North Delhi Power Ltd (NDPL) has selected Infotech Enterprises Ltd, a geospatial services company, to implement GE Smallworld GIS technology within NDPL for GIS mapping of the entire distribution network and provide GIS based solutions for operations resource management.
NDPL is a JV between Tata Power, India's largest integrated power company and the Government of Delhi with the majority stake being held by the Tata Group.
According to the press release, Infotech Enterprises will implement the final phase of the GIS initiative at NDPL, which started with a base-line GIS solution nearly two years ago with a view to improve customer service and efficiency in operations.
The GE Smallworld based solution including Design Manager, Schematic Generator and SIAS will be implemented in a seamless manner to enable NDPL plan, design, manage and maintain their distribution system spread over 510 sq. kms. in a more streamlined manner. The solution will interface with NDPL's Network Analysis System, Billing System, ERP System, Works Management System as well as other Enterprise Systems. The entire project will be completed in a time frame of 12 months.
The release further states that the completed GIS solution will not only enable designers plan, design and manage new services and line extensions but also enable 200 web users to have the pulse of the network at their fingertips.