Around 8,000 transformers to be installed in TN to set right voltage issues

CHENNAI: Minister for Electricity V Senthil Balaji, during the review meeting held at the TANGEDCO headquarters on Saturday, stated that around 8,000 transformers will be replaced across the State to set right low voltage and other power issues.

The meeting was convened to review the development projects to be undertaken in the next five years in all distribution circles of TANGEDCO. During the meeting, the minister said that a total of 6,830 transformers have been procured at the cost of Rs 625 crore after identifying low-voltage transformers in the first phase, during the 10-day maintenance exercise held between June 19 to 28. He instructed the authorities to install 5,705 additional transformers to reduce the load and to install 3,200 additional transformers to upgrade low-voltage transformers.