LAHORE:
The Energy Division and ex-WAPDA DISCOs are in battle over the implementation of the Rs73 billion “Asset Efficiency Monitoring System” mission as the 2 sides have conflicting views on its effectiveness.
In a letter despatched to the DISCOs, the ability division directed the ability corporations to submit the PC-1 of the mission “Asset Efficiency Administration System (APMS) on 100KVA common obligation distribution transformers in DISCOs” earlier than the board of administrators for approval by August 9.
As per the PC-1 of Energy Division, the mission will assist enhance electrical energy provide, operational efficiencies and modernize operations and administration of the DISCOs. Throughout FY22-23, 19.169 Tera Watt-Hour (TWh) or 16.45 p.c of electrical energy was misplaced within the distribution system. These excessive losses add to the ability sector round debt and improve value of electrical energy for customers.
Underneath the plan, 10 DISCOs will set up APMS on 100 KV 87,096 and 200 KV 47,317 transformers, together with 23,465 transformers of MEPCO; 25,675 transformers of LESCO; 15,703 transformers of FESCO; 6,123 transformers of IESCO; 6,622 transformers of HESCO; 4,815 transformers of SEPCO; 21,315 transformers of PESCO and others.
As per the plan, breakers will likely be put in on as many as 135,413 transformers of 10 discos, which can work underneath GCM know-how. A complete community will likely be created to manage its operation. In case of theft or overloading, the ability provide will likely be disconnected from the transformer. It’s estimated that the mission will value round Rs73 billion, together with the mark up. The Energy Division has requested the boards of DISCOs to take loans from the Asian Improvement Financial institution, World Financial institution or different worldwide establishments for the mission.
In keeping with sources, officers of a number of discos refused to signal the working papers of the plan however subsequently they had been pressured to approve.
DISCOs officers stated that set up of breakers on transformers by borrowing from worldwide monetary establishments is an ineffective plan, including the APMS will likely be of no use.
They stated that the PPMC guide allegedly made the plan in connivance with the native producers, including the fee will likely be borne by the nationwide exchequer. The curiosity of the mission will likely be paid by the discos, which can in the end be handed on to customers, they added.
