Hyderabad’s power demand to hit 5,000 MW next year; Telangana braces for 20,000 MW load

Hyderabad: Telangana’s electricity authorities are ramping up preparations to meet next year’s projected peak power demand, expected to rise from 19,500 MW to 20,000 MW statewide, with Greater Hyderabad alone likely to reach 5,000 MW.

TGSPDCL CMD Musharraf Farooqui has instructed Transco and DISCOM officials to implement measures ensuring uninterrupted power supply. He directed that the Summer Action Plan work commence by the end of October and be completed by December.

431 power transformers to be upgraded

To manage the growing demand, authorities plan to deploy 3,866 additional distribution transformers (DTRs) and upgrade 431 power transformers (PTRs) across critical locations.

Substations targeted for capacity enhancement include Jubilee Hills, Madhapur, Manikonda, Gachibowli, Medchal, Shivarampalli, MD Palli, Pathancheru, RC Puram, Bollaram, Borapatla, Narsapur and Palamakula.

Introduction of high-capacity transformers

CMD Farooqui emphasised addressing space constraints by optimising the use of existing infrastructure. For the first time in TSPDCL’s history, 1,000 kVA distribution transformers will replace 500 kVA units in areas with over 70 per cent load.

Additionally, 16 MVA power transformers will be installed at 33/11 kV substations in Greater Hyderabad. The introduction of these high-capacity transformers is expected to ease both load and space pressures significantly.

Field-level planning and maintenance

The CMD instructed field-level officers to carefully review high-demand areas, finalise plans within a week and initiate all repair and maintenance work by the end of October.

He emphasised that all Summer Action Plan works should be completed by December to ensure an uninterrupted electricity supply during the peak summer months.