Repeated power cuts have become a significant issue in various areas, including Miran Sahab, Bhage-Bahu, Bhatindi, Sojma, Channi, Kachi Chawni, Janipur, Roop Nagar, lower Barnai, and Bari-Brahman. The Power Development Department (PDD) attributes the problem to overloaded grid stations caused by excessive power usage and unregistered loads.
The causes of power cuts can be attributed to several factors, including transient faults due to damaged cables or equipment, overloading resulting from increased demand from electric vehicle chargers, unregistered loads, and high consumption, theft and vandalism of cables and equipment disrupting power supply, and planned maintenance scheduled to upgrade and improve the network.
To address these issues, the power department is working to upgrade infrastructure by investing in advanced technologies to manage demand, maintain the network through regular inspections and maintenance to minimize risks, and prevent theft by securing substations and collaborating with law enforcement.
India’s power crisis is a significant challenge, particularly during peak summer months, with states like Bihar, UP, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha experiencing frequent power cuts. The government is exploring solutions like increasing renewable energy capacity through solar and wind power, implementing advanced grid management systems through smart grids, and promoting energy-saving measures and efficient appliances through energy efficiency initiatives.
Residents can take steps to cope with power cuts by using energy-efficient appliances like LED lighting and star-rated appliances to reduce power consumption, considering rooftop solar panels with battery storage to invest in solar power, and registering for power outage alerts and updates from the power department to stay informed.
