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New Indian Express
02-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Dy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka advocates use of modern technology to meet needs of power consumers
HYDERABAD: Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Tuesday emphasised the need for the Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TSSPDCL) to adopt modern technology to meet the evolving needs of electricity consumers. Speaking at a review meeting with SPDCL senior officials, including Principal Secretary of Energy department Naveen Mittal and SPDCL CMD Musharraf Faruqi, at Praja Bhavan, the deputy CM issued key directives aimed at strengthening service delivery, infrastructure readiness and consumer engagement. He particularly stressed the need for '100 per cent implementation' of the Feeder Outage Management System (FOMS), a technology that ensures immediate alerts to control rooms in case of power supply disruptions. When the officials brought to his notice that 5,500 out of 6,500 feeders have already been brought under FOMS, the minister directed them to bring the remaining feeders under this system. Appreciating the SPDCL's achievement in securing ISO 9000 certification, the deputy CM said it reflects the organisation's progress in areas such as operations, consumer service and administrative efficiency. He urged officials to aim for more national-level awards through continued improvements in service standards. New dress code Vikramarka also reviewed the newly proposed dress code for field staff, offering several suggestions for better functionality and identification. Underscoring the importance of efficient leadership, he reminded directors — selected based on experience and competence — to focus on pending tasks in their respective domains and complete them in a phased manner.
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
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.
