ABB has partnered with Indore Smart City Development Ltd (ISCDL) to deploy next-generation digital technology that enables the continuous supply of electricity to homes and businesses, a release by ABB Ltd said.
In the first phase of the collaboration, this technology has enabled more than 2,300 connections to achieve 24×7 electricity supply with an efficient automatic response system (ARS) in case of power outages or disruption, an ABB India release said.
ABB and ISCDL now plan to replicate the same model in other areas of the city and position Indore as the model for smart city projects across India.
Largest city in MP
Indore is the largest city in Madhya Pradesh and home to over three million people and several key industries in the state. Indore is also part of the Central Government’s mission to develop 100 smart cities across the country. One of the key parameters of a smart city is the 24/7 supply of electricity to enable digital transformation and the supply of key services to citizens. Indore has set its target to boost the smart city development in sync with its ‘swachh’ identity in the world.
CSS by ABB
ABB’s Compact Secondary Substations (CSS) used in the project reduces downtime by providing steady and reliable power supply through digitally enabled SCADA solutions. The CSS also has inbuilt Feeder Remote Terminal Units which keep a real-time check on consumption by each household, maintain healthy network, and quick restoration of electricity through remotely monitored SCADA system.
ABB’s integrated Feeder Terminal Units are hooked to SCADA Centre, which enables control and monitoring of low voltage connections and provide real-time feedback on power distribution related data. The previous manual process resulted in frequent power outages. The compact substations are also tested for personnel safety, contributing to the objective of achieving safe and smart power distribution for the city.
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Make in India
ABB’s Compact Substations are manufactured locally in India, in-line with ABB’s commitment to the ‘Make in India’ vision and to develop domestic best-in-class manufacturing capabilities. According to Kiran Dutt, President – Electrification business, ABB India said, “We are happy to partner with the Indore Smart City Development Limited to support Indore in becoming a next-generation smart city. ABB’s world-class digital solutions will enable the regular supply of electricity which is vital for the growth of a vibrant city such as Indore.”
Featured photograph (source: ABB) is an illustrative image showing typical components like medium voltage switchgear, step-down transformer, low voltage distribution board, etc, integrated in ABB’s Compact Secondary Substation (CSS).
