Berhampur: In a bid to implement innovative solutions to ensure reliable power supply to customers, Tata Power Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) has deployed mobile substations in all circles in southern Odisha.
As per the provision, a 11/0.4 kV mobile substation would be deployed in each of six circles including Berhampur, City, Rayagada, Jeypore, Aska and Bhanjanagar.
The mobile substations are compact plug-in substations with a distribution transformer, high- and low-tension protection devices, which are mounted on a mobile trolley. The substation can be moved quickly to restore the power supply during any exigency. It can be put into service within approximately 1.5 hours apart from the travel time.
“Our continuous effort has been towards ensuring reliable power supply to our customers. These compact substations will be of immense help during peak summer as this helps in immediate power restoration. Our teams continue to innovate and introduce new ways and means to ensure robustness of power distribution in southern Odisha,” said Arvind Singh, Chief Executive Officer of TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited.
For its easy mobility, electrical service in case of faulty distribution transformer can be restored faster. The substation can be of immense help in case of emergency services to critical customers like hospital, water supply.
In case of refurbishment of the DSS, mobile substations can be used to supply power to the customers. The substation is compact and help in immediate power restoration at the time of natural calamities. It can also be used in providing temporary power supply during project works.
