Power projects worth Rs 12,000 crore launched in Bihar

wirecableMarch 12, 2014June 24, 2015

March 12, 2014June 24, 2015

February 22, 2014 Bihar Chief Minister Mr. Nitish Kumar inaugurated various power projects in Bihar. These projects are valued at Rs 12,000 crore. The Chief Minister signed an agreement between Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited, NHPC and NTPC for Rs 18,000 crore power projects at Pirpainti and Karja. The......

J&K draws roadmap for 9000 MW hydro power generation by 2021

wirecableMarch 12, 2014June 24, 2015

March 12, 2014June 24, 2015

February 22, 2014 The Jammu and Kashmir government has framed a roadmap for generation of 9,000 MW hydro power by 2021. In this regard, J&K Hydro-Electric Projects Development Policy 2011 has been notified to encourage participation of the private sector. With the implementation of the policy, a roadmap envisaging an......

Nigerians to get 40,000 MW of power by 2020

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March 12, 2014June 24, 2015

February 21, 2014 The Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Power, Godknows Igali, has assured Nigerians that the government’s target of generating 40,000 MW of power by year 2020 would be realised, with the expectation of more capacities from Mambilla, Zungeru large hydros and grid power from the solar,......

China to invest $35 billion in Pakistan’s power sector

wirecableMarch 12, 2014June 24, 2015

March 12, 2014June 24, 2015

February 25, 2014 China has decided to invest $35 billion in Pakistan’s power sector over five years to help it overcome its energy crisis. This investment in solar, wind and hydel plants will be in addition to projects already initiated by the Pakistan government. Earlier, China agreed to provide a......

PFC, REC disburse Rs 33,694 crore transitional loans to discoms

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March 12, 2014June 24, 2015

February 20, 2014 Power Finance Corp and Rural Electrification Corp have disbursed transitional loans worth Rs 33,694 crore to state-owned power distribution companies. Besides, the two state-owned power sector lenders have together subscribed to Uttar Pradesh Power Corp Ltd’s (UPPCL) bonds worth Rs 2,612 crore. The government is also implementing......

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WIRE AND CABLE INDUSTRY’S YOUNG TURKS

wirecableJanuary 7, 2014July 31, 2021

January 7, 2014July 31, 2021

Meet the exceptional young achievers in wire and cable industry who have distinguished themselves before rallying the troops. The Wire and Cable in India (WCI) team recently identified and interviewed wire and cable industry’s young achievers who are currently taking the lead in the industry. Full of ambition and energy......

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LEONI – The Quality Connection

wirecableJanuary 6, 2014July 31, 2021

January 6, 2014July 31, 2021

A global supplier of wires, optical fibres, cables and cable systems as well as related development services for applications in the automotive business and other industries, LEONI offers customised solutions and complete systems with perfectly tuned components – from the cable to the required connectors and mountings. It draws thin......

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Hindusthan Vidyut Products Limited The Company that Carries Power

wirecableJanuary 6, 2014July 31, 2021

January 6, 2014July 31, 2021

HVPL pledges to light the world with its intricate knowledge and technological supremacy as it extends its business activities into other fields. Mr. Vivek Kohli is an Electrical engineering graduate with over 35 years of extensive experience as President, Business Head and Chief technology officer in various organizations. He has......

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A New Connector Product Line

wirecableJanuary 6, 2014July 31, 2021

January 6, 2014July 31, 2021

Screened, separable connectors in EPDM have been widely used with enormous success for over 50 years. Many utilities and industrial companies have already introduced these products into their network, next to the silicone connectors, which have been on the market for 30 years. At the request of the market to......

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New Water Tree Retardant TR-XLPE Development for Improved Reliability of Medium Voltage Power Cables

wirecableJanuary 6, 2014July 31, 2021

January 6, 2014July 31, 2021

Electric utilities worldwide demand underground distribution cables with longer life to increase reliability, minimise service interruptions and lower overall lifetime costs for the distribution systems. In the 1970s, unjacketed high molecular weight thermoplastic polyethylene and cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) cables began failing prematurely with water treeing being associated with the cable......