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Schneider Electric Partners with TPWODL to Accelerate Grid Digitalisation in Western Odisha

Schneider’s deployment of EcoStruxure Grid across 75 substations improves power reliability and reduces outage time by 30 percent.

March 16, 2026. By News Bureau

Schneider Electric has partnered with Tata Power Western Odisha Distribution Limited (TPWODL) to modernise and digitise the power distribution network across Western Odisha. TPWODL is a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha.

As part of the collaboration, Schneider Electric has digitised 75 substations using its EcoStruxure Grid architecture, enabling end-to-end visibility and intelligent control across the distribution network. The initiative aims to strengthen grid reliability, enhance operational efficiency, and support sustainable power distribution in the region.

TPWODL serves more than 21 lakh customers across nine districts in Western Odisha, playing a crucial role in ensuring reliable electricity supply for households, businesses, and industries. The digital transformation has already resulted in a 30 percent reduction in power interruption time, with plans to achieve up to 70 percent improvement through further digital optimisation. Consumers across the region are already experiencing fewer outages, faster restoration times, and improved voltage stability.

The partnership reflects a broader shift in India’s power sector towards digital and intelligent grid infrastructure. By deploying Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Grid platform, TPWODL has integrated advanced technologies including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, intelligent Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), protection relays, and centralised network management platforms.

This architecture enables real-time monitoring and control across substations and field infrastructure. The system has been deployed through a standardised plug-and-play model, enabling faster implementation and seamless integration across the distribution network.

According to Deepak Sharma, Zone President Greater India, MD and CEO of Schneider Electric India, the initiative demonstrates how digital technologies can transform utility operations.

“India’s power distribution sector is at a critical inflection point where reliability, sustainability and digital intelligence must converge. Our partnership with TPWODL shows how energy technology can transform utility operations. By digitising 75 substations through EcoStruxure Grid, we have enabled faster deployment, real-time network intelligence and measurable operational gains. This digital grid architecture is helping reduce outages and strengthen operational safety while supporting India’s energy transition goals,” Sharma said.

For TPWODL, the digital transformation represents a significant step towards building a resilient and future-ready distribution network capable of supporting rising electricity demand and renewable energy integration.

Anil Ojha, Chief Technical Services, Contract and Store at Tata Power Western Odisha Distribution Limited, highlighted the importance of the collaboration in improving customer service and operational efficiency.

“At Tata Power, our commitment to Western Odisha goes beyond supplying electricity. We aim to enhance quality of life, enable regional development, and build a more resilient energy infrastructure. Schneider Electric’s digital solutions are helping us serve customers with greater reliability while preparing the network for future energy needs,” Ojha said.

Beyond operational improvements, the modernisation programme has delivered environmental benefits. By improving grid performance and reducing technical losses, the project has helped lower carbon emissions and strengthen the role of digitalisation in building cleaner and more sustainable energy systems.

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