The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDC) is ramping up
its efforts to meet the increasing electricity needs of Pune. Approximately 15,000
new electricity connections are being provided each month in the Pune circle,
prompting the company to propose infrastructure expansion projects worth INR
5,101 crore.
Each year between 1.8 to 2 lakh new electricity connections are being initiated,
necessitating a substantial upgrade in the power infrastructure to ensure a
consistent and high-quality power supply. The proposed projects in the Pune circle
include the construction of 37 new substations, 23 power transformers, and the
installation of 4,688 km of high-pressure and low-pressure power lines, along with
2,558 km of new underground power lines.
Additionally, the plan encompasses 1,699 new distribution switches, an increase in
the capacity of 2,277 switches, 7,505 feeder pillars, 2,399 new ring main units, and
439 AB switches. Within this comprehensive scheme, INR 1,850 crore has been
allocated for smart meters, INR 2,910 crore for improving power infrastructure and
reducing losses, and INR 342 crore for feeder separation.
Over the past 8-9 months, the MSEDC has undertaken a rigorous site selection
process for ultra-high-pressure substations, ultimately identifying 17 suitable
locations with capacities of 132 and 220 kv. These substations will be established
by Mahapareshan, along with the installation of 12 additional power transformers,
each with a capacity of 50 mva, in high-voltage substations.
