KPTC to build nine more 220KV stations

KPTC to build nine more 220KV stations
The Times of India

Bangalore: With the demand for power in Bangalore expected to double in the next five years, Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation will invest around Rs 375 crore to set up nine 220 KV stations. The city consumes 20,000 million units per day, that is around 25 per cent of the state’s average consumption. The rapid infrastructural development has only put more pressure on the resources.
The installation of power stations will be done keeping in mind the expansion of Bangalore city, establishment of the upcoming Export Promotional Industrial Park at ITPB spread over 4 km, the international airport, development around HAL, Whitefield, Nagarbhavi, Arkavathy and Hoskote.
Considering that the current peak load for Bangalore is 1,400 MW and is likely to touch 2,600 MW by 2011, the 220 KV stations will help to take a bigger load.
“There are 20,000 proposed sites at Arkavathy layout alone. Besides, an additional 50,000 sites are being considered by the state government in south Bangalore. This would mean an additional requirement of around 2.10 lakh kilo watts of power every year,’’ said a KPTC official. The nine power stations will be in addition to the existing eight 220 KV power stations in the city, that are situated in Hebbal, Hoddi, HSR layout, Jalahalli, Bidadi, Somanahalli, NRS and Peenya. While the work on four of the nine stations is nearing completion, the rest would soon be commissioned. The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) sold 24,747 million units of power in 2005-06, which is equal to annual power sold by Mescom, Hescom and Gescom put together.
“Four new power stations costing Rs 215 crore at Anand Rao circle, NIMHANS, HAL and near International Airport will be ready shortly. Another four stations worth a total of Rs 160 crore are proposed to be situated at Nagarbhavi, Arkavathy layout, Whitefield and Hoskote respectively,” said a KPTC official.