BRPL overcoming space and demand challenges to power Delhi

As Delhi continues to grow at an annual electricity demand rate of 5-6 per cent, expanding network capacity by 6-8 per cent every year becomes imperative.

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BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL), a key player in Delhi's electricity distribution landscape, serves a significant portion of the capital city through its two companies—BSES Rajdhani and BSES Yamuna. Together, it caters to nearly two-thirds of the population, covering densely packed zones in South, West, Central, and East Delhi. With approximately five million customers and an astonishing circuit density of over 4,500 customers per square kilometre, BRPL is navigating unique challenges in scaling up its power infrastructure.

As Delhi continues to grow at an annual electricity demand rate of 5-6 per cent, expanding network capacity by 6-8 per cent every year becomes imperative. However, acquiring new land for substations and infrastructure is a persistent hurdle in a city where space is limited and increasingly expensive. Most available land falls under state control, which means every expansion requires inter-agency coordination and approvals, further complicating the process.