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Hans India
01-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Be on your toes always: TGSPDCL boss to babus
Hyderabad: Musharraf Faruqui, Chairman and Managing Director of Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TGSPDCL), has directed officials to ensure continuous availability to consumers and to conduct regular interaction programmes every Wednesday in bastis and colonies. Speaking at a meeting held recently at the company's headquarters in Mint Compound with Chief Engineers, Superintending Engineers, and Divisional Engineers, the CMD stated that out of 8,681 11kV feeders under the company's jurisdiction, 6,885 are currently monitored through the Feeder Outage Management System. Efforts are actively underway to bring the remaining feeders under this comprehensive system as well. He announced that Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based services are being introduced at the distribution level to record details of power demand, supply, and interruptions online, providing immediate alerts to relevant engineers. Analysing these details, he noted, will enable the delivery of more efficient service. While the Feeder Outage Management System is already operational at substations and feeders, the integration of AI-based services is expected to further assist in identifying supply issues and defects at the field level, leading to enhanced service provision for consumers. The CMD also issued clear directives to officials, instructing them to monitor power supply daily at the Distribution Transformer (DTR) level. Divisional Engineers and Superintending Engineers were specifically told to focus on feeders and DTRs experiencing frequent issues, conduct thorough field visits, and take all necessary remedial actions promptly. Noting that power demand, particularly within Greater Hyderabad, is increasing significantly each year, the CMD instructed officials to prepare detailed reports by 15 August outlining the measures required to effectively address this growing demand. He further emphasised that services such as sanctioning new connections must be processed strictly as per Standards of Performance (SOP) within the stipulated timeframes, ensuring that no consumer complaints arise.
The Hindu
10-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Electricity Dept staff directed to patrol areas with good tree cover as branches falling on power lines disrupt supply
HYDERABAD Field staff of Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Ltd (TGSPDCL) was directed to regularly patrol areas having good tree cover as an analysis of power supply disruptions in feeders found that tripping mainly occurred when tree branches fell or got in contact with the power lines. They were asked to take necessary steps such as cutting/trimming tree branches that spread close to power lines. To ensure uninterrupted power supply during the monsoon season, chairman and managing director of the TGSPDCL Md. Musharraf Faruqui asked the engineers and field staff of the utility to constantly monitor the 33 kV and low-tension transmission and distribution network, critical feeders and distribution transformers. In a video conference held with chief engineers (CEs) and superintending engineers (SEs) from the utility's headquarters in Hyderabad on Monday (June 9, 2025), he instructed the SEs to conduct field inspections regularly and review the supply position with field staff once a week and focus on feeders facing most interruption. He also wanted them to conduct inspection of lines, feeders and AB (air break) switches and take steps to prevent recurrence of problems. The CMD asked all the supervisory and field staff to be available in their offices during heavy rains and warnings issued by the weather department. He said that the auto-rickshaws in the fuse-off-call offices were equipped with a GIS system so that they could reach the location of the complaints swiftly. The survey taken up as part of the Telangana GIS, Asset Management, Inspection and Maintenance System (TGAIMS) in the past had enabled the utility with complete information on the electric poles and distribution transformers. He asked the authorities to take up a similar survey in the case of 33 kV and low-tension networks. In-charge directors of the utility Narasimhulu and K. Saibaba, chief engineers Chakrapani, Balaswamy, Kamesh and others participated in the video conference from the Discom's headquarters.
The Hindu
05-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Ceiling fans are used almost everyday; their power consumption can be cut by half by switching to BLDC tech
A ceiling fan is used at homes almost throughout the year. The amount of electricity needed to run it and the money spent on the bill can be cut by more than a half by switching from a conventional fan to Brushless Direct Current (BLDC) fan. A 75 Watt conventional fan when used for 16 hours a day consumes 1.2 Kilowatts per hour (kWh). At a unit (kWh) cost of ₹6.50, the electricity bill per annum only for a fan comes up to ₹2857. A 32 Watt Brushless Direct Current (BLDC) fan rotates around the same speed. It needs only 0.51 kWh when used for 16 hours. The per annum bill for a BLDC fan is — at the same tariff — is ₹1,208 per annum, which is a more than half the bill for conventional fan, according to information from Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TGSPDCL). This is one of the methods to reduce demand for power which helps in conserving the environment and saving money as well. The various methods are in focus ahead of the World Environment Day. A BLDC fan — which runs on Direct Current — consumes less energy. A BLDC fan costs around double of what a conventional fan does. However, the overall money saved is more by buying a BLDC fan, as per information from TGSPDCL. Similarly, a conventional tube light of 40 Watt consumes 0.4 kWh. And, a LED Batten of 20Watt consumes 0.2 kWh, according to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). 'Replace traditional incandescent or CFL bulbs with LED lights, which consume 75-80% less electricity. Choose appliances with 5-star or high-star ratings from BEE, such as refrigerators, ACs, and washing machines, which are designed to consume less electricity,' said Musharraf Faruqui, chairman & managing director of TGSPDCL The senior official said that use of electricity can be reduced if air conditioners are set at 24-26°C, as recommended by BEE, and if filters are cleaned monthly.
Hans India
05-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
TGSPDCL CMD pitches for sustainable energy practices
Hyderabad: On the eve of World Environment Day, TGSPDCL Chairman and Managing Director Musharraf Faruqui appealed to people to adapt energy saving, sustainable practices. The official asserted that conserving energy is an important way to reduce strain on the environment. 'Replacing incandescent or CFL bulbs with LED lights will reduce electricity consumption by 75-80 per cent. Set ceiling fans to optimal speeds and air conditioners with temperatures between 24-26°C, as recommended by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), and clean filters monthly to reduce energy use,' he said. He suggested the use of BEE Star-Rated Appliances with high-star ratings, such as for refrigerators, ACs, and washing machines, which are designed to consume less electricity. 'Installing solar water heaters or rooftop solar panels will reduce reliance on grid electricity. Enabling power-saving settings on computers, TVs, and other electronics is especially relevant in urban areas with high gadget usage,' he added.
The Hindu
07-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Discom to ensure uninterrupted power supply to Miss World Pageant spots
HYDERABAD The Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Ltd (TGSPDCL) is making arrangements for uninterrupted power supply at all the venues where the 72nd Miss World Pageant is scheduled to be held and also at all the historical and tourist spots in the city that the guests are likely to visit. A team of the Southern Discom led by chairman and managing director Md. Musharraf Faruqui, including Chief Engineer (Metro) Chakrapani, Superintending Engineers Somi Reddy and Chandrashekhar, visited the locations to oversee the arrangements being made by the power utility staff. Speaking during the visit, Mr. Faruqui said the events related to the pageant would be held at about 20 locations, including the historical/ tourist spots. He asked the engineers, field staff and other employees of the Discom to stay vigilant round the clock so that there is no interruption in power supply even for a moment. They visited Chowmahalla Palace, Charminar, Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hitex (HICC) and other locations related to the Miss World Pageant
