Experts favour energy exchange route for load-shedding...
Energy experts and activists on Friday urged the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) not to shut the energy exchange route for securing additional power for zero load-shedding models and said that Puneites will show the flexibility to accept changing load-shedding quantum every day if full quota of required power could not be procured on 'day ahead' basis.
Speaking to TOI, Vivek Velankar , founder of Sajag Nagrik Manch, said that if required a letter can be issued to the MSEDCL on behalf of Puneites assuring full co-operation in case the load-shedding quantum changed everyday depending on the availability of power.
It may be noted that the MSEDCL has reasoned that securing power through the energy exchange route will mean daily change in load-shedding quantum, which might antagonise people. The MSEDCL also said that there was no guarantee that sufficient power needed to mitigate loadshedding in Pune, Navi Mumbai and Thane would be available through the exchange.
"Puneites will accept the uncertainty if it meant reduction in load-shedding lasting four-and-a-half hours at present. Some relief in long hours of load-shedding will definitely be welcomed by the citizens," Velankar said.
Shantanu Dixit of Prayas energy group pointed out that if the MSEDCL tried to reduce the load-shedding hours by securing whatever power available through the exchange, it would go a long way in reducing the anger and antagonism simmering against the power company.
"We are sure the media will publish the load-shedding quantum planned for the next day to keep people informed about how much power was needed and how much could be procured. The load-shedding can start at the fixed time but end early or later whichever is the case for the day," Dixit said.
He said this would bring transparency in the process, which was lacking till date, and people would also know when and how much power was available and secured through the exchange. "It will show the MSEDCL was taking steps to reduce people's hardships and trying to ensure uninterrupted power supply."
Bhimsen Khedkar, head of the energy wing of the Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat echoed similar views. "If the MSEDCL refuses to explore the energy exchange option to reduce load-shedding, people will feel as if their trust was breached. Some relief is always welcome rather than none," he added.
When contacted, sources in the Tata Power Trading Company Ltd. said flexibility in accepting power on day ahead basis would certainly help in reducing Puneites' hardships. "While we appreciate the MSEDCL's stand of insisting on firm or pre-contracted power , a combination of part firm power and part 'day ahead basis ' power can help solve the problem or at least reduce its intensity," sources said.
Speaking to TOI, Vivek Velankar , founder of Sajag Nagrik Manch, said that if required a letter can be issued to the MSEDCL on behalf of Puneites assuring full co-operation in case the load-shedding quantum changed everyday depending on the availability of power.
It may be noted that the MSEDCL has reasoned that securing power through the energy exchange route will mean daily change in load-shedding quantum, which might antagonise people. The MSEDCL also said that there was no guarantee that sufficient power needed to mitigate loadshedding in Pune, Navi Mumbai and Thane would be available through the exchange.
"Puneites will accept the uncertainty if it meant reduction in load-shedding lasting four-and-a-half hours at present. Some relief in long hours of load-shedding will definitely be welcomed by the citizens," Velankar said.
Shantanu Dixit of Prayas energy group pointed out that if the MSEDCL tried to reduce the load-shedding hours by securing whatever power available through the exchange, it would go a long way in reducing the anger and antagonism simmering against the power company.
"We are sure the media will publish the load-shedding quantum planned for the next day to keep people informed about how much power was needed and how much could be procured. The load-shedding can start at the fixed time but end early or later whichever is the case for the day," Dixit said.
He said this would bring transparency in the process, which was lacking till date, and people would also know when and how much power was available and secured through the exchange. "It will show the MSEDCL was taking steps to reduce people's hardships and trying to ensure uninterrupted power supply."
Bhimsen Khedkar, head of the energy wing of the Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat echoed similar views. "If the MSEDCL refuses to explore the energy exchange option to reduce load-shedding, people will feel as if their trust was breached. Some relief is always welcome rather than none," he added.
When contacted, sources in the Tata Power Trading Company Ltd. said flexibility in accepting power on day ahead basis would certainly help in reducing Puneites' hardships. "While we appreciate the MSEDCL's stand of insisting on firm or pre-contracted power , a combination of part firm power and part 'day ahead basis ' power can help solve the problem or at least reduce its intensity," sources said.
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