Energy Minister Shrikant Sharma said that UP Power Transmission Corporation Limited (UPPTCL) was preparing to boost transmission capacity as demand was likely to reach 26,500-MW level by next summer.
He directed the UPPTCL officials to add 50 new power transmission sub-stations to ensure uninterrupted power supply across the state. Presently there are 550 grid or transmission sub-stations in UP.
“This year the peak demand was 23,419 megawatt (MW) which was met successfully. By next summer, the maximum demand is expected to reach 26,500 MW and we are improving our network,†Sharma said.
Keeping the increased demand in mind, the state’s capability to import power from outside will be increased to 14,000 MW, while power transmission capacity (PTC) will be enhanced to 28,000 MW. At present, the TTC is 12,300 MW and PTC is at 24,500 MW.
Sharma further said that construction of 50 new sub-stations would be completed in a time-bound manner by June, 2021, which would help prevent unnecessary tripping. He also warned of stern action against irresponsible officers.
Sharma said that Chairman of UPPCL and Director-General Vigilance had been asked to formulate action plan to bring down transmission and distribution losses to below 15 per cent.
The difference between recorded power at feeder input and sum of power output of all distribution transformers during any interval gives total high-voltage feeder power loss. Targets have also been set for anti-power theft police stations — dedicated police stations to crack down on power theft — to check feeder losses in the state.
