Bhubaneswar, April 16, 2026: TPCODL (TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited) has Successfully met a peak power demand of 2000 MW across its distribution areas of Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Paradeep, and Dhenkanal on April 13, 2026 — the highestdemand recorded so far this season amid rising temperatures and prevailing heatwave conditions in Odisha.This comes at a time when the Indian Meteorological Department has issued a yellow warning for heatwave conditions alongwith thunderstorm activity across parts of the state, indicating a sharp rise in temperature and increased electricity consumptiondriven by cooling needs.To prepare for the anticipated surge this season, TPCODL has significantly strengthened its network by adding 334 MVA ofcapacity, enhancing real-time grid monitoring systems, and mobilising over 9,000 ground personnel to ensure reliable powersupply during peak summer conditions.The company has leveraged advanced technologies including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) to enable real-time monitoring of feeders, substations, and load flows. These systems facilitate rapid fault detection, remote switching, anddynamic load management during peak demand periods, ensuring high network resilience.Further strengthening operational readiness, TPCODL has implemented a focused preventive and predictive maintenancestrategy, including extensive tree trimming, thermal scanning of transformers, feeder pillars, and underground cable networksto proactively identify potential stress points and minimise disruptions.Advanced distribution automation solutions such as SCADA operated RMUs, Auto-recloser, FPIs and Feeder Remote TerminalUnits (FRTUs) have been deployed across the network to enhance system visibility, enable automated fault detection, andsignificantly reduce restoration time.Power Distribution Technology Centre (PDTC), situated at Bhubaneswar continuously monitors network performance and loadpatterns round-the-clock, supported by integrated digital platforms and communication redundancy to ensure uninterruptedgrid operations even during contingencies. Hot standby arrangements at key urban substations further enhance reliability andenable rapid restoration in case of supply interruptions.In addition to heatwave preparedness, TPCODL has also aligned its operations to manage seasonal disruptions such asKalbaisakhi storms, with manpower, machinery, and materials strategically positioned as part of its Business Continuity andDisaster Management Plan. The company is fully geared for the summer demand surge and has made arrangements to reliablymeet peak loads of 2690 MW during the season.To support consumers during the high-demand period, TPCODL has strengthened its customer service ecosystem through 24x7call centre operations, digital command centres, and enhanced communication channels including SMS alerts, missed callservices, and mobile-based applications for faster grievance redressal and outage updates.TPCODL has witnessed growth in power demand over the years, with peak load rising from 1686 MW in FY22 to an estimated2700 MW in FY27, representing a 60% surge over five years.Speaking on the same, Mr. Arvind Singh, CEO, TPCODL said, “We are committed to ensuring reliable power supply to all ourconsumers throughout the season as temperatures continue to rise. Our on-ground teams are fully deployed to respond to anyrequirements, and we are leveraging advanced technology and real-time monitoring systems to ensure adequate poweravailability and maintain network reliability during peak demand periods.”With strong infrastructure augmentation, advanced technology deployment, and comprehensive summer preparednessmeasures, TPCODL remains fully equipped to reliably meet the growing power demand and ensure reliable electricity supplyduring the ongoing heatwave and beyond.
TPCODL Ensures reliable Power Supply, Successfully meets 2000 MW Demand During Heatwave Alert
