Cesc aims at plugging energy loss with new programme

 After the implementation of Restructured-Accelerated Power Development and Reform Programme (R-ADPR), 13.08 million units of energy loss, which costs Rs 614.95 lakh, can be saved annually, said managing director of Cesc (Mysore division) P Boregowda here on Saturday.

The Mysore division comprises Mysore, Mandya, Hassan, Kodagu, and Chamarajanagar districts. R-ADPR project will be inaugurated by energy minister Shoba Karandlaje on February 28 at Kalamandir here.

Work will be taken up in two phases to modernize the distribution of electric power and its infrastructure under R-ADPR project in the division, he said. Cesc initially starts R-ADPR projects in 12 towns and cities with population exceeding 30,000 -- which include Mysore and Nanjangud -- and 10 other places coming under the division. The first phase project costs Rs 59.27 crore.

Cesc has partnered with Infosys for the first phase work to implement computerization in its jurisdiction. The IT giant will install servers and workstations in Cesc offices and in 12 project areas, he said. Infosys makes 17 modules that provide online facilities for consumers to monitor their account details, power consumption history, bill details, he added.

Consumers can apply for new connection online too. He said Mandya was considered for pilot project under R-ADPR project. In the first phase, preparation of data to strengthen the existing infrastructure will be done by doing consumer indexing, GIS mapping and asset mapping of distribution of transformers, he said. The implementation of IT applications for meter reading, billing, energy counting and auditing will also be done.

Explaining the second phase works, the MD said renovation and modernization of 11 KV-level sub-stations, transformers, conductors, feeder separation, and other works will be done. The cost of second phase of works in Mysore city is Rs 128 crore. The first phase works of project in Mysore division will be finished within in six months, and second phase works will be done by mid-2013.

Speaking on power consumption during summer, Boregowda said on an average, they require 18 million units per day. "But recently, 21 million units were consumed. We are expecting it to reach up to 22 million units this summer.""As of now, there is no problem to provide sufficient power supply in summer. If the demand raises, power will be purchased from sugar factories," he added.