HPSEB and HPPTCL to add 15 substations to Himachal’s grid
The Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board (HPSEB) and Himachal Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation Limited (HPPTCL) are set to expand the state’s transmission network with 15 new substations. This includes five 66 kV substations and ten higher-capacity units of 132 kV and 220 kV. The initiative follows directions from the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) to strengthen grid infrastructure across the state. Currently, Himachal Pradesh operates 19 substations with a combined transformation capacity of 3,944…