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