
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<li>By implementing modern IT systems such as UIB, DFs can add immense value to the whole ecosystem by providing cost effective services to consumers e.g. through innovative pricing structure and modern ways of monitoring system performance e.g. remote theft detection and disconnection. </li>
<li>UIB can identify loss making areas and even suspicious cases by correlating metering, billing and collection data with system meter data and consumer smart meter data (if available). UIB can also help in remote connect/disconnect if this feature is supported by the meters in field. But all this would need involvement of licensee and regulator. </li>
<li>Regulators have to allow DFs to offer different tariff structure in their area of operation, which would need support and approval from licensee. So there is need to evolve simple, clear and equitable regulatory regime for DFs. This will help expedite decision making by DFs and help in creating win-win situation for all stakeholders (Consumer, Utility and DF).</li>
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<li><b>Share your specific experiences and challenges in rolling out first billing from new IT system.</b></li>
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<li>Rolling out first bill from any new IT system is challenging and needs very detailed planning and meticulous execution. There are several aspects that one should consider while planning such transition. </li>
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<li>Firstly, getting accurate data dump (consumer and billing) from legacy system could be challenging and should not be underestimated. Even after getting this data, sanitization, cleansing and back-filling missing data can take substantial time and effort. This may even require field level validation in some cases and use of customer indexing data (if available). </li>
<li>Secondly, there could be difference between bills generated from the new and the legacy system due to interpretation of some rules and regulations. Here a highly skilled team from DF and SI should verify the logic of both the systems and then decide between the right and wrong instead of trying to match the output of the new system with the legacy system.</li>
<li>Most importantly, the new system could create confusion and anxiety amongst consumers so change management for consumers should also be part of the plan. Consumers should be informed about the timing of this change through direct communications and through other channels, special crack teams should be deployed at all customer care offices to handle rush of customers and backup plan should be always ready. Thankfully, we have predefined templates and standard operating procedures (SOP) as part of UIB to manage this transition.</li>
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<li><b>What customer side best services difference the new IT system will start bringing to DF? Any first results from UIB implementation already benchmarked with previous performance?</b></li>
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<li>The most significant benefits for customers are enhanced convenience and transparency. Due to automation of business processes, service time for customer requests can be substantially reduced e.g. new connection can be released in 2-3 days in normal cases, payment updates happen in real-time avoiding any wrong billing or disconnections etc. </li>
<li>Customers can get update on their requests/complaints anytime anywhere through call centre, web self-service portal or DF offices. Since UIB is a centralized system, customers get same information at all the touch points adding to the transparency and also helping build trust. </li>
<li>UIB allows customers to manage all their interactions with DF such as bill payment, enquiries, applying for any services etc. through online self-service portal available on web and mobile devices thereby improving convenience.</li>
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<li><b>How do you see pricing evolving for managed IT services within utilities and specially DF? (Many a times an IT Partner takes too many things on plate, while DF first needs only a good Billing and CRM solution. Does right incremental pricing will allow DF to harness best practices over time cost effectively, including adding GIS, SCADA, AMI, smart metering, etc?)</b></li>
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<li>This is a very important point. DFs should choose IT solutions and do a phased adoption based on the expected business outcomes. As you rightly said, Billing, CRM and associated process should be targeted first, followed by asset management system. GIS, SCADA etc. can come later. However it’s important for DFs to prepare a clear roadmap for all these technologies along with the selected IT partner. This roadmap should consider several aspects e.g. Growth – Growth in number of customers either within DF or through acquisition of new DFs can alter the choice of technology. </li>
<li>Diversification – The choice of promoters to enter into multiple utility services (electricity, water, gas) can have huge impact on the solution choice. Demographics and local situation – Local issues and other requirements of local people can also impact technology choice. </li>
<li>A roadmap based on these blocks will allow DFs to absorb change in an incremental manner and also allow incremental pricing with the additional of new features and functionalities.</li>
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<li><b>No one in India is offering GIS on cloud as Managed services, and it remains one critical component to rightly archive ‘Data’ and base Capex and O&M planning. What is your take?</b></li>
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<li>No doubt GIS can help improve operational efficiency and planning but right now most of the DFs and Utilities are in a state where they have to set their house in order with basic IT systems such as CRM, billing, asset management etc. </li>
<li>Once they are able to improve their performance by targeting “low hanging fruits” then they can move to GIS and other advanced systems for efficiency gains. However we do appreciate that DFs conduct customer indexing and asset mapping exercise before takeover and this data could be very helpful for a GIS implementation later on. </li>
<li>DFs should initially maintain this data in asset management system and add GPS coordinates and other attributes to it whenever they plan to implement GIS. There would definitely be players in the market to offer such solutions on cloud when the market achieves this maturity.</li>
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<li><b>Infosys earlier has supported in defining road-map for smarter Indian power distribution utilities. How much are we track on that, and where you see major divergence or lack?</b></li>
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<li>We recommended a three step road-map over a period of 15 years for Indian power distribution sector to move to smart grid. </li>
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<li>The realization of first step is happening through implementation of RAPDRP. Though the program is running a bit slow and there are some challenges in achieving complete benefits of R-APDRP but it’s a positive move in the right direction and will bear fruits in time to come. </li>
<li>We are also witnessing action on second step through 12 smart grid pilot projects supported by Ministry of Power. These pilot projects will definitely dovetail into larger smart grid projects over time. </li>
<li>Third step, which is about achieving a system that could support seamless and bidirectional flow of energy and data, will take some time to evolve. Overall things appear to be on track vis-à-vis the roadmap.</li>
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Kunjanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611040558062136106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874623542917191730.post-65652328065559526162013-11-28T11:08:00.001+05:302013-11-28T11:08:37.488+05:30DJB planning to offer more PPP Projects in water space, Suez Environment & Pratibha Industries bagged new projects in water, IUKAN2014 and more...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<br style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><strong style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">New Water Project Highlights in Oct-2013</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"></span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Suez Environment won contracts worth Rs. 20 million euros from state-bodies of Karnataka and Maharashtra <span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=eca6e35f36&e=7de7b5e2b0" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">more...</a></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Pratibha industries bagged worth Rs. 516 Cr. water supply project in Rajasthan <span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=f0504d4942&e=7de7b5e2b0" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">more...</a></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">DJB is planning to offer more PPP projects in water space<span style="font-size: 12px;"> <a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=63433ddd06&e=7de7b5e2b0" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">more...</a></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Tamil Nadu state government allots Rs. 717 Cr. for drinking water projects <span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=7f16f0e4cb&e=7de7b5e2b0" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">more...</a></span></li>
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<strong style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Top News Highlights of Oct-2013</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"></span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Goa planning to supply 24x7 water by end of 2014 <span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=463ed20e78&e=7de7b5e2b0" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">more...</a></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Pune's water meter project likely to take off after 3 unsuccessful attempts <span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=d07443b6ae&e=7de7b5e2b0" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">more...</a></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">World Bank to provide $360 million loan for water projects in Uttar Pradesh <span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=bfc91d3426&e=7de7b5e2b0" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">more...</a></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Agra's potable water project to complete by 2016<span style="font-size: 12px;"> <a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=1f8ddece36&e=7de7b5e2b0" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">more...</a></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Ahmedabad citizens will soon get 24x7 water supply <span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=138525029f&e=7de7b5e2b0" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">more...</a></span></li>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Successful water PPPs in India need full political support - Veolia India Executive <a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=3834afd661&e=7de7b5e2b0" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">more...</a></li>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"> </span><strong style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Upcoming Water Events</strong><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=ee000cc3d2&e=7de7b5e2b0" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">World Plumbing Conference</a> 14-15 November, Delhi</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=5f362bc635&e=7de7b5e2b0" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">India Water Expo</a> 21-23 November 2013, Chennai</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=063044dcea&e=7de7b5e2b0" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">11th EverythingAboutWater Expo 2014</a> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1578124075" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">9-11 January 2014</span></span>, Delhi</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=3dd8cbd313&e=7de7b5e2b0" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">IUKAN 2014</a> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1578124076" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">13 February 2014</span></span>, Delhi</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a href="http://www.indiawaterexpo.com/" target="_blank">India Water Expo</a> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1578124077" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">7-9 February 2014</span></span>, Ahmedabad</li>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Interview with Mr.Rahul Gowardhan, Director - HR at OCW on the Opportunities and Key Challenges as an Operator in Water Distribution Space <a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=4cfee1a29e&e=7de7b5e2b0" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">more...</a><span style="color: darkorange;"> </span></li>
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Last month has been slow for Power Distribution Franchisee industry, as 2 opportunities (i.e. PESU Distribution Franchisee and Jaipur's Technical Feasibility Consultant) have seen little progress. Please see below more information about the updates. </div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;">PESU bid stands cancelled, as of now. (Read <a href="http://pmanifold.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=856e419a21dcf92ad99f8a92b&id=afcedf11c4&e=42c0193776" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank"><em>here</em></a>) </li>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Essel Utilities takes over power distribution in Muzaffarpur, Bihar from 1st Nov, 2013. (Read <a href="http://pmanifold.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=856e419a21dcf92ad99f8a92b&id=be884b48f1&e=42c0193776" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank"><em>here</em></a>)</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Spanco Nagpur Discom Limited (SNDL) to launch SMS service for complaints lodging and bill updates for its consumers. (Read <a href="http://pmanifold.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=856e419a21dcf92ad99f8a92b&id=d6e483d412&e=42c0193776" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank"><em>here</em></a>)</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Financial bid opening and evaluation for consultancy assistance to implement Distribution Franchisee in Jaipur Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Ltd (JVVNL) is still due. (Stay <a href="http://pmanifold.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=856e419a21dcf92ad99f8a92b&id=5509a61e77&e=42c0193776" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank"><em>tuned</em></a> for updates)</li>
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Kunjanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611040558062136106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874623542917191730.post-89300309840742162012013-11-13T11:53:00.002+05:302013-11-22T11:37:35.007+05:30Interview with Col. Gowardhan - HR Director, OCW on the key challenges and future plans for 24 x 7 water supply project at Nagpur<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i><span style="color: #666666;">The interview showcases the key challenges and future plans of the 24x7 water supply operator for the city of Nagpur, as told to Mohammad.Sufiyan@pManifold.com</span></i></h4>
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<b style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><i>Nagpur 24</i>x<i>7 water supply project is the first urban water supply project in India. Could you, at the outset, help us understand the current status of the Project?</i></span></b></div>
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<span style="line-height: 18px;">Nagpur comes along as the first big urban water supply project on Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) model. In this Project, Orange City Water Pvt. Ltd. (OCW) is to upgrade city water distribution network through rehabilitation of the existing network and laying new network to achieve 24x7 uninterrupted water supply to city of Nagpur.The work is in progress under JnNRUM scheme. The plan agreed and approved for 5 years and in last 18 months OCW has been able to lay about 250 km of pipe line and done more than 26000 new service connections. One zone is already operating on 24x7 basis and few areas will be shortly added to 24x7 list as work in 3 areas is nearing completion. Further to that, OCW is currently working in almost 30% of the city to improve the water mains network.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><i><span style="line-height: 18px;"><b>Nearly 18 months into the project, what do you think are the key challenges that OCW faces today? How does OCW plan to engage the local stakeholders to help expedite the project success?</b></span></i></span></div>
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The current key challenges faced by OCW are -</div>
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<li><b><u>Changing mindset of consumers</u></b> : Many consumers think that water is natural resource/God’s gift so they are averse to paying for it. Presently many consumers are receiving free water and have strong opposition to the regularization process. Also, people are opposed to have a meter installed at their premises due to the fear of high water bills.</li>
<li><b><u>Improving water network</u> </b>: Most of the pipe line existing in the city is very old and leaking at various places. Some of the pipeline is also passing through the nallahs and along sewage lines,thereby creating a considerable threat of pollution in the water mains. Further, the unplanned urban development has also created unbalanced load on the water network, causing inequitable water distribution within the city limits.</li>
<li><u><b>Opposition to 24x7 Project</b></u> : Lack of appropriate information has created an opposition to the project from some local leaders and citizens. People and local stakeholders need to be rightly educated about the benefits of the 24x7 water supply scheme and right amount of political will garnered to remove the hurdles in the successful completion of the project.</li>
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<span style="line-height: 18px;">To overcome the above mentioned challenges, local stake holders education is planned and they are educated through Mohalla and Group meetings. OCW has come up with a unique concept of nominating </span><b style="line-height: 18px;"><i>Water Friends</i></b><span style="line-height: 18px;">, who are respected persons in locality and interested in educating consumers,regular interaction with local councilors and projecting good work executed through media. OCW has also launched a website – </span><a href="http://www.ocwindia.com/" style="line-height: 18px;">www.ocwindia.com</a><span style="line-height: 18px;"> – for disseminating information to the local stakeholders of the project.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><b><i><span style="color: #0b5394;">What are the key areas where OCW has innovated in terms of adding value to the city water distribution?</span></i></b></span></span><br />
<span style="line-height: 18px;">With the right help of international expertise through our partner company –Veolia Water – OCW is trying to innovate in technology as well as global best practices.</span><br />
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<li><span style="line-height: 18px;">Leak detection machine has been deployed for locating leaks and repairing immediately so that consumer gets improved quality of water and saving water.</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 18px;">Indigenously developed cleaning machine to clean General Service Reservoirs and Elevated Service Reservoirs regularly to ensure clean and good quality water supply. Recently, <b><i>OCW bagged gold medal in Pure Services Category by Quality Circle Forum of India</i></b>. (Read <a href="https://www.nagpurtoday.in/ocw-cleaned-16-esrs-wins-qcfi-gold-medal-for-esr-cleaning-system/#!" target="_blank">here</a> for more details)</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 18px;">HDD Trench Technology for laying pipe line avoids digging of long trenches and thereby quick laying and minimum inconvenience to public.</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 18px;">OCW has set up a 24x7 Call Centre with toll free number to provide quick response and feedback to consumer. The active Call Centre support has helped us to resolve more than <b><i>96%</i></b> complaints in the last quarter.</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 18px;">OCW has also initiated a whole range of Quality Management initiatives for water supply quality monitoring.</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 18px;">We are the first water utility to initiate a Photo Meter Reading program to bring in more transparency in the billing system. Currently, we are using Photo Meter Reading for the main customers, and the same will be slowly rolled out for the full city. </span></li>
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<b><i><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Do you think that for the scale up we are looking at in the urban water sector, the skill set required is available with the people looking for opportunities in the sector?<br /> </span></span></i></b>In India Water Sector is/has been working under Government/Municipal bodies. The experienced personnel are not keen to leave comfortable and secured Govt. jobs. The talent available outside is limited. Hence, selecting and retaining talent is challenging. Therefore, talent needs to be developed and nurtured. Like Power Management courses developed by many institutes and universities for power sector, education institutes have to develop courses for water management. We interacted with Vice Chancellor of RSTM Nagpur University and given proposal for the same and assured all assistance from OCW.</div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #0b5394;">How is OCW planning to take up its employee development program to ensure better business effectiveness?</span></i></b></div>
<span lang="EN-US">OCW has planned training and development of its employees through systematic and continuous training program. Every month over 15% employees are trained in soft skills/professional subject/safety.Recently, we have completed a first level <b><i>“Training Needs Assessment”</i></b> for our employees and special focus is put on Employee Development. We are regularly organizing safety awareness programs for our field employees as well as personal & business effectiveness trainings for back office staff. Internal and external trainers are imparting the training.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0b5394;"><b><i>What do you think can the utility do differently to ensure that the human capital is used to the best of its capacity so as to ensure that right quality of services are delivered to the end customers?</i></b></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US">To enable effective functioning and efficient service to consumers, OCW is using latest technology like HDD, Leak Detection Machine, ESR cleaning pumps and also going for ERP solution to ensure optimum utilization of manpower and high standards of service.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0b5394;"><b><i>Sir, with your wide experience in the power sector, what are the key differences you’ve observed till now in the water sector? What are the areas that you think need more emphasis for the successful growth of the water utilities PPP in the next 3-5 years?</i></b></span><br />
As compared to Power Sector, water sector reforms are in nascent stage. The major differences between power sector and water sector are:<br />
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<li>Tariff regulation and Billing system in power sector is fairly well defined and matured. Consumer is more aware about the regulator’s role in tariff and that to avoid disconnection; one has to pay the bill regularly in time.</li>
<li>In meters, latest technologies like AMR, pre-paid etc. are in use in power sector whereas in Indian water sector new technologies are yet to be introduced.</li>
<li>Electricity Act 2003 is quite elaborate and clear whereas water bylaws need further refinement. </li>
<li>With the power sector, reforms have come in over the last two decades and hence sufficient talent is available. However, the water sector is relatively nascent and the talent needs to be developed.</li>
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Various models PPP, franchisee and privatization are operating in power sector and there are success stories of these models. In water sector, for success of PPP model, Government and Public Representatives support is needed. Water is one of the basic needs of human being and awareness to conserve and accounting of the same need to be raised. Private operators need to use latest technology and show the improvement in quality and service as quickly as possible to make public realize the necessity of PPP model.<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">Director-HR, Orange City Waters Pvt. Ltd.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">Currently, he is associated with Orange City Waters Pvt. Ltd. Nagpur - the operator for 24x7 water supply project of the city - in capacity of Director-HR & PR. </span><br />
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<strong style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">New Water Project Highlights in Sep-2013</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"></span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">L&T Construction has won orders in water segment worth Rs 1,141 Cr. <a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=31ad90e5ac&e=3d28c816f9" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">more... </a></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">SPML Infra bagged order worth Rs.772.20 Cr. <a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=715a8d9241&e=3d28c816f9" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">more...</a> </span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Shriram EPC(SEPC) has won orders worth Rs. 389 Cr. from Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan municipal corporation <a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=2abfe6be17&e=3d28c816f9" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">more...</a> </span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Bids invited for Baneta Water supply scheme - estimated contract value of Rs.75 Cr. <a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=8de6013c33&e=3d28c816f9" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">more...</a></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Bids invited for Bikaner Water supply project - estimated contract value of Rs.298 Cr. <a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=af36f2b78d&e=3d28c816f9" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">more...</a></span></li>
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<strong style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Top News Highlights of Sep-2013</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"></span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Asian Development Bank (ADB) is likely to provide $400 Million (Approx Rs.2488.2 Cr.) loan to improve the water and sanitation system in Kolkata <a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=70577383dd&e=3d28c816f9" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">more...</a></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Asian Development Bank has recently sanctioned 130 Cr. To improve water distribution systems in Agartala <a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=1cc0c969c5&e=3d28c816f9" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">more... </a></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Now “Water ATM machines” to bring reforms in life of peoples in India <a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=d8b3aa76a4&e=3d28c816f9" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">more...</a></span></li>
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<strong style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Articles of Sep-2013</strong><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Why urbanization is a problem all over Asia? <a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=81e9a9e8b0&e=3d28c816f9" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">more... </a></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Poor water supply system becoming a massacre for Delhi’s poor people <a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=0581e01962&e=3d28c816f9" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">more... </a></span></li>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=2c92afec31&e=3d28c816f9" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">India’s Leading Trade fair for Water, Sewage, Refuse and Recycling</a> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_798997431" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">24-26 October 2013</span></span>, Mumbai, India</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=74360c87e9&e=3d28c816f9" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">India water forum 2013</a>, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_798997432" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">28-30 Oct 2013</span></span>, New Delhi</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=a6674542b1&e=3d28c816f9" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">India Water Expo</a> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_798997433" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">21-23 November 2013</span></span>, Chennai<strong>,</strong> India</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=617c3ecbc1&e=3d28c816f9" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">11th EverythingAboutWater Expo 2014</a> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_798997434" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">9-11 January 2014</span></span>, Delhi, India</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=7d695d16d8&e=3d28c816f9" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">IUKAN 2014</a> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_798997435" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">12-13 February 2014</span></span>, Delhi, India</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=41114f1bb0&e=3d28c816f9" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">India Water Expo</a> Ahmadabad, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_798997436" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">7-9 March 2014</span></span>, India</span></li>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">T</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">his is a newsletter sent to mailing list of pManifold sharing Water Distribution Industry opportunities and updates.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">pManifold takes this opportunity to bring you a refined collection of news, deals, events and reforms in the Indian Water Utility space.</span><br />
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<strong style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Top News Highlights</strong><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=9feaad467e&e=3d28c816f9" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">SPML Infra Ltd</a> has won new orders worth Rs. 1,802.10 crore projects. Out of which 802.10 Cr. were received from PHED for water supply schemes in 3 districts. </li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=130d4d56f4&e=3d28c816f9" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">Pratibha Industries</a> has bagged a water supply project worth Rs. 205 Cr. from the Public Health Engineering Department, Jaipur.</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=278fab5820&e=3d28c816f9" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">Ahmedabad</a> 24x7 water supply project costs expected to be around 2600 Cr. for 14 lakh connections in the city. </li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=1422f7fd1f&e=3d28c816f9" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">Aurangabad</a> water project likely to start soon - Civic Chief</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=9cc4e130f2&e=3d28c816f9" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">Pimpri-Chinchwad</a> 24x7 water supply plan gains momentum. Two more suburbs likey to have 24x7 water supply within two months. </li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=aa7775dbab&e=3d28c816f9" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">Vishakhapatnam's</a> 30,000 households to get 24-hour water supply from July 2014. </li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=d6a4dcb36f&e=3d28c816f9" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">Cuttack</a> 24x7 water supply project worth Rs. 325 Cr. to start soon. </li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=f605d23fdc&e=3d28c816f9" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">Chandigarh</a> Municipal Corporation to do surprise checks to detect water thefts. </li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=6718653bd9&e=3d28c816f9" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">Piramal Water</a> uses Water ATM’s to deliver safe drinking water to villages at the cost of 30 paise per litre. </li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=57ee5e48be&e=3d28c816f9" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">Belgaum</a> experts claims 24x7 water supply is unaffordable for the poor citizen. </li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=70a2b1a45e&e=3d28c816f9" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">Reforming Energy</a> subsidies could curb India’s water stress. </li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=53b79d8bbc&e=3d28c816f9" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">The Saga</a> of 24x7 water supply. </li>
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<strong style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Upcoming Water Events</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"></span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=7e78cfb1f0&e=3d28c816f9" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">Water management in India 2013</a>, 11-12 Sep 2013, Delhi</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=cf5db167cb&e=3d28c816f9" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">Water management in India 2013</a>, 13 Sep 2013, Ahmedabad</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=5a92fd8ca3&e=3d28c816f9" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">India water forum 2013</a>, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1278278917" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">28-30 Oct 2013</span></span>, New Delhi</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=4a3f3c6696&e=3d28c816f9" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">India Water Expo</a> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1278278918" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">21-23 Nov 2013</span></span>, Chennai</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=3ea613111a&e=3d28c816f9" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">11th EverythingAboutWater Expo 2014</a><strong> </strong><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1278278919" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">9-11 Jan 2014</span></span>, Delhi</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=a040be39df&e=3d28c816f9" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">India Utility Knowledge and Networking (IUKAN) Conference 2014</a>, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1278278920" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">12-13 Feb 2014</span></span>, New Delhi</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a href="http://pmanifold.us7.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=58b88be18cefe1dc4a7fcb3a9&id=747c7b1af4&e=3d28c816f9" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">India Water Expo</a><b> </b><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1278278921" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">7-9 March 2014</span></span>, Ahmedabad</li>
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