Currently, the peak power demand in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) is around 4500 MW. This requirement is partly met through the 1877 MW power generated in Mumbai while the remaining power is catered from outside Mumbai through the current transmission network which allows import of power to MMR. However, it is close to its full capacity in terms of utilization. This means that in case of outage of any transmission line (due to fault or maintenance), the system operates in a critical state where any further tripping (of lines or internal generation in Mumbai) can result in a load shedding and any further tripping or overload can lead to blackout situation. The October 2020 event is a case in point. In view of this situation, it is imperative to strengthen the existing transmission network through additional ISTS feed.
Further, with accelerated growth under the trillion-dollar economy ambition, power demand is expected to increase exponentially. This will add to the already increasing organic power demand growth that the region is experiencing currently.
Mumbai Urja Marg Transmission project will help establish a critical energy lifeline for Mumbai Metropolitan region that will have the potential to carry more than 2000 MW of additional ISTS feed. The project will also help in decongesting its present transmission network which will enable increased power flow in the region as well.
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