In a significant move to bolster the city's electrical backbone, the Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited (CPDL) has successfully commissioned a major new power transformer. This installation is set to directly benefit residents and businesses in several key areas that have historically faced supply issues.
Key Details of the New Installation
The newly activated unit is a 20 MVA, 66/11 kV power transformer. It has been installed at the 66 kV grid sub-station (GSS) located in the IT Park. According to CPDL Director Arun Kumar Verma, this enhancement is specifically designed to ensure a more stable and uninterrupted flow of electricity. The primary localities set to gain from this upgrade include IT Park, Manimajra, Kishangarh, and their surrounding regions.
Officials highlighted that these areas frequently experienced power shortages during the peak summer months when demand surges. The new transformer is expected to provide substantial relief by adding crucial capacity to the local grid.
Strategic Benefits and Backup Role
Beyond simply adding capacity, this transformer serves a dual purpose. It will act as an alternate source of supply from the GSS during emergencies or exigencies, thereby improving the overall resilience of the network. Furthermore, a key operational benefit is the reduction of heavy load on the existing Manimajra GSS. A portion of the electricity demand will now be seamlessly shifted to the new transformer at the IT Park facility.
Part of a Broader Infrastructure Push
This marks the second 20 MVA, 66/11 kV power transformer that CPDL has commissioned since it took over the responsibility of electricity distribution in Chandigarh. The first transformer of similar capacity was installed earlier at the 66 kV GSS in Industrial Area Phase-II.
The expansion drive is far from over. CPDL has announced plans to commission two more power transformers in the coming months. These future installations are slated for the GSS in Sector 56 and the Industrial Area Phase-I. This continued investment underscores a committed strategy to systematically upgrade and future-proof the city's entire power distribution network, aiming to meet growing demand and enhance service reliability for all consumers.
