Dakshin Haryana Bijili switches on ERP

NEW DELHI, INDIA: Enzen Global Solutions Pvt. Ltd., a global knowledge solutions provider for the power, gas and water sectors, has announced the launch of what it calls a first-of-its-kind ERP solution specifically designed for Indian power distribution companies. PSU DHBVNL (Dakshin Haryana Bijili Vitaran Nigam Limited) is the first power distribution company in India to go live with this unique ERP solution.

The latest data on AT&C (aggregate technical and commercial) losses of various state electricity boards, compiled by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), highlights the need to improve efficiencies in power distribution. The numbers for 2006-07 show that there have been no significant changes in the recent years. Most of the utilities continue to post AT&C losses ranging between 20 per cent and 60 per cent of the turnover.

One of the challenges facing the sector is the unavailability of timely and coordinated information. Automation has been in random pockets only. The iDMS helps utilities automate and control all critical processes to provide seamless operations and informed decision-making.

Recognizing the urgent need for automation in the power distribution sector, Enzen Global has responded with a fully integrated enterprise solution, made specifically for the Indian market, it adds in a press note. The Integrated Distribution Management Solution (iDMS) brings control, coordination, transparency, and information accessibility to the distribution sector, which is struggling to cap its losses.

The Rewari Division of DHBVNL is the first to go live with Enzen’s ERP. Anurag Agarwal, MD, DHBVN appreciated the ease with which the iDMS solution was implemented and used by the officials concerned. He specially appreciated the fact that iDMS has been tailored to suit Indian distribution companies and would be of great value to them.

John Jacob, Head, Product Research, Enzen Global Solutions, says, “The degree of coordination and information accessibility required in this time-sensitive sector cannot be neglected, especially given the high AT&C losses. The restructured power reforms programme, Accelerated Power Development and Reform Program (APDRP), launched with a total outlay of Rs 51,000 crores (of which 10,000 crores is for IT and related automation) aims to reduce the AT&C losses to 15 per cent and stands testimony to the urgent need for automation.”

iDMS was built after elaborate research and consultation with the aim to develop a ready to deploy, India specific, affordable enterprise solution, claims the company.

Do you think that Indian power utilities need to automate on a scale like this? Are adequate solutions still missing?