To transmit, distribute and supply electricity in a safe, reliable and efficient manner

STRATEGIES, MEASURES, TARGETS,
INITIATIVES
1. Develop National Grid

Measure Targets Initiatives Ans.
National
Grid		 Establishment
of National Grid through linkage of Eastern and
Western grids by 2010		 Complete
the feasibility study of 220 kV Tsirang-Gelephu
line by 2007
Source financing and start work by 2008		 EDD,
DCD
Strengthening
of National Grid by 2014 in consultation with DOE		 Implement
T&D system in line with the Punatsangchu &
Mangdechhu hydro projects
Strengthening
of National Grid at the Regional level		 Upgrading
Yurmoo substation to 132 kV and Bumthang substation
to 66 kV capacity by 2010
Extension of 132 kV system to Trashi Yangtshe by
2014
Extension of Tsirang-Dagana 220kV system by 2011
Establishment of Malbase-Samtse 220 kV system by
2012		 TD,
DCD, EDD
NLDC
& Automation at substations		 Fully
functional NLDC by 2009.
SCADA system in all HV substations by 2009
Remote operation capability of T&D system of
Bhutan by 2009.		 Timely
monitoring and follow-up with consultants &
contractors.
Training of employees on SCADA, Communication and
other NLDC related courses		 TD

2. Extend grid infrastructures to all Dzongkhags

Measure Targets Initiatives Ans.
Transmission
lines to off-grid Dzongkhags		 220
kV Single Circuit transmission line from Rurichhu
to Tsirang by 2007
66kV substation at Tsirang and 33 kV substations
at Dagana by 2007
132 kV single circuit transmission line from Tintibi
to Yurmoo and 66 kV single circuit transmission
line from Yurmoo to Bumthang with associated 33kV
substations by 2008
Double circuit 33 kV line from Tsirang to Dagana
by 2007
Single circuit 33 kV line from Yurmoo to Trongsa
via Tangsibji by 2007		 Survey,
estimation and project planning
Efficient project planning & scheduling
Vigilant monitoring
Increase coordination amongst stakeholders
Timely clearances from concerned Authorities		 DCD, RED


3. Undertake timely system up-gradation

Measure Targets Initiatives Ans.
Up-gradation
of substations		 Olakha,
Singhigaon substations up-gradation by 2008
Semtokha, Gomtu & Paro sub-station by 2008
Decommissioning study of Gedu substation by 2008		 Timely
tendering, award of contracts, and monitoring		 TD
Urban
Electrification Master Plan,
Electrification plan for up-grading for new townships.		 Up-gradation
works to be carried out as per the UE Master Plan
till 2020.		 Refer
to the UE Master Plan for up-gradation planning.

Allocate budget and resources as per the UE Master
Plan.
Review the UE Master Plan for necessary updates
and changes

 DCSD, EDD
Improvement
of quality of supply		 Provide
System Compensation at Gomtu by 2008		 Timely
tendering, award of contracts, and monitoring
Undertake similar studies for other systems		 TD, EDD


4. Ensure efficient and reliable system performance

Measure Targets Initiatives Ans.
HV
Line reliability		 99.99%
by 2007		 Ensure
lines are free from obstruction
Use Thermo Vision Cameras to detect hot spots
Regular patrolling of lines		 TD
HV
substation reliability		 99.99%
by 2007		 Conduct
systematic, timely O&M.
Maintain strategic critical (SKU) level of spares.		 TD
SAIFI
(Overall)
SAIDI (Overall)		 SAIFI
< 14 by 2007
SAIDI< 23 by 2007		 Conduct
systematic approach in O&M of lines and substation.

Using Thermo Vision Cameras to detect hot spots.

 TD, DCSD
Metering
& Billing Systems		 Pilot
metering project for metering all LV Distribution
Transformer on LV Side in Thimphu by 2008		 Introduce
innovative billing & metering systems –Keep
abreast with technological developments.		 DCSD
Compact
MV Substation		 Compact
Substations and RMUs in urban areas (on-going process
for major towns wherever new/ up-gradation substations
are constructed)		 Implement
RMUs/CSS based on UE Master Plan		 DCSD, EDD

5. Practice safety standards

Measure Targets Initiatives Ans.
No
Accidents		 No
Accidents from 2007 onwards at both HV and LV level		 Develop safety procedures.
Create awareness of safety procedures and dangers
associated with the work through TD, head office
staffs and divisional manager
Purchase of safety equipments		 DCSD,
TD
Awareness
Campaign		 Awareness
Campaign on safety procedures to customers by 2007		 Create public awareness programs for mass media
Produce pamphlets for electricity use and safety		 DCSD,
EDD