Sectoral Innovation Council (SIC) on Power Sector

Sectoral Innovation Council (SIC) on Power Sector

Secretary (Power) Chairperson

Professor Bhim Singh, IIT, Delhi Member

Professor S.C.Srivastav, IIT, Kanpur Member

President, IEEMA Member

Sh. R.S.Sharma , MD,Jindal Power Ltd Member

Sh. B.K.Basu , Head Engg & Tech, L&T Power MemberSh. D.K. Agrawal, ED(NETRA), NTPC Member

Sh. N. Murugesan, DG, CPRI Member

Ms. Neerja Mathur, Chief Engineer, CEA Member Secretary

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• Map Opportunities for Innovation in the Sector • Create innovation eco-system • Encourage young talent and local Universities ,

Colleges, Industries & R&D Institutes• Identify and reward talent in innovation and

disseminate success stories• Organise seminars, lectures, work shops on

innovation, provide support to promote innovation in power sector

• Encourage innovation in Public Service Delivery

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Terms of referenceTerms of reference

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• Increased economic development- increased power consumption- requirement of quality & reliable power at reasonable cost- huge scope for innovation – Generation, Transmission & Distribution

• Generation Augmentation of Fuel Availability and its delivery Adoption of New Technologies Optimization in design Adoption of better O&M practices Use of new materials.

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• Transmission Improving transmission and operational

capacity.

• Distribution Technology for improved and efficient

services. energy conservation

Mapping opportunities for innovation contd… Mapping opportunities for innovation contd…

Creating conducive Eco-system calls for efforts on various fronts:• Governance• Market development • Science & Technology (S&T) interventions• Education ,Research & Skills development• Access to and sharing of information • Enhancing global competitiveness• Finance

Creating an Innovation Eco-System Creating an Innovation Eco-System

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Key suggestions:

•Formulation of innovation policy•Networking of research establishments for knowledge sharing and taking up joint projects•Collaborative research for cutting edge technologies•Identification of risk/venture fund•Creation of innovation fund

Creating an Innovation Eco-System contd...Creating an Innovation Eco-System contd...

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Encourage Young Talent and Local Universities, Colleges, Industries & R&D Institutes

Encourage Young Talent and Local Universities, Colleges, Industries & R&D Institutes

• Establishing innovative centres – in schools and colleges • Regular interaction among students and professionals• Industry/academia interactions - organising visits• Awards and scholarships• Creating awareness• Redesigning curriculum• Linkages between academia and R&D establishments in

power sector – attracting young talents to short-term and long-term projects

• Fellowships and employment opportunities

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Framework for InnovationInnovation hierarchy model

Framework for InnovationInnovation hierarchy model

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• Five layer hierarchical innovation model: - Knowledge Centres -- Nodal Agencies-- Centres of Excellence --, Sectoral Innovation Council (SIC) -- National Innovation Council (NIC).

• Promotion of innovation and creativity by setting up tinkering labs at Knowledge Centres, reverse engineering labs at Nodal Agencies and test labs at Nodal Agencies and at Centres of Excellence.

• Process flow for recognition & development of innovation talent and rewarding of talent

• Encouraging innovation through increased exposure to scientific/ technological developments amongst young students

• Disseminating success stories

Framework for InnovationFramework for Innovation

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• Efficient customer support system –effective monitoring methodology for complaint redressal.

• Encouraging Energy Efficiency programme through incentivizing use of energy efficiency appliances.

• Technology related interventions including smart grid solutions

• Transparent Load shedding methodology

Encourage Innovation in Public Service deliveryEncourage Innovation in Public Service delivery

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SHORT TO MEDIUM TERM DURATION PROJECTS• Thermal Power Plant Design Optimization, • Power Plant O&M techniques, • Advanced material to sustain high pressure and

temperature parameters of power plants, • Transmission – Development of equipment for

1200 kV applications, use of optical current transformers

• Distribution – IT operated switch based supply system to houses

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Suggested Projects for InnovationSuggested Projects for Innovation

Long Term Projects• Development of power converter/control

technology for integration of power from renewables into the grid

• Development of power system at mini /micro grids at AC/ DC levels

• Indigenous development of low cost LED lighting

• Synchrophasor technology – for development of tools to detect energy theft

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Suggested Projects for InnovationSuggested Projects for Innovation

Long Term Projects• Demand Side Management –• Development of high response DC

circuit breakers • Automated grid disruption response

system• Renewable energy positioning system

by developing solutions to store renewable energy for subsequent use

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Suggested Projects for InnovationSuggested Projects for Innovation

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