Distribution companies have adequate power lines in place to meet the electricity demand of Mumbaikars
Nearly 4.2 million electricity consumers in Greater Mumbai will not face load-shedding during Diwali and in the coming month's, thanks to the islanding system and adequate power supply being planned by the distribution companies including Tata Power Distribution, Reliance Infrastructure and BrihanMUmbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST).
The uninterrupted power supply will be a big relief for Mumbaikars especially when the state distribution utility Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MahaVitaran) is forced daily to shed load for three to 10 hours in different parts of the state following a dip in generation due to inadequate coal supply.
Mumbai's daily demand of 3,200 MW is mainly met by three distribution companies. Tata Power runs its Trombay plant on an imported coal and therefore does not rely on Coal India or other domestic suppliers. Tata Power generation supplies power to Tata Power Distribution with a consumer base of over 4 lakh.
In case of Reliance Infrastructure, it has tied up about 60 per cent imported coal and the balance 40 per cent from domestic suppliers for its 500 MW plant at Dahanu. However, Reliance Infrastructure's arm Vidarbha Industries Power Limited with 500 MW receives coal from Coal India and through E auction. These two companies supply power to Reliance Infrastructure distribution with a consumer base of over 2.4 million.
This apart, Reliance Infrastructure distribution and Tata Power distribution draw a total of 700 MW from outside. BEST, which is not a generator, draws 800 MW power from Tata Power and supplies to 9 lakh consumers in the island city. Reliance Energy spokesperson said, "Despite coal shortage and high power demand during the peak season of October, we have been able to effectively mitigate the problem by optimising our Dahanu power plant operations to ensure continuity of power supply to our customers.''
An officer at the energy department told DNA, "The islanding system was designed to intentionally isolate Mumbai's network during widespread external grid disturbance, enabling supply to continue for essential category consumers, avoiding a tripping of thermal generators and quick restoration. The city won't witness load shedding,'' he said.
CITY’S ELECTRICITY NEEDS
- Mumbai’s daily demand of 3,200 MW is mainly met by three distribution companies
- The uninterrupted power supply will be a big relief for Mumbaikars
- The state distribution utility, MahaVitaran, is forced daily to shed load for three to 10 hours following a dip in electricity generation due to inadequate coal supply.
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