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Function

To facilitate the stability and smooth operation of the integrated grid and economy & efficiency in the operation of power system in the region, the following are the functions of SRPC:

1To undertake Regional Level operation analysis for improving grid performance.
2To facilitate inter-state/inter-regional transfer of power.
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To facilitate all functions of planning relating to inter-state/ intra-state transmission system with CTU / STU.
3A.To provide views on the inter-state transmission system planned by CTU within 45 days of receipt of the proposal by the concerned RPC. The views of RPC will be considered by National Committee on Transmission for sending their recommendation to Ministry of Power for approval of new inter-state transmission system.
4To coordinate planning of maintenance of generating machines of various generating companies of the region including those of inter-state generating companies supplying electricity to the Region on annual basis and also to undertake review of maintenance programme on monthly basis.
5To undertake planning of outage of transmission system on a monthly basis.
6 To undertake operational planning studies including protection studies for stable operation of the grid.
7To undertake planning for maintaining proper voltages through review of reactive compensation requirement through system study committee and monitoring of installed capacitors.
8To evolve consensus on all issues relating to economy and efficiency in the operation of power system in the region.

The decision of SRPC arrived at by consensus regarding operation of the Southern Regional Grid and scheduling and dispatch of electricity will be followed by SRLDC subject to directions of the Central Commission, if any. In addition to the above, the CERC has entrusted the following functions to Member Secretary, SRPC / SRPC Secretariat under IEGC / various Regulations:

  • Preparation of Weekly Deviation Charges & Reactive Energy Charges Accounts.
  • Preparation of Regional Energy Accounts.
  • Preparation of Regional Transmission Accounts.
  • Certify Availability of Regional AC and HVDC transmission system.
  • Periodic inspection of under frequency relays.
  • Preparation and review of Annual Outage plans of generation.

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