• Delhi’s Summer Peak Power Demand is expected to surge above 9000 MW
• Company expects Peak Summer Demand to reach 2,562 MW this season
• In 2024, company successfully met the peak power demand of 2481 MW
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL), a leading power utility supplying electricity to a populace of around 9 million in North Delhi, expects the Power Peak Load to touch 2,562 MW this summer, and has made adequate power arrangements of up to 2,850 MW (apart from contingency planning) through long-term, medium-term and short-term tie-up arrangements.
The peak load of the National Capital is projected to reach 9000 MW in late June or early July as Delhi braces for scorching temperatures this year. According to the IMD forecast, most parts of Northeast India are likely to experience above-normal maximum temperatures. Last year, during Summer the power demand peaked to 2,481 MW in Tata Power-DDL's area of operation.
Tata Power-DDL is fully geared to provide uninterrupted power supply by using advanced techniques and avenues like 'Bilateral Agreements', ‘Reserve Shutdown’ & ‘Power Exchange’. For any unforeseeable contingency, the company has made arrangements to buy short-term power from the exchange. In addition to these efforts, company has deployed advanced load-forecasting statistical and modelling techniques which help in forecasting the power demand with greater accuracy.
Company’s Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) at Rohini and Rani Bagh will also support in providing continuous and reliable power to key customers during any exigency during the summer months. These battery energy storage systems get charged during the off-peak hours and discharge the power during peak conditions and enable electricity to be stored and then delivered within milliseconds to seconds, reducing the instability of the electric grid and enabling additional energy to be captured and delivered on-demand.
Tata Power-DDL extensively implements advanced technologies to ensure reliable power supply, like advanced statistical forecasting models, combined with state-of-the-art weather forecasting solutions, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).
Summer Peak Demand Trends in Tata Power-DDL's Area:
“At Tata Power-DDL, we are committed to ensuring reliable and uninterrupted power supply for our customers. As we approach the peak summer season, we anticipate demand within our distribution area to reach approximately 2,562 MW, and we are fully prepared to meet this challenge. We have strengthened our network infrastructure, implemented advanced technologies, and optimized load management to ensure seamless operations. Our proactive measures include enhanced maintenance, deployment of additional manpower, mobile transformers, and Quick Response Teams (QRTs) to swiftly address any contingencies,” said Mr. Gajanan S. Kale, CEO, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited.
The company has also undertaken the following additional measures to ensure uninterrupted power supply to its customers:
Network Strengthening Activities
Tripping Mitigation:
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• Predictive maintenance of 11 kV Feeders & DTs through Thermo-scanning & Physical Audits
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• Regular Tree Trimming & replacement of faulty units
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• Infra-red & Ultrasound of all Grid Substation Equipment
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• Preventive Maintenance of Grid Switchgear
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• 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.
About Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited:
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited is a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of NCT of Delhi. Tata Power-DDL distributes electricity in North Delhi and serves a populace of around 9 million. Tata Power-DDL has been a frontrunner in implementing power distribution reforms and is acknowledged for its consumer-friendly practices. Since privatization, the Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses in Tata Power-DDL areas have shown a record decline. Today, AT&C losses stand at 5.9%, which is an unprecedented reduction from an opening loss level of 53% in July 2002. To learn more about Tata Power-DDL, please visit www.tatapower-ddl.com