Advantages Having Own Transmission Lines

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Advantages Having own transmission lines

Provision : The enactment of the Electricity Act, 2003, brought out several

enabling provisions. Installation of dedicated transmission lines by generating

companies or captive generating plants (CPP) is one of them.

1.capacity addition in power transmission. We can transmit our as well as

other projects power too.

2. no provision of giving charges giving to the grid for transmission.

3.outage ( when outgoing transmission line out due to fault) clearance

dependency reduced.

POWERGRID CORPORATION OFINDIALTD.

(A Govt. of India Undertaking)

Plot No. 2, Sector20, IFFCO Ckowk, GurgaonHaryana.

Tel.No.2571700-719, Fax No. 2571899.

Web Site http/www.powergridindia.comhttp/www.powergridindia.nethttp/www.powergridindia.org

Citizen Charter

1. MISSION

Establishment and operation of Regional and National Power Grids to facilitate

transfer of power within and across the Regions with reliability, security andeconomy, on sound commercial principles.


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2. VISION

To ensure requisite capital investment in power transmission sector by mobilizingresources on its own / through private participation.

To provide transmission system matching with generation capacity addition in the

central sector.

To augment and strengthen Regional Grids to avoid backing down of any

generating unit and develop a strong and flexible National Grid to facilitate

exchange of power without any constraint from surplus to deficit Regions.

To extend the National Grid to a SAARC Grid by interconnecting neighboring

countries viz. Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh etc. For mutual exchange of power andharnessing the resources and load diversities.

To Undertake diversification in synergic area of Telecommunication as a

Infrastructure Service Provider.

To assist state power utilities in Distribution Sector under Accelerated Power

Development and Reforms Programme of the GOI.

3. FORMATION OF POWERGRID

POWERGRID was formed with the mandate to build, operate and maintain AC andHVDC transmission systems including Load Dispatch facilities under Central Sector.

DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES

The phased development of POWERGRID at the time of its formation was foreseenas follows :

Phase-I: Transfer of Transmission facilities along with related manpower from

Central / CentreState Joint Venture Organizations.

Phase-II: Transfer of existing Regional Electricity Boards and Regional LoadDispatch Centers together with associated communication facilities.

Phase-III: Establish Power Pool to facilitate exchange of power betweenStates/Regions leading to formation of National Power Grid.


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4. BRIEF PROFILE

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd., a Govt. of India Enterprise, was incorporated inOctober 1989 under the Indian Companies Act, 1956 for establishment and operation

of regional and national power grids, through transfer of transmission assets andrelated manpower from the constituent central sector undertakings namely NationalThermal Power Corporation, National Hydro Power Corporation, North-East ElectricPower Corporation and Neyveli Lignite Corporation, with an initial authorized sharecapital of Rs. 50,000 million. Over the years POWERGRID has evolved into one ofthe largest transmission utilities in the world, with its transmission network spreadover the entire length and breadth of India (Exhibit-I). POWERGRID is also rankedamongst one of the best-managed transmission companies in the world, which deploysthe latest Operation and Maintenance techniques and maintains overall transmissionsystem availability above 98%. POWERGRID has been continuously ratedExcellent for its performance against the targets set under Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MoU) with Ministry of Power since signing its first MoU in the year1993-94 and is the only Public Sector Enterprise in the Indian power sector to receiveThe Prime Ministers MoU Award for four successive years i.e. 1997-98, 1998-99,1999-2000 and 2000-2001, since the same was instituted.

POWERGRID started its commercial operations in 1992-93 and now operates morethan 40,500 circuit kilometers of transmission lines and 68 sub-stations, withtransformation capacity of more than 34,000 MVA. Presently, about 40% of Indias

total power is transmitted on the transmission network owned by POWERGRID. TheTurnover of POWERGRID went up from Rs.634 Crores (US$ 130 Million) in 1992-93 to around Rs.2860 Crores (US$585 Million) (provisional) in 2001-2002,registering an average annual growth rate of about 35%. The Net Profit was Rs.758Crores (US$155 Million) (provisional) in 2001-2002 as against Rs.236 Crores (US$50 Million) in 1992-93, thereby registering an average annual growth rate of about22%.

POWERGRID is an ISO 9001 certified company having in-house expertise in allspecialized areas of transmission systems upto and including 800 KV AlternateCurrent (AC), 500 KV High Voltage Direct Current, Gas Insulated Sub-stations, Static VAR (Volt-Ampere Reactive) Compensation, Series Capacitors,Controlled Shunt Reactors etc. POWERGRID has already established a basicframework for National Grid that is capable of exchanging about 4,850 MW of poweracross the Regions. It proposes to enhance this capacity to 8,000 MW by the year
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2003 and to 30,000 MW by the year 2012 (Exhibit-II). Creation of these facilitiesrequires massive investments and POWERGRID has solicited private sectorinvestment, in addition to its own investment, to achieve the objective of formation ofa National Grid.

POWERGRID is playing a catalytic role in development of South Asia Associationfor Regional Cooperation grid for exchange of power and harnessing the vast potentialof diversified resources available beyond the national boundary. Attempts are beingmade by POWERGRID, initially to exchange power between neighboring countrieslike Bangladesh and strengthening the existing links with Nepal & Bhutan for estab-lishment of SAARC grid. POWERGRID is also desirous of extending the boundariesof SAARC grid further to connect to other neighbouring countries like Mayanmar,Thailand, Malaysia, Kazakistan etc.

POWERGRID is not dependent on budgetary support from the Govt. and has investedabout Rs. 8,500 crore in its transmission schemes during last five years (during IXplan) and is planning to invest about Rs. 56, 000 crore from its own resources & Rs.20,000 crore through private sector during X and XI plan. Based upon its in-houseexpertise, it has bagged many consultancy projects in the country and is gearing tobecome a global transmission entity.

POWERGRID has evolved a highly effective disaster management system tominimise the impact on transmission system caused by natural calamities like flood,cyclone etc. by deploying Emergency Restoration System. The devastation caused bycyclone of Gujarat in June 1998 and Orissa in October 1999 was attended byPOWERGRID on war footing and normalcy was restored within few days whichotherwise would have taken months.

POWERGRID is the first power sector organisation in India to evolve Environmentaland Social Policy & Procedures through public interactions and is implementing theEnvironmental and Social Policy & Procedures in its transmission projects in letter &spirit. Looking at the mammoth responsibility entrusted to POWERGRID, thecompany gives utmost importance for implementation of its projects without any timeand cost overrun. POWERGRID has developed one of the most advanced and costeffective integrated project management and control system for total project review


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and monitoring on regular basis so as to ensure implementation of the projects in themost expeditious manner. Many projects have been completed ahead of schedule asan outcome of effective integrated project management concept being followed by theCorporation, which involves rigorous monitoring of project implementation at variouslevel. Further, to reduce the project construction period, POWERGRID has taken

many steps, which include advance action to develop Specifications and collection ofproject data, survey and soil investigation, undertaking tendering activities etc. inparallel with project approvals. These proactive measures taken by POWERGRIDhave led to substantial savings in terms of time and money.

The transmission system availability is consistently maintained over 98%, which is atpar with international Standard and the sheer size of its network speaks of itscapability of operating in the globally competitive environment. It is making its

presence felt in global market by seizing business opportunities available around theglobe and is working jointly with Merz & Mclellan & Price Waterhouse, U.K. in thefield of consultancy. The company has also joined hands with M/s KEMAConsultancy, an organization of international repute in the area of SystemCoordination and Control to share the expertise to tap international market. Thecompanys leading role in establishing a SAARC grid is also evidence to itsinternational presence and desire to be global player with global benchmarks, in allthe spheres of its activities. Further, the financial strength of the company has beenduly acknowledged by domestic Credit rating Agencies like CRISIL and ICRA byaccording the highest credit rating. It is also duly audited by various external auditcompanies.

POWERGRID has embarked upon a mission to establish a National Backbonetelecom network and synergise its Power Transmission network to Telecom SuperHighways in a phased manner. It has also planned to enter into telecom business asNational Long Distance Operator (NLDO) & to establish Landing Stations at

strategic locations to provide international linkage through submarine optical fibrenetwork. POWERGRID has planned to establish a broadband network of about14,000 kms covering over 56 cities including all metros, major towns, cities etc bynext 2-3 years (Exhibit-III).

The road map of establishing the high priority links include :


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Delhi-Shimla by July 2002

Delhi-Mumbai by August, 2002

Hyderabad-Bangalore-Chennai by March, 2003

NorthEastern State capitals and major towns by March, 2003

Delhi-Hyderabad by June, 2003

Delhi-Calcutta by September, 2003

POWERGRID is providing consultancy to various State Electricity Boards for

establishing optic fiber network on their Transmission and Distribution network viz.Andhra Pradesh Transmission Company, Rajasthan State Electricity Board, KeralaState Electricity Board, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, West Bengal State ElectricityBoard, Damodar Valley Corporation, Delhi Vidyut Board, Bombay Suburban ElectricSupply etc. A consultancy assignment for laying OPGW on transmission lines fromBhutan to Indian border under Tala Hydroelectric Project Authority of Bhutan is inadvanced stage of finalisation. Towards dovetailing its R&D activities into practice, ithas tied up arrangements with various renowned Academic/ Research institutes likeIndian Institute of Technology, Central Power Research Institute.

POWERGRID has already entered the telecom business, initially, as InfrastructureProvider and has garnered business on its commissioned links after acquiringInfrastructure Provider-II (IP- II) license in January, 2001.

5. OBJECTIVES


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POWERGRID has been notified as a Central Transmission Utility by the CentralGovernment in the year 1998. The Corporation has set following objectives in linewith its Mission and its status asCentralTransmission Utility:

Undertake transmission of energy through Inter-State transmission system.

Discharge all functions of planning and coordination relating to Inter-Statetransmission system with

1. State Transmission Utilities;2. Central Government;3. State Governments;4. Generating companies;5. Regional Electricity Boards;6. Authority;7. Licensees;8. Transmission licensees;9. Any other person notified by the Central Government in

this behalf.

Exercise supervision and control over the Inter-State transmission system.

Efficient Operation and Maintenance of Transmission systems.

Establish / augment and operate all Regional Load Despatch Centres andCommunication facilities.

Facilitate private sector participation in transmission system throughIndependent Private Transmission Company / Joint Ventures

Assist various State Electricity Boards and other utilities in upgradation ofskills & sharing of expertise by organising regular conferences, tailor-madetraining workshops directed towards specific technological and O&M areas andextending laboratory facilities for testing purposes etc.

Restore power in quickest possible time in the event of any natural disasterslike super cyclone, flood etc. through deployment of Emergency RestorationSystems.

Provide consultancy services at national and international level in transmissionsector based on the in-house expertise developed by the organization.


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Participate in long distance trunk telecommunication business ventures.

6. POWERGRIDTHE ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE

The organization structure, depicting the roles and responsibilities of FunctionalGroups, Intra/Inter-Functional relationship and levels of Hierarchy in theOrganization, is depicted atExhibit - V.

7. COMMITMENTS

POWERGRID is committed to :

Development of strong National Power Grid, in phased manner, for optimalutilization of generating resources

Creation of power evacuation facilities for Central sector generating units andMega Independent Power Producers

Planning and Co-ordination of inter-state transmission network

Operation and maintenance of transmission network, including Regional LoadDespatch Centres, in an efficient manner

Establishment of strong optic fibre network for expanding communicationfacilities in the country to draw synergical advantages

Use of latest technologies like Hot Line maintenance, Emergency RestorationSystem, Gas Insulated Sub-station, Flexible Alternate Current TransmissionSystem, Thermo-vision scanning etc. for providing uninterrupted power at

optimal cost

Up-gradation of existing transmission lines for conserving Right of Way

Assist other power utilities, including State Electricity Boards, by providingassistance in project execution through consultancy in turnkey execution.
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Collaborating in operation and maintenance of State Electricity Boardstransmission systems.

Assistance in providing shunt capacitors in State Electricity Board networks.

Providing Emergency Restoration System and other hardware support as a partof disaster management system.

Collaboration for knowledge sharing on Operation and Maintenance,Engineering, Grid Control and Operation.

8. SERVICES TO STAKEHOLDERS:

POWERGRID is committed to serve the following stakeholders of the Organization :

Stakeholders RemarksInhabitants of surrounding areas POWERGRID, keeping in mind the importance

of sustainable development, has decided toaddress potential environmental and socialimplications through a well defined policy andprocedures called Environmental and SocialPolicy & Procedures which describes theoperational measures that have been set in placeto ensure that the environmental and socialassessment and management process is fullyintegrated into the typical project cycle. The threekey principles of POWERGRIDs Environmental

and Social Policy & Procedures are Avoidance,Minimisation and Mitigation. Clearances, asapplicable, are taken prior to execution of the

project.

Transmission Licensees As per Indian Electricity Act, 1910,POWERGRID is required to approve thetransmission license application for grant oflicense by Central Electricity RegulatoryCommission. As per the guidelines issued by theMinistry of Power, it is also engaged in the


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process of selection of private investor, whichwould become the transmission licensee.

State Power Utilities Evacuation schemes are planned in consultationwith the SEBs and executed within approved cost

and time.

Independent Power Producers Wherever required, transmission schemesassociated with Independent Power Producers areto be executed matching with the requirement ofIndependent Power Producers.

Central/State Govt. Departments To observe the rules, regulations and proceduresspecified by them.

Contractors / Vendors Fair treatment at all the stages of procurement

and execution of the projects.

Financial Institutions Compliance of Loan Covenants and performanceindices.

9. SERVICES OFFERED BY CORPORATION

Assistance to various State Electricity Boards and other utilities in upgradationof skills & sharing of expertise by organizing regular conferences, tailor-madetraining workshops directed towards specific technological and Operation andMaintenance areas and extending laboratory facilities for testing purpose etc.

Restoration of power in quickest possible time in the event of any naturaldisasters like super cyclone, flood etc. through deployment of EmergencyRestoration Systems.

Providing consultancy services at national and international level in transmissionsector based on the in-house expertise developed by the organization.

Participation in long distance trunk telecommunication business ventures.

Assistance other power utilities, including SEBs, by providing assistance inproject execution through consultancy in turnkey execution.

Collaboration in operation and maintenance of SEBs transmission systems.


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Assistance in providing shunt capacitors in SEB networks.

Providing ERS and other hardware support as a part of disaster managementstrategy.

Collaboration for knowledge sharing on O&M, Engineering, Grid Control andOperation aspect.

Development of strong National Power Grid, in phased manner, for optimalutilization of generated power.

Creation of power evacuation facilities for Central Sector generating units andMega IPPs.

Planning and Co-ordination of inter-state transmission network.

Establishment of strong optic fibre network for expanding communicationfacilities in the country.

Use of latest technologies like Hot Line Maintenance, Emergency RestorationSystem, GIS, FACTs, Termo-vision scanning etc. for providing uninterruptedpower at optimal cost.

Up-gradation of lower voltage lines to higher voltage for conserving Right of

Way.

10. VALUES AND STANDARDS OF SERVICE

POWERGRID believes in :

1. Excellence2. Performance and Responsiveness3. Fairness and Transparency4. Innovation and Improvement5. Collaboration with other Service Providers to deliver improved service to the

Users6. Effective use of resources


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7. Concern for Environment8. Standard of services9. Rewards and Recognition10. Consultation and Involvement11. Discharging Complete Social Responsibility

11. ACCESS TO INFORMATION

Information about schemes, policies, project plans of the Corporation, andissues of general interest to stakeholders, is available in POWERGRID officesas detailed in Exhibit-VI. Names, Addresses and Telephone Numbers of the

Senior Executives in the offices of POWERGRID are given in Exhibit-VI.POWERGRID would also be keeping its stakeholders informed through pressreleases and electronic & print media. This information is also available onPOWERGRID web site athttp://www.powergridindia.comand is updated fromtime-to-time.

Further details and information on the activities of the Corporation as well asthe Procedures, Instructions, Codes, Charges and other Systems are available invarious publications brought out by the Corporation from time to time. Thesemay be obtained from the offices as in Exhibit-VI.

Corporation publishes details of its financial and operational performance inleading newspapers every quarters/year as required under Compan
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