IBM to accelerate Smart Grid Deployment in India

In order to deliver an advanced smart grid solution for boosting operational efficiency, reduce technical and commercial losses, manage demand and enhance customer satisfaction, IBM has announced that it has been selected by Tata Power Delhi Distribution. This smart solution will enable Tata Power Delhi Distribution to better manage energy output and further reduce outages.

As a joint venture between Tata Power and the Delhi Government, Tata Power Delhi Distribution sought a solution that would enhance the reliability and efficiency of energy distribution across the Northern and North Western parts of Delhi. Additionally, the solution would also help empower its over 1.3 million electricity consumers to manage their own energy usage.
 
"This is an important milestone for energy distribution in India as we intensify our efforts to empower consumers and provide them choices of usage of their electrical appliances and manage their load efficiently,” said Praveer Sinha, CEO & Executive Director, Tata Power Delhi Distribution.
 
As a part of its smart grid initiative, Tata Power Delhi Distribution will collaborate with IBM to develop an advanced metering infrastructure and demand response pilot programme that will automate and regulate supply of electricity to consumers in sync with the fluctuating demand.
 
In the near future, utilities will look to integrate insights into their traditional grid operation solutions and also into customer, energy management and environmental domains. The advanced meter management solution builds real-time intelligence into the system, integrating information into business and operations systems quickly and easily,” said Rahul Sharma, Executive Director & Partner, Global Business Services, IBM India & South Asia.
 
Apart from this, IBM is involved in more than 150 Smart Grid engagements in mature and emerging markets.