The Union Minister for Power and MNRE has recently launched Powerthon-2022.
What is Powerthon-2022?
Powerthon-2022 is a hackathon competition under RDSS (Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme)
It will be organised to find technology driven solutions for solving complex problems in power distribution.
It seeks to ensure quality and reliable power supply.
To run this competition, the power ministry will have a standing body.
This innovation will be open and an ongoing scheme.
Under the programme, ideas and concepts will be rewarded with licence.
The development of prototypes will also be fostered.
It will bring together qualified mentors with TSPs, innovators, and other participants for creating teams that hack for the future and develop solutions, for creating a vibrant and efficient electricity network.
The nine themes for the hackathon are -- demand/load forecasting, AT&C (Aggregate Technical and Commercial) loss reduction, energy theft detection, prediction of DT (Distribution Transformer) failure, asset inspection, vegetation management, consumer experience enhancement, renewable energy integration and power purchase optimization.
Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS)
The Powerthon-2022 competition is being launched in line with the aim of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), which was introduced by the Ministry of Power.
RDSS is a Reform-based and Result-linked Scheme.
It was launched with the objective of Reducing AT&C losses to 12-15%, eliminating ACOS-ARR gap by 2024-25 as well as improving the quality & reliability of power supply for building a robust power sector.
