I have opinions, which I'd like to share on current issues. I would also like my network to hear them and interact! I have spent several years in the energy sector during which the sector has transitioned from its thermal , hydro, nuclear mix to the welcome presence of renewables and battery storage creating a … Continue reading Why start a blog like Livable Asia?
Should Sustainability be your investing theme in India?
The world is decisively moving towards Sustainability. Environment, Social and Governance norms i.e. ESG is the new mantra. A large number of investors want to invest based on their VALUES i.e. belief systems and want their investments to be able to create a lasting positive IMPACT on the society. Sustainability and ESG focused mutual funds offer … Continue reading Should Sustainability be your investing theme in India?
How does sustainable health look with a 5G future?
The meaning of health has shifted in the past year, since the onset of Covid-19. There has been a rapid spread of information on preventive measures, social distancing, personalised health checks (with wearables), immunity boosters and more. Our existing 4G technology has allowed us to be vigilant in stopping the spread of the virus. It … Continue reading How does sustainable health look with a 5G future?
US electricity system – renewables penetration
Sometime back I shared the new web portal released by US, i.e. https://www.eia.gov/beta/electricity/gridmonitor/dashboard/electric_overview/US48/US48. It is amazing live data of US electricity system that helps us observe the changes that are happening in real time. This is very useful in the context of major changes occurring in the electricity mix. Interpretation of this data from the … Continue reading US electricity system – renewables penetration
What Mr Market thinks about Power companies
Power industry has been in the midst of a significant disruption for over a decade. The key public sector players set up giant power plants and transmission systems costing billions of dollars with government guarantees. The Government listed the key players and supported the entry of private players in a gradual manner. The sector was … Continue reading What Mr Market thinks about Power companies
Is Covid-19 causing digital transformation in healthcare marketing?
The global pandemic has been a shock to the system for many professionals. As a healthcare marketer myself, I have been keeping a keen eye on the changes to this particular industry. Work environments have changed, with increased hours spent working from home. The pressure to bounce back is imminent for many organisations with businesses … Continue reading Is Covid-19 causing digital transformation in healthcare marketing?
The change is coming !
"I am a government entity. I have a PPA. I am a mutinational. I have a competitively awarded asset with a PPA and minority protection rights. I am a multinational who bought into an asset in a transparent manner, developed the asset and sell into the market in addition to the PPA. I am one … Continue reading The change is coming !
Blue Ocean Strategy for Renewables?
You may have read about Red Oceans and Blue Oceans. I write about the subject with specific reference to power industry. The existing power industry is a classic red ocean, being one of the oldest marketplaces where each firm strives to beat competition, exploit existing demand, make value cost tradeoffs and align the firm's activities … Continue reading Blue Ocean Strategy for Renewables?
What is meant by loss control strategy?
The data from CEA June 2020 monthly report show falling plant load factors i.e. below 50% for thermal power plants. We can see clearly that the plant load factors of thermal units are significantly lower than before and even accounting for Covid-19 pandemic is unlikely to rise due to increasing addition of renewables. This is … Continue reading What is meant by loss control strategy?
Why you should focus on Risk management in power sector more than ever before?
Power sector employees understand risk in the context of their power plants. Power plant equipment are inherently risky to operate (and maintain) and the risk increases as they age. Operators follow stringent process control practices to ensure that the technical risks are mitigated. Continuous training and development practices of employees is integrated into process control. … Continue reading Why you should focus on Risk management in power sector more than ever before?
My home for seven years – AES Corporation
I was with AES Corporation for about seven years. I did not consider that as work. I had an opportunity to live in a home called AES and just got up everyday enjoying every moment of that living. As in every home, I had all the aspects of human interaction. We do not maintain a … Continue reading My home for seven years – AES Corporation
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