Tata Power announced the setting up of an innovative submersible power substation in south Mumbai to augment the power infrastructure in its operational area.
Occupying virtually zero space, this underground substation will be a first-of-its-kind submersible substation installed by any power distribution utility in the country, a release by Tata Power said.
Location
The substation will be installed in the parking area of the Parel Receiving Station and will support power demand load of high-rise infrastructure in the adjoining areas and ensure a continuous and reliable power supply to consumers during exigencies, including floods and storms.
Three-way RMU
The substation will have specially designed 22kV submersible duty three-way Ring Man Unit, 22kV/433V 400KVA transformer with accessories suitable for submerged operations. All terminations of the substation will also be suitable to work under submersion and will have touch-proof design technology.
The installation will be in compliance with Central Electricity Authority’s safety regulations.
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Ten more planned
This novel design of the substation will not only help in improvising the aesthetics of the premises, but will also offers an innovative solution to distribution utilities and infrastructure developers to utilise their land optimally, especially in congested areas and land starved metro cities across the country. Tata Power plans to install 10 such submersible substations by 2025 in its Mumbai licenced area.
Differentiated offerings
“Tata Power through its differentiated offerings, continual innovation, and smart energy solutions, is delivering uninterrupted power supply and beyond-the-meter services to its customers. We are proud to initiate the work on installing India’s first submersible underground substation in Mumbai. This pioneering project will transform the power distribution sector of the country and establish a new benchmark for innovative and future ready solutions.” said Sanjay Banga, President – T&D, Tata Power.
Featured photograph shows the ground-breaking ceremony of the 400KVA substation, performed by Ashok Kanse, Electrical Inspector, Mumbai Region at Tata Power’s Parel Receiving Station in Mumbai. Also present were Nilesh Kane, Chief, Tata Power Mumbai Distribution, and other senior Tata Power officials.
