Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd expects the power peak load to touch 2,622 MW this summer and has made adequate power arrangements of up to 2,900 MW to meet the anticipated rise in summer power demand.
In a release, Tata Power-DDL said that as part of its summer preparedness strategy, the utility has undertaken comprehensive measures to ensure uninterrupted power supply during the peak demand season. Adequate arrangements have been put in place through bilateral agreements, reserve shutdown mechanisms, and participation in Power Exchanges to maintain supply reliability.
The company’s BESS facilities at Rohini will also support in providing continuous and reliable power to key customers during any exigency during the summer months.
Tata Power-DDL has extensively implemented advanced technologies to ensure reliable power supply, like advanced statistical/Machine Learning forecasting models and Integrated Digital Energy Portfolio Management application etc.
The release noted that the company has also undertaken the following additional measures to ensure uninterrupted power supply to its customers:
- Network Strengthening Activities: Commissioning of new and augmentation of existing distribution transformers to meet increasing load; preventive and condition-based maintenance of all critical electrical installations
- Tripping Mitigation: Predictive maintenance of 11kV feeders and DTs through thermo-scanning and physical audits; regular tree trimming and replacement of faulty units; infra-red and ultrasound of all grid substation equipment; preventive maintenance of grid switchgear; vegetation maintenance of sub-transmission overhead lines
Maintenance & Backup
To meet with eventualities, mobile distribution transformers have been deployed for breakdown and are evenly stationed in the entire distribution network. Additional staff has been recruited at the call centres. Dedicated round-the-clock teams to attend breakdown and supply restoration for sub-transmission system have also been created, the release added.
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