MUMBAI: The failure of transmission grids leading to power outage in Mumbai once again highlights the need to strengthen the transmission system. Power experts said demand across MMR will be over 5,000 MW and that too should not be ignored, considering the huge populations of Thane and Navi Mumbai. Mumbai's demand is likely to rise to 3,500 MW and any outage is “uncalled for”.
Power expert Ashok Pendse said, “There is an urgent need to have more sources of power supply for Mumbai through new transmission lines.” He said there was a need to have better coordination between various government agencies and power utility firms to ensure there is no recurrence of similar power outages in Mumbai. Our reputation is at stake. “And what about three committees formed after the last big power outage of October 2020. Haven't we learnt our lessons?” Pendse said.
