KPTCL’s drone tech spots 1.5 lakh grid defects, cuts outages by 85% in Karnataka | Bengaluru News

The state-owned Karnataka Power Transmission Ltd (KPTCL) has deployed drones with thermal sensors to assess the health of transmission towers across Karnataka Bengaluru: As power utilities across the world increasingly deploy artificial intelligence (AI), drones and digital twin technology to modernise electricity networks, Karnataka has taken a significant leap in that direction. Moving away from…

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KPTCL introduces biodegradable oil in high-voltage transformer network

The move is aimed at enhancing grid safety, reducing environmental risks, and extending the operational life of critical transmission assets. | Photo Credit: imaginima The Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) has initiated the transition from conventional mineral oil to environment-friendly, biodegradable natural ester oil in its high-voltage transformer network. The move is aimed at…

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