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1 6th Annual Conference on Key Challenges and the Way Forward July 16-17, 2013, The Imperial, New Delhi Organised by: Supported by: Lead Sponsor: Co-sponsors:

2 POWER TRANSMISSION IN INDIA Mission The power transmission network in India has been growing in size and complexity. The interstate transmission network has grown at a CAGR of around 10 per cent over the past five years. The intra-state transmission network has, however, grown at a much slower pace as compared to the interstate transmission network. This can be attributed to the poor financial position of the state transmission utilities, which has hampered investment in infrastructure. Certain parts of the country, especially the southern region, face serious issues of transmission congestion. This limits the ability of the southern states to utilise short-term power to meet their needs. Power Grid Corporation of India (Powergrid), the central transmission utility, is implementing projects related to the creation of the National Grid and high capacity transmission corridors to evacuate power from upcoming generation projects. These measures are expected to ease the transmission congestion issues. The significant growth in renewable capacity poses challenges for transmission system planners. Last year, Powergrid released a report containing detailed transmission plans to ensure proper evacuation of power from current and upcoming renewable energy capacities. Measures such as intra and interstate transmission system strengthening, forecasting, etc. will address intermittency and variability aspects of renewable energy generation and help in grid integration of this power. Over time, the private sector has been increasing its contribution to the transmission segment. Though its percentage share is still small, seven out of the nine projects awarded through competitive bidding so far have been won by the private sector. At the intra-state level too, an initiative has been taken by some states like Maharashtra, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh to involve the private sector in transmission. System operators face the challenge of managing a complex grid. The grid disturbance in July 2012 raised questions about the robustness of the country's grid. The enquiry committee set up after the incident has made several suggestions regarding grid management, some of which are being implemented. The regulator, on its part, has been taking steps to achieve greater grid discipline. The past year saw amendments being made to the UI and IEGC regulations to tighten the frequency band. A regulation regarding standards of performance for interstate transmission licensees was also announced in September On the technology front, the move towards higher voltages has spurred the demand for high voltage transformers. Technologies to increase the loadability of transmission lines are being utilised. Compact towers are being designed to address right of way issues. The increasing need for automation is creating new demands for communication technologies. Powergrid is implementing a smart grid project through the deployment of phasor measurement units at various locations. The mission of this conference is to focus on the key challenges facing Indian transcos, relating to capacity, stability and security, congestion and complexity. The conference will also highlight strategies and solutions that can address these challenges, in the form of policy, regulatory and technological initiatives. Target Audience The conference is targeted at officials and managers from: - Transmission companies - Regulatory agencies - State electricity boards - Power generators (public/private) - Interstate transmission operators - Distribution companies - Private developers - Private utilities - Technology providers - Funding agencies - Equipment manufacturers - Consulting organisations, etc.

3 Key Challenges and the Way Forward AGENDA/STRUCTURE KEY TRENDS AND OUTLOOK What are the recent trends and developments in the power transmission sector? What are the issues and challenges? What is the outlook? POWERGRID PERSPECTIVE What are Powergrid's plans for the development of the interstate transmission network? What are the key projects under execution? What are the focus areas for the next few years? SYSTEM OPERATORS' PERSPECTIVE What are the key challenges relating to grid operations in the country? What are the options available to address these challenges? What are the future plans of POSOCO? STATE INITIATIVES What are the initiatives being undertaken by the key state transmission utilities? What are their investment plans? What are the key issues and challenges for the intra-state transmission system? PRIVATE SECTOR PERSPECTIVE What is the progress on transmission projects being executed by the private sector? What has been the experience with competitive bidding? What needs to be done to enhance private participation in the sector? GRID STABILITY AND SECURITY What is the progress on the enquiry committee recommendations on grid disturbance? What are the biggest areas of concern? What are the key steps/measures necessary to ensure grid discipline? INTEGRATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY What are the transmission requirements for power evacuation from renewable sources? What is the update on the proposed green corridors? What are the plans of states witnessing a significant increase in renewable capacity? UPDATE ON HIGH CAPACITY TRANSMISSION CORRIDORS What has been the progress on the high capacity transmission corridors? What are the noteworthy UHV/EHV projects being implemented? What is the update on the creation of the National Grid? REGULATORY UPDATE What is the progress on point of connection tariffs? What is the update on the Ancillary Market Regulations? What are other key regulatory developments related to the transmission sector? TECHNOLOGY FOCUS: TRANSFORMERS AND SUBSTATIONS What are the key technology trends in transformers and substations? What are the transformer-related challenges faced by transcos? What are the emerging requirements? TECHNOLOGY FOCUS: TOWERS AND CONDUCTORS What are the requirements for transmission lines and towers over the next few years? What are the emerging needs of transcos regarding conductors and towers? What are the new and upcoming technologies? TECHNOLOGY FOCUS: COMMUNICATION NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS What are the specific communication needs of transcos? What telecom strategies and solutions are being currently used by transcos? What are the most promising new technologies and applications? TARIFFS, ECONOMICS AND FINANCING What are the economics of transmission projects? What are the financing requirements of the sector? What are the transmission tariff trends? BENCHMARKING OF TRANSCOS What is the need for benchmarking? What are the key benchmarking parameters? How do Indian transcos compare with overseas players and among themselves? FOCUS ON SMART GRID What is the update on the deployment of WAMS and synchrophasor technology? What is the update on the Powergrid's URTDMS project? What are the future plans? The sessions will feature presentations by speakers followed by Q&A and floor discussions. The conference will feature, as appropriate, the viewpoints of all the key stakeholders.

4 July 16-17, 2013, The Imperial, New Delhi Previous Participants The organisations that participated in our previous conferences include A2Z, ABB, Adani Infra, Aditya Birla Insulators, Ajmer Vidyut, Alstom T&D, AP Transco, APERC, AREVA T&D, Bajaj Electricals, Balfour Beatty Capital, BGR Energy, Bharat Bijlee, BHEL, Bhoruka Power, BSEB, BSES, CEA, CERC, CESC, CESU, Chhattisgarh State Power Transmission, CSERC, CLP Power, CPRI, Crompton Greaves, Deepak Cables, DVC, Delhi Transco, DPSC, Easun-Mr, Electrotherm, EMC, Emco, Essar Power, Feedback Ventures, Ferranti, GE Energy, GERC, GETCO, GET Power, GMR, Godrej & Boyce, GRIDCO, GTZ, GESCOM, Gujarat Power Infrastructure, Haryana Vidyut Vitran Prasaran, HPERC, HPSEB, Hythro Power Corporation, IBM, ICICI Bank, IDBI, IDFC, IL&FS IDC, Ispat Energy, Isolux Corsan, IVRCL, Jindal Power, JSPL, JSEB, JSPL, KEC International, KEI Industries, KfW, Kirloskar Electrical, KJV Alloy Conductors, KPTCL, KSEB, KVK Nilachal Power, L&T, Lanco Infratech, Lanco Anpara Power, Maha Transco, Man Structurals, MERC, Moserbaer, MoP, MPERC, MP Transco, MSETCL, MSPL, NCC Infrastructure, NDPL, NHPC, NRLDC, NTPC, OERC, OPTCL, Parbati Koldam Transmission, PFC, Powergrid, POSOCO, PTCUL, PTC, Punjab State Transmission Corporation, PwC, Ramky Infrastructure, RRVPNL, REC Transmission, Reliance Power Transmission, SBI Capital, Servomax, Sew Infrastructure, Siemens, State Grid Corporation of China, Stemcor Alloys & Ispat, Sterlite Technologies, Sujana Towers, Supreme, Suzlon Infrastructure, TANTRANSCO, TNEB, TANGEDCO, Tata Power, Tata Projects, TCE, Teestavalley Power Transmission, Tesla Transformers, Torrent Power, Transformers & Rectifiers, UB Engineering, Unique Structures & Towers, Universal Crescent Power, UPERC, Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam, Uttarakhand Power Corporation, UPPTCL, Utkarsh Tubes & Pipes, WBSEDCL and WBSETCL. Organisers The conference is being organised by Power Line, which is published by India Infrastructure Publishing, a company dedicated to providing information on infrastructure sectors through magazines, newsletters, reports and conferences. The group also publishes Indian Infrastructure magazine, Power News (a weekly newsletter), and a series of reports on the energy sector including Power in India, Transmission in India and Distribution in India. Global Transmission is a leading provider of information and analysis on the global electricity transmission industry. It publishes the Global Transmission Report (a monthly newsletter) and Global Transmission Weekly (a weekly update), and operates Delegate Fee The delegate fee is Rs 22,500 for one participant, Rs 37,500 for two, Rs 52,500 for three and Rs 67,500 for four. There is a special low fee of Rs 5,000 per participant for the state electricity boards and their successor entities, regulatory authorities and academic institutions. A service tax of per cent is applicable on the registration fee. SPEAKERS IN 2012 R.N. Nayak CMD, Power Grid Corporation of India S.K. Soonee CEO, Power System Operation Corporation N.S. Sodha Executive Director, LD&C, Power Grid Corporation of India Alok K. Roy CEO, Reliance Power Transmission S.K. Negi MD, Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Y.K. Raizada Director, Technical, Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam U.G. Zalte Director, Operations, MSETCL Pratik Agarwal VP, Corporate Strategy and Head, Infrastructure Business, Sterlite Technologies

5 SNAPSHOTS FROM 2012 Testimonials It was pleasure to speak at a conference that was organised with such professionalism and elegance. We look forward to more such conferences. Pratik Agarwal, Head, Infrastructure Business, Sterlite Technologies Time management at the conference was excellent. We shall continue to support Power Line. S.K. Negi, MD, GETCO Such discussions should be done in a regular manner. It is very good for the upgradation of our knowledge. R. Ranjan, VP, T&D, Lanco Infratech It has been a good experience as wide and contemporary areas have been covered on the subject. Debashish Ghosh, CESC An excellent service provided by Power Line to update the knowledge of power managers. Senthilvelan. T, TANTRANSCO It was a very good experience to learn about new ideas and the problems faced by state and private agencies in the transmission segment. Ankur D. Sharma, Parbati-Koldam Transmission Company For sponsorship opportunities and registration, contact: Gurpreet Kaur at , conferencecell@indiainfrastructure.com, or visit us at

6 6th Annual Conference on POWER TRANSMISSION IN INDIA Key Challenges and the Way Forward Registration Form July 16-17, 2013, The Imperial, New Delhi I would like to register for the conference. I am enclosing Rs vide cheque/demand draft no. drawn on dated in favour of India Infrastructure Publishing Pvt. Ltd payable at New Delhi. Please send wire transfer payments to: Beneficiary India Infrastructure Publishing Private Limited Bank Name The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V. Bank Address M-6 Hauz Khas, New Delhi , India Bank Account No Swift Code ABNAINBBDEL IFSC Code ABNA Name(s)/Designation (IN BLOCK LETTERS) Company Mailing Address Phone Mobile Fax Registration Fee Delegates One Two Three Four INR 22,500 37,500 52,500 67,500 Service tax (12.36%) 2,781 4,635 6,489 8,343 Total 25,281 42,135 58,989 75,843 USD ,225 1,575 Sponsorship opportunities are available There is a special low fee of Rs 5,000 per participant for the state electricity boards and their successor entities, regulatory authorities, and academic institutions. Registration will be confirmed on receipt of the payment. To register online, please log on to Payment Policy: Full payment must be received prior to the conference Conference fee includes lunch, tea/coffee and conference material Conference fees can not be substituted for any other product or service being extended by India Infrastructure Publishing Private Limited Contact: Gurpreet Kaur, Conference Cell, India Infrastructure Publishing Pvt. Ltd., B-17, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi Tel: , , Fax: , conferencecell@indiainfrastructure.com Cover pic courtesy: shutterstock images