Calls grow for 110 kV substation in Thamarassery in Kozhikode
There is increasing demand for a 110 kV substation in Thamarassery, Kozhikode, due to frequent power disruptions. The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) emphasizes that the substation is crucial for improving power supply reliability for around 70,000 consumers. Discussions are ongoing regarding the establishment of this substation and another in Koduvally to address the growing electricity needs in the region.
- ▪The proposed 110 kV substation is essential to overcome transmission losses and improve voltage quality.
- ▪The existing infrastructure is under severe pressure due to a rise in power connections and population density.
- ▪Current feeders are overloaded and often lead to power disruptions, especially during the monsoon season.
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Growing electricity demand and frequent power disruptions at Thamarassery, Koduvally, and Omassery regions in Kozhikode district of Kerala have intensified calls for the establishment of a 110 kV substation centred around Thamarassery town. Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) officials said the proposed substation is essential to overcome transmission losses, improve voltage quality, and ensure uninterrupted power supply to nearly 70,000 consumers across the three electrical section limits.The region has witnessed rapid development in recent years, while population density, especially in urban pockets, has also increased significantly.
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