Sectoral Innovation Council (SIC) on Power Sector Secretary (Power)Chairperson Professor Bhim Singh, IIT, DelhiMember Professor S.C.Srivastav, IIT, KanpurMember President, IEEMAMember Sh. R.S.Sharma, MD,Jindal Power LtdMember Sh. B.K.Basu, Head Engg & Tech, L&T PowerMember Sh. D.K. Agrawal, ED(NETRA), NTPCMember Sh. N. Murugesan, DG, CPRIMember Ms. Neerja Mathur, Chief Engineer, CEAMember Secretary 2

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 21-May-153 Terms of reference

21-May-154 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. Mapping opportunities for innovation

21-May-155 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 6

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... 7

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 8

Framework for Innovation Innovation hierarchy model 9

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 Innovation 10

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 delivery 11

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 21-May-1512 Suggested 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 21-May-1513 Suggested 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 21-May-1514 Suggested Projects for Innovation

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