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Tata Power-DDL, Japan collab to provide stable electricity in city
New Delhi: Tata Power-Delhi Distribution Ltd, in collaboration with Japan-based Nissin Electric Co Ltd, has commissioned India's first micro substation with a power voltage transformer (PVT) to provide a low-cost and reliable power supply to consumers in Delhi.
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The project is part of the International Demonstration Project on Japan's Energy Efficiency Technologies, publicly solicited by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organisation (NEDO).
A senior discom official said the introduction of the micro substation with PVT technology is aimed at providing reliable and stable power to remote areas across India that are far from the power grid or lack a fully developed grid but have power transmission lines nearby.
"Instead of constructing a large network that requires a substantial budget and large installation space, it can convert high-voltage power directly from transmission lines to low-voltage power, suitable for residential consumers.
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The official said this technology would also help in peak load management and lead to low operational costs, as refuelling and frequent maintenance of a generator are not required.
Tata Power-DDL, a leading power utility, serves around 9 million consumers in North Delhi. tnn
