Industry Talk on "Digital Transformation in Power Transmission"
Talk on : Digital transformation in Power Transmission
Speaker: Mr Nihar Raj, Senior Vice President and Head, O&M, Adani Energy Solutions Ltd
Abstract : As India pursues an unprecedented integration of 500 GW of renewable energy, the national transmission grid is undergoing its most profound evolution, yet from a robust network of steel and conductors to an intelligence data driven digital ecosystem. This session focuses on the practical realities of this digitalization, moving beyond theoretical concepts to explore the tangible use cases that are redefining grid reliability, efficiency and resilience. Areas like data analytics, Asset Performance management, Grid Capacity enhancements, Automated decision making will be discussed. Finally, the critical challenges of scaling these use cases amidst cyber security threats, data silos and evolving regulatory landscape shall be discussed. Session will give a unique opportunity to collaborate between industry and academia and identify the areas of working together.
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- Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
- Gandhinagar, Gujarat
- India 382355
- Building: Academic Block 7
- Room Number: 102
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Dr Naran M Pindoriya, Professor, Electrical Engineering, IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat
- Co-sponsored by Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
- Starts 03 October 2025 06:30 PM UTC
- Ends 06 October 2025 05:30 AM UTC
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Nihar Raj of Adani Energy Solutions Ltd, Gujarat, India
Digital Transformation in Power Transmission
As India pursues an unprecedented integration of 500 GW of renewable energy, the national transmission grid is undergoing its most profound evolution, yet from a robust network of steel and conductors to an intelligence data driven digital ecosystem. This session focuses on the practical realities of this digitalization, moving beyond theoretical concepts to explore the tangible use cases that are redefining grid reliability, efficiency and resilience. Areas like data analytics, Asset Performance management, Grid Capacity enhancements, Automated decision making will be discussed. Finally, the critical challenges of scaling these use cases amidst cyber security threats, data silos and evolving regulatory landscape shall be discussed. Session will give a unique opportunity to collaborate between industry and academia and identify the areas of working together.
Biography:
Mr. Nihar Raj, Senior Vice President and Head O&M Adani Energy Solutions Ltd, Chairman CIGRE India NSC B3 (Substations)
He received his engineering degree from M.S. University, Vadodara and started working with MNC in various management roles Locally and Globally, handling P&L. At present he is working with Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) as Senior Vice President Heading O&M for assets ranging from 132kV to 765kV system including HVDC. He manages portfolio of O&M with nearly 55+ number of substations, 17000+Ckm of transmission line and nearly 35000+MVA transformation capacity.
He has conceptualized and led various digital initiatives, driving productivity & safety in Power Sector. He is CIGRE India Chairman for National Study Committee B3 on Substations and electrical installations. He was felicitated with Power Engineering Service Award in Aug 2019 by Society of Power Engineers & by CIGRE India in 2022 for his contributions in Power System. He has worked in various technical committees for making national manuals for GIS, Earthing, Substations also presented various technical papers at National and International conferences.
He is a Senior member of IEEE & Member CBIP, Life member of SPE.
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Address:Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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