Set up underground power supply network in Future City: CM Revanth Reddy

There should be no electricity towers, poles and power supply lines over the ground in Future City and the entire network should be underground. Even the high tension lines should also be relocated, he said.

Hyderabad: Directing the energy department to focus on modernizing the power supply network in the State, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy ordered that an underground power supply network should be established in the Future City.

There should be no electricity towers, poles and power supply lines over the ground in Future City and the entire network should be underground. Even the high tension lines should also be relocated, he said.

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The Chief Minister held a review meeting with energy department officials at his residence here on Friday.

During the meeting, he said smart poles should be set up on an experimental basis within Greater Hyderabad. They should be installed at Secretariat, Necklace Road and KBR Park and other places under a pilot project, he said.

“Prepare plans for solar power generation on the 160- KM stretch on the Outer Ring Road. Feasibility of solar power generation on footpaths and nalas within GHMC limits should also be explored,” Revanth Reddy said.

The officials explained to the Chief Minister that the power demand had reached a record high of 17,162 MW this year.

Compared to last year, the power demand had increased by 9.8 percent. It was estimated that the energy demand would increase from the existing 18,138 MW in 2025 – 2026 to 31,808 MW by 2034 -2035 financial year, they said.

The officials also informed the Chief Minister that quality power was being supplied to all sections without any interruption. They briefed the Chief Minister about the establishment of advanced infrastructure for quality power supply in view of Hyderabad becoming a hub of data centers.

Coordinate with HMDA on energy requirements of satellite townships and radial roads to be developed within the Regional Ring Road. Upgrade the sub-stations on par with the increasing power demand, the Chief Minister directed the officials.