TP Central Odisha Distribution Ltd completes two successful years of operations

Bhubaneswar, June 2: TP Central Odisha Distribution Ltd. (TPCODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, today celebrated the completion of two years of its successful operations in Odisha. In its first two years, TPCODL has extensively leveraged technology for reliablepower supply. The company has kept its prime focus on customer centricity, network augmentation, safety and infrastructure refurbishment for improvement of the overall scenario in electricity distribution in its licensed area of operations.  TPCODL serves a huge population of 1.36 crore with a customer base of more than 27.5 lakh and a vast distribution area of 29,354 sq. km. in the state. To improve customer experience, TPCODL has undertaken several initiatives to strengthen distribution infrastructure, adopt new technologies and digitalize its services. In the past two years, the company has taken a number of proactive steps on maintenance that have resulted in robust distribution infrastructure. Condition-based maintenance systems like Thermography and Dissolved Gas Analysis are used by the company to detect the lifespan of equipment and perform maintenance at right time. Such initiatives helped in a 37% reduction in 11kV interruptions and a 64% reduction in 33kV interruptions on a Y-o-Y basis during FY2021-22.Additionally, the company has added, augmented and replaced overhead 33 kV electric wires of over 100 circuit kilometres (ckms) and 11kV wires of more than 1100 ckms. TPCODL has also added 42,743 new LT and HT poles, refurbished more than 1,000 distribution sub-stations (DSS) apart from strengthening around 10,900 poles and concreting 37800 poles. On the anniversary, Sanjay Banga, President – Transmission &Distribution, Tata Power, said, “As we enter our third year of operations in central Odisha, we are glad that we have made significant progress in network augmentation, technological advancement, innovation, digitalization, and safety, resulting in a strong customer-focused network. Our team has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to delivering value to our customers within these two years. With the changing technological landscape in the distribution sector, we aim to continue with our progressive steps forward inproviding reliable and affordable power supply to supportkey growth parameters such as industrial development, socio-economic development and empowerment of people in Odisha. I would like to thank all our stakeholders and the Government of Odisha for their unwavering support and faith in us.”