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Pradeep Kumar

21/08/21 09:20 AM IST

Islanding Schemes for Power Sector

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Secretary, Ministry of Power reviewed all the existing and planned Islanding Schemes in Indian Power System yesterday here with Central Electricity Authority (CEA), all five Regional Power Committees (RPCs), PGCIL and POSOCO.

Details
  • Resilience of the electricity grid is very important particularly in restoration of supply in the event of the major power outage.
  • Islanding Scheme is a defense mechanism for the power system in which a part of the system is islanded from a disturbed grid so that this subpart could survive in isolation from rest of grid and continuity of supply to the essential load in this area is maintained.
  • Accordingly, CEA was advised to ensure the functional aspect of the existing Islanding schemes and also design Islanding schemes for major cities.
  • In such electrical Islanded system, the essential loads should be identified and covered so that these load continue to be served even during any major outage.
Significance

These islanding schemes would ensure maintenance of essential services and also faster restoration of supply to the electricity consumers in the event of any outage. 

Source: PIB

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