Dry vs Oil type Power Transformers

psaram42 - 12-SEP-2012

To minimize the iron loss during transmission, power needs to be transmitted at a very high voltage. Series of transformers reduce the voltage of the electricity supplied by the towers to a level suitable for use by the electric equipment in the city [220 domestic / 440 Industry].  

Bescom's transformers' transformation

n - 10-SEP-2012

BBMP in "league" with Bescom is replacing the big, ugly transformers with leaner ones.  Some snippets from ToI and Citizen Matters:

Pole mounted Power Transformers

psaram42 - 16-JUL-2012

Transformers are indispensible in power distribution to minimize transmission power loss. We encounter Besom Transformers at every nook and corner in Bangalore streets. Some of the transformers being currently used are huge and occupy lot of foot path space. These are barricaded for general safety.

BESCOM Website - an experience

psaram42 - 13-JUL-2012

Looking for Bescom on google I got the Bescom portal [1] I was quite impressed with the landing page to see a sign in box.

Potential for Savings in Bangalore Power Consumption via BESCOM Incentives for Buildings

sanjayv - 1-JUL-2012

Bangalore (and Karnataka), like most cities and states in India is facing a power deficit.  One way around to solve this issue is to implement energy conservation measures.  The terminology in the power industry for this is called demand side management (DSM).

Grid Connected Rooftop Solar in Bangalore through BESCOM

sanjayv - 2-JUN-2012

I attended a meeting this morning at BESCOM that was called by Mr.

Roof Top Solar PV System for residences - my experience

Shankar Sharma - 18-MAY-2012

I noticed some discussions on Roof Top Solar PV System for residences. I would like to share my experience and assumptions.

I have installed a SPV system on my roof top as a back up to grid supply 4 years ago, and is functioning satisfactorily although some improvements in the overall operation of the system is desirable and achievable.

Pushing Solar Power usage - ideas to take to KREDL, BESCOM

silkboard - 16-MAY-2012

Through our personal experiences here, and after hearing from a few professionals and tech guys in the field, we have some understanding of hurdles and possibilities here, on increasing adoption of Solar Power. Are govt agencies doing enough to 1) promote this as "green" power, 2) use Solar as a way to fill the supply shortage? We don't know.

Karnataka - Rooftop Solar systems for retail usage

silkboard - 2-APR-2012

This book will hold together interesting posts or wiki pages to share information and personal experiences on rooftop solar systems. The basics are in place, a government organization called Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) is already in place. It has funds to promote usage of, amongst other things, Solar Energy.

Karnataka - Rooftop Solar systems for retail usage

silkboard - 2-APR-2012

This book will hold together interesting posts or wiki pages to share information and personal experiences on rooftop solar systems. The basics are in place, a government organization called Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) is already in place. It has funds to promote usage of, amongst other things, Solar Energy.