Electricity Department Adds 2.5 MW Generation Capacity to the Grid of Sri Vijaya Puram with Revival of Two DG Units at Bambooflat
Sri Vijaya Puram, Sept. 15: The Electricity Department, A&N Administration has informed the general public and valued electricity consumers that 2.5 MW of generation capacity has been successfully revived and added to the grid of Sri Vijaya Puram on Sept. 14, 2025. This has been achieved through the revival of two Diesel Generator units (1X1500 KVA + 1X2250 KVA) in the existing 10 MW private power plant at Bambooflat following extensive repair and restoration efforts and successful test run. With this addition, the available power capacity has increased from 33 MW to 35.5 MW during evening peak hours thereby providing relief to some extent to the consumers.
Further, steps are underway for the installation of 3 MW additional DG sets in the same power plant at Bambooflat which is expected to be commissioned by the end of this month and will enhance the overall power availability to about 38.5 MW. This will help in addressing the ongoing power scarcity to some extent.
Additionally, the new Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) of 10 MW + 5 MW capacity recently approved by the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) have already been executed with the firms. The installation and commissioning work of these plants is progressing at a steady pace and is expected to be completed by end of November 2025 as per the stipulated gestation period. These augmentations in generation capacity in Sri Vijaya Puram will ensure adequate availability of power in the grid to meet the present power requirement of Sri Vijaya Puram and adjoining areas of South Andaman.
The Electricity Department is making all possible efforts to meet the present power paucity through deployment of DG sets and other measures but the consumers are also earnestly requested to come forward for installation of Rooftop Solar (RTS) systems in their premises under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG-MBY). This initiative not only ensures self-resilience and energy security for households and establishments but also enables consumers to avail central and UT subsidies. Active participation in this scheme will significantly contribute towards de-dieselization by reducing dependency on fossil fuels, achieving energy sustainability and promoting greening of our Islands.
The Electricity Department, UT Administration reiterates its firm commitment towards ensuring energy security and reliable power supply to all the residents of these Islands as well as strengthening of the power sector and is grateful for the cooperation extended by the consumers in this regard.