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James Carran

The worst writing productivity advice I've ever seen:

"Take a break every 30 minutes."

Are you crazy?

Get in flow, stay there as long as you can, then stop.

You'll write 10x more this way.

Craftsman Writer. Published author, ghostwriter, novelist, poet, comma maximalist. I teach you powerful rhetorical tricks to improve your writing and get paid online.

How to become an amazing writer in 8 easy steps:

1. Read
2. Read
3. Read
4. Read
5. Read
6. Read
7. Read
8. Write

All there is to it really.

I'm going to settle this right now:

If you can count it, it's fewer.
If you can't count it, it's less.

"There were fewer emails to read."
vs
"I had less work to do."

Easy.

You can't write something worth reading until you've lived something worth writing.

Shorter isn't better.

Don't write: "He was mean."

Write: "He'd cheat a widow out of her last coins, just because he could."

Show, don't tell.

Even if it takes longer.

Delete "that".

Don't write "He thought that it was a good idea."

Write: "He thought it was a good idea."

Cleaner, and easier to read.

(If it breaks the sentence, put it back.)

Read a real book.

X-Twitter rots your brain and spoils your writing.

So do most self help and business books.

Pick up a classic novel instead.

You'll write better.

By age 30 you should have realised writing is the most powerful skill in the modern world.

It's wild how many terrible writers make amazing money because they just keep putting themselves out there and never doubt their ability.

Something to think about

Writing is a skill, not a talent.

You can learn.

You can improve.

Everything is online now.

Everything is writing.

Never neglect it.

The world belongs to the writer who writes even when nobody will ever read it.

Sometimes I write at night.
Sometimes I write in the morning.
Sometimes I write at lunch.
Sometimes I write on my phone.
Sometimes I write at the desk.

The important thing is writing every day, not where or what time you do it.

Writer's block is just a fancy word for laziness.

Avoid negatives.

Never write "He wasn't the best of shots"

When you can write "He was a bad shot"

Your readers brain will skip the negative, then have to go back and correct it, which jars them out of the reading trance.

Rephrase it.

Stop overthinking.

Write it. Edit it. Publish it.

Move on to the next thing.

1/100 aspiring authors will start writing.
1/100 of those will finish the book.
1/100 of those will publish.

It doesn't take much to beat the average.

People say coffee can't replace water but I think they just don't drink enough coffee.

In Power Sector since 2011| Content Writer| LinkedIn Growth| Mindset| More in the About section...

I minimize breakdowns, ensuring the healthiness of the protection systems through routine maintenance.

Hello, I’m Baljeet Singh with 15+ years of diverse experience in the power sector.

I have worked in different divisions, such as Facility & Utility Management, Electrical Maintenance Division, Test, etc., in various MNCs with technical job profiles, such as Deki Electronics Limited, Kosan Crisplant, and UPRVUNL.

Presently, I am serving the state working in Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (An UP Govt. Enterprise) as a JE (Electrical) since 2011. 

Here, I am responsible for the following activities in thermal and hydropower projects of the UPRVUNL.

✅ O&M of 6.6KV Switchgear,
✅ O&M of 132KV/220KV SWYD,
✅ Estimation & Budget Preparation
✅ Writing, Editing, Proofreading,
✅ Energy Management Accounting,
✅ 220kV Power Station Protection,
✅ Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance,
✅ Power Transformers (1.5MVA to 315MVA),
✅ Testing of Electromagnetic & Numerical Relays,

Sharing your experience and knowledge with your fellow members makes you more confident & stronger. It helps to see the problems with more eyeballs using different perspectives.

(Save Energy, Save Future)

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Baljeet Singh

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has received a LoI worth ₹1000+ crore from Hindalco Industries Limited.

The scope of work includes design, engineering, manufacture, supply up to site, unloading & storage, erection, commissioning and performance guarantee test for 2x150MW BTG (Boiler, Turbine, and Generator) package excluding civil work.

The project is to be executed at Lapanga, Sambalpur (Odisha) in three years.

(Save Energy, Save Future)

Thermal & Hydro Power| Simplifying Power Sector Insights |

Torrent Power is in process to acquire 100 percent equity of  Nabha Power Limited (Wholly owned by L&T)  Limited value ₹6889 crore.

This 1400MW (2x700MW) super critical thermal power project was commissioned in 2014 at Patiala (Punjab). 

With completion of this acquisition, Torrent Power power portfolio will be increased from 5.0GW to 6.4GW.

(Save Energy, Save Future)

Another Power Supply Agreement (PSA) signed by Adani Power.

Adani Power subsidiary, Moxie Power Generation Ltd (MPGL), has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from Tamil Nadu Discomb(TNPDCL) to supply 558 MW of electricity for a period of 05 years from 1st April 2026 at ₹5.910/KWh.

Moxie Power operates a 1200 MW (2x600MW) power project in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu. 

(Save Energy, Save Future)

Thermal & Hydro Power| Power Sector Affairs|

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited secured ₹837 crore order from SJVN for the E&M work at the 382MW Sunni Dam Hydro Power Project in Himachal Pradesh.

The above-mentioned project, which is a run-of-river project located on Satluj river in Shimla, to be commissioned by 2029 and will be capable to generate 1381.77MU of green power annually.

(Save Energy, Save Future)

Adani Group announced a new subsidiary, Adani Atomic Energy Ltd, incorporated with Adani Power.

India’s installed nuclear capacity, which is currently 8.8GW, is projected to reach: 

• 22GW by 2032
• 47GW by 2037
• 67GW by 2042
• 100GW by 2047

(Save Energy, Save Future)

Larsen & Toubro received an EPC order amounting to ₹5,000-₹10,000 crore.

In this contract, L&T will design, supply, and construct two 220 kV Gas Insulated Substations and 05 substations with 250 km of overseas transmission lines in West Bengal.

(Save Energy, Save Future)

Best performing station award of UPRVUNL goes to Anpara Thermal Power Project.

Congratulations to the all colleagues and everyone contributing to shine better.

(Save Energy, Save Future)

On light node,
Trend followed well 👷🏻

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Prompt: Create a caricature of me and my job based on everything you know about me.

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Thinking of starting your journey as a Junior Engineer in a power project?
If yes, then this is for you.

Your day doesn’t start with tools.
It starts in the control room.
You read fault registers.

Plan shutdowns and work permits.
Walk sites to spot what others miss.

Take measurements that decide payments.

As a JE, you become the link between management and the site.
Your learning, discipline, and observation define your growth.

This week’s newsletter breaks down a daily routine of a Junior Engineer from site to system.

Are you ready for this responsibility?

Read the full article and ask your queries.

(Save Energy, Save Future)

Various types of questions hit your mind when you think about the Junior Engineer (JE) working in any thermal or hydro power projects. Several trainee

Open article: Job Profile of Junior Engineer at Power Plants. by Baljeet Singh • 4 min read

Job Profile of Junior Engineer at Power Plants.

Question: What is the Plant Load Factor (PLF)?

As an Operation In-Charge, when you prepare the DPR at any power project, calculating the PLF becomes more crucial.

Low PLF is not a good sign for power projects.

Why?

Let’s first understand what the PLF is.

“The PLF in any power plant is a crucial efficiency metric representing the ratio of actual power generated to the maximum possible power that could have been generated over a certain period.” 

PLF measures the efficiency of the plant, indicating the actual utilization of the power project.

The higher the PLF, the better the plant efficiency.

Confused?

Let's understand it by a super simple example:

Assume that the Plant’s generation capacity is 100 MW. 
Now, with this rated power generation capacity, calculate the maximum possible generation in a day (24 Hours).

100x24 = 2400 MWh

But practically, it is hard to run a unit continuously at rated load for 24 Hrs. So, assume the unit ran at 90 MW for the day.

Now, calculate the units generated, same formula:

90x24 = 2160 MWh

Now, it is time to calculate the PLF, which is as follows:

Remember, PLF=(Actual Generation/ Maximum Possible Generation)x100

(2160/2400)x100 = 90%

So, the PLF for the day of a 100 MW plant will be 90 percent.

General Range of PLF:

• TPPs: 50-85%
• HEPs: 23-47%
• Solar: 12-20%

Each technology has its own limits, but efficiency always matters.

Reason for the low PLF:

• Low fuel availability
• Maintenance or Outage
• Low power demand

Every dip in PLF tells a story, and most of the time, the engineer on duty is part of that story.

Therefore, efficient utilization of the power project is the responsibility of the engineer on duty without affecting the system.

(Save Energy, Save Future)

PS: Ask me your query regarding PLF?

To address the challenges in hydro power development, the following strategies should be adopted: 

(1) States with hydro potential should accelerate the development of these resources. 

(2) Advanced technology will be used for site assessments.  Enhanced baseline geological and seismic surveys shall be carried out to de-risk hydropower projects. 

(3) Environment and forest clearances will be further streamlined.  State Governments will establish mechanisms to expedite project clearances and project execution issues.   

(4) Land banks will be created to speed up compensatory afforestation, especially for projects located in forest-rich areas of the Northeastern States. 

(5) Hydro projects are exempt from mandatory competitive bidding due to uncontrollable risks, though bidding may be used for better price discovery.  The Central Government will support the State Governments for the expeditious development of their hydroelectric projects through CPSUs. 

(6) States may incentivize hydro projects by offering benefits like staggered free power and tax reimbursements, with free power shares linked to timely project completion. 

(7) Against the backdrop of climate change and declining per capita storage capacity for water and energy needs, there is an urgent need to undertake climate adaptation measures to safeguard lives and the economy.  

In this context, accelerating the development of storage-based hydroelectric projects is critical for flood moderation, irrigation, and energy security.  Appropriate financing mechanisms will be put in place to support such projects and strengthen the nation’s water and energy security. 

(8) Hydel projects call for debt financing of longer tenure commensurate with project life.  The Central Government is committed to policies that ensure financing of viable hydro projects.  Low-cost financing options, back-loaded tariffs, and monetisation of attributes like faster ramping capability, carbon neutrality, and the ability to provide peaking power and reactive power support will be explored.  

(9) The Government will assess hydro-kinetic energy potential and introduce policies for its development. 

(10) A suitable policy and regulatory framework, including higher Carbon Credits and REC Multiplier for hydropower and PSPs, shall be established. 

(11) Viability Gap Funding (VGF) with capped tariffs may be explored for strategic capacities.

(Save Energy, Save Future)

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Source: NEP 2026

Top 05 countries with largest electricity consumption in 2023:

5. Japan: 913.2B KWh
4. Russia: 1T KWh
3. India: 1.5T KWh
2. USA: 4.1T KWh
1. China: 8.9T KWh

(Save Energy, Save Future)

If you're starting your professional career, these moral values should reflect in your professional and even in your personal life:

• Responsibility 
• Fairness
• Integrity 
• Cooperation
• Reliability
• Dedication
• Discipline
• Productivity
• Professionalism

Work Ethics is nothing but maintaining the moral values to support your professional and personal growth trajectory.

This week, I completed the short but value-packed module, “Work Ethics,” curated by Indian Railways on the Karmayogi Bharat platform.

(Save Energy, Save Future)

PS: Which moral value do you find non-negotiable?

Work Ethics

There are lessons you never forget.

Not because someone taught you, but because the plant tested you.

That silence in the control room when something doesn’t respond.

The sound of a random alarm that changes your heartbeat.

The moment when everyone looks at you and is waiting for a decision.

• Those moments shape you.
• Not the classroom.
• Not the manual.
• Not the theory.

So, I’m starting a new series called “Plant Floor Lessons.”

• Real incidents.
• Real pressure.
• No filters. 
• No glamour.
• Real growth that happens when systems fail, and character is revealed.

Just honest engineering stories.

If you have ever stood in a switchyard at night…

If you have ever felt the pressure of the unit waiting to synchronize…

Then, this series is for you.

I’m sure, irrespective of your work profile, this series of true events at power plant floor will be another learning experience.

(Save Energy, Save Future)

PS: Are you ready to revisit the lessons the plant taught you?

#plantfloorlessons

Baljeet Singh: This series will comprise real learning experiences and lessons from thermal & hydro power plants, switchyards, switchgears, control & protection schemes, trouble shooting, etc.

The power sector is the backbone of India's economy, and a reliable power supply is essential for the country's growth, 

— K Sanjay Murthy, CAG


(Save Energy, Save Future)

Why the 1st day of every month matters in “Energy Accounting”. If you work in the power sector, you already know this truth. That is not just a routin

Open article: Energy Accounting: Not just a number, but a health card of a powerhouse. by Baljeet Singh • 3 min read

Energy Accounting: Not just a number, but a health card of a powerhouse.

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