Tata Power-DDL Touches Peak Winter Demand of 1646 MW in Delhi

Tata Power Delhi Distribution (Tata Power-DDL) has announced that it has successfully met the record peak power demand of 1646 MW without any network constraint and power outage. This is when the temperatures are touching their lowest levels in North-West India. With the plunge in temperature, the capital is presently colder than several hill stations.

Tata Power-DDL held that the previous highest demand of Delhi was 4964 MW and 1618 MW in its serving area in December 2022.

The company is expecting the peak demand to breach 1660 MW mark this season and has made long-term power tie ups for meeting the same. Tata Power-DDL has also ensured reliability of its equipment at such low temperatures and foggy conditions. A total of 1700 MW of power is available from long-term sources with the company which would help in meeting the peak demand effectively.

“Our power-supply arrangements during the winter-months include long-term agreements with power-plants like Maithon Power, NTPC Stations, and Delhi based gas fuelled generating stations,” said the official statement of Tata Power-DDL.

The DISCOM revealed that it will also be receiving around 300 MW from Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and around 100 MW from other renewable sources.

Load Forecasting

For load forecasting, Tata Power-DDL has employed statistical forecasting solutions that include AI & Machine Learning. It said that banking helps in arranging power for summer months, while disposing of surplus winter power.

Demand forecasting or load forecasting is critical for reliable power supply. It is done on various parameters like day-ahead in 96 time-slots, intra-day basis and medium term. Among other aspects, weather parameters like temperature, rainfall, cloud coverage, wind speed, wind direction and humidity play an important role in accurate demand forecast. This accurate day ahead, intra-day and medium term demand forecasting is vital for optimal and cost effective planning in ensuring reliable power supply to consumers at an optimal cost.

Tata Power-DDL revealed the Winter Peak Demand in its service area to be 1646 MW as on date for 2022-23. Last year, it was 1620 MW.