Tata Power Delhi Distribution limited, India’s pioneering power distribution company, has joined hands with the Smart Grid Canada and Center for Urban Energy, Ryerson University, Canada. A tripartite MoU was signed, at New Delhi, for sharing latest trends in the smart technology in the distribution sector, co-innovation in the area of renewable energy including energy storage, electric vehicle charging, joint research and development in the areas of Smart Grid technologies and sharing of best practices through process and result benchmarking. The signing of MoU was witnessed by the Premier of Ontario, Kathleen Wynne and High commissioner of Canada to India, Nadir Patel.
The MoU was signed between Praveer Sinha, CEO and MD, Tata Power-DDl; Iuliana Calin, director, Smart Grid Canada; Mohamed lachemi, vice chancellor and Interim President, Ryerson University, Canada.
Talking about the MoU, Sinha said, “Tata Power-DDl is delighted to be associated with the SmartGrid Canada, a prominent Canadian Utility Forum and the prestigious Ryerson University for bringing in smart distribution technology advancement in the Delhi and the country. We hope this association will not only bring operational excellence but also assures sustainable world class services to our customers.”
Calin said, “We are extremely pleased to exchange the technical know-how with Tata Power-DDl for making a robust smart power distribution network. We look forward to a mutually beneficial association.”
lachemi said, “In a world class city, utilities have to be ready to address the operational challenges in a sustainable manner. We believe this partnership with Tata Power-DDl will lead to smarter solutions to effectively manage complex energy requirements.”
Tata Power-DDl will closely work with SmartGrid Canada, Center for Urban Energy, Ryerson University and the Public Utilities of Ontario Province, Canada for implementing their learning on Advance Metering Infrastructure, especially in ‘Smart Metering’ and ‘Time of the Day Metering’. The Ontario State Utility has successfully installed 4.9 million smart meters and Tata Power-DDl is also expecting to implement Time of the Day metering for consumer with lower power consumption in consultation with the Utility.
Wynne said in her key note address, “India’s focus on clean power and associated smart technology are areas where Ontario has a lot to offer. We believe the association will benefit both the countries in terms of knowledge exchange, innovation and for creating a sustainable future.”
The collaboration with Center for Urban Energy, Ryerson University will help Tata Power-DDl in working together towards designing the solution for addressing the complexities like expanding its roof top solar landscape to 400 MW by 2024. With renewable energy as part of the power portfolio, the electrical grid would become complex and needs to be dealt with greater focus with respect to its planning and design so as to optimally use the network assets and renewable resources.