First indoor 33/11 kV substation in Karimnagar under TGNPDCL jurisdiction technically charged

Indoor substations would significantly help address the shortage of land in urban areas while ensuring quality and reliable power supply to consumers, Northern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Ltd (TGNPDCL) Chairman and Managing Director K. Varun Reddy said.

He was speaking after technically charging the first indoor 33/11 kV substation in Karimnagar under the TGNPDCL jurisdiction at Telangana Chowk here on Tuesday.

Built at a cost of ₹6.92 crore within an area of just 484 square yards, the substation is equipped with two 8 MVA power transformers using ester-oil technology.

The facility is also equipped with SCADA systems, Intelligent Electronic Device (IED) relays and advanced Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) systems integrated with the Control Centre of the TGNPDCL for remote monitoring of the substation.

The control panels installed at the substation are equipped with ‘SCADA facilities, IED relays and advanced RTU systems which have been integrated with the Control Centre at the TGNPDCL Corporate Office, he elaborated.

Mr. Reddy said the TGNPDCL was developing a modern power supply network through technologically advanced indoor substations in tune with the increasing power demand.

Another indoor substation would be established at the Collectorate in Karimnagar, he added.