Noida: The power department has begun the installation of 55 new 400 kV transformers to improve electricity supply during the summer and reduce overload-related disruptions for the city’s 4.75 lakh consumers.The work began earlier this week and is expected to be completed within the next 10 days. Areas expected to benefit include sectors 22, 23, 26, 55 and 63, among others.Officials said the initiative is part of a broader plan to add 500 new transformers across the district by 2027 to strengthen the power network and meet rising demand.“The move is vital not only for residential users but also for industrial sectors, as it aims to provide a reliable power supply before the summer months. The first such transformer was installed in Sector 22, a densely populated sector that has faced issues of tripping due to overloading,” said Vivek Kumar Patel, superintending engineer (technical) of the Noida power department, PVVNL.Patel said installation of the new transformers is a priority, and maintenance and repair work on the existing equipment is also underway.Officials said earthing work is also being carried out alongside the transformer installations to improve safety and reliability during adverse weather conditions.“We are continuously upgrading the district’s power system under the SCADA scheme, which aims to foster improved efficiency and reliability in power distribution,” said Sanjay Kumar Jain, chief engineer, Noida power department, PVVNL.The SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) scheme’s function in the power distribution network is to monitor and control distribution sectors, optimise overall network efficiency, and provide greater system reliability and sustainability.The modernisation preparations are being undertaken to address the rising power demand in the district, which is attributed to increased industrial, commercial and residential activities. Compared with the peak power demand of over 2800 MW in 2025, Noida expects peak power demand to exceed 3000 MW this year.Typically, the power demand peaks in mid-July or Aug when the humidity rises. Some of the factors that contribute to this include the increased use of air conditioners and other cooling appliances, besides an uptick in population, amid the relentless heat wave. Air conditioning contributes an estimated 30-50% of domestic and commercial power consumption.
