PSTCL Overview

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary responsibility of PSTCL?

  • Generation of electricity.
  • Distribution of electric power to consumers.
  • Regulation of electricity tariffs.
  • Transmission of electric power in Punjab. (correct)

When was PSTCL incorporated?

  • 2010 (correct)
  • 2015
  • 2005
  • 2000

Which of the following is a key function of PSTCL?

  • Planning for the transmission system. (correct)
  • Manufacturing electrical equipment.
  • Regulating the price of coal.
  • Providing loans to electricity consumers.

What voltage levels are managed by PSTCL's transmission lines?

<p>400 kV, 220 kV, 132 kV (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of PSTCL's key objectives?

<p>Providing a reliable and stable transmission network. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does PSTCL do to facilitate power trading?

<p>Provides open access to its transmission network. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

With whom does PSTCL comply regarding regulations and guidelines?

<p>The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC). (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the challenges PSTCL faces?

<p>Meeting the growing demand for electricity. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of technologies does PSTCL implement to improve grid management?

<p>Smart grid technologies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does PSTCL do to minimize transmission losses?

<p>Implements measures to minimize transmission losses. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is PSTCL?

The state transmission utility of Punjab, India, responsible for transmitting electric power.

Key functions of PSTCL

Planning, constructing, operating, and maintaining the transmission network; providing open access; ensuring grid reliability.

PSTCL's transmission voltages

Includes 400 kV, 220 kV, 132 kV, and 66 kV transmission lines and substations.

PSTCL's responsibilities

Transmitting electricity, managing the grid, developing infrastructure, providing open access, reducing losses, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

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PSTCL's key objectives

Aims to provide a reliable network, ensure efficient transmission, facilitate open access, reduce losses, and expand infrastructure.

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PSTCL initiatives

Include constructing new lines/substations, upgrading infrastructure, implementing smart grid technologies, and integrating renewable energy.

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PSTCL's challenges

Meeting growing demand, integrating renewable sources, reducing losses, ensuring grid security, and dealing with land acquisition.

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Significance of PSTCL

Ensuring electricity availability, supporting economic growth, improving quality of life, promoting sustainable development, and reducing electricity costs.

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Study Notes

Given the new text provided is identical to the existing notes, there are no updates or changes to be made. The existing notes accurately summarize the information about the Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (PSTCL).

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