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Digitizes 75 substations with EcoStruxure™
Grid, reduces power interruption time by 30%, enabling smarter, safer and more
sustainable power distribution in Western Odisha
23rd
March 2026, New Delhi : Schneider Electric,
a global energy technology leader, has partnered with Tata Power Western
Odisha Distribution Limited (TPWODL), a joint venture between Tata Power
and the Government of Odisha, to modernize and digitize power distribution
infrastructure across Western Odisha. As part of this strategic engagement,
Schneider Electric has digitized 75 substations using its EcoStruxure™ Grid
architecture, enabling end-to-end visibility and intelligent control across the
distribution network.
Serving
over 21 lakh customers across nine districts, TPWODL plays a critical role in
delivering safe, reliable, and uninterrupted electricity to the region. This
partnership has already resulted in a 30 percent reduction in power
interruption time, with a roadmap to achieve up to 70 percent improvement
through continued digital optimization. Consumers across Western Odisha are
already experiencing fewer outages, quicker restoration times, and more stable
voltage supply for homes and businesses.
Commenting
on the partnership, Deepak Sharma, Zone President- Greater India, MD &
CEO, Schneider Electric India, said, “India’s power distribution sector
is at a pivotal inflection point where reliability, sustainability, and digital
intelligence must converge. Our partnership with Tata Power Western Odisha
Distribution Limited reflects how an energy technology leader like Schneider
Electric can help fundamentally transform utility operations. By deploying
EcoStruxure™ Grid and digitizing 75 substations through a standardized model,
we’ve enabled faster implementation, real-time network intelligence, and
measurable operational gains. This digital grid architecture is reducing
outages, enhancing transparency, and strengthening operational safety,
ultimately helping build a resilient, future‑ready distribution network that
supports India’s broader energy transition goals.”
As
ageing infrastructure and rising demand began to challenge grid reliability,
Schneider Electric partnered with TPWODL to reimagine how power distribution
networks must evolve in a more digital and electric world. The collaboration is
built on Schneider Electric’s digital grid architecture, combining advanced
SCADA systems, intelligent RTUs, protection relays, and centralized network
management platforms to deliver real-time visibility and control across
TPWODL’s distribution network. Deployed through a standardized, plug-and-play
framework, the solutions enable faster rollout, seamless integration across
substations and field infrastructure, and high operational continuity. This architecture-driven
approach allows TPWODL to shift from siloed, asset-centric operations to an
intelligent, data-led grid that improves reliability, enhances response times,
and creates a scalable foundation for future demand growth and renewable integration.
Talking
about the criticality of building resilient and digital first infrastructure,
Mr Anil Ojha, Chief Technical Services, Contract & Store, Tata power
western Odisha distribution limited, said, “At Tata Power, our
commitment to the people of Western Odisha goes beyond supplying electricity,
we aim to strengthen quality of life, enable local growth, and build a more
resilient future for the region. Schneider Electric’s digital solutions are
helping us deliver on that commitment with greater speed and reliability. This
partnership is empowering our teams with modern tools, improving how we serve
our customers every day, and preparing our network to meet the rising
aspirations and energy needs of the communities we support.”
Beyond
operational efficiency, the modernization effort has also delivered
environmental benefits. By optimizing grid performance and reducing technical
losses, TPWODL has lowered its carbon footprint, reinforcing the role of
digitalization in advancing cleaner and more sustainable energy systems. The
upgraded infrastructure positions the utility to seamlessly accommodate future
load growth while enhancing transparency and service reliability.
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