Schneider Electric Partners with South Bihar Power Distribution Company

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has partnered with South Bihar Power Distribution Company Ltd. (SBPDCL) to modernize and enhance the state’s power distribution network.

The increasing energy demand in the state posed a major challenge for SBPDCL, highlighting the urgent need for modernization to guarantee reliable and seamless power distribution. Effective management of the electrical distribution system became crucial to tackle these issues and ensure uninterrupted power supply for consumers.

Schneider Electric’s advanced EcoStruxure Grid solutions were instrumental in overcoming these obstacles, delivering robust monitoring capabilities and ensuring 24/7 operational uptime. The partnership has resulted in substantial, measurable benefits for SBPDCL, its consumers, and the state. Power reliability has increased by an impressive 90%, while energy consumption and cost savings have reached up to 80% and 60%, respectively. Furthermore, engineering cost and time optimization improved by 70%, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and driving cost-effectiveness.

As part of the project, Schneider Electric established a State-of-the-art Command-and-Control Center and Disaster Recovery Center, enabling real-time monitoring and decision-making for improved grid connectivity and reliability. The deployment included 305 Ring Main Units (RMUs) to enhance distribution power reliability and 550 Fault Passage Indicators (FPIs) on overhead lines to improve fault detection and response times.

This partnership reaffirms Schneider Electric’s commitment to advancing India’s energy transition, creating sustainable and resilient power distribution systems, and supporting the nation’s infrastructural growth.