KSEB geo-maps distribution network
In pursuit of its plan to eliminate outages and enhance network efficiency, the Kerala State Electricity Board has embarked on a geographical mapping project of its distribution network and successfully completed its first phase. Board sources told The Hindu here that its staff members have completed geographical mapping of its 11 kV network spanning 60,000 km and located 14 lakh electric poles across the State without incurring any cost to the board.The second phase of mapping the micro-level low-tension network, which is almost five times larger than the 11 kV network and distributes power to domestic consumers, would be initiated soon. Sketching the low tension network is even more challenging and complicated and demands more time and ef.....