Alternate solution for reliable supply during power outage
Berhampur, 07 April 2022: As another significant step in providing reliable power supply to consumers, TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, has introduced an innovative solution called a mobile substation in its area of operation.
The mobile substation includes a distribution transformer, High Tension & Low Tension protection devices along with other equipment mounted on a mobile trolley. The mobile compact substation is a plug-in type substation and requires around 1.5 Hours for putting into service apart from the travel time. It is used to quickly restore power supply to customers, during conditions such as failure of an existing transformer and in case of emergency services to major organisations such as hospitals, water supply or natural calamities like storms and cyclones. "The initiative is a part of our mission to introduce new technologies and provide reliable power supply to our customers. We will continue to innovate and introduce new services with a focus on customer satisfaction," said Mr. Arvind Singh, Chief Executive Officer, TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited.
TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) is a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha with the majority stake being held by Tata Power (51%). TPSODL serves a populace of 95 lakhs with a Customer Base of 23.69 lakhs in a vast Distribution Area of 48,751 sq. km.
TPSODL's parent company Tata Power has a vast experience in electricity distribution in Mumbai, Delhi, and Ajmer, and has been a benchmark performer in Delhi for the last two decades.
TPSODL is focused on providing a reliable power supply, enhanced customer services and reducing the existing AT&C losses in a systematic manner. The company is working towards achieving this by upgrading the present distribution infrastructure, adopting new technologies and providing various digital services to the customers.