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NDTV
18-07-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Delhi Prepares Comprehensive Plan To Meet 2026-29 Electricity Demand Surge
New Delhi: Delhi's Rekha Gupta Government is developing a long-term plan to prevent blackouts in National Capital as city's peak electricity demand expected to surge in coming years. At a high-level meeting Friday, Power Minister Ashish Sood ordered officials to draft a detailed Power Master Plan for 2026-29. Delhi Transco Limited (DTL) officials said they plan to ramp up the city's transmission capacity to 24,000 MVA by 2029, well above the estimated peak demand of 11,000 MVA. But immediate concerns loomed large. Many infrastructure upgrades are delayed, and the city's grid is already nearing its limits. The meeting, attended by top officials from DTL, the Power Department, and major discoms- TPDDL, BRPL, and BYPL, focused on shoring up the city's overstretched transmission network, which is currently operating at over 90% capacity. "Why hasn't past expansion brought relief?" Mr Sood asked, as officials explained that upgrades to ageing substations and new installations could bring down the load to 70%, but only if timelines are met. Two critical substations at Gopalpur and Tikri Khurd, together expected to add 4,000 MVA, have remained stalled since 2022–23 due to delays in bidding and board-level clearances. Mr Sood flagged the inaction, demanding answers for the two-year holdup on projects "central to Delhi's energy future." Discoms also outlined a ₹1,937 crore upgrade plan involving transformer installations across the city. But all three flagged the same bottleneck- land. Finding space for new infrastructure, especially in congested urban pockets, remains a major hurdle. To resolve this, the minister directed the Power Secretary to convene joint meetings with MLAs and land-owning agencies like the DDA and MCD to expedite approvals and land allotment. As power demand continues to climb, driven by hotter summers, growing consumption, and population growth, government agrees that time is short. Plans are finally moving, but whether Delhi can execute fast enough remains the real test.
News18
18-07-2025
- Business
- News18
Delhi govt to prepare Power Master Plan to strengthen electricity infra
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The Delhi government will soon prepare a comprehensive 'Power Master Plan' aimed at strengthening the capital's electricity infrastructure and ensuring uninterrupted supply amid rising demand, officials said on Friday. Delhi Power minister Ashish Sood chaired a high-level meeting to review the power augmentation roadmap of the national capital, particularly focusing on upcoming plans of Delhi Transco Limited (DTL) and the three private distribution companies — TPDDL, BRPL and BYPL — over the next three years. During the meeting, Sood directed the power secretary to begin work on drafting the 'Power Master Plan' for Delhi, which will serve as a blueprint for streamlining generation, transmission, and distribution across the city. DTL presented its capacity addition projections up to March 2029, including the commissioning of two new substations at Gopalpur and Tikri Khurd with a combined capacity of 4,000 MVA. Once implemented, the total transmission capacity in Delhi is expected to rise to 24,000 MVA, against an anticipated peak demand of around 11,000 MVA. The three discoms also submitted their respective augmentation plans till September 2026, which include setting up transformers of varying capacities across the capital. The estimated investment for this is pegged at Rs 1,937 crore. Sood stressed the need to expedite land acquisition for Distribution Transformers and directed the power secretary to convene meetings with MLAs, DDA, and MCD officials to resolve delays. He also sought accountability for delays in sub-station projects pending since 2022-23. PTI SLB HVA view comments First Published: July 18, 2025, 22:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Power Projects Gridlocked Due To Planning, Execution Failures
New Delhi: With several key schemes aimed at strengthening Delhi's power transmission network going off track due to poor execution and persistent delays, Delhi Transco has submitted a presentation to the govt, urging a review of ongoing projects and the infusion of fresh ideas and innovative strategies for efficient implementation. According to an internal document of Delhi Transco Limited (DTL), accessed by TOI, numerous schemes planned during the 13th Five-Year Plan (2017–22) and the first two years of the 14th Plan (2022–27) have faltered due to systemic inefficiencies. The document revealed that during the 13th Plan period, only 58 out of 120 proposed schemes were executed, and merely 36% of the planned expenditure—Rs 2,091 crore out of Rs 5,728 crore—was utilised. It added that the situation so far remained the same under the 14th plan. DTL was established in July 2002 following the restructuring of Delhi's power sector. Carved out of the Delhi Vidyut Board, it was designated as the state transmission utility, while power distribution was handed over to three private companies. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi The document further revealed that there have been 18 instances of transformer failures since 2020, but none have been replaced with new units. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Linhas de expressão no rosto? Veja o que está virando febre entre as mulheres. aartedoherbalismo Undo Instead, only stop-gap arrangements were made. Of these, 11 transformers failed before completing their 25-year regulatory lifespan. While five units were temporarily borrowed from other organisations, seven were relocated from other substations. The document added that DTL's three substations remained non-functional for several days in July–Aug 2024 due to transformer failures, with old and repurposed units being used. A source familiar with the matter said, "This over-reliance on makeshift fixes underscores a severe lack of planning, inventory, and urgency," adding that poor coordination and ineffective decision-making led to delays in timely and appropriate action. DTL also highlighted the tenders failing to find contractors willing to take up the works, leading to delays in executing the projects in time. The document stated that a tender to procure a 500 MVA transformer was floated four times between 2020 and 2025 but was cancelled each time. Similarly, a tender for a 160 MVA transformer was dropped five times since 2019. "This reflects a lackadaisical approach towards the requirement of crucial power transformers that are essential to meet Delhi's future load demand. It further indicates poor planning, lack of market study, inaccurate estimation, and inclusion of unfavourable terms and conditions in the notice inviting tender," the Delhi Transco Limited said. To address these inefficiencies, DTL has recommended the formation of a high-level monitoring cell to closely track the progress of ongoing schemes. It also called for organisational restructuring to infuse fresh ideas and strategies for efficient project execution. The utility stressed the need to revisit the schemes under the 14th business plan to ensure realistic, need-based planning aligned with future requirements and supported by achievable timelines. "IT-enabled platforms may be leveraged to facilitate faceless vendor interactions and streamline various approval processes, ensuring transparency and efficiency. Core projects should be centralised for focused monitoring, while routine and non-critical matters should be decentralised to reduce the excessive burden on higher management and improve overall efficiency," the document stated.
Daily Record
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Crack shots at Dalbeattie Civic Gun Club competition
Twenty-six Dalbeattie Civic Gun Club competitors took part in the new shoot at Little Cloak Farm, Dalbeattie on Saturday. The competition was the Andy McLeod Memorial Shoot and Andy's widow Mary generously presented a new trophy for the competition in his memory. The 25 bird DTL event was won by Brian Renwick on 72x75 after a shoot off with Ian Edmonds on the same score. To add a little bit of fun to this event, a single white clay was added to the mix for each squad on a random basis. Only three competitors managed to hit their white target – Stevie Allan, Colin Clark and Clem Proudlock – and after a shoot-off Clem was declared the winner. Event two was shot over 25 ABT targets with Stevie Allan emerging as winner on a perfect 25. Event three consisted of 10 pair of doubles and this was won by Finley Bell on an excellent 19x20. There was also a pool trap competition ongoing during the day and this was won by Finley Bell on a perfect eight. The total scores for all three events were added together and the highest scorer and overall winner was Stevie Allan and he received the Andy McLeod Memorial Trophy. Other principal prizewinners were: Event 1 – 72 pts: Brian Renwick, I Edmonds. 71 pts: S Allan, A Peacock. 70 pts: D Galloway, B Renwick. 68 pts: S Nichol, W Little. Event 2 – 25 pts: S Allan. 24 pts: G Fleming, F Bell, C Maxwell. 23 pts: A Peacock, I Edmonds. Event 3 – 19 pts: F Bell. 18 pts: S Allan. 17 pts: A Peacock, B Renwick. 16 pts: G Fleming, D McCulloch.
Irish Independent
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Coveted places up for grabs in All-Ireland clay pigeon shoot
With just one round remaining, tensions are rising as competitors battle for a coveted place in the All-Ireland shoot later this season. Shooters in the Senior, ladies and Junior divisions gave it their all, navigating a deceptively tricky course that tested both precision and experience. The Senior category saw Seán Rigley and Davy Benson come out on top with a stand-out 39, just ahead of a tightly-packed group of challengers, with multiple shooters close behind on 38 – underlining just how competitive the field has become. In the ladies' division, Ciarra Carley and Alison Morris led the way, hitting a solid 36 to claim top honours. The Juniors once again impressed, as Glen Carley and Robert Civciss combined for a top score of 37, showcasing the emerging talent in the Wexford clay shooting scene. Course design played a big role in separating the field. The simultaneous crossing pair on Stand 1 tripped up more than a few seasoned shooters, while the DTL challenge on Stand 3 caught others by surprise. Many remarked on the clever lay-out – with targets that appeared straightforward but required a deeper level of tactical shooting. With three rounds now completed, attention shifts to the decisive fourth and final round, which will determine who earns the right to represent Wexford at the National Association of Regional Game Councils All-Ireland Shoot. With everything still up for grabs, the finale promises to be a thrilling showdown.
