In ‘a first’, Tata Power installs submersible substation in Delhi

NEW DELHI: Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) has installed a submersible power substation in Delhi. This is the first-of-its-kind distribution transformer installed by a power distribution company in the country, a TPDDL statement said.
The transformer can be easily installed under the multilane main roads, service roads, public parks, building parking, basements and public parking places. It is a virtual zero space installation, as the top surface can be used for general purpose application like walkways, roads and parks among others, the company said in a statement.
This 630 kilo volt-ampere submersible transformer has been installed under the parking space of its substation building in collaboration with Toshiba Transmission and Distribution Systems (India). The setup will help in providing continuous and reliable power to key consumers during exigency, including consumers providing essential services.