All posts tagged: power supply

Grid strains to meet peak daytime power demand; government says conserve | Business News

Grid strains to meet peak daytime power demand; government says conserve | Business News

Published by Parlour News

The country’s power grid struggled to fully meet peak daytime electricity demand for the first time during this summer, prompting the government on Friday to urge citizens to use electricity “wisely and judiciously”. The appeal comes amid reports of power cuts from several parts of the country as India recorded a peak daytime shortage of 188 megawatts (MW) for the first time this summer when electricity demand touched a record 270 gigawatts (GW) on Thursday, according to data from the Grid Controller of India (Grid India). The shortfall was roughly equivalent to the peak electricity demand of a state like Manipur.  But any slight mismatch in demand and supply can cause extreme strain on the system, leading to fluctuation in grid frequency and can risk grid stability. Power cuts usually occur when demand exceeds supply of electricity and grid operators resort to load shedding. Peak demand figures, whether daily or monthly, are largely statistical reference points, as they reflect the highest load recorded at any moment during a given period on a particular day, often …

Irpanar village in Abujhmad region lights up for first time, marking a shift from Maoist past

Irpanar village in Abujhmad region lights up for first time, marking a shift from Maoist past

Published by Webster

A remote village in Chhattisgarh’s Abujhmad region, once a stronghold of Maoists, has got electricity for the first time after decades without power supply and other basic facilities, officials said on Sunday. When bulbs lit up for the first time on Friday, residents of Irpanar village saw not just light but a powerful symbol of development, a local said. Around 10 families will benefit from the electrification, which was done at a cost of Rs 56.11 lakh in the village. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Crane crash triggers massive blackout in Talwade, 8,600 affected

Crane crash triggers massive blackout in Talwade, 8,600 affected

Published by Webster

A crane collapsed onto an electricity transformer and overhead lines near Jyotiba Temple in Talwade, Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), disrupting power supply to over 8600 consumers and raising safety concerns. The area houses several manufacturing units and the Talwade IT Park.  The crane hit a 22 kV line linked to the Devi Indrayani Switching Station, bringing down a transformer and multiple poles, and affecting Dehugaon and Talwade feeders. Officials said nearly 1910 industrial units and 6700 homes faced outages, halting operations in the industrial belt. Busy stretch The incident occurred on one of the busiest routes to Talwade IT Park and MIDC units on Thursday, with concerns raised over how narrowly a major disaster had been averted. Official Speak An MSDCL spokesperson said a police complaint has been registered against the crane owner, and an investigation is underway to determine accountability. Meanwhile, power utility teams have begun emergency restoration work on a war footing, with replacement of damaged poles and rewiring operations in progress. Public outrage Mihir Sonawane, a regular commuter, said, “The incident …

Transformer thefts cripples supply in Ludhiana circles

Transformer thefts cripples supply in Ludhiana circles

Published by Parlour News

A surge in transformer thefts across Punjab State Power Corporation Limited’s (PSPCL) Ludhiana circles has significantly disrupted power supply, with officials attributing the rise to an organised scrap network targeting critical infrastructure components. A PSPCL employee repairs a transformer in Ludhiana on Saturday. (HT Photo) The incidents, which have escalated over recent months, are no longer being treated as isolated acts of pilferage. Senior PSPCL functionaries say the pattern points to a coordinated racket extracting copper windings, coils and other high-value fittings from transformers, rendering them unserviceable and triggering sudden outages across residential, rural and industrial areas. According to internal PSPCL data, 1,885 transformers had been rendered defunct due to theft till December 2025, compared with 1,176 during the corresponding period last year. The financial loss has climbed to ₹814.72 lakh. The highest number of cases has been reported from suburban circles (1,033), followed by Khanna circle (800). Despite FIRs being registered in every instance by the concerned subdivision officers (SDOs), police investigations have yielded no substantive breakthrough so far, compounding the utility’s concerns. PSPCL …

Delhi’s power demand peaks at 6,015 MW, highest on Apr 28 in last three years | Latest News Delhi

Delhi’s power demand peaks at 6,015 MW, highest on Apr 28 in last three years | Latest News Delhi

Published by Parlour News

New Delhi, The peak power demand of Delhi, pushed by the hot weather, crossed 6,000 MW for the first time this season on Monday, said discom officials. Delhi’s power demand peaks at 6,015 MW, highest on Apr 28 in last three years According to the State Load Dispatch Centre, Delhi’s peak power demand reached 6,015 MW at 3.30 pm the highest on April 28 in the last three years. Earlier, the highest peak demand on April 28 was 6,050 MW in 2022. The peak demand on April 28 in 2024 and 2023 was 4,994 MW and 4,428 MW. The maximum temperature in Delhi reached 40.4 degrees Celsius on Monday. BSES discoms BRPL and BYPL successfully met the demand of 2590 MW and 1290 MW in their distribution areas, said a spokesperson of the company. He said more than 2,100 MW of green power will play an important role in ensuring a smooth supply in Delhi during the summer months. Delhi is on the cusp of another historic power milestone, the SLDC said, adding that after …

Tamil Nadu’s maximum electricity demand likely to grow by 6 percent: Minister | Latest News India

Tamil Nadu’s maximum electricity demand likely to grow by 6 percent: Minister | Latest News India

Published by Parlour News

Chennai, Tamil Nadu’s maximum demand for electricity, for the current year, is expected to be 22,150 MW, six percent higher than the previous year’s peak demand, Minister for Electricity, V Senthil Balaji informed the Assembly on Tuesday. Tamil Nadu’s maximum electricity demand likely to grow by 6 percent: Minister The minister, in a policy note for his department tabled in the House, said that the state’s all-time maximum demand was 20,830 MW as on May 2, 2024 and maximum per day consumption recorded was 454.32 MU , as on April 30, 2024. “Chennai has met a maximum demand of 4,769 MW and maximum per day consumption of 101.755 MU on May 31, 2024. The State’s anticipated maximum demand for the current year will be 22,150 MW, which is six per cent higher than the previous year’s peak demand,” the minister said. When Senthil Kumar complained of “power cut” and said the AIADMK regime ensured uninterrupted power supply, Minister Senthil Balaji asked whether power cut was witnessed in the member’s constituency. “Tamil Nadu is a leading …