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    Generation
     SUGEN 1147.5 MW CCPP
     400 MW Sabarmati TPS
     382.5 MW UNOSUGEN
      Project

     1200 MW DGEN
      Mega Power Project

     100 MW Vatva CCPP
  Transmission
  Distribution
     Ahmedabad - Gandhinagar
     Surat
     Bhiwandi
     Agra
 
     
With ventures in power generation, transmission and distribution. Torrent is known for its reliability and efficiency and continues to deliver enhanced value through its technology upgradation and customer care initiatives

  Generation
Torrent Power has an aggregate generating capacity of 1647.5 MW comprising:
1147.5 MW SUGEN gas based mega combined cycle power plant near Surat
400 MW coal based thermal power station at Sabarmati, Ahmedabad
100 MW gas based combined cycle power plant at Vatva, Ahmedabad

A unique mix of coal and gas based power plants that uses the latest power generation technologies ensures high thermal efficiency. It has plans to augment its generating capacity and is in the process of adding a standalone unit of 382.5 MW named UNOSUGEN at the existing SUGEN site and setting up a 1200 MW Greenfield DGEN Mega power project based on gas at Dahej SEZ, near Bharuch.


  Transmission
 
Torrent Power is in the process of setting up a 400 KV transmission system for evacuating power generated at its SUGEN plant to the various off take centers. The project being implemented in a phased manner is nearing completion and is expected to be fully functional during FY 2010-11.

Distribution

 
Torrent Power transmits and distributes more than 12 billion units of power to around 2.2 million customers in the cities of Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat and Bhiwandi spanning an area of 408 Sq. Km. and franchise area of 721 sq. km. These cities are major industrial and commercial hubs.

For the citizens of Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar and Surat, disruption in life due to power failures or outages are an unheard of phenomenon thanks to the outstanding operational efficiency of Torrent Power. These cities also continue to stay insulated from electrical disturbances and voltage fluctuations. The T&D losses in Gujarat at 7.6% is amongst the lowest in the country. A testimony of Torrent Power’s operational efficiency is the drastic reduction in T&D losses in Bhiwandi from a massive 48% in January 2007 to the present 19.33%.

Torrent Power has in the true sense, evolved to be the lifeline for the cities that it serves and has become an integral part of its socio-economic fabric.
 


  Agra
Torrent Power has been selected as the Distribution Franchise in Agra through a competitive bidding process undertaken by UP Power Corporation Limited. From 0000 hours at 1st April 10, Torrent Power has started distribution operations in Agra.

Agra urban area comprises of 188 sq. kms with a population of about 23 Lacs. Agra city has high concentration of Leather Goods, Handicrafts, Zari Zardozi, Stone carving & inlay work. Tourism also contributes to a large extent in the economy of Agra. The estimated demand in the area is about 420 MVA with annual power consumption of about 1900 MUs.

The company would undertake all activities relating to distribution of power in the franchise area as franchise of DVVNL/UPPCL. The company would be supplied bulk power at the rates quoted by it and would collect the revenue from the consumers of Agra at tariff determined by Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission.


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