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The Hindu
01-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Deputy CM asks SPDCL to adopt modern tech, raise consumer awareness on power services
HYDERABAD Deputy Chief Minister M. Bhatti Vikramarka has asked the senior engineers and Directors of the Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Ltd (TGSPDCL) to adopt modern technology that align with the evolving needs of consumers in the digital era and improve the delivery of services. In a meeting with the officials of the Southern Discom here on Tuesday, Mr. Vikramarka, who handles the portfolios of Energy and Finance, told them to expedite the complete implementation of the Feeder Outage Management System (FOMS), which would ensure real-time alerts to the control room whenever there was a power supply disruption. The Discom officials explained to the Deputy Chief Minister that FOMS had already been implemented across 5,500 of the 6,500 feeders under the SPDCL limits. The Deputy CM told them to integrate the remaining feeders into the system swiftly. He congratulated the Discom for earning the ISO 9000 certification, acknowledging it as a commendable achievement based on performance in areas such as operations, consumer service delivery and timely clearance of office files/resolution of grievances. He encouraged officials to continue improving and aim for more such awards in the future. Mr. Vikramarka also reviewed the new dress code designed for field staff and offered suggestions for its implementation. He stated that Directors were appointed based on their extensive experience and proven capabilities and asked them to create and implement an action plan to complete the long-pending tasks within their respective domains. He noted that new transformers and sub-stations were being set up as soon as the load on the existing ones reached 70%, ensuring uninterrupted power supply through advanced planning. He stated that a comprehensive solar power strategy would soon be rolled out, and instructed department staff to be fully prepared for its implementation. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary of the Energy department Naveen Mittal, Chairman and Managing Director of TGSPDCL Md. Musharraf Faruqui along with Directors and senior engineers.
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.
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Second phase waste-to-energy plant at Jawaharnagar to begin in August, GHMC tells NGT
Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has informed the National Green Tribunal, southern zone, that the second phase of the waste-to-energy (WtE) plant at Jawaharnagar, with a capacity of 24 MW, is expected to commence operations in the first week of Aug. In an affidavit submitted by GHMC commissioner RV Karnan, it was stated that a power purchase agreement was signed on May 12 between Hyderabad MSW Energy Solutions Private Ltd and the Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TGSPDCL). The agreement is currently awaiting approval from the Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission. The boilers department has granted permission to operate both boilers following successful hydro tests. Steam blowout tests are scheduled for the third week of July, signaling that mechanical systems are on track for commissioning. The tariff for the energy generated will be determined by TGERC under section 62 of the Electricity Act, 2003. It will include considerations such as the tipping fee, with interim arrangements possibly sought through a separate petition. Any govt incentives availed by the operator must be passed on to the discom in line with TGERC directives. The affidavit clarified that no transmission, wheeling, or additional charges will be imposed by TGTransco or the discom for energy purchased. The plant can draw power from the grid only during shutdowns or maintenance, limited to auxiliary consumption (11% of installed capacity). Status of other WtE projects The GHMC is also progressing on other WtE plants. A revised NOC was issued on June 9 to Sri Venkateshwara Green Power Projects Ltd, enhancing the Yacharam plant's capacity from 12 MW to 14 MW. GHMC has requested TGSPDCL to initiate a PPA. This project is expected to be commissioned by Dec 2026. Meanwhile, the stalled Bibinagar project—idle since 2017–18 due to IL&FS's financial troubles—is under review for possible revival. The affidavit was submitted in response to a petition filed by Shankar Narayanan Bala Krishnan and others on waste management and environmental compliance.
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.
