TP Northern Odisha Distribution Ltd. takes proactive initiatives to manage peak demand in summer ~ Makes arrangements to meet the peak demand of 1290 MW during the summer season ~ ~ Augmented network, load forecasting and leveraging technology to ensure reliable supply ~ Balasore, 07 April 2022: Aligning with the forecast and predictions about intensive heat this summer, Tata Power led distribution companies (Discoms) in Odisha have geared up their preparedness for an uninterrupted and reliable power supply. TP Northern Odisha Distribution Ltd (TPNODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha which serves over 20 lakh consumers expects peak demand to touch 1290 MW this Summer Season, up from 1174 MW last year. The Discom has undertaken varied initiatives which will help in meeting the challenges of the upcoming summer season. Load Forecasting: Demand (load) Forecasting is an essential step toward managing the peak demand and ensuring a reliable power supply. TPNODL ensures demand forecast through parameters such as weather forecast & previous year demand for optimal and cost-effective planning in ensuring reliable power supply to consumers. Summer Peak Demand Trends in TPNODL’s area: Period Peak Demand 2022-23 (expected) 1290 MW 2021-22 1174 MW 2020-21 1006 MW “As a responsible power utility, we have always kept our focus on providing reliable & continuous power supply to our consumers. It is our constant endeavor to provide the best service to the people of Odisha and with the ongoing summers and the expected increase in the temperature, we have implemented various initiatives and are fully prepared to ensure our customers will have no problem in the harsh weather condition,” said Mr. Bhaskar Sarkar, CEO, TPNODL. Various other initiatives undertaken by the discom to manage peak demand during summer are as follows: Strengthening Network through Technological Intervention The discom has implemented various technologies which are helping in assessing the health condition of the power assets. It is helping in scheduling the maintenance programs of the assets to improve the condition of the distribution assets. TPNODL has further engaged both 33KV and 11KV Business Associates (BA) for the Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) of substations and lines. Through this AMC a workforce of around 7000 people is engaged who will work in different sections for preventive maintenance and to attend the fuse call complaints. The company has set up PSCC on a 24X7 basis, which operates as the Central Control Room. A dedicated 24X7 Call Centre is set up where a consumer can call in case of no power supply. The numbers are 1912 & 18003456718 Circle and Division level control rooms have been set up to facilitate and coordinate with the local field teams and main control center at PSCC, Balasore
