
Hyderabad: The Telangana Southern Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TGSPDCL) on Saturday, January 18 initiated the process of laying underground cables.
There are 498 substations of 33 Kilowatt in Telangana, 33 KV Underground Cable (UG) – 1,280 kms, 33 KV Overhead (OH) line– 3,725 kms, Power Transformers (PTRs)provided in Substations – 1022 Nos., 11 KV UG Cable – 957 kms, 11 KV OH line – 21,643 kms, Distribution Transformers (DTRs) – 1,50,992 Nos. and intermediate poles.
How to apply
- Interested parties having a proven track record of laying underground cables in other major cities may apply for tenders. The applications are available on TGSPDCL website.
- Parties can also form a joint venture (JV) with appropriate technology partners who have implemented such underground cabling works for power utilities in India or abroad and express interest. Such firms should also produce requisite documents for the proposed JV.
- A Letter of Interest from interested party on their letter head.
Presentation required
The interested parties are expected to give a presentation to the expert committee covering the following:
- Brief about their firm
- Previous works of the interested party
- Technology landscape and various execution models prevailing in the market
- Pros and cons of the different execution modes
- Proposed mode of execution of the project
- Global best practices and case studies
- Financial information of the firm (Net worth and Revenues over the last 3-5 years)
- Any existing technology tie-ups with Cable manufacturers or any existing manufacturing capacity base
- And any other information as deemed fit by the interested party
Ensure uninterrupted power supply in Telangana: CM
Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy had recently ordered a feasibility study of laying underground cables in the state. He stressed the need for implementing a complete underground cable system within the Outer Ring Road of Hyderabad.
He suggested exploring alternatives to ensure all types of cables, including power cables be shifted underground. The CM stressed that an underground cable system could reduce power loss, prevent electricity theft, and address issues caused by natural calamities.
CM Revanth insisted on ensuring uninterrupted power supply and suggested implementing alternative supply systems to maintain service during outages caused by technical issues. In addition to urban infrastructure improvements, CM Revanth announced plans to provide solar power and pump sets at no cost to households in tribal regions.
He instructed the Forest and Tribal Welfare departments to collaborate on this initiative and explore methods used in other states for effective implementation.
The chief minister called for updates on a 400 KV substation project in Parigi that has been delayed for ten years, as well as the relocation of another substation due to new construction at Osmania General Hospital in Goshamahal.