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• E-Meet influencers and decision-makers
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• Target a captive and engaged audience
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• Position your company as the thought-leader in your industry

For sponsorship and delegate registrations, contact:
Priyanka Rawat
Email: priyanka.rawat@indiainfrastructure.com
Tel: +91-6366804343 , +91-8587065590

Arushi Sethi,
Email:  arushi.sethi@indiainfrastructure.com
Tel:  +91-9891365019

For delegate registrations, contact:
Priyanka Rawat
Email: priyanka.rawat@indiainfrastructure.com
Tel: +91-6366804343 , +91-8587065590

Arushi Sethi,
Email:  arushi.sethi@indiainfrastructure.com
Tel:  +91-9891365019

TRANSMISSION LINES AND TOWERS

• The Indian power grid is becoming highly complex owing to the integration of large-scale renewables, growth in decentralised generation, penetration of electric vehicles, and a rise in digital loads. This necessitates electric utilities to take steps to expand their transmission networks expeditiously as well as strengthen existing transmission links to ensure seamless flow of power. A large part of transmission system expansion in the coming years will be driven by the need to evacuate renewables, which are projected to reach 450 GW by 2030. Since a large part of the renewable capacity is expected to come up in remote, far-flung regions, there will be an increased focus on developing long-distance high-capacity transmission lines using advanced technology to compress construction schedules so that transmission projects can be commissioned in tandem with generation projects.
• In recent years, advanced conductor technologies such as high-temperature low-sag (HTLS) conductors, superconductors and HVDC cables, among others, have gained prominence among transcos. Modern tower designs such as multi-circuit towers, narrow-based towers and monopoles are also being adopted to address right-of-way (RoW) issues, reduce visual impact, save costs, and expedite construction and installation. Additionally, in order to reduce project execution time, helicopters are being used for erecting towers and stringing conductors, particularly in inaccessible regions. Further, new approaches have emerged in surveying, patrolling, and operations and maintenance of transmission lines and tower structures, such as aerial patrolling solutions, GIS mapping, LiDAR, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)/drones.
• The power grid of the future would need to be more flexible, smart and resilient with growing decarbonisation and digitalisation across sectors. Transmission utilities will need to lay considerable emphasis on modernising intra-state networks and strengthening the grid. Significant demand is expected to come up for retrofitting, uprating and upgrading of networks including the replacement of conductors to better utilise the existing RoW. Furthermore, greater upstream expansion of cross-order networks is expected as the country pitches for the “One Sun One World One Grid” initiative.
• The mission of this one-day virtual conference is to highlight the latest technologies and solutions for the design, erection, commissioning and maintenance of transmission lines and towers. It will also provide a platform for showcasing successful projects and best practices in the segment.

MODERN SUBSTATIONS

• The Indian power grid is undergoing a significant transformation owing to the growing trend of decarbonisation, decentralisation and digitalisation of energy. Substations, which are an integral part of the transmission grid, need to keep up with these changes and adopt advanced technologies to make the future grid more resilient and flexible.
• Utilities are increasingly looking at technologies that facilitate the remote operation and monitoring of substations, especially as the Covid crisis and the subsequent lockdown have forced transcos to look at digitalisation initiatives more seriously. Substation automation, digital substations and smart transformers are the key emerging solutions.
• Digital substations are likely to witness significant growth in the coming years. Equipped with smart transformers, these substations independently regulate voltage and maintain contact with the grid to enable remote administration and receive real-time feedback on power supply parameters. The benefits of digital substations are plenty, including improved productivity and functionality, greater reliability of assets and safety of substation operators, and low cost and space requirements.
• In addition, gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) substations continue to be of high interest to utilities owing to their space saving benefits, higher safety and low maintenance costs. GIS variants like hybrid substations and vertical GIS substations have also come up in recent years. New environment-friendly insulation mixtures are also being developed to address the environmental concerns related to the use of SF6 in GIS.
• Further, new transformer technologies such as HVDC converter transformers, phase-shifting transformers, coupling transformers and mobile transformers are witnessing higher uptake. HVDC technology has gained traction in recent years due to its ability to transmit large amounts of electricity over long distances with lower losses. Mobile substations have emerged as the perfect solution to provide temporary power supplies in the wake of emergency or extreme weather events. Similarly, containerised and prefabricated substations can be deployed for faster installation and commissioning at sites.
• Substation operations and maintenance (O&M) is also crucial for utilities, which are now shifting to condition-based and predictive maintenance practices. The augmented reality (AR) and digital twin technologies are also coming up in a big way to improve asset performance and availability. AR technology can help utilities get in touch with original equipment manufacturers to troubleshoot O&M issues in a substation without field visits, thereby resolving issues in an expeditious manner.
• Meanwhile, solutions such as FACTS and capacitor banks are being deployed to ensure grid stability and reliability as more renewable energy is being integrated to the grid and consumers demand quality power.
• The mission of this one-day virtual conference is to highlight the latest technologies and solutions for the design, installation and O&M of high voltage transformers, switchgear and substations. It will also provide a platform for showcasing successful projects and best practices in the segment.

TRANSMISSION LINES AND TOWERS

KEY TRENDS AND OUTLOOK

• How has the transmission network grown over the years?
• What are the key growth drivers for the sector in the near to medium term?
• What are key issues in the sector and emerging technology options to address these issues?

UTILITY AND DEVELOPER PERSPECTIVE

• What are the transmission network development plans of leading transmission utilities?
• What are the issues faced by the company in project execution?
• What upcoming technologies are being deployed?

EPC PERSPECTIVE

• How has been the experience of EPC companies in executing transmission line projects?
• What are the issues and challenges faced and the solutions adopted?
• What are some of the new designs and technologies being introduced in the market?

ADVANCES IN TRANSMISSION LINE CONSTRUCTION AND STRINGING

• What are the latest advancements in transmission line design?
• What are the key bottlenecks in the construction of new transmission lines?
• What are the new techniques being used for transmission line stringing?

EMERGING TOWER AND FOUNDATION DESIGNS

• What are some of the key emerging tower designs/structures to optimise RoW?
• How have tower foundations evolved over the years and what are the latest techniques in laying foundations?
• What are the challenges in designing towers and structures?

ADVANCED CONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGIES

• What are the issues in conventional conductor technologies and which new technologies are being adopted to improve conductor performance?
• How has been the adoption of HTLS, superconductors, XLPE cables and GILs by utilities?
• What are the future growth drivers for advanced conductor technologies?

RECONDUCTORING AND UPRATING OF LINES

• What are some of the solutions for uprating and reconducturing the existing lines?
• What are the key economic and technical considerations for selecting optimal conductors in this regard?
• What are some of the issues and challenges faced by developers during the process?

FOCUS ON AERIAL TECHNOLOGIES 

• What are the aerial technologies being deployed in the design, construction and O&M of transmission lines and towers?
• What are their potential benefits vis-à-vis conventional technologies?
• What technologies can be adopted for grid restoration during extreme weather events such as cyclones?

PROJECT SHOWCASE

• What are the salient features of the project (in terms of equipment, technology, design, commissioning, etc.)?
• What were the issues and challenges faced?
• What lessons can be learnt?

MODERN SUBSTATIONS

KEY TRENDS AND OUTLOOK

• How has the country’s substation capacity grown over the years?
• What technology options are currently being deployed by utilities?
• What are the issues faced by utilities and what are the possible solutions?

UTILITY AND DEVELOPER PERSPECTIVE 

• What are the key ongoing/upcoming substation projects by leading transmission utilities?
• What are some of the advanced substation technologies being deployed by the utility?
• What are some of the issues faced in project execution?

EPC PERSPECTIVE

• How has been the experience of EPC companies in executing substation projects?
• What are the issues and challenges faced and solutions adopted?
• What are some of the new designs and technologies being introduced in the market?

MODERN SUBSTATION TECHNOLOGIES

• What are some of the emerging technologies (digital, smart, energy efficient, remote monitoring, etc.) in the high voltage substation segment?
• What are the potential benefits of these technologies vs conventional ones?
• What has been the utility experience in the adoption of technologies? What are the key drivers or challenges?

DIGITAL SUBSTATIONS

• What are the key features and benefits of digital substations?
• What has been the utility experience in the deployment of digital substations?
• What are the key demand drivers for digital substations?

NEW TRANSFORMERS AND SWICTHGEAR TECHNOLOGIES

• What are the latest transformer and switchgear technologies being adopted by the industry?
• What are some of the solutions for enhancing the health of substation assets?
• What has been utilities’ response to these technologies?

ASSET MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS

• How have asset management strategies for substations evolved over the past few years?
• What are the new technology solutions for increasing the life and reliability of substation assets?
• What are some of the advantages of AR/VR and digital twin technologies in substation maintenance?

SOLUTIONS FOR IMPROVING POWER QUALITY

• What are some of the technological solutions for improving PQ at the grid level?
• What are the potential benefits of these solutions?
• What have been the utilities’ experience and initiatives in this regard?

PROJECT SHOWCASE

• What are the key features of the substation project (in terms of equipment, technology, design, etc.)?
• What were the issues and challenges faced?
• What lessons can be carried forward?

• Manoj Patnaik–  Head Operation (Sub-station ) SAARC & SEA  Tata Projects
• Ravindra Chavan , Director Projects , Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited
• Ishwar Kailashnath Dubey, Associate Vice President – Projects, Engineering, Adani Transmission
• Maneesh Jain , Principal Engineer , GE
• V.K. Khare, Director (P.M. & A.) , Uttar Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation Limited (UPPTCL)
• Abhay Kumar , General Manager , Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
• Pradeep Kumar, General Manager & BU Head EPC TLT, Bajaj Electricals
• Surendra Kumar , General Manager , Power Grid Corporation of India
• Rajesh Narayan, General Manager & Head Transmission Line BU, Power Transmission & Distribution, L&T
• Giridharan P, Application Manager, Grid and Power Quality Systems, Hitachi ABB Power Grids
• Desh Raj Pathak, SBU Head (Transmission & Distribution) India , SAARC & SEA at Tata Projects Limited
• Manoj Patnaik- Head Operation (Sub-station ) SAARC & SEA
• P. K. Pattanaik , DGM, Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Ltd.
• Dipak Roy , Superintendent Engineer (CIVIL) , West Bengal State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (WBSETCL)
• Ashish Kr. Rai, Area Sales Manager, Trimble Solutions India Pvt Ltd
• Shah, Superintending Engineer (Project), Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO)
• Ajay Shrivstava, Chief Engineer , Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Limited
• Rajil Srivastava, CGM, Power Grid Corporation of India
• Amitanshu Srivastava, Vice President, Domestic Transmission Business , Kalpataru Power Transmission
• P. Soni, I/C Superintending Engineer (Engineering), Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO)
• Dayanand Swamy K, Vice President (Engineering & Business Development) , Skipper
• C. Taneja, Chief General Manager , Power Grid Corporation of India
• K. Tyagi, General Manager, Powergrid Corporation of India
• Virinder Kumar Vohra, Superintending Engineer, Transmission Corporation of Telangana Limited (TSTRANSCO)

For speaking opportunities, please contact:
Neha Mathur
Email: neha.mathur@indiainfrastructure.com
Mob: + 91 8826000927

TRANSMISSION LINES AND TOWERS

The conference is targeted at:

• Transmission companies
• Interstate transmission operators
• Technology providers
• Transmission structure manufacturers (towers and substations)
• Conductor manufacturers
• Transmission line manufacturers
• State electricity boards
• Private developers
• Foundation and piling companies
• Private utilities
• Design and consulting organisations Steel companies, etc.

MODERN SUBSTATIONS

The conference is targeted at:

• Transmission companies
• Interstate transmission operators
• Technology providers
• Transmission structure manufacturers (towers and substations)
• Conductor manufacturers
• Transmission line manufacturers
• State electricity boards
• Private developers
• Foundation and piling companies
• Private utilities
• Design and consulting organisations
• Steel companies, etc.

Delegate benefits (Virtual Conference)

• Direct interaction with senior speakers (Q&A facility)
• Easy connectivity to geographically dispersed delegates (click of a mouse)
• Concise report offered as a backgrounder
• Cost effective (lower ticket price as compared to a physical conference)
• Offers flexibility and convenience
• Access to conference recording
• Recap of conference sessions
• Contributes to sustainability and lower carbon footprint

For registration process/payment  to attend any one conference, please contact:

Priyanka Rawat
Email: priyanka.rawat@indiainfrastructure.com
Tel: +91-6366804343 ,  +91-8587065590

• There is a 25 per cent discount before September 23, 2020
• GST @18 per cent is applicable on the registration fee.
• Registration will be confirmed on receipt of the payment.