Hyderabad: Northern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TGNPDCL) hit a record peak power demand of 6,057 MW on Saturday, thereby surpassing the previous high of 5,816 MW recorded on March 11 last year.
Chairman and Managing Director Varun Reddy said the utility reached the new peak in February itself, which indicates an early surge in consumption this year. Notably, last year’s highest demand occurred in March.
TGNPDCL operated under the supervision of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu and Special Chief Secretary (Energy) Navin Mittal, officials said. Meanwhile, senior officers continuously monitored the grid situation.
Despite the spike, the company maintained uninterrupted and continuous power supply across its jurisdiction. Stronger infrastructure and advance planning enabled the utility to handle the additional load.
TGNPDCL ramps up infrastructure ahead of summer surge
As part of network strengthening, TGNPDCL commissioned 35 new 33/11 kV substations and installed 366 additional power transformers. In addition, it enhanced the capacity of 7,600 transformers and bifurcated eight overloaded 33 kV feeders to reduce stress.
Furthermore, the utility laid 1,200 km of 33 kV alternate lines and installed 392 capacitor banks to address low-voltage issues. Consequently, these measures improved voltage stability and reliability.
Ahead of summer, the company rolled out a special action plan. Teams carried out transformer maintenance, inspected lines and rectified loose connections. At the same time, divisions stocked essential materials to respond swiftly to breakdowns.
Moreover, TGNPDCL positioned emergency response teams in every division. Officials also put in place a dedicated monitoring system to ensure prompt grievance redressal.
The CMD said demand may rise further in March, April and May. However, he asserted that TGNPDCL stands fully prepared to ensure quality and uninterrupted power supply during the peak summer season.