Polaris Deploys over 1 Million Smart Metres Under RDSS
Polaris Smart Metering announced the deployment of more than one million smart meters across India under the government’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). The rollout enhances billing accuracy, reduces AT&C losses, and provides granular data for grid operators to manage demand flexibility and renewable integration. Polaris currently manufactures five million meters annually and is expanding its Polaris NOVA facility to double capacity to ten million units by mid‑2026. The company collaborates with multiple DISCOMs, positioning itself as a key partner in the nation’s smart‑grid transformation.
India’s Solar Boom Hits Module Glut, Upstream Gaps Persist: Report
India's solar module capacity has surged to about 144 GW and is projected to reach 180 GW by FY30. However, upstream segments lag, with cell capacity stuck near 23.4 GW, creating a supply‑demand mismatch as installations are expected at only 45‑50 GW annually. The...
State-Run Parli Thermal Power Station Ordered to Stop Operation of 2 Units over Pollution
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has ordered the immediate shutdown of units 6 and 8 at Maharashtra’s Parli Thermal Power Station after repeated violations. The plant failed to install required online emission monitoring, operated with expired consent, and recorded particulate matter...