Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (Tata Power-DDL), Tata Power’s distribution arm in the National Capital, has been ranked among the top 10 power utilities globally in the Smart Grid Index 2024.
In a release, Tata Power said that The 2024 Smart Grid exercise evaluated 92 utilities across 36 countries/markets recognizing global best practices in Smart Grid Deployment. The recognition reflects the company commitment to driving the future of India’s power distribution sector.
These utilities were evaluated and ranked based on 7 critical parameters – Monitoring & Control, Data Analytics, Supply Reliability, DER Integration, Green Energy, Security, and Customer Empowerment and Satisfaction.
In the evaluation process, Tata Power-DDL achieved an impressive score of 83.9%. The company performed exceptionally well on four key parameters – Monitoring & Control, Green Energy, Security and Customer Empowerment & Satisfaction, making it the only Indian discom ranked among the top 10 globally, the release noted.
“As a future ready utility, Tata Power stands committed to shaping the future of electricity distribution in the country. These rankings highlight the company’s strategic vision of integrating cutting-edge technology with sustainable practices to enhance grid reliability and customer satisfaction,” the release added.
Tata Power through is discoms in Delhi, Odisha, Ajmer and Mumbai is serving a 12.5 million consumers (a populace of over 5 crore) and is continuously striving to integrate multiple cutting-edge technologies and best practices that enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
SP Group’s Smart Grid Index
Smart Grid Index, a framework developed by Singapore Power Group (SP Group) to measure and benchmark the “smartness” of a utility company’s electricity grid. The global Smart Grid Index (SGI) is a quantifiable framework that assesses the “smartness” of power grids globally across seven key parameters. The benchmarking process identifies best practices and fosters knowledge-sharing within the industry, driving the global development of smart grid technologies that deliver better value to customers. This year, the study covered 92 major utilities over 36 countries across the world.
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