About Meghalaya
Power Scenario
Power Situation
Objective
Generation
Transmissioin
Distribution
Non-conventional
      energy
Appendices
Amendment
Power Policy
Transmission
 
  1. Status:

    Presently, the State of Meghalaya is facing an acute shortage of power due to the industrial load growth. The load is expected to increase further due to normal load growth and in view of the Central Government Policy to achieve 100% village electrification. Due to transmission constraints, power from other sources could not be utilized to the full extent.

    According to the provisions in the Electricity Act 2003, all State Transmission Utilities and Transmission Licensees shall be obliged to provide, on demand, open access to their respective transmission system, subject to availability of spare capacity, on payment of transmission charges as specified by the appropriate Commission. This will facilitate multi-lateral energy transaction which shall ensure optimum utilization of the existing transmission assets besides providing prospective investment opportunities in the transmission sector.

  2. Policy :
    1. The Govt. of Meghalaya shall establish a State Transmission Utility. The State Transmission Utility shall not engage in the business of generation or trading in electricity.

    2. The State Transmission Utility shall build, maintain & operate an efficient, coordinated and economical transmission system within its territorial jurisdiction and shall be responsible for inter-connection arrangement between the generating company and distribution company/ user.

    3. The State Transmission Utility shall prepare a comprehensive transmission master plan for the State. The master plan shall be prepared to cover the period till the end of Five-Year Plan periods. Keeping in view the international standards and practices, the transmission capacity would be planned and built with sufficient redundancy levels and margins for security of the system. Strengthening and extension of existing transmission system commensurate with projected load demand shall also be given due consideration while formulating the transmission master plan.

    4. The State Transmission Utility shall coordinate with Central Transmission Utility in the planning of inter- state transmission systems relating to the State.

    5. The State Transmission Utility shall prepare a transmission plan for evacuation of power from new projects

    6. The State Transmission Utility shall levy transmission charges for wheeling of power through its transmission network.

    7. The State Load Despatch Centre, which is responsible for supervisory control of the grid, shall operate under the State Transmission Utility.

    8. The State Govt. shall encourage investment by the private sector in transmission projects to meet the policy objectives. The Govt. shall facilitate grant of right of way necessary for the projects.