The demand for electrical
energy in India has increased many folds during the recent time because of:
Recent studies by the US Department of Energy indicate that China, India and Brazil will be the most rapidly growing countries in terms of electrical demand. Total 1102.9 TWh of electricity was produced in the country during 2013-14 making it the 3rd largest producer of electrical energy in the world in the year 2013.
International Energy Agency estimates that India will add another 600 to 1200 GW of installed capacity before the year 2050. This is clearly echoed in the report of Ministry of Power, Government of India, 2012, in which additional generation capacity to be added in the 12th Five Year Plan is stated as 76 GW. It needs to add another 170 GW of installed generation capacity in the next decade to get the desired 9% growth in GDP and this can be achieved through large capacity power projects such as the Ultra Mega Power Projects based on super-critical technology.
- growth in population,
- enhanced lifestyle,
- increased automation in industrial sector etc.
Recent studies by the US Department of Energy indicate that China, India and Brazil will be the most rapidly growing countries in terms of electrical demand. Total 1102.9 TWh of electricity was produced in the country during 2013-14 making it the 3rd largest producer of electrical energy in the world in the year 2013.
International Energy Agency estimates that India will add another 600 to 1200 GW of installed capacity before the year 2050. This is clearly echoed in the report of Ministry of Power, Government of India, 2012, in which additional generation capacity to be added in the 12th Five Year Plan is stated as 76 GW. It needs to add another 170 GW of installed generation capacity in the next decade to get the desired 9% growth in GDP and this can be achieved through large capacity power projects such as the Ultra Mega Power Projects based on super-critical technology.
As on July 2014, the
installed generation capacity in India is 250.5 GW. Indian electricity sector
is certainly amongst the most active players in Renewable Energy (RE)
utilization especially the wind energy. The grid interactive wind and solar
generation is 21.69 GW and 2.75 GW respectively; with still more projects to
materialize in the coming decades.
The objective of Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) is to establish India as a global leader in solar energy by creating conducive atmosphere in the country. The mission under the brand name “Solar India” set an ambitious target of adding 20 GW of grid connected and 2 GW of off-grid capacity by year 2022.
The objective of Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) is to establish India as a global leader in solar energy by creating conducive atmosphere in the country. The mission under the brand name “Solar India” set an ambitious target of adding 20 GW of grid connected and 2 GW of off-grid capacity by year 2022.
Private sector has a great role to play in Indian power sector and
there are many prominent names that have registered their strong presence. At present
private sector accounts for nearly 40 % in the total installed generation
capacity of the country and is set to increase. Moreover, private players are
extending technical assistance to government in erecting power plants and other
facilities, involved in power trading, evolving clean energy development
mechanism, supplying the power etc. as on March 2014, India had 13.9 GW of
installed generation capacity based on super-critical technology; of which
Adani Power (one of the leading private players in the Indian power sector) has
commissioned the maximum of 6.6 GW. Other big private companies in the
generation sector are Tata Power, Reliance Power, Essar Power etc. Government of
India has issued certain guidelines for private sector participation in
transmission sector also.
In the light of above facts, various job
opportunities are available to electrical engineers in Indian power sector. They
can work in both public and private sector industries involved in power
generation, transmission, distribution industry as well as in their ancillary
units. These companies employ them as engineers or managers, and make them
responsible for design and development, installation, commissioning, operation
and maintenance of power handling equipment and systems. The service sector
which provides the required maintenance also forms a sizable segment.
The various governmental organizations involved
in the Indian power sector are National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), National
Hydro Power Corporations (NHPC), Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), Power
Finance Corporation (PFC), Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID),
and various state level power generation companies and power suppliers. These
agencies are providing ample job opportunities to graduate electrical engineers.
The companies are advertising the vacancies in leading national/ local
newspapers and posting the same on their websites. These companies usually ask
for 60 percent or above in graduation level. The recruitment process consists
of mainly written test, group discussion and personal interview. Sometimes, a
technical interview may also be conducted.
The final selection is based on the overall performance of the candidate. Reservation to various categories is given as per the prevailing government rules. Initially, selected candidates have to work on probation as graduate engineer trainee for one or two years and on the successful completion of probation period they are absorbed as regular engineers.
The final selection is based on the overall performance of the candidate. Reservation to various categories is given as per the prevailing government rules. Initially, selected candidates have to work on probation as graduate engineer trainee for one or two years and on the successful completion of probation period they are absorbed as regular engineers.
A huge job potential also
exists in rapidly growing private sector for electrical engineers. As far as
their selection criterion is concerned, it varies from company to company.
However, most of them are hiring on the basis of personal interview of eligible
candidates.
Some of the major private companies in power sector are Tata Power, Reliance Power, Adani Power, Torrent Power, Essar Power, Crompton Greaves, Siemens, Alstom T&D India, Suzlon Energy etc.
Some of the major private companies in power sector are Tata Power, Reliance Power, Adani Power, Torrent Power, Essar Power, Crompton Greaves, Siemens, Alstom T&D India, Suzlon Energy etc.
