Bhubaneswar: Tata Power Odisha discoms have transformed the State into a power distribution hub.
In three years of operation the discoms have reduced AT&C losses by about 11% on an average in the last 3 years. The companies have invested over Rs 4200 crores capex in network and infrastructure. Over 1 million new electricity connections provided to underserved rural areas and support industrial expansion. Improved supply reliability compared to the national average with 23.68 hours of power supply per day in urban areas, and 21.98 hours of supply in rural areas
Tata Power operates four Discoms–TP Central Odisha Distribution, TP Western Odisha Distribution, TP Southern Odisha Distribution, and TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited.
Technology is the backbone of the discoms’ initiatives in Odisha. All discoms have integrated several information and operational technology including advanced systems to ensure seamless operations and rapid issue resolution. Some of these include: Centralized and area-specific power system control centres which monitoring and remote control of the network, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for network mapping and predictive maintenance, drone-based surveillance and LT protection systems to improve reliability and efficiency, SAP integration, smart meter installation, integrated call centre etc.
These measures have not only improved power availability but have also reduced Aggregate Transmission and Distribution (AT&C) losses to an average of 17.79% in FY24-a remarkable 11% reduction since privatization.
Beyond infrastructure investments, Tata Power’s Odisha Discoms are setting new benchmarks in customer service and operational excellence. Their focus on reliability and quality has earned national recognition- 3 Odisha Discoms achieved A+ ratings in the 12th Annual Integrated Rating and Ranking of Power Distribution Utilities (March 2024). Additionally, all 4 Discoms improved their standings in the Consumer Service Ratings of Discoms (CSRD) Report for FY’23, receiving an A rating for operational reliability.
The company’s efforts have significantly boosted Odisha’s growth by actively creating a skilled workforce and developing local vendors, enhancing their participation, and fostering e skilled workforce for the state’s power sector.
Over the last few years, the state has emerged as an industrial powerhouse, and one of the key industrial hubs in the country. Tata Power is aligned with government’s vision of Utkarsh Odisha, with focus on innovation, tech integration, skilling of its manpower, and wide scale electrification in rural area and industrial belts to support Make in Odisha
It is also poised to play a pivotal role in providing round the clock power supply by harnessing Odisha’s vast solar energy potential, which exceeds 200 gigawatts (GW). This includes approximately 138 GW from ground-mounted systems and 33.5 GW from floating solar installations. The state can also support 10GW rooftop solar capacity. Tata Power has proven expertise in booth floating solar and rooftop solar.
