Tata Power joins hands with Enel Group, one of the largest integrated players in the global power and renewable markets for implementing two key pilot projects through the former’s Delhi based distribution business. The agreement was signed by Robert Ronald Denda, CEO Gridspertise Srl, and Dr Praveer Sinha, CEO and MD, Tata Power, in New Delhi. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the official visit of the President of the Council of Ministers of Italy Giorgia Meloni. Tata Power’s distribution arm Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (TPDDL), serving 1.9 million customers in north Delhi, as per agreement will work closely with Enel Group affiliated company Gridspertise, jointly controlled by Enel Grids and CVC Capital Partners, on project implementation.
The first pilot project will focus on to accelerating digitalization and automation of secondary substations and see Tata Power joining the international co-creation program of Gridpertise’s proprietary QEd – Quantum Edge® Device. This collaborative program will virtualise grid functionalities and enable protection and control, automation, real-time fault detection and service restoration of the network.
The other project is aimed at deploying Gridpertises’ metering technology on a pilot basis in the Delhi power distribution network. It focuses on testing and evaluating the new hybrid smart metering technology featuring dual communication channel, via hybrid Power Line Communication (PLC) and Radio Frequency (RF). It offers a robust, efficient and secure communication channel by auto-switching between PLC and RF channels depending on real time field conditions .Both the projects are in line with Tata Power’s and Enel Group’s commitment to strengthen the mutual goal of driving energy transformation.
Dr. Praveer Sinha, CEO & MD Tata Power, said, “Tata Power is committed to transform the Indian power distribution landscape through innovation and new-age solutions. Our association with Enel Group will help us accelerate digitalization and automation of the distribution grid, including the implementation of the hybrid meter technology. We believe that these tech advancements will pave the way for sustainable and future-ready discoms in the country”