MSEDCL transforming Maharashtra’s utility

Prasad Reshme, Director (projects), Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Limited

Maharashtra has long back recognised the importance of technology in making its utilities smarter and been marching ahead in greater leveraging of scientific innovation. Prasad Reshme, Director (projects), Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Limited, Government of Maharashtra, highlighted this in Elets organised power utilities conclave 2022.

“With 2.85 crore consumers, Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Co. Limited (MSEDCL) is the biggest electricity distribution utility in Maharashtra. Except some parts in Mumbai the entire responsibility of distribution of electricity is on MSEDCL.” he added.

“For the purpose of smooth running of the distribution system and good consumer services, correct billing, correct reading, reduction in AT&C losses, load forecasting, all you require is the technological advancements or technological updation in the distribution utility.” he added.

Speaking about the technological route taken by MSEDCL in transforming the utility, he said MSEDCL has developed a centralised IT system, which has eventually helped the utility in reducing the billing complaints and the bills are generated with almost 100 percent accuracy.

They have developed a mobile application for the consumers rendering them enjoy different services under one room. Steps for improvement of collection efficiency by developing an online collection system have been taken. The in house developed system known as OCCS (Online Cash Collection System), gives the consumer the flexibility of paying bills from sitting anywhere.

He concluded by saying “Artificial Intelligence is the future of distribution utilities.”

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