Toshiba JSW Power Systems, a subsidiary of Toshiba, has secured a significant contract from India’s National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) to deploy a centralised monitoring platform across 165 thermal and renewable energy facilities. This marks NTPC’s first venture into centralised plant monitoring, a move that could reshape how India manages its energy infrastructure.
The platform, set to go live in March-April 2027, will integrate Toshiba’s EtaPRO software, a tool designed to collect operational data from plant sensors and apply AI to detect early signs of equipment faults. By performing root-cause analysis, the system aims to streamline maintenance workflows and reduce plant outages. Historical data analysis will further enhance anomaly forecasting and maintenance planning, potentially setting a new standard for predictive maintenance in the energy sector.
Daisuke Murata, managing director of Toshiba JSW, highlighted the project’s role in India’s energy transformation. “Toshiba JSW is driving digital transformation in power generation with EtaPRO, an IoT platform that enhances plant efficiency and reliability,” he stated. The project aligns with India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and underscores Toshiba’s commitment to sustainable energy infrastructure.
This development comes on the heels of Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions securing an order for a steam turbine and generator for Indonesia’s Patuha geothermal power plant. While the Indonesian project focuses on geothermal energy, the NTPC contract broadens Toshiba’s footprint in thermal and renewable energy monitoring, potentially influencing how other energy companies approach plant management.
The integration of AI and IoT in this monitoring platform could accelerate digital transformation in India’s energy sector, prompting other utilities to adopt similar technologies. As energy demand grows, such systems may become essential for maintaining efficiency and reliability. The success of this project could also encourage further collaboration between Indian and international energy firms, fostering innovation and resilience in the sector.