BESCOM

A welcome Initiative by Mr. Manivannan BESCOM MD

3 December 2012 - 11:13am — psaram42

In Bangalore Trees pruning by BESCOM task force is a familiar sight. Often the sore point is “Who should clear the debris” I was delighted and impressed while reading to day’s Bangalore Mirror article. Below is an excerpt of the same:-
BESCOM - Best performing power distribution company !

2 November 2012 - 3:00am — kbsyed61

If news item is to be believed, BESCOM under its MD Manivannan, has raised its ranking in performance. According to the 'New Indian Express' article, BESCOM is now the best performing power distribution company in India.

Source - New Indian Express
BESCOM financials

19 September 2012 - 11:08am — sanjayv

This is the transcript of a facebook thread following BESCOM posting their financial statement online. They invited comments and some questions were asked by me and others which I am selectively reproducing here for all to read, with credits.
Dry vs Oil type Power Transformers

12 September 2012 - 2:51pm — psaram42

To minimize the iron loss during transmission, power needs to be transmitted at a very high voltage. Series of transformers reduce the voltage of the electricity supplied by the towers to a level suitable for use by the electric equipment in the city [220 domestic / 440 Industry].
Bescom's transformers' transformation

10 September 2012 - 10:07pm — n

BBMP in "league" with Bescom is replacing the big, ugly transformers with leaner ones. Some snippets from ToI and Citizen Matters:
Pole mounted Power Transformers

16 July 2012 - 9:25am — psaram42

Transformers are indispensible in power distribution to minimize transmission power loss. We encounter Besom Transformers at every nook and corner in Bangalore streets. Some of the transformers being currently used are huge and occupy lot of foot path space. These are barricaded for general safety.
BESCOM Website - an experience

13 July 2012 - 12:26pm — psaram42

Looking for Bescom on google I got the Bescom portal [1] I was quite impressed with the landing page to see a sign in box.
Potential for Savings in Bangalore Power Consumption via BESCOM Incentives for Buildings

1 July 2012 - 10:42am — sanjayv

Bangalore (and Karnataka), like most cities and states in India is facing a power deficit. One way around to solve this issue is to implement energy conservation measures. The terminology in the power industry for this is called demand side management (DSM).
This is what "being pro-active" is all about

23 June 2012 - 3:57pm — murali772

Finding that BBMP was not quite equipped to clear the "tree trimmings" from the roadsides, fast enough, following the periodic exercises carried out by his men, particularly during the monsoon period, what does Mr Manivannan, the BESCOM, MD, do?
Grid Connected Rooftop Solar in Bangalore through BESCOM

2 June 2012 - 6:37pm — sanjayv

I attended a meeting this morning at BESCOM that was called by Mr.

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