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Thiruvananthapuram Energy Crisis Meeting: Measures to Avoid Power Outages and Load Shedding

Thiruvananthapuram: The high-level meeting assessed that the energy crisis is under control. During the meeting it was stated that there will be no need for load shedding at the state level if the restrictions imposed at the local level are effective.

Meanwhile, local restrictions will continue in peak load areas. Based on discussions with large energy consumers, water authorities, small irrigators and other public sector bodies, there is a shortfall of 117 MW in peak energy consumption. Electricity consumption reflects summer rainfall. Evaluated availability of transformer, transformer oil, electricity meter and other supplies. Estimates of transformer failures were also verified. The supply order was given to the government-controlled company “Kel”. They couldn’t get the transformer. Available from other institutions.

Measures have been taken to replace damaged meters. Minister K. Krishnankutty presided on Wednesday. Thursday’s meeting is a continuation of this. The current situation was explained by senior officials of the deputy chief engineer of the transmission and distribution sector.

Power outages should be avoided; The repair will be expedited

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A high-level meeting has directed officials to avoid a recurrence of voltage problems and continuous power cuts experienced in various districts. In areas where short circuits and power outages have occurred, immediate maintenance will be performed to prevent such problems from recurring.

To strengthen the transmission sector, it was also decided to timely complete the substations under construction. More shifts will be introduced at centers where damaged transformers are repaired. In districts with control room system, senior officers at the level of deputy chief engineers have been asked to conduct inspections during peak hours.

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