Peak load expected to cross 17,500 MW later this season, says Principal Secy. S.K. Sultania
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Peak load expected to cross 17,500 MW later this season, says Principal Secy. S.K. Sultania

The Hindu  

HYDERABAD The State government is expecting the peak load of power on the transmission to cross the 17,500 megawatt during the next few months as the loads are increasing constantly during the ongoing Rabi cultivation season and ensuing summer season. The efforts in providing quality, reliable and uninterrupted power supply have helped meet the highest peak demand of 16,601 MW clocked on February 26, he said, adding that there was no time to relax as the loads were expected to rise constantly with higher domestic and commercial loads adding to the present loads. Chairman and Managing Director of the Northern Discom K. Varun Reddy apprised that as part of reducing overload works of new substations, 33 kV feeders, 11 kV feeders and 33 kV interlinking lines to provide alternative power supply have been completed. Stating that augmentation work on 16 power transformers of the TG-Transco was completed so far, CMD of the power utility D. Krishna Bhaskar said work on another 6 power transformers would be completed soon.

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Sultania reviews implementation of summer action plan as peak demand rises
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Sultania reviews implementation of summer action plan as peak demand rises

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Telangana Principal Secretary, Energy, Sandeep Kumar Sultania, has reviewed the implementation of summer action plan of TGNPDCL to meet increasing loads during this ongoing Rabi and summer season. During the review meeting held through tele-conference from Secretariat here, he expressed satisfaction over present power supply position in the State and appreciated all the employees of power sector for their …

TGNPDCL to interlink substations to boost power supply
1 month, 1 week ago

TGNPDCL to interlink substations to boost power supply

Deccan Chronicle  

NIZAMABAD: The Telangana State Northern Power Distribution Company Limited has launched a comprehensive action plan to ensure uninterrupted power supply during the upcoming summer peak. TGNPDCL CMD Karnati Varun Reddy directed officials to stay vigilant, anticipating a sharp rise in power demand due to increased use of fans, air coolers, and air conditioners. Officials expect power consumption to surge by …

Power load in Telangana peaks a month ahead; Rising temperatures, Rabi crop cultivation in record extent drive up the demand
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Power load in Telangana peaks a month ahead; Rising temperatures, Rabi crop cultivation in record extent drive up the demand

The Hindu  

The peak load of power on the transmission system in Telangana reached a record level on Wednesday when it clocked 15,644 megawatt surpassing the previous highest of 15,623 MW set on March 8 last year. In terms of daily energy consumption, the record of 311.04 million units set on March 13 last year is also expected to be breached during …

TGSPDCL gearing up to meet growing demand: CMD
4 months, 2 weeks ago

TGSPDCL gearing up to meet growing demand: CMD

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:The power demand in Greater Hyderabad limits is consistently growing in the summer months. As against 3,756 megawatts of peak power demand in the previous year, the power demand had increased by 16 per cent to 4,352 megawatts in the last summer. As against 81.39 million units of power consumption in the previous year, the power consumption also increased by …

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