TATA Power -DDL and Genus Power signed an MoU to provide education and training related to AMI Development in the presence of Mr. Subir Verma, Chief-HR, IR& EHS, Tata Power-DDL and Mr. Ashish Tandon, Executive Vice President, Genus Power.
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd. (Tata Power-DDL), a pioneering power utility supplying electricity to a populace of over 7 million in North Delhi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Genus Power Infrastructures Ltd. (Genus Power) to provide education and training on Smart Meters/ AMI Deployment and its related aspects. This collaboration will facilitate development and customized delivery of impactful technical training programs coupled with a practical approach towards maintenance of smart electrical network.
As a part of the MoU, Tata Power-DDL and Genus Power will conduct capacity building training programs dedicated to encouraging best practices in the area of Smart Meter/AMI Deployment for the betterment of DISCOMS. This is expected to yield an array of skilled ‘smart’ utility workforce in India and globally through the joint efforts of both parties. Genus Power will act as the technical guidance partner for TATA Power DDL.
Commenting on the association, Mr. Subir Verma, Chief-HR, IR & EHS, Tata Power-DDL said “Tata Power-DDL has been a front runner in the implementation of Smart Grid Technologies and also the roll-out of smart metering in its distribution area. Through this collaboration for imparting training pertaining to smart metering, we are sure that all other utilities will benefit immensely from the experience and learnings of our smart metering journey. AMI programme is one of Tata Power-DDL's key strategic initiatives for the modernisation of the grid and we are delighted to associate with Genus Power Infrastructures Ltd in providing effective capacity building training programs dedicated towards encouraging best practices in the area of Smart Meter Deployments.”
Sharing his views on the association, Mr. Jitendra K Agarwal, Jt. Managing Director, Genus Power said, “With smart meter deployments advancing in India, there has been an immense need for technical training for upgradation of technical know-how of utility professionals on varies aspects of AMI planning and Deployment. Our association with Tata Power-DDL will ensure implementing the right technical modules for large scale training sessions on Smart Meters and AMI Deployment, which will further strengthen India’s Smart Metering Mission.”
About Tata Power DDL:
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited is a leading power distribution company, providing world class services using Information and Operational Technology Services to a populace of 7 million in North Delhi. The company has transformed the power distribution scenario in the capital city with a record reduction in AT&C losses and advanced technology adoption across verticals. It is a Public-Private Partnership, Joint Venture Company, between Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power company, and the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi. Since privatisation, the Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses in Tata Power-DDL areas have shown a record decline. Today, AT&C losses stand at 7.3% which is an unprecedented reduction of over 86% from an opening loss level of 53% in July 2002. Apart from its core business of power distribution Tata Power-DDL is also actively involved in various consultancy projects and capacity building training programs for Power Discoms both in India as well as abroad. Tata Power-DDL established its training centre known as CENPEID [Centre for Power Efficiency Distribution] in the year 2005 and has over the years established itself as the preferred learning and development centre for the power distribution sector in the country. To learn more, please visit www.tatapower-ddl.com/
About Genus Power Infrastructures Ltd.:
Genus Power Infrastructures Limited is a leading player in the integrated power infrastructure space with an installation base of over 70 million meters. It is an integral part of the US $400 million Kailash Group and is listed in major stock exchanges of India. Genus Power is the first Indian company to supply over 2.5 million Smart Meters in India and abroad and to have STS certified Prepaid Metering solution (Meter & Vending Software). With a laser focus on consumer needs and with product flexibility and customization in its DNA, Genus not only offers a wide spectrum of Smart Metering solutions but also provides various software solutions to utilities across the globe. Genus Power has its own in-house R&D centre with highly qualified and experienced team, duly recognized by the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India.