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Tata Power DDL advances energy management with cutting-edge automation
EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)
|August 2024
The company has implemented automation systems since 2002, including SCADA, ADMS, and grid automation. It has also installed a 10 MW battery energy storage system.
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The technology journey of Tata Power DDL commenced in 2002 and has evolved significantly over the years. Automation and digital transformation are ongoing, characterised by multiple phases and continuous enhancements.
The company operates extensively in the North and Northwest regions of Delhi, covering an area of approximately 510 square kilometres and serving a substantial customer base of 2.04 million.
Phases of automation
The initial phase of grid operations involved manual operations and monitoring equipment status across sites. From 2005 to 2010, Tata Power DDL implemented the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, enabling centralised control and real-time monitoring. The company has currently integrated the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS), enabling comprehensive grid control without manual intervention.
This story is from the August 2024 edition of EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review).
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