Schneider Electric has partnered with TP Western Odisha Distribution Ltd (TPWODL), a Tata Power group company, to modernize and digitize power distribution infrastructure across Western Odisha.
As part of this strategic engagement, Schneider Electric has digitized 75 substations using its EcoStruxure™ Grid architecture, enabling end-to-end visibility and intelligent control across the distribution network.
Serving over 21 lakh customers across nine districts, TPWODL – a joint venture between Tata Power and the Odisha government — plays a critical role in delivering safe, reliable, and uninterrupted electricity to the region. This partnership has already resulted in a 30 per cent reduction in power interruption time, with a roadmap to achieve up to 70 per cent improvement through continued digital optimization. Consumers across Western Odisha are already experiencing fewer outages, quicker restoration times, and more stable voltage supply for homes and businesses, a release by Schneider Electric said.
As ageing infrastructure and rising demand began to challenge grid reliability, Schneider Electric partnered with TPWODL to reimagine how power distribution networks must evolve in a more digital and electric world. The collaboration is built on Schneider Electric’s digital grid architecture, combining advanced SCADA systems, intelligent RTUs, protection relays, and centralized network management platforms to deliver real-time visibility and control across TPWODL’s distribution network.
Deployed through a standardized, plug-and-play framework, the solutions enable faster rollout, seamless integration across substations and field infrastructure, and high operational continuity. This architecture-driven approach allows TPWODL to shift from siloed, asset-centric operations to an intelligent, data-led grid that improves reliability, enhances response times, and creates a scalable foundation for future demand growth and renewable integration.
Beyond operational efficiency, the modernization effort has also delivered environmental benefits. By optimizing grid performance and reducing technical losses, TPWODL has lowered its carbon footprint, reinforcing the role of digitalization in advancing cleaner and more sustainable energy systems, the release said.
Featured photograph showing a power distribution asset of TPWODL is for representation only (Photo: TPWODL)