Renewable energy is more necessary than ever, but safe and efficient generation is equally important. As wind turbine technology continues to evolve, component manufacturers face new technical requirements as well as increasingly demanding standards. At WindEnergy 2026 in Hamburg, mayr power transmission will present application-optimized safety brakes for pitch and yaw drives, including the ROBA-stop M pitch brake. The company will also showcase standards-compliant solutions for service elevators and smart brake monitoring technology. The trend towards renewable energy continues at a rapid pace. To ensure safe and efficient energy generation, proven industrial technologies are increasingly being used in wind turbines.…
Author: Ranganathan
Apraava Energy, one of India’s leading integrated energy solutions providers has announced the acquisition of Ananthpuram Transmission Limited, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) established to develop an interstate transmission project in Ananthapur, Andhra Pradesh. The project was awarded through the Government of India’s Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) process and will comprise approximately 250 circuit kilometres (ckm) of 765 kV transmission lines and a 4,500 MVA (3×1500 MVA) 765 kV pooling station, equipped with a ±300 MVAR Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM). The project will play a key role in strengthening Andhra Pradesh’s interstate transmission infrastructure by enabling the integration and evacuation…
IIT Delhi is set to expand its advanced computing capabilities with the launch of Param Pragya, an AI-powered high-performance supercomputing facility at the institute’s Sonipat campus. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will participate as the chief guest at IIT Delhi’s 57th Convocation Ceremony on August 8, 2026, and is scheduled to remotely inaugurate the new facility during the event. Param Pragya is expected to strengthen IIT Delhi’s capabilities in artificial intelligence, data science, advanced computing and interdisciplinary research. The facility will add to the institute’s infrastructure for high-performance computational work and research. The supercomputing facility is one of the key…
Bengaluru-based electric aviation company Sarla Aviation is using Siemens Xcelerator software to support the development of its next-generation electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft as it works towards its urban air mobility plans. Sarla Aviation is developing an electric air mobility platform aimed at making aerial transportation more accessible for urban commuters. The company plans to begin operations in Bengaluru by 2028, according to Siemens. To support its aircraft development programme, Sarla Aviation has adopted an integrated digital environment based on the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio. The setup connects product design, simulation and lifecycle management, allowing engineering teams to work…
IIT Bhubaneswar has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Banashree Semiconductors to expand collaboration in semiconductor research, industry-oriented education, training and innovation. The partnership is designed to bring academic research closer to the evolving requirements of the semiconductor industry, combining IIT Bhubaneswar’s academic and research expertise with Banashree Semiconductors’ capabilities in advanced silicon-node technologies, low-power chip design and power, performance and area (PPA) optimization. The company also works on reduced transistor-count architectures for system-on-chip (SoC) applications. Under the agreement, IIT Bhubaneswar students will have opportunities for internships, project work, training and research at Banashree Semiconductors. Engineers and scientists…
Siemens has announced that Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer, Simple Energy has expanded its use of Siemens’ cloud-based software solutions to support advanced product engineering and digital transformation as it scales its electric vehicle (EV) portfolio. Simple Energy is expanding its use of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, including Teamcenter X for product lifecycle management (PLM) and Designcenter X for advanced vehicle engineering. The company is also using Teamcenter X’s product configuration capabilities to manage complex vehicle variants and enterprise-level bills of materials (BOMs). The integrated digital environment is helping Simple Energy strengthen collaboration across engineering teams while improving flexibility and cost…
As India accelerates investments in ports, waterways, shipping, shipbuilding and maritime infrastructure to strengthen its position as a leading global maritime nation, Hon’ble Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal has emphasized that cybersecurity must become a foundational pillar of the country’s smart port ecosystem. Addressing the National Port Security Conference 2026, the Union Minister said India’s maritime sector has emerged as a key pillar of the nation’s development journey, driven by unprecedented investments that are creating new opportunities for trade, employment and innovation. He noted that while digital initiatives are making the maritime ecosystem more integrated,…
Every few days, headlines celebrate India’s renewable energy journey. A new solar park is inaugurated. Wind power capacity expands. Green hydrogen projects attract fresh investments. Ambitious targets are announced to build one of the world’s largest clean energy ecosystems. Yet, alongside these developments, another set of headlines quietly emerges. New LNG terminals are being commissioned. Thousands of kilometres of natural gas pipelines are under construction. City Gas Distribution networks continue to expand, while industries are increasing their use of natural gas. At first glance, these two stories appear to contradict each other. If India is accelerating its transition towards clean…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become the defining technology of this decade. Every week brings news of breakthrough AI models, billion-dollar investments, new semiconductor plants and ambitious national strategies aimed at securing leadership in what many believe will be the next industrial revolution. The global conversation often focuses on one question: Who is winning the AI race? Is it the United States, home to some of the world’s most influential AI companies? Is it China, which continues to invest aggressively in AI research, advanced manufacturing and digital infrastructure? Or will another nation emerge as an unexpected leader? India is undoubtedly part…
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has clarified that the Government of India has no proposal to blend ethanol with Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), dismissing reports suggesting otherwise as “completely false and irresponsible.” According to a statement shared by Hon’ble Civil Aviation Minister Shri Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on his official social media account, the Government has no proposal to blend ethanol with Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), and reports suggesting otherwise are incorrect. “There is no such proposal,” he added, stating that spreading misinformation about aviation safety only creates unnecessary concern among air travellers. Also Read: Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
Point S International has identified Latin America (LATAM) as the next major growth market for its global independent automotive network. Following the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) round in São Paulo, where Point S participated as the official sponsor of Team Peugeot TotalEnergies, the company reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating its expansion across the region. With operations spanning 54 countries, more than 3,150 independent tyre businesses and over 7,000 points of sale worldwide, Point S International is now building on its strong presence in Europe, North America and Asia by pursuing long-term growth opportunities throughout LATAM. The São Paulo race…
As global investments in photovoltaic (PV) power generation continue to grow, efficient operation and maintenance (O&M) has become increasingly important for ensuring system reliability, safety, and long-term performance. China, which accounts for more than 40% of the world’s installed photovoltaic capacity is witnessing rapid expansion of utility-scale solar projects while facing challenges such as output fluctuations, operational risks, maintenance inefficiencies, and rising inspection costs. To address these challenges, thermal imaging technology is increasingly being adopted as a predictive maintenance solution. A recent field application at an 80 GW integrated hydro-wind-solar power base in Southwest China demonstrated how the Flir T540…