'Digital twin' to help BSES monitor grid, detect faults

Power distribution company BSES is set to launch a “digital twin” project in southwest Delhi's Janakpuri where a virtual replica of the local electricity grid will be made and engineers will be able to monitor power flows, detect outages, and predict faults in real time.

- Jasjeev Gandhiok

Officials said the initiative will cover nearly 165,000 consumers, and is likely to be operational this month.

ABSES spokesperson said the “digital twin” project represents a shift from the conventional grid monitoring to predictive, data-led management and will make it the first time in the country to virtually monitor electricity.