New Delhi: Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has partnered with Tata Power Western Odisha Distribution Limited (TPWODL) to accelerate grid digitalization and modernize power distribution infrastructure across Western Odisha.
Through this collaboration, Schneider Electric has digitized 75 substations using its EcoStruxure Grid architecture, enabling end-to-end visibility and intelligent control across the electricity distribution network.
The initiative marks a significant step in advancing Grid Digitalization, helping improve operational efficiency, reliability, and transparency in electricity delivery across the region.
Serving more than 21 lakh customers across nine districts, TPWODL plays a critical role in ensuring safe, reliable, and uninterrupted electricity supply in Western Odisha.
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The grid digitalization initiative has already resulted in a 30 percent reduction in power interruption time. TPWODL aims to further enhance performance through continued digital optimization, targeting up to a 70 percent improvement in outage management and service reliability.
Consumers across Western Odisha are already experiencing fewer power outages, faster restoration times, and more stable voltage supply for both residential and commercial users as a result of these upgrades.
Deepak Sharma, Zone President – Greater India, MD & CEO, Schneider Electric India, said: “India’s power distribution sector is at a pivotal inflection point where reliability, sustainability, and digital intelligence must converge.
Our partnership with Tata Power Western Odisha Distribution Limited reflects how an energy technology leader like Schneider Electric can help fundamentally transform utility operations.
By deploying EcoStruxure Grid and digitizing 75 substations through a standardized model, we’ve enabled faster implementation, real-time network intelligence, and measurable operational gains.
This digital grid architecture is reducing outages, enhancing transparency, and strengthening operational safety, ultimately helping build a resilient, future-ready distribution network that supports India’s broader energy transition goals.”
As ageing infrastructure and rising electricity demand began to challenge grid reliability in the region, Schneider Electric and TPWODL collaborated to reimagine power distribution through Grid Digitalization.
The project integrates Schneider Electric’s digital grid architecture, combining advanced SCADA systems, intelligent RTUs, protection relays, and centralized network management platforms.
These technologies deliver real-time visibility and control across TPWODL’s distribution network, enabling utilities to respond faster to faults and operational disruptions.
Deployed through a standardized plug-and-play framework, the solutions allow faster rollout, seamless integration across substations and field infrastructure, and improved operational continuity.
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Grid Digitalization: Moving Away from Siloed, Asset-Centric Operations
The grid digitalization approach enables TPWODL to move away from siloed, asset-centric operations toward an intelligent, data-driven grid model.
This transformation enhances reliability, improves response times, and builds a scalable foundation to support future electricity demand and renewable energy integration.
Anil Ojha, Chief Technical Services, Contract & Store, Tata Power Western Odisha Distribution Limited, said: “At Tata Power, our commitment to the people of Western Odisha goes beyond supplying electricity, we aim to strengthen quality of life, enable local growth, and build a more resilient future for the region.
Schneider Electric’s digital solutions are helping us deliver on that commitment with greater speed and reliability. This partnership is empowering our teams with modern tools, improving how we serve our customers every day, and preparing our network to meet the rising aspirations and energy needs of the communities we support.”
Beyond operational improvements, the Grid Digitalization program has also delivered environmental benefits.
By optimizing grid performance and reducing technical losses, TPWODL has lowered its carbon footprint, reinforcing the role of digital technologies in supporting cleaner and more sustainable energy systems.
The upgraded digital infrastructure positions the utility to accommodate future load growth while enhancing service reliability and transparency.
As the energy sector transitions toward smarter and more sustainable systems, initiatives focused on Grid Digitalization are expected to play a critical role in strengthening India’s electricity distribution networks.
