OPTCL is known for its robust infrastructure, which includes 16,512 circuit kilometers of transmission lines and 195 grid substations with a transformation capacity of 26,376 MVA
The Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) has been awarded the SKOCH Silver Award in the Power & Energy category for its innovative project on drone-based EHV Transmission Corridor Monitoring. This recognition highlights the organisation’s focus on integrating advanced technology to enhance power transmission efficiency and reliability.
BB Mehta, Director (SLDC), and Priyadarsan Patra, CGM (IT), accepted the award on behalf of OPTCL. In a statement, OPTCL acknowledged the contribution of its team, crediting their collective effort for driving technological innovation and supporting the project’s success.
Hemant Sharma, IAS, Principal Secretary of the Energy Department, congratulated the team, praising their achievement in securing the SKOCH Award. He urged them to maintain this momentum in future endeavours.
OPTCL is known for its robust infrastructure, which includes 16,512 circuit kilometers of transmission lines and 195 grid substations with a transformation capacity of 26,376 MVA. With an impressive availability rate of 99.98 per cent , OPTCL continues to ensure reliable power transmission across Odisha.
The awarded project involves the use of drones equipped with high-resolution RGB and thermal cameras to capture images and videos of transmission towers and lines from multiple angles. These visuals are processed using AI-enabled image analysis to detect potential faults and vulnerabilities along the power corridors.
By leveraging advanced AI algorithms, OPTCL is able to pinpoint issues such as overheating components or structural weaknesses. This approach helps preempt potential failures, contributing to safer and more efficient power transmission.
The recognition of this project reflects OPTCL’s commitment to modernising infrastructure through the adoption of cutting-edge technology, positioning it as a leader in the power transmission sector.
