Tata Power commissions 220 KV line to curb outages, meet peak demand in Mumbai

MUMBAI: To ensure there are no outages and to cater to the peak electricity demand this summer, Tata Power has commissioned a new 220 KV Salsette-Kalva transmission line to strengthen the corridor for Mumbai.

Tata Power has also proposed to the state government and the state regulatory authority, the setting up of a new transmission corridor of 400 KV for the city, wherein it will enhance electricity distribution to as high as 15,000MW in future. If approved, this project could take four-five years and may cost over Rs 1,000 crore, sources said. At present, the peak demand in Mumbai during summer is 3,800MW.