ROURKELA: As part of its efforts to modernise electrical infrastructure and improve energy efficiency, SAIL’s Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) strengthened power distribution and promoted sustainable energy through a series of initiatives undertaken by the Electrical Section of its Town Engineering Department during the 2025-26 financial year.
The department carried out extensive modification of LT power supply systems and service lines in Sector-22 residential quarters and laid copper power cables at the Tarapur Filter House and Booster Pump House to ensure smooth operation of motors. It also completed several key power distribution projects, including the revival and commissioning of the Feeder-7 overhead line from Brahmani Water Works to Sector-8 substations, bus-bar modification at the Sector-17 Attending Substation, replacement and jointing of high-capacity underground cables, and modification of the Feeder-7 and Feeder-9 networks.
Among the major achievements during the year was the restoration of the 11 KV emergency power line from the Plant to the CISF Colony and CISF Barracks after nearly a decade, significantly improving emergency power reliability. The Vacuum Circuit Breaker (VCB) of Transformer-5 was also upgraded with the replacement of Siemens make equipment by ABB make and commissioned successfully.
To improve the reliability of the electrical network, the department overhauled three power transformers and 26 distribution transformers. It also repaired three 630 KVA, five 500 KVA and five 250 KVA transformers installed across the Steel Township. Maintenance work, including repair and circuit modification of the crane main contactor at Intake Well-1, was also completed.
As part of its sustainability initiatives, the department installed a 3 KW standalone solar power system at Lagoon Gate along with LT cable connectivity from Tarakera Pump House. It also installed 46 solar street lights in peripheral and slum areas of Rourkela to promote clean energy and improve public safety.
