Ranchi: Acting on directions issued by Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (JBVNL) managing director K Srinivasan, nine additional 200 KVA transformers have been installed at power substations to ensure uninterrupted supply to streetlights along major city roads, officials said.Superintending engineer (SE) of the Ranchi circle, DN Sahu, said, “In the first phase, nine 200 KVA transformers have been set up across eight substations. Streetlights along key roads are being connected directly to these substations located at Lok Bhavan, Harmu, DPS, Old Vidhan Sabha, Airport, Morhabadi, Sadar Hospital, and Chadri. Hence, streetlights on the affected stretches will remain functional even if the 11 KV feeders are shut down.”The discom is exploring options to ensure seamless lighting in other parts of the city. The dedicated transformers will allow streetlights near connected substations to remain powered even during feeder shutdowns, improving visibility and safety on busy stretches, he added.The Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) is connecting streetlights near these substations directly to the newly installed transformers. This direct linkage is expected to reduce outage impact on priority corridors and support night-time commuting across the state capital city stretches.
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