Tag: power supply

  • NTDC assures uninterrupted power supply during holy month of Ramzan

    NTDC assures uninterrupted power supply during holy month of Ramzan

    The National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC) has announced its commitment to ensuring uninterrupted power supply throughout the country during the forthcoming holy month of Ramzan, scheduled to commence in mid-March. 

    Directed by Managing Director Engr. Dr Rana Abdul Jabbar Khan, the government-supported power transmission entity is diligently executing its comprehensive maintenance programme for NTDC transmission lines and grid stations to ensure continuous electricity provision to the populace.

    In a statement to the media on Wednesday, an NTDC spokesperson outlined the ongoing maintenance regimen, which includes washing, cleaning, and the replacement of disc insulation, among other essential tasks undertaken by respective NTDC formations.

    These efforts, the spokesperson emphasised, aim to bolster the reliability of transmission lines and grid stations, thereby guaranteeing uninterrupted power supply during Ramzan.

    As part of the programme, planned shutdowns have been scheduled for 500 kV and 220 kV transmission line circuits in the southern region. During these shutdowns, activities such as insulator cleaning, washing, tightening of nuts and bolts, and replacement of disc insulators with RTV-coated disc insulators on the red, yellow, and blue phases are being carried out.

    The spokesperson provided detailed statistics, noting that a total of 73,493 disc insulators were washed and cleaned at 459 locations, while 9,804 disc insulators were replaced at 55 locations. 

    Additionally, over 688 braces and 570 nuts and bolts were installed. Notably, at the 220 kV grid station Jhampir-1, two damaged disc insulator strings were replaced alongside the installation of two healthy EMCO-Make disc insulator strings.

    Supervising the maintenance programme is the General Manager (Asset Management-South), who ensures adherence to the schedule. The NTDC managing director has expressed appreciation for the performance of the involved transmission line divisions and urged the timely completion of maintenance work.

    The proactive measures undertaken by NTDC underscore its dedication to providing essential services, particularly during significant periods such as Ramzan, when uninterrupted power supply is paramount for communities across the nation.

  • Power outages intensify as energy shortfall surpasses 6,500 megawatts

    Power outages intensify as energy shortfall surpasses 6,500 megawatts

    Amid scorching heatwave conditions, the prolonged power cuts have aggravated the misery of citizens, exacerbating the energy shortfall, which now exceeds 6,500 megawatts. 

    According to sources from the Power Division, the country’s total electricity production stands at 20,402MW, while the demand has surged to 27,000MW.

    Presently, private sector plants contribute 8,900MW of electricity, and hydropower accounts for 6,200MW.

    Additionally, nuclear power plants generate 3,164MW, government thermal plants produce 956MW, and wind projects contribute 1,245MW, as per the sources.

    Meanwhile, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted pre-monsoon rains accompanied by dust thunderstorms in the central and upper regions of the country.

    It is expected that the heatwave conditions will alleviate starting from June 25.

  • Xiaomi launches 280,000 mAh power bank for outdoor use

    Xiaomi launches 280,000 mAh power bank for outdoor use

    The MIJIA Outdoor Power Supply 1000 Pro, a new outdoor power supply from Xiaomi, has been launched. This product will compete with outdoor power banks made by well-known companies like Anker and others.

    The “mixed solid-liquid electrolyte lithium battery” used by the MIJIA Outdoor Power Supply 1000 Pro has passed the acupuncture test. The internal battery pack may be recharged 1,000 times and complies with IP67 protection standards.

    With an ultra-high output rating of 220V/1800W, the power supply’s built-in 280000mAh/1022Wh super-capacity battery can handle the majority of outdoor electrical appliances and everyday items.

    The MIJIA Outdoor Power Supply 1000 Pro is capable of charging drones (28Wh) approximately 32 times, laptops (70Wh) approximately 13 times, SLR cameras (15Wh) approximately 61 times, camp lights (10W) approximately 92 hours, and car refrigerators (60W) approximately 15.3 hours, among other devices.

    Using two-way inverter flash charging technology, the MIJIA 1000 Pro can recharge 100 per cent of its power in just 1.5 hours and 80 per cent in just 50 minutes.

    The pure sine wave bidirectional inverter, which may be used as a home backup energy storage device, has a similar interface to the household mains waveform and allows for simultaneous charging of up to 13 devices.

    Additionally, the MIJIA Outdoor Power Supply 1000 Pro offers parallel charging of two solar panels at the same time, with a maximum charging power of 200W MAX, and may be used in conjunction with the MIJIA Solar Panel 100W.