Study on

Capital C t Benchmarks f Distribution C it l Costs B h k for Di t ib ti Business

Submitted t S b itt d to Forum of Regulators (FOR) New Delhi

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF COLLEGE OF INDIA

CENTRE FOR INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT & REGULATORY STUDIES

Bella Vista :: Hyderabad-500 082 2nd March 2010

CONTENTS
Chapter 1. 2. 3. 4. Title Introduction Terms of Reference Approach and Methodology Identification of works, data collection and validation
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Southern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APSPDCL) Central Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APCPDCL) Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL) Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Limited (MGVCL) Madhya Pradesh Paschim Kshetra Vidyuth Vitaran Company Limited (MPPKVVCL), Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited (MPMKVVCL), Uttarkhand Power Company Limited (UPCL), Dehradun. West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL), Central Assam Electricity Distribution Company Limited (CAEDCL) Upper Assam Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UAEDCL), Southern Electricity Supply Company of Orissa Ltd. (SOUTHCO) Central Electricity Supply Utility of Orissa Limited (CESU) Punjab State Electricity Board (PSEB) BSES Rajadhani Power Limited (BRPL) North Delhi Power Limited (NDPL) Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company (CSPDCL) Maharastra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited

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Cost analysis and Cost Benchmarks Analysis of the Increase in Capital Costs and Correlation with the Relevant Index of Industrial Production. Summary, Conclusions, and Suggestions/Recommendations

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LIST OF TABLES
1. Southern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APSPDCL) Table No. 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 Title Costs of 33 kV lines Costs of 11 kV Lines Cost of LT Lines Conversion Costs of HVDS Conversion Costs of HVDS, replacing different capacities of existing Transformers Costs at 33/11 kV substations (Outdoor) Cost of Distribution Transformers Stations Costs of Metering Sets and Meters Service Line Costs Page No. 16 16 18 19 19 21 22 22 23

2. Central Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APCPDCL) 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.16 4.17 4.18 4.19 4.20 4.21

Costs of 33 kV lines (Overhead)

Costs of 33kV Underground Cable System Costs of 11 kV Overhead Lines Costs of 11kV Underground Cable Feeders Costs of LT Overhead Lines Costs of Underground Cable System Costs of 33/11 kV Substation (Outdoor) Break-up Costs for 33/11 kV Substations Cost of Substations (Indoor) Cost of Distribution Transformers Stations Costs of Metering Equipment and Meters Service Line Costs

25 25 26 26 27 28 28 29 30 31 31 31

3. Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) 4.22 4.23 4.24 4.25 4.26 4.27 4.28 4.29 4.30 4.31 Costs of 33 kV lines Cost of 33 kV Underground Cable System Costs of 11 kV Lines Costs of 11kV Underground Cable System Costs of LT overhead lines (Outdoor) Costs of LT Underground System Break-up costs of 33/11 kV substations with break up details Cost of Distribution Transformers Stations Costs of Metering Equipment and Meters Service Line Costs 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 36 37 37

4. Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL) 4.32 4.33 4.34 4.35 4.36 Cost of 22kV and 11 kV Lines Costs of LT lines (Overhead) Costs of Distribution Transformer stations Cost of Metering Equipment Service Line costs 38 39 40 40 41

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5. Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Limited (MGVCL) 4.37 4.38 4.39 4.40 4.41 4.42 Costs of 11 kV Lines (Overhead)

Costs of 11 kV Underground System

Costs of LT Overhead lines Cost of Distribution Transformer Stations (Outdoor) Costs of Metering Equipment and Meters Service Line Costs

42 42 43 44 44 44

6. Madhya Pradesh Paschima Kshetra Vidyuth Vitaran Company Limited (MPPKVVCL), Indore 4.43 4.44 4.45 4.46 4.47 4.48 4.49 4.50 Costs of 33 kV lines (Overhead) Cost of 11 kV lines (Overhead) Costs of LT Lines (Overhead) Conversion costs of HVDS Scheme Costs of HVDS (Conversion of LT to 11 kV line etc.) Break-up Costs of 33/11 kV substations Costs of 11 kV/0.4 kV DTR stations Metering Equipment and Meters 45 45 46 46 47 48 49 49

7. Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyuth Vitaran Company Limited (MPMKVVCL), Bhopal 4.51 4.52 4.53 4.54 4.55 4.56 Costs of 33 kV Lines (Overhead) Cost of 11 kV Lines (Overhead) Costs of LT Lines (overhead) Cost of HVDS (Conversion of LT to 11 kV line etc.) Break-up Costs of 33/11 kV substations (Outdoor) Costs of Distribution transformer Stations (Outdoor) 50 50 51 52 52 53

8. Uttarkhand Power Company Limited (UPCL) 4.57 4.58 4.59 4.60 4.61 4.62 4.63 4.64 Costs of 33kV line (Overhead) Costs of 11 kV Line Cost of 11 kV UG Cable System Costs of LT Lines Costs of LT AB Cable Lines Break-up costs of 33/11 KV Substations Costs of Distribution Transformer Stations (Outdoor) Cost of Metering equipment and Meters 54 54 55 55 55 56 57 57

9. West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) 4.65 4.66 4.67 4.68 4.69 4.70 4.71 4.72 4.73 Costs of 33kV lines Costs as per Turn Key Contracts Costs of 11kV lines 11kV line with 50Sq mm ACSR Costs of LT lines LT 3Ph 4wire line with 25Sq mm AAAC 33/11kV substation costs Costs break up of 33/11kV substation 33/11kV substation costs with 2X3.15 MVA transformers on turnkey contracts 59 60 61 61 63 63 64 65 65

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4.74 4.75 4.76 4.77

Costs of distribution transformer stations Costs of distribution transformer stations Costs of Metering equipment and meters Service Line Costs

66 66 67 67

10. Central Assam Electricity Distribution Company Limited (CAEDCL) 11. Upper Assam Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UAEDCL) 4.78 4.79 4.80 4.81 4.82 4.83 4.84 Costs of 33kV line Costs of 11kV lines Costs of LT lines 33 / 11kV substation costs Costs of distribution transformer stations Costs of metering sets and meters Service lines costs 70 71 72 73 74 74 75

12. Southern Electricity Supply Company of Orissa Limited (SOUTHCO) 4.85 4.86 4.87 4.88 4.89 4.90 4.91 4.92 Costs of 33 kV lines (Overhead) Costs of 11 kV Overhead Lines Costs of LT Overhead Lines Costs of 33/11 kV Substation (Outdoor) Break-up Costs for 33/11 kV Substations Costs of Distribution Transformers Stations Cost of Metering Equipment and Meters Service Line Costs 77 77 78 79 80 81 81 81

13. Central Electricity Supply Utility of Orissa (CESU) 4.93 4.94 4.95 4.96 4.97 4.98 4.99 4.100 4.101 Costs of 33 kV lines (Overhead) Costs of Underground Cable system Costs of 11 kV Overhead Lines Costs of LT Overhead Lines Costs of 33/11 kV Substation (Outdoor) Break-up Costs for 33/11 kV Substations Costs of Distribution Transformer Stations Cost of Metering Equipment and Meters Service Line Costs 83 83 84 85 85 86 87 87 88

14. Punjab State Electricity Board (PSEB) 4.102 4.103 4.104 4.105 4.106 4.107 4.108 Costs of 66 kV lines (Overhead) Cost of 11 kV Overhead Lines Cost of LT lines (Overhead) Costs of 66/11 kV Sub-Stations (Outdoor) Costs of Distribution Transformer Stations (Outdoor) Cost of Metering Equipment and Meters Service Line Costs 89 90 90 91 92 92 93

15. BSES Rajadhani Power Limited (BRPL) 4.109 4.110 Cost of 66 kV UG cable lines Cost of 33 kV UG cable line 94 95

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4.111 4.112 4.113 4.114 4.115 4.116 4.117

Cost of 11 kV lines (Overhead) Cost of 11 kV UG cable line Cost of LT Overhead Line Cost of LT UG Cable Line Cost of 66/11 kV and 33/11 kV Sub-Stations Costs of Distribution Transformer Stations Service Line Costs

95 95 96 96 97 97 98

16. North Delhi Power Limited (NDPL) 4.118 4.119 4.120 4.121 4.122 4.123 4.124 4.125 4.126 Cost of 66 kV UG Cable Line Cost of 33 kV UG Cable Line Cost of 11 kV Lines (Overhead) Cost of 11 kV UG Cable Line Cost of LT Overhead Line Cost of 66/11kV Substations Costs of Distribution Transformer Stations Costs of Metering sets and Meters Service Line Costs 99 100 100 100 101 101 102 102 102

17. Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited (CSPDCL) 4.127 4.128 4.129 4.130 4.131 4.132 4.133 Costs of 33 kV Lines Costs of 11 kV Lines Costs of LT Lines Costs of 33/11 kV Sub-Stations Costs break-up of 33/11 kV Sub-Stations Costs of Distribution Transformer Stations Costs of Metering Equipment and Meters 104 104 105 106 106 106 107

18. (A) Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited 4.134 4.135 4.136 4.137 4.138 4.139 4.140 4.141 Costs of 33 kV Lines Cost of 11 kV Lines Costs of LT Lines Cost of Laying 33 kV UG cable Lines Cost of Laying 11 kV UG cable Line Costs of 33/11 kV Sub-Stations Cost of Distribution Transformer Stations Costs of Metering Equipment and Meters 108 108 109 109 110 110 111 111

(B) Tata Power Company Limited 4.142 4.143 4.144 4.145 4.146 Cost of 33/11 kV Sub-Station Cost of 33 kV under Ground Cable system Cost of 11 kV under Ground Cable system Cost of Distribution Transformer Stations Cost of Metering Equipment and Meters 111 112 112 112 112

(C) BEST Limited 4.147 4.148 4.149 4.150 5.1 5.2 5.1(a) 5.3 5.4 5.4 (Contd.) 5.3 (a) 5.5 5.6 5.6 (contd.) 5.6 (a) 5.7 5.8 5.8 (contd.) 5.9 5.10
5.11 5.12

Cost of 33/11 kV Sub-Station Costs of 33 kV under Ground Cable system Costs of 11 kV under Ground Cable system Costs of Distribution Transformer Stations 33 kV Line with different sizes of conductors, type of supports and span lengths Comparative costs of 33 kV over head line with different conductor sizes, supports at different span lengths Costs of 33kV under ground system 11 kV Line with different sizes of conductors, type of supports and span lengths Comparative costs of 11 kV overhead line with different conductor sizes, supports at different span lengths Comparative costs of 11 kV overhead line with different conductor sizes, supports at different span lengths Costs of 11 kV Underground System LT Line with different sizes of conductors, type of supports and span lengths Comparative costs of LT overhead line with different conductor sizes, supports at different span lengths Comparative costs of LT overhead line with different conductor sizes, supports at different span lengths Costs of LT Underground System 66/11kV and 33/11 kV Substations (Outdoor) Costs of 33/11 kV Substation (Outdoor) Costs of 33/11 kV Substation (Outdoor) 33/11 kV Substations (Indoor) Costs of 33/11 kV Substation (Indoor) Distribution Transformer Stations (Outdoor) Distribution Transformer stations (Outdoor) Conversion cost of HVDS Conversion costs of HVDS, replacing different capacities of existing transformers Cost of Metering Equipment and Meters Service Line costs Overhead costs adopted by various utilities Composite Price Index number Capital Costs / Km of 33 kV Line with RCC / PSCC poles Capital Costs of 33 kV line Estimated Benchmark Costs for 2009-10

113 113 113 113 116 117 118 120 122 123 124 126 129 130 131 135 136 137 138 139 140 143 144 145 148 149 150 171 171 176

5.13 5.14 5.15 5.16 5.17 6.1 6.2 6.3

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A N N E X U R E S
Annexure 3.1
3.2 5.1

Title Details of State Electricity Boards and Utilities where the study is conducted Details of the Members of the Study team
Standard Cost Estimate per km of 33 kV line with 100 Sq.mm AAA Conductor Over 9.1 Mts. PSCC Poles at 65 Mts Span, 75 kg / Sq. Mt. Wind pressure, working load 280 kgs at the rates ruling during 2008-09 Standard Cost Estimate per km of 11 kV line with 55 Sq.mm AAA Conductor Over 8 Mts. PSCC Poles at 60 Mts Span, 75 kg / Sq. Mt. Wind pressure, working load 140 kgs at the rates ruling during 2008-09 Standard Cost Estimate per km of LT 3- Ph 5 wire line (Horizontal formation) 3x55 Sq.mm + 2 x34 Sq.mm AAA Conductor Over 8 Mts. PSCC Poles at 65 Mts Span, 75 kg / Sq. Mt. Wind pressure, working load 140 kgs at the rates ruling during 2008-09 Standard cost estimate for 100KVA distribution transformer station at the rates ruling during 2008-09 Detailed Estimate For Erection of 33/11 kV Sub-Station with 2 x 5 MVA Power Transformers and NF = 4 Nos. 11 kV Feeders Typical layout of 33/11 kV substation with 2x5 MVA power Transformers and with capacitor bank Standard cost estimate for domestic, non-domestic, single phase service connection Standard cost estimate for three phase domestic, non-domestic service connection Standard cost estimate for three phase industrial service upto 20HP Standard cost estimate for three phase industrial service above 20HP Standard cost estimate for street light service connection Standard cost estimate for agricultural service connection Standard arrangement for single phase service connection Standard arrangement for three phase industrial service connection with bare wires. Standard arrangement for three phase industrial service connection with insulated wires. Standard arrangement for three phase agricultural service connection Composite Price Index numbers for different elements in Distribution Business Arriving at the caital cost ranges for the year 2004-05.

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5.4 5.5 (a) 5.5 (b) 5.6 (a) 5.6 (b) 5.6 (c) 5.6 (d) 5.6 (e) 5.6 (f) 5.6 (g) 5.6 (h) 5.6 (i) 5.6 (j) 6.1 6.2(a)

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6.2(b) 6.2(c) 6.2(d) 6.2(e) 6.2(f) 6.3

Arriving at the capital cost ranges for the year 2005-06 Arriving at the capital cost ranges for the year 2006-07 Arriving at the capital cost ranges for the year 2007-08 Arriving at the capital cost ranges for the year 2008-09 Year-wise Benchmark capital costs from 2004-05 to 2008-09 Model for arriving at Benchmark capital cost of different elements of distribution business correlating to Composite Price Index Numbers

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GLOSSARY
APSPDCL APCPDCL TNEB MGVCL UGVCL MPMKVVCL MPPKVVCL WBSEDCL CESU SOUTHCO PSEB NDPL BRPL UPCL CAEDCL UAEDCL CSPDCL AAAC ACSR PSCC RCC HVDS : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Southern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited Central Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited Tamil Nadu Electricity Board Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Limited Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyuth Vitaran Company Limited Madhya Pradesh Paschim Kshetra Vidyuth Vitaran Company Limited West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited Central Electricity Supply Utility of Orissa Limited Southern Electricity Supply Company of Orissa Limited Punjab State Electricity Board North Delhi Power Limited BSES Rajadhani Power Limited Uttarkhand Power Corporation Limited Central Assam Electricity Distribution Company Limited Upper Assam Electricity Distribution Company Limited Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited All Aluminium Alloy Conductor Aluminium Conductor Steel Reinforced Pre stressed Cement Concrete Reinforced Cement Concrete High Voltage Distribution System

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1. Introduction
1.1 1.1 Background The Tariff Policy issued by the Ministry of Power, Government of India on January 6, 2006, stipulates as follows: 5.0 General Approach to Tariff 5.3 Tariff Policy lays down following framework for performance based cost to

service regulation in respect of aspects common to generation, transmission as well as distribution (a) Return on Investment while allowing the total capital cost of the project, the Appropriate commission would ensure that these are reasonable and to achieve this objective, requisite benchmarks on capital costs should be evolved by the Regulatory Commission. A Working Group of FOR Members was formed in June 2008, on MYT Framework for Distribution Business and Distribution Margin. The Working Group had decided that a study should be conducted to evolve benchmarks for capital costs in distribution business, since capital costs would be the basis of cost plus tariff and prudent check of the capital expenditure incurred by the distribution licensee is essential. Such a benchmarking exercise would facilitate the capital expenditure approach process being undertaken by the State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) as well as to ensure that only reasonable capital costs are allowed to be considered for the purpose of approval of ARR and determination of tariff. It is in this background that the Forum of Regulators (FOR) intended to get a study conducted for Capital Cost Benchmarks for Distribution Business across different States in the country. The study was entrusted to Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI), Hyderabad.

2. Terms of Reference
2.1 Objective of the Study To develop benchmarks for capital costs of key elements of the distribution business, by analysing the data from various power utilities in all the five regions in the country with clear distinction between capital costs incurred in Rural Distribution Network. Urban Distribution Network Overhead system Underground system

To develop the capital cost benchmarks, the following key components of the distribution provide guiding principles for approval of capital cost of distribution business. Distribution feeder lines 33 kV, 22 kV, 11 kV overhead and underground. Receiving sub-stations (Indoor and Outdoor type) with 3.15 MVA, 5 MVA, 16 MVA, 20 MVA etc power transformers including civil works, switchgear, lightening arrestors, capacitors banks etc. 66 kV is also considered under distribution in the case of Delhi where Distribution Utilities manage 66 kV. In the case of Punjab, the SEB is an integrated utility and does not have 33 kV voltage. Hence 66 kV is also considered as distribution voltage. There is no 33 kV network under distribution in Gujarat and the substations are 66/11 kV, which are under transmission utilitys control. The DISCOMs have only 11 kV and LT network.

Distribution transformer stations (Indoor and Outdoor) including that of use of Amorphous core distribution transformers with 25 kVA, 63 kVA, 100 kVA, 200/250 kVA, 315 kVA, 500 kVA, 1000 kVA, 2000 kVA etc. Implication of BEE Energy Efficiency star rating should also be considered.

Metering equipment including meters of all types CT, PT sets etc. LT network (overhead) including poles, conductor and other accessories such as insulators, clamps, connectors etc. LT network (underground) including cable, LT feeder pillars / mini pillars etc. Service lines. To identify cost escalation factors that would impact the capital cost of distribution system components. To develop a system for updating the benchmarks for capital cost on year to year basis with minimum requirement of additional data. To suggest norms for other cost overheads such as labour charges, transportation, supervision, contingencies etc., which are normally considered while determining capital cost.

2.2

Scope of Work The scope of work for the study includes Developing benchmarks and appropriate escalation indices for capital costs of key elements of distribution network based on the study and analysis of the following aspects: Creation of database of actual capital costs in distribution business by compiling data of different State Electricity Boards, Government owned Corporations / Companies, private sector licensees such that data is captured for at least ten different states in the country. The capital cost data has to be recent i.e. as incurred in the last two years. Analysis of the above data base for determination of benchmark capital cost for main items of capital expenditure in distribution business with clear distinction between capital costs incurred in Overhead systems Underground systems Rural distribution networks Urban distribution networks

The cost of erection, testing, commissioning and other incidental expenses including site preparation, site supervision etc., shall be factored into the capital cost of key components of the distribution business.

Study of typical gestation period for distribution system capital expenditure and share of interest during construction in completed capital cost in the distribution business.

Suggest as to whether there is a need for state specific adjustments in the above determined benchmarks capital costs? Identification of the specific needs of

capital expenditure that could require adjustments to meet specific requirements. Analysis of the increase in capital cost over the last five-years and correlation with the index in engineering goods and any other relevant index of industrial production. Design of a cost indexation formula that can be validated using data of previous years and incorporated in the model.

Creation of a model for self-validation of the capital cost benchmarks, so that the
benchmarks are automatically revised as data of new projects gets added to the database.

3. Approach and Methodology

3.1 This chapter details out the methodology that ASCI adapted to carryout the terms of reference of the assignment and the scope of work. 3.2 Identification of States / Utilities for the Study As per the scope of work the data for the study has to be captured for at least ten (10) states. The states and the utilities in each of the States have been identified in consultation with FOR Secretariat. The study covers two States in Southern Region, two in Western Region, three in Northern Region, two in Eastern Region and one in North Eastern Region. Wherever the State Electricity Boards have been restructured two of the restructured entities (Distribution Companies) have been identified. The data for the study is captured from two State Electricity Boards and fourteen Distribution Companies in eight States of which ten are State owned and four are private utilities. The details of State Electricity Boards and utilities where the study is conducted are given in Annexure-3.1. 3.3 Methodology The study required extensive data collection on various components of Distribution business as listed under terms of reference / scope of works which includes: Costs of various components in Distribution business. Evaluation of data. Benchmarking costs of various components of distribution system. Data on procurement costs etc., of various equipment / material to arrive at price escalation. Data on price indices. Design of cost indexation formula. Creation of a model for self validation of the cost benchmarks etc.

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Collection of Data The first step in carrying out the study is data collection from the identified sixteen utilities. As mentioned earlier the study required collection of extensive data on various components etc., of Distribution Business from various State Electricity Boards and Utilities listed in Annexure-3.1 ASCI, the consultant have developed a number of formats for collection of data required to benchmark the capital costs of various components of Distribution Business and other requirements under the study and furnished to FOR Secretariat on 5th February 2009 for due verification and to communicate to utilities to make the data available as required in the formats. The FOR Secretariat has communicated the formats to the Secretaries, State Electricity Regulatory Commissions and the Utilities to make the data available to ASCI for the study vide letter No.15/2(7)/2008FOR/Study/CC dated 16th February 2009. The data requirements as detailed in the formats include: Cost of procurement of various equipment / material over the last 5 years (200304 to 2007-08). Cost of 33/11 kV sub-stations (indoor and outdoor type) over the last two years with power transformers of different capacities as executed. Cost per km of 33 kV overhead line and underground cable as executed. Cost per km of 11 kV overhead line and underground cable as executed. Cost of erection of Distribution transformers with different capacities indoor and outdoor as executed. Cost per km of LT overhead lines and underground cable.

It is considered that further data / information required could be collected during the visits of ASCI Consultants to various utilities. 3.5 Process Analysis The costs obtained for elements of Distribution Business are analysed and observed that the utilities prepared cost data for various works and updated it on yearly basis based on input costs or increase by certain percentage. The cost data prepared is used for preparation of estimates and award of contracts, particularly turnkey / partially turnkey contracts.

But the costs as executed are not available in complete shape in a number of utilities. In most of the cases, the completion costs are not finalised. Even in the case of works where accounts are finalised, the costs of some items are missing. In some cases, particularly in substation costs, released transformer from some other station is installed and the cost of released transformer is taken, this completion cost cannot be considered for benchmarking. In some cases a work order was issued for a scheme, which includes 33 / 11 kV substation, connected 33 kV line and 11 kV lines where the cost of substation has to be segregated. In some cases the cost of

overheads is not added to completion cost. As such the so-called cost as executed obtained / collected could not be considered as costs as executed. The consultants have validated the data by adding the cost of missing items and updating the costs in some cases. This had to be done in quite a number of cases to have a fairly realistic cost and it took considerable time. ASCI consultants had to visit the utilities and sit with the concerned officers and obtain / collect data and even then complete data is not available. The consultants have visited the utilities twice. Apart from these visits, ASCI had closely followed up with the distribution companies and obtained the data. Though Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra are not included in the identified states, the Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission and Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission have obtained and furnished some data from the distribution utilities in the respective State. This data is also considered in the study. 3.6 Study Team ASCI has organised a team of Senior Engineers who are conversant with Distribution Management to visit utilities in various States to discuss with the concerned engineers in the utilities and collect the data and analyse. The team visited the utilities in all the States listed for this study. The details of the members of the study team are given in Annexure-3.2 The core team in ASCI has analysed the data collected, validated / evaluated to arrive at benchmark costs and draft the report.

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Final Report Based on the data obtained / collected from the utilities, a draft report is prepared and a presentation was made to the Forum Secretariat on 18th September 2009. Certain suggestions were made during the presentation, which were incorporated and a draft final report was submitted on 19th October 2009. A presentation was made on the draft final report to the Forum of Regulators at Lucknow on 1st February 2010. The final report is finalised based on the comments and suggestions made during this meeting. The Report covers the study on Capital Cost Benchmarks for Distribution Business as detailed below:

1. Introduction 2. Terms of Reference 3. Approach and Methodology 4. Identification of Works, Data collection and Validation 5. Cost Analysis and Cost Benchmarks 6. Analysis of the Increase in Capital Costs and Correlation with the Relevant Index of Industrial Production 7. Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations

Annexure-3. 1

Details of State Electricity Boards and Utilities where the Study is conducted

S.N 1.

Name of the State Electricity Board / Utilities

Region Southern Southern Southern Western Western Western Western Eastern Eastern Eastern Northern Northern Northern Northern North Eastern North Eastern

Central Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APCPDCL), Hyderabad. 2. Southern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APSPDCL), Tirupati. 3. Tamil Nadu State Electricity Board (TNEB), Chennai. 4. Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Limited, (MGVCL), Vadodara, Gujarat 5. Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited, (UGVCL), Mehsana, Gujarat 6. Madhya Pradesh Paschim Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited, (MPPKVVCL), Indore, Madhya Pradesh. 7. Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited, (MKVVCL), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. 8. West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited, (WBSEDCL), Kolkata. 9. Central Electricity Supply Utility, (CESU), Bhubaneswar, Orissa. 10. South Electricity Supply Company, (SOUTHCO), Behrampur, Orissa. 11. Punjab State Electricity Board (PSEB), Patiala. 12. North Delhi Power Limited (NDPL), New Delhi. 13. BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL), New Delhi. 14. Uttarakhand State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (USEDCL), Dehradun 15. Central Assam Electricity Distribution Company Limited, (CAEDCL), Guwahati. 16. Upper Assam Electricity Distribution Company Limited, (UAEDCL), Guwahati.

Annexure-3.2

Details of the members of the study team S.N

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Name of the Members K Balarama Reddi Dr. Usha Ramachandra T. Ramalinga Reddy P Subbarami Reddy J V S N Murthy K. Bhaskara Reddy Y Satyanarayana M Sivarami Reddy G Subba Raju P. Raja Rajeswar

Position Team Leader Team Member Team Member Team Member Team Member Team Member Team Member Team Member Team Member Team Member

The team members except Dr. Usha Ramachandra had worked earlier in Andhra Pradesh power sector in different capacities in Distribution Management. Dr Usha Ramachandra is Senior Faculty of ASCI.

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4. Identification of Works, Data Collection and Validation

4.1 Identification of Works As per the terms of reference, the costs of certain elements in the Distribution Business have to be benchmarked. The elements for which cost benchmarks have to be developed in the Distribution Business are as under: (i) Distribution feeder lines: 33 kV, 22 kV and 11 kV Overhead and Underground. 66 kV-Overhead and underground, where 66 kV system is managed by the distribution utilities. (ii) Receiving Stations (substations) 33 kV and 66 kV (Outdoor and Indoor) with transformer capacities of 1.6 MVA, 3.15 MVA, 5 MVA, 8 MVA, 10 MVA, 16 MVA, 20 MVA etc., including civil works, switch gear, lightening arrestors, capacitor banks etc. (iii) Distribution Transformer Substations (Indoor and Outdoor) With transformer capacities of 25 kVA, 63 kVA, 100 kVA, 200 kVA, 315 kVA 500 kVA 1000 kVA, 1600 kVA and 2000 kVA etc. The transformers may include Amorphous core distribution transformers and BEE energy efficiency star rating transformers. (iv) (v) (vi) Metering equipment, including meters of all types CT, PT sets etc. LT Network (underground) including cable, LT feeder pillars / mini pillars etc. LT Network (overhead) including poles, conductor and other accessories, such as insulators, clamps, connectors etc. (vii) Service Lines. The capital cost to have clear distinction between Urban and Rural distribution network. 4.2 Data Collection Collection of data from all the sixteen utilities (Electricity Boards and Distribution Companies) is a major task in the study to Benchmark the costs of various elements in the Distribution Business listed in para 4.1 above.

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Data Formats ASCI had developed formats for the collection of data required in line with the objectives of the study and scope of work. The formats have been designed to capture data for a five year period (2003-04 to 2007-08), wherever available the data is collected for 2008-09 also. The data to be collected includes: Procurement cost of all major equipment / materials required for distribution business. Cost of 66/11 kV or 33 / 11 kV substations (Receiving Stations) Specifying the number and capacity of power transformers and 11 kV outgoing feeders (outdoor and indoor type). Cost of 66 kV/33 kV line/Km indicating size of conductors, type of supports used. Cost of 33 kV feeder with underground cable / km. Cost of 11 kV line / Km indicating the size of conductors and the supports used for the line. Cost of 11 kV feeder with underground (UG) cable / Km indicating the size of the cable used. Cost of installation of Distribution transformer stations with different capacities of distribution transformers including the cost of transformer structure, isolators, LAS, cabling etc. Cost of LT line / km indicating size of conductors and type of supports. Cost of LT UG cable feeder / km indicating the size of the cable used. Cost of metering equipment, meters etc. Cost of service line.

As indicated in the scope of work, the capital cost data of the years 2006-07 and 2007-08 (2008-09 where available) is utilised to benchmark the capital costs. The costs for a five year period is utilised to arrive at the increase in capital cost to correlate with the index for engineering goods / industrial products. Formats have been communicated to all the utilities, respective State Electricity Regulatory Commissions and ASCI by the FOR Secretariat with a request to furnish the data as required in the formats. The response was not that encouraging, ASCI consultants have visited all the utilities once or twice to explain to the concerned the

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purpose of the data etc., and sat with the concerned Engineers, assisted them in filling the formats and collected the data to the extent available and the utilities have furnished balance data subsequently. The data could be obtained to a large extent from the utilities by visits of ASCI consultants and close follow up as given below: (i) Southern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited

(APSPDCL) Tirupati. (ii) Central Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APCPDCL), Hyderabad. (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB), Chennai. Madhya Gujarat Viz Company Limited (MGVCL), Vadodara. Uttar Gujarat Viz Company Limited (UGVCL), Mehsana. Madhya Pradesh Paschim Kshetra Vidyuth Vitaran Company Limited (MPPKVVCL), Indore. (vii) Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited (MPMKVVCL), Bhopal. (viii) West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL), Kolkata. (ix) (x) Uttarkhand Power Company Limited (UPCL), Dehradun. Central Assam Electricity Distribution Company Limited (CAEDCL),

Guwahati. (xi) (xii) (xiii) Upper Assam Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UAEDCL), Guwahati. Central Electricity Supply Utility of Orissa (CESU), Bhubanewsar. Southern Electricity Supply Company of Orissa Limited (SOUTHCO), Behrampur. (xiv) (xv) (xvi) Punjab State Electricity Board, Patiala. North Delhi Power Limited (NDPL), New Delhi. Brihan Mumbai Subarban Electricity Supply Rajdhani Power Limited, New Delhi (xvii) *Chhattisgarh State Distribution Company Limited.

(xviii) *Maharashtra utilities. *The data from the utilities are obtained and furnished by the respective Regulatory Commission.

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4.2.2

The Data Collected from various utilities is briefly discussed below: Wherever consolidated data on the completion cost of a line or substation is not available, ASCI obtained the issue rate of each equipment / material during the year for a line / substation and worked out the cost of a line / km or substation etc. Wherever actual costs are not available for all items, the costs of missing items are added either from issue rates from stores or from cost estimates. In some cases, utilities have not taken into account the erection, establishment, transport, contingencies charges etc. In such cases these costs are added. The data obtained / collected is validated to arrive at completed cost.

The data obtained / validated from each utility is discussed in this Chapter.

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1. Southern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APSPDCL)

The utility prepares cost data / cost estimates for various works substations, distribution transformer stations, overhead lines etc., every year. The cost data is updated yearly based on the equipment / material costs procured duly adding the labour, transport and other establishment charges. The cost data is taken as a basis for preparation of estimates for various works for award of contracts. Works are normally executed within the estimated costs. The works funded by the external agencies like JBIC etc., are awarded for execution on turnkey basis. Wherever works are awarded on a turnkey basis for substations, HVDS etc., the bidders are given the estimate prepared based on the cost data and are required to quote as a percentage of the total estimated cost. The lowest

quotations are usually at the estimated cost in about half of the cases and in others they are about 1 to 5 percent less or more. Generally the lowest quotations do not exceed the estimated costs. There is not much difference between the estimated costs, and the costs as executed, and the executed costs differ from work to work and place to place; based on the terrain etc. For the works funded by other agencies, such as, REC etc., the works are awarded on partial turnkey basis, wherein, major equipment, conductor, etc., are supplied by the utility and the contractor procures other materials according to specification and executes the works. The cost estimates, prepared by them on the latest cost data and works as executed on partial turnkey basis, are verified and found that the completion costs vary by about + 1 to 10% over the estimated costs. This is mainly due to variance in procurement costs of some equipment compared to estimate costs, and due to terrain and other local factors where the material utilised is either more or less than the estimated quantities. The costs as obtained / validated for each element of distribution business is discussed below:

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(i) 33 kV, 11 kV and LT Lines: The utility manages only 33 kV, 11 kV and LT network. The construction of the lines is generally awarded as partial turnkey contracts with the utility supplying all major material such as conductor, poles etc. (a) 33 kV Lines: The utility has standardised the construction of 33 kV line with 100 mm2 AAAC on 9.1 meter PSCC poles with 105 meter span in rural areas and 80 meter span in urban areas. The cost per km of line as obtained / validated are given in Table-4.1 below: Table-4.1 Costs of 33 kV lines Sl. No. 1 2 Item 100 mm AAAC with 105 meters span 100 mm2 AAAC with 80 meters span
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(Rs. Lakh/km) Costs obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 3.49 3.159 3.592 3.289

(b) 11 kV Lines: The utility adopted the following norms for construction of 11 kV lines: 11 kV line with (i) 55 mm2 AAAC on 8.0 meter PSCC supports with 60 meter and 65 meter spans and (ii) with 34 mm2 AAAC on 8.0 meter PSCC supports with 60 meter and 65 meter spans. The line with 65 meter span is most common. The costs as obtained/ validated are given in Table-4.2 below: Table-4.2 Costs of 11 kV Lines Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 Item 55 mm AAAC with 65 meter span 55 mm2 AAAC with 60 meter span 34 mm2 AAAC with 65 meter span 34 mm2 AAAC with 60 meter span
2

(Rs. Lakhs/ km) Data as obtained/ validated 2007-08 2008-09 1.670 2.122 1.698 2.153 1.489 1.668 1.519 1.709

11 kV line with 60 meter span is erected in urban areas and 65 meter span in rural areas. The conductor size is adopted based on load to be catered.

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(c) LT System: The utility adopts the following norms for construction of LT lines. (i) LT 3 phase 5 wire line with 3x55mm2 + 2x34 mm2 AAAC on 8.0 meter, PSCC poles with 60 meter and 65 meter spans. (ii) LT 3 phase 5 wire line with 5x34 mm2 AAAC on 8.0 meter, PSCC poles with 60 meter and 65 meter spans. (iii) 3 phase 4 wire line with 3x55 mm2 AAAC + 1x34 mm2 AAAC over 8.0 meter, PSCC poles with 60 meter and 65 meter spans (iv) 3 phase 4 wire line with 4x34 mm2 AAAC over 8.0 meter, PSCC poles with 60 meter and 65 meter spans. (v) Single phase 3 wire line with 3x34 mm2 AAAC over 8.0 meter, PSCC poles with 60 meter and 65 meter spans. (vi) Single phase 2 wire line with 2x34 mm2 AAAC over 8.0 meter, PSCC poles with 60 meter and 65 meter spans. The usage of the above LT lines is as below: (i) 3 phase 5 wire with 55 mm2 AAAC conductor 3 phase 5 wire with 34 mm2 AAAC conductor 3 phase 4 wire with 3x55 mm2 + 34mm2 AAAC conductor 3 phase 4 wire with 4x34 mm2 AAAC conductor LT single phase 3 wire line with 34mm2 Urban areas for 3 phase supply (4 wires) and for street light supply. Rural areas for 3 phase supply (4 wires) and for street light supply. For supply to Agricultural pump sets and other 3 phase loads. For agricultural pumpsets and other 3 phase loads. For single phase supply for residential and commercial loads with street light supply For single phase supply for residential / commercial loads.

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

(vi)

LT single phase 2 wire line with 34 mm2

The costs of above LT lines as obtained are given in Table-4.3 below:

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Table-4.3 Cost of LT Lines Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Details Costs as obtained / validated (Rs. lakhs) 2007-08 2008-09 2.031 2.196 1.827 1.885 1.778 1.824 1.581 1.627 1.343 1.055 2.302 2.365 1.862 1.930 2.046 2.099 1.611 1.667 1.370 1.071

LT 3 phase 5 W line with 3x55 mm2 + 2x34 mm2 AAAC on 8 meter, PSCC poles with 65 meter span LT 3 phase 5 W line with 3x55 mm2 + 2x34 mm2 AAAC on 8 meter, PSCC poles with 60 meter span LT 3 phase 5 W line with 5x34 mm2 AAAC on 8 meter, PSCC poles with 65 M, span LT 3 phase 5 W line with 5x34 mm2 AAAC on 8 meter, PSCC poles with 60 M, span LT 3 phase 4 W line with 3x55 mm2 + 1x34 mm2 AAAC on 8 meter PSCC poles with 65 meter span LT 3 phase 4 W line with 3x55 mm2 + 1x34 mm2 AAAC on 8 meter, PSCC poles with 60 meter span LT 3 phase 4 W line with 4x34 mm2 AAAC on 8 meter, PSCC poles with 65 meter span LT 3 phase 4 W line with 4x34 mm2 AAAC on 8 meter, PSCC poles with 60 meter span LT Single phase 3 W line with 34 mm2 AAAC on 8 meter, PSCC poles with 65 meter span LT Single phase 2 W line with 34 mm2 AAAC on 8 meter, PSCC poles with 60 meter span

The benchmark costs for the overhead lines at various voltages are discussed in chapter-5 after examining the practices / norms adopted in other utilities. The utility has no underground (UG) cable system of any voltage in its area of operation. (ii) High Voltage Distribution System (HVDS) In APSPDCL, System Improvement Project (SIP) works for conversion of existing LT network into high voltage distribution system are taken up in large scale. This conversion of LT network is mostly done in rural areas, feeding agricultural loads. The costs for these projects, during 2007-08 and 2008-09, which were awarded on turnkey basis, are given in Table-4.4 below:

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Table-4.4 Conversion Costs of HVDS Sl.No.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Details
Conversion of LT line into 11 kV (HVDS) line (per km) Supply and erection of 16kVA copper wound distribution transformer, with all the accessories (each) Supply and erection of 25 kVA copper wound distribution transformers, with all the accessories (each) 2 Supply and erection of LT AB cable (3x16+25 mm ) (Per km.) Replacing the existing 50/63/100 kVA transformers and handing over to District Stores.

Cost per unit (Rs.)

29,623.34 70,716.74 88,648.17 49,669.82 1,049.07

The cost of the removed 50/63/100 kVA transformers are separately valued. The conversion costs of LT line to 11 kV and replacement of existing 100 kVA, 63 kVA and 50 kVA transformers with 16 kVA and 25 kVA transformers within the feeding area of 100 kVA transformers, 63 kVA and 50 kVA transformers are given in Table-4.5 below: The costs are net on giving credit to the existing 100 kVA, 63 kVA and 50 kVA transformers. Table-4.5 Conversion Costs of HVDS, replacing different capacities of existing Transformers (Rs. in lakhs)
Sl. No. Details Costs obtained/ validated 2007-08 and 2008-09

Conversion cost of LT line to 11 kV and replacement of 100 kVA Transformer with required number of 25 kVA transformers. Conversion cost of LT line to 11 kV and replacement of 63 kVA Transformer with required number of 25 kVA transformers. Conversion cost of LT line to 11 kV and replacement of 50 kVA Transformer with required number of 25 kVA transformers. Conversion cost of LT line to 11 kV and replacement of 100 kVA Transformer with required number of 16 kVA transformers. Conversion cost of LT line to 11 kV and replacement of 63 kVA Transformer with required number of 16 kVA transformers. Conversion cost of LT line to 11 kV and replacement of 50 kVA Transformer with required number of 16 kVA transformers.

10.15

6.39

5.08

13.70

8.63

6.85

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(iii) 33/11 kV Receiving Stations (Substations) The utility has a large rural network supplying agricultural pump sets and rural households. A number of substations are being constructed in rural areas and few in urban areas. The utility has standardised the substation layouts with the following transformer capacities and 11 kV outgoing feeders. (i) (ii) (iii) 1x5 MVA 33/11 kV transformer with 3 numbers out going 11 kV feeders. 1x5 MVA 33/11 kV transformer with 2 numbers outgoing 11 kV feeders. 1x5 MVA 33/11 kV transformers with 4 numbers outgoing 11 kV feeders. power to a large number of

The capacitor banks are not installed in all substations; they are being installed wherever required. The costs for substation furnished are without capacitor bank. The cost of substation with capacitor bank is also worked out. The 11 kV capacitor bank (2 MVAR) with breaker etc., is costing about Rs.8.77 lakhs/unit and this cost is added where substation cost is shown without capacitor bank. While benchmarking costs of the 33/11 kV substations with 1x5 MVA transformer with 3 numbers outgoing feeders, a capacitor bank is considered. This is discussed in Chapter-5. The utility does not provide 33 kV breaker (s) on the 33 kV side of the transformers either it is with 1x5 MVA transformer or 2x5 MVA transformers. The substations are erected with 9.1 meter PSCC poles and a small control room (12 ft. x18 ft.) is provided. Since the utility constructs a large number of 33/11 kV substations mostly in rural areas, the layouts are simple and all are outdoor substations. The same layout is adopted in urban and rural areas. The utility has not constructed any indoor substations. As mentioned earlier the substations are awarded mostly on turnkey basis and also on partial turnkey basis in some cases and the costs indicated are completed costs. Substation Costs (Outdoor) Only outdoor substations are constructed by the utility. The costs for 33/11 kV substations as obtained from the utility and validated with the break-up costs of (i) Land (ii) civil works (iii) equipment and material costs and

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(iv) over heads are as under for 33/11 kV substations with 1x5 MVA transformer with 2,3 and 4 numbers of 11 kV feeders with and without capacitor bank are given in Table-4.6 below: Table-4.6 Costs at 33/11 kV substations (Outdoor) (Rs. In lakhs)
Sl. No. 1 Details 33/11 kV substation with 1x5MVA transformers and 3 out going 11 kV feeders Land civil works Equipment and material Contingencies, labour and establishment charges Total including civil works Capacitor Bank (2.0 MVAR) with associated accessories Total including capacitor bank 33/11 kV substation with 1x 5MVA transformers and 2 out going 11 kV feeders Land civil works Electrical works material and equipment Contingencies, labour and establishment charges etc. Total including civil works 11 kV capacitor bank (2.0 MVAR) Total including capacitor bank 33/11 kV substation with 1x 5 MVA transformers and 4 out going 11 kV feeders Land civil works Electrical works equipment and material Contingencies, labour and establishment charges Total cost including civil works 11 kV capacitor bank (2.0 MVAR) Total including capacitor bank Costs as obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

5.439 55.603 13.033 74.08 8.77 82.85

9.07 57.9 14.010 80.08 8.77 89.75

(a) (b) (c) (d)

5.439 52.533 12.31 70.28 8.77 79.05

9.07 54.83 13.27 77.17 8.77 85.04

(e) (3)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

5.439 58.673 13.753 77.865 8.77 86.635

9.07 60.97 14.29 84.67 8.77 93.44

As mentioned earlier the utility has simplified the layouts with minimum land requirement etc. The land is obtained either free, donated by the consumers of the area, or paying nominal cost preferably for Government land. Staff quarters are not constructed at 33 kV substations. Control room is of 18 ft. x 12 ft. area. No compound wall is constructed and only fencing is provided. The substation occupies an area of about 2000 sq. meters or half an acre.

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(iv) Distribution Transformer Stations The utility installs distribution transformers of capacities of 15 kVA single phase and 25 kVA, 63 kVA and 100 kVA three-phase. It does not install more than 100 kVA capacities even in urban areas. The utility procures both CRGO core and amorphous core transformers. The transformer is installed mostly on a single pole structure with AB switch etc., the cost includes the structure, cabling etc. The cost of distribution transformer stations with different capacity transformers including structure etc., as obtained are given in Table-4.7 below: Table-4.7 Cost of Distribution Transformer Stations Sl.No. 1 2 4 5 6 7 Details Single phase 15 kVA of Amorphous core transformers Single phase 15 kVA oil immersed transformers 63 kVA CSP transformer 63 kVA Amorphous core transformer 100 kVA CSP transformer 100 kVA Amorphous core transformer (Rs. In lakhs / each) Costs obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 0.423 1.328 1.532 1.583 1.963 0.390 1.579 1.625 1.811 1.834

No 25 kVA transformers are erected during the last 2 years. The utility is not procuring BEE energy efficiency star rating transformers. The Benchmark costs of the distribution transformer stations of various capacities along with costs obtained from other utilities are discussed in chapter-5. (v) Metering Equipment The costs of metering sets and meters as installed for different categories of consumers as obtained from APSPDCL are given below. The utility installs only static meters of different capacities for LT consumers and Trivector meters for HT consumers. The costs are given in Table-4.8 below: Table-4.8 Costs of Metering Sets and Meters (Rs. each)
Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Details 33 kV CT set 33 kV PT set 11 kV CT/PT set Trivector meters LT 3phase meter LT Single phase meter Costs as obtained/validated 2007-08 2008-09 22337 18964 18736 15665 27200 28300 4000 3880 1462 1318 457 445

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The cost of metering for 33 kV and 11 kV consumers is the cost of metering sets plus trivector meters. The benchmark costs would be discussed in Chapter-5 on comparing the costs in other utilities. (vi) Service Line Costs The service line costs are standardised for single-phase installations upto 250 watt load and for other services the costs are estimated. generally worked out. The service line costs for industrial and commercial services and HT consumers are worked out in individual cases based on the actual input material costs. In addition, the utility collects development costs from consumers. The costs as obtained / validated are given in Table-4.9 below: Table-4.9 Service Line Costs Sl.No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Details Cost data for Agricultural service erected on support. Service connection of domestic and non-domestic (single phase) with electronic meter Service connection of domestic and non-domestic (single phase) with high quality meter Service connection of domestic non-domestic (3 phase) static meter Service connection of domestic non-domestic (3 phase) with high quality meter Service connection for industrial service (upto 15 HP) with electronic meter Service connection of industrial service (upto 15 HP) with high quality meter Service connection of 3 phase industrial service (above 15 HP) with CT meter Street light service connection Erection of LT electronic trivector meters on LV side of DTR 2007-08 2800 1600 1900 3000 3300 3100 3800 9600 2200 9500 (in Rupees) 2008-09 2900 1600 1900 3000 3300 3100 3800 9600 2200 9500 The estimated costs are

The benchmark costs are discussed in chapter-5 on comparing the costs in other utilities.

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2. Central Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APCPDCL)

As discussed under APSPDCL (P) the distribution companies in Andhra Pradesh manage 33 kV, 11 kV and LT systems under distribution. The utility prepares cost data / cost estimates for various elements in distribution business 33/11 kV substations, distribution transformer stations, 33 kV, 11 kV and LT lines etc., and updates the data yearly based on input costs. This cost data is adopted for

preparation of estimates for works and award of contracts either on turnkey basis or partial turnkey basis. It is found generally that the executed costs are well within the estimated costs as per cost data the variation is about + 5%. The costs of various elements in distribution business are discussed below: (i) 33 kV, 11 kV and LT lines (overhead) The construction of lines is generally awarded on partial turnkey basis with major material supplied by the utility and the erection by the contractor along with supply of minor materials. (a) 33 kV lines (overhead) The utility has standardised the construction of 33 kV line with 100 mm2 AAAC conductor on 9.1 meter PSCC poles with 105, 80 and 65 meter spans in rural areas. In urban areas the lines with 65 meter span length over 9.1 meter PSCC poles is generally adopted. Standard cost data are also available with 50 meter and 60 meter spans over 12 meter RS Joists and 11 meter PSCC poles for adoption in the cities where the clearances with 9.1 meter poles may not be adequate. The cost per km of line as obtained / validated from the utility are given in Table-4.10 below:

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Table-4.10 Costs of 33 kV lines (Overhead) Sl.No. 1 2 3 Details 33 kV line with 100 mm2 AAAC over 9.1 meter PSCC poles with 105 meter span 33 kV line with 100 mm2 AAAC over 9.1 meter PSCC poles with 80 meter span 33 kV line with 100 mm2 AAAC over 9.1 meter PSCC poles with 65 meter span (Rs. In lakhs/km) Costs obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 2.99 3.18 3.28 3.45 3.54

(b) 33 kV Underground System 33 kV underground cable system is executed in Hyderabad city, wherever the laying of overhead lines is not possible. The size of the cable standardised is 3x400 mm2 XLPE cable. The cost of underground cable system as obtained from the utility are given in Table4.11 below: Table-4.11 Costs of 33 kV Underground Cable System Sl.No. 1 i) 33 kV underground cable line with 3x400 mm2 XLPE ii) Road Restoration charges Total 19.53 9.23 28.76 24.17 10.98 35.15 Details (Rs. In lakhs/km) Costs obtained/validated 2006-07 2007-08

The major items that influence the cost are the rate per km. of the cable, the type of soil etc. The road restoration charges which are substantial (about Rs. 10lakhs /KM). (c) 11 kV Overhead Lines

The utility adopts the following norms for construction of 11 kV lines: 11 kV lines are constructed with 34 mm2 and 55 mm2 AAAC on 9.1 and 8.0 meter supports with 60 and 65 meter spans. The line with 65 meter span is most common. In city 11 kV lines over 11 meter spun poles / RS joists with 55 mm2 AAAC having 50 meter span are also adopted. The costs of 11 kV overhead lines as obtained / validated are given in Table-4.12 below:

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Table-4.12 Costs of 11 kV Overhead Lines (Rs. In lakhs/km)

Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 5 Details 11 kV line with 55 mm2 AAAC with 60 meter span over 8 meter PSCC poles 11 kV line with 55 mm2 AAAC with 60 meter span over 9.1 meter PSCC poles 11 kV line with 34 mm2 AAAC with 60 meter span over 8 meter PSCC poles 2 11 kV line with 34 mm AAAC with 60 meter span over 9.1 meter PSCC poles 11 kV line with 55 mm2 AAAC with 50 meter span over 11 meter RS Joists. Costs obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 2.16 2.37 2.58 2.00 2.23 5.03 2.91 2.24 2.36 8.40

In the case of item 5 the relatively high cost is due to 11 meter RSJs and reduced span length. (d) 11 kV Underground System The utility is providing underground cable system, wherever required in the cities. The costs of 11 kV underground system as obtained from the utility are given in Table-4.13 below: Table-4.13 Costs of 11 kV Underground Cable Feeders (Rs. In lakhs/km)
Sl. No. 1 i) ii) 2 i) ii) Details Laying of 11 kV 3x 185 mm2 Road cutting and Restoration charges Total Laying of 11 kV 3x 300 mm2 Road Restoration charges Total Costs obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 12.40 6.76 19.16 14.55 9.75 24.30 -

3 x 185 mm2 and 3 x 300 mm2 XLPE cables are the two standard sizes used for the 11 kV underground cable system by the utility. (e) LT Overhead Lines The utility adopts the following norms for construction of LT lines. (i) LT 3 phase 5 wire line with 3x55 mm2 + 2x34 mm2 AAAC on 8.0 meter PSCC poles with 45 meter and 65 meter spans. (ii) LT 3 phase 5 wire line with 5x34 mm2 AAAC on 8.0 meter PSCC poles with 65 meter span (iii) 3 phase 4 wire line with 3x55 mm2 AAAC + 1x34 mm2 AAAC over 8.0 meter PSCC poles with 65 meter span.

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(iv)

3 phase 4 wire line with 4x34 mm2 AAAC over 8.0 meter PSCC poles with 65 meter span. Single phase 3 wire line with 3x34 mm2 AAAC over 8.0 meter PSCC poles with 65 meter span. Single phase 2 wire line with 2x34 mm2 AAAC over 8.0 meter PSCC poles with 60 meter and 65 meter span

(v)

(vi)

The usage of the above LT lines is as below:

(i) 3 phase 5 wire with 55 mm2 AAAC conductor 3 phase 5 wire with 34 mm2 AAAC 3 phase 4 wire with 3x55 mm2 + 34mm2 AAAC 2 3 phase 4 wire with 4x34 mm AAAC LT single phase 3 wire line with 34mm2 Urban and rural areas for 3 phase supply (4 wires) and for street light supply (5th wire). 45 meter span is adopted mainly in Hyderabad city and 65 meter span in other urban areas. Rural areas for 3 phase supply (4 wires) and for street light supply (5th wire). For supply to Agricultural pump sets and other 3 phase loads. For agricultural pumpsets and other 3 phase loads. For single phase supply for loads (2 wire) and street light (3rd wire). Mostly used in urban and rural areas with single phase loads and street light connections. For single phase supply for residential / commercial loads.

(ii) (iii) (iv) (v)

(vi)

LT single phase 2 wire line with 34 mm2

The costs of LT overhead lines as is being commonly constructed by the utility are given in Table-4.14 below: Table-4.14 Costs of LT Overhead Lines (Rs. In lakhs)
Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Details LT 3 phase 5 wire line with 3x55 mm2 + 2x34mm2 AAAC with 65 meter span over 8 meter PSCC poles. LT 3 phase 5 wire line with 5x34mm2 AAAC with 65 meter span over 8 meter PSCC poles. LT 3 phase 4 wire line with 3x55 mm2 + 1x34mm2 AAAC with 65 meter span over 8 meter PSCC poles. LT 3 phase 4 wire line with 4x34 mm2 AAAC with 65 meter span over 8 meter PSCC poles. 2 LT Single phase 3 wire line with 3x34 mm AAAC with 65 meter span over 8 meter PSCC poles. LT 4 wire line with 3x16 mm2 + 1x25mm2 AB cable with 65 meter span over 8 meter PSCC poles. Costs obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 2.41 2.60 1.89 2.21 1.69 1.36 1.44 2.05 2.34 1.91 1.46 1.70

The LT AB cable lines are erected, wherever short lengths of LT lines under small capacity (16/25 kVA) distribution transformers are involved and also where HVDS is implemented.

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(f) LT Underground System The utility is laying LT underground cable in the Hyderabad city wherever erection of overhead network is not feasible. The standard sizes of cables used by the utility are 3 core 95, 70 and 25 mm2 XLPE cables. The costs as obtained from the utility for underground cable system are given in Table-4.15 below. Table-4.15 Costs of Underground Cable System (Rs. In lakhs)
Sl. No. 1 Details 3 core 95 mm2 XLPE LTUG cable Costs obtained/validated 2006-07 2007-08 3.60 4.87

This is done in a limited area in some housing colonies. No road restoration charges are involved in the above costs. (ii) 33 / 11 kV Substations (Receiving stations) The utility have standardised the transformer capacities and the number of 11 kV outgoing feeders etc., at the 33/11 kV substations. Since the utility is constructing a large number of substations, particularly, in rural areas the layout is simplified. The substation is erected in rural area with 1x5 MVA transformer initially and additional transformers added based on load development. The utility also is installing indoor substations in Hyderabad city where availability of land is scarce. The transformer capacity of the substations in Hyderabad city area are 2x5 MVA or 2x8 MVA. (a) Outdoor Substations The costs of 33/11 kV outdoor substations being constructed by the utility are given in Table-4.16 below: Table-4.16 Costs of 33/11 kV Substation (Outdoor) (Rs. In lakhs)
Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 5 Details 33/11 kV substations with 1x5MVA Transformers with 3 Nos. outgoing 11 kV feeder 33/11 kV substation with 1x5 MVA transformers and 2 Nos. outgoing 11 kV feeders 33/11 kV substations with 1x5 MVA transformers with 4 Nos. 11 kV outgoing feeders. 33/11 kV substations with 2x5 MVA transformers with 5 Nos. 11 kV outgoing feeders. 33/11 kV substations with 2x8 MVA transformers with 6 Nos. 11 kV outgoing feeders. Costs as obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 91.55 94.24 87.39 93.00 93.71 146.65 183.85 -

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The costs with 5 MVA transformers are without 33 kV circuit breaker on 33 kV side of transformers and without capacitor bank. For the substation under item-4, a group control 33 kV CB is provided on HV side of power transformers. The power transformers are protected on the 11 kV side and also the 11 kV feeders with individual control breakers. Capacitor banks are provided wherever required. The substation cost including capacitor bank is considered for benchmark costs. The break-up costs for 33/11 kV substations as obtained from the utility and validated for (i) land (ii) civil works covering buildings etc., (iii) Equipment cost including

structures, foundations, cabling etc., and (iv) contingencies, labour and establishment charges etc., are given in Table-4.17 below: Table-4.17 Break-up Costs for 33/11 kV Substations (Rs. In lakhs)
Sl. No. 1 i) ii) iii) iv) v) 2 i) ii) iii) iv) v) 3 i) ii) iii) iv) v) 4 i) ii) iii) iv) v) Details 33/11 kV substations with 1x5MVA Transformers with 3 Nos. outgoing 11 kV feeder Land Civil works Equipment etc. Contingencies, labour and establishment Total including civil works Capacitor Bank Total 33/11 kV substation with 1x5 MVA transformers and 2 Nos. outgoing 11 kV feeders Land Civil works Equipment etc. Contingencies, labour and establishment Total including civil works Capacitor Bank Total 33/11 kV substations with 1x5 MVA transformers with 4 Nos. 11 kV outgoing feeders. Land Civil works Equipment etc. Contingencies, labour and establishment Total including civil works Capacitor Bank Total 33/11 kV substations with 2x5 MVA transformers with 5 Nos. 11 kV outgoing feeders. Land Civil works Equipment etc. Contingencies, labour and establishment Total including civil works Capacitor Bank Total Costs as obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09

14.82 54.09 15.195 84.11 7.44 91.55

10.00 20.82 50.75 15.24 96.80 7.44 104.24

14.82 51.79 13.342 79.952 7.44 87.39

10.00 20.82 50.75 14.70 96.27 7.44 103.71

14.82 56.39 14.444 85.65 7.44 93.00

10.00 22.82 91.83 24.56 149.21 7.44 156.65

Contd.

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33/11 kV substations with 2x8 MVA transformers with 6 Nos. 11 kV outgoing feeders. i) Land ii) Civil works 14.82 iii) Equipment etc. 127.68 iv) Contingencies, labour and establishment 33.91 v) Capacitor Bank 7.44 Total 183.85 Note: The costs of land and civil works during 2008-09 are Rs. 30.82 lakhs against Rs. 14.82 lakhs during 2007-08, due to considering land cost at Rs. 10 lakhs and additional cost for control room, compound wall etc. Earlier the utility used to get land free from government or consumers. While benchmarking the land costs are not being included

Sl. No. 5

Details

Costs as obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09

(b) 33/11 kV Substation (Indoor) The indoor 33/11 kV substations are constructed in Hyderabad city because of space constraint. 33 kV and 11 kV switchgear and control panels are located indoor in the control room. The cost of control room in indoor substation is about 4 times the cost of control room in outdoor substation. The costs of indoor substations executed by the utility are as indicated in Table-4.18 below: Table-4.18 Cost of Substations (Indoor) (Rs. In lakhs)
Sl. No. 1 2 Details 33/11 kV indoor substation with 2x5MVA power Transformers with 5 Nos. outgoing 11 kV feeders 33/11 kV indoor substations with 2x8MVA power Transformers with 6 Nos. outgoing 11 kV feeders Costs obtained/validated 2007-08 2008-09 307.85 * 237.07 -

* The land cost of Rs. 20 lakhs is included in the costs. (iii) Distribution Transformer Stations (Outdoor) The utility installs distribution transformer stations with transformer capacities of 25 kVA, 63 kVA, 100 kVA three phase and 15 kVA single phase. The CSP distribution transformers with CRGO core are used by the utility. The costs of installation of distribution transformer stations including cost of structures, cabling, fuse control etc. as furnished by the utility are given in Table4.19 below:

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Table-4.19 Cost of Distribution Transformers Stations (Rs. In lakhs)

Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 Details Three Phase 11 kV/433 V Transformer stations 25 kVA 63 kVA 100 kVA Single Phase 6.6 kV/250 V Transformer Stations 15 kVA/16 kVA Costs obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 0.840 1.193 1.686 0.413 0.978 1.518 1.715 0.429

(iv) Metering Equipment and Meters The costs of metering equipment and meters being installed by the utility are given in Table-4.20 below: Table-4.20 Costs of Metering Equipment and Meters (Rs. )
Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 5 Details 33 kV CTs for HT metering 11 kV CT/PT set for HT metering HT trivector meter LT 3 Phase meters LT single phase meter Costs obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 20,029 20,029 31,886 26,100 4,907 6,671 1,522 1,681 553 462

The utility provides only static meters to all consumers. (v) Service Line Costs The service line costs for various classes of consumers as provided by the utility are given in Table4.21 below: Table-4.21 Service Line Costs (Rs.)
Sl.No. Details 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Single Phase service for domestic / non-domestic with electronic meter Three phase service for domestic / non-domestic with electronic meter Three phase agricultural service with meter Industrial service upto 20 HP Industrial service above 20 HP with LT Trivector meter Street light service LT Trivector meter erected on LV side of DTR,. Costs obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 1700 1900 4300 3600 4600 11,300 2300 10,900 5400 5000 5600 11,000 2500 11,000

The benchmark costs for all components of Distribution Business are discussed in Chapter-5.

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3. Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB)

The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) awards the works mostly on labour contract with all the material / equipment supplied by the Board. In some cases the contractor supplies minor materials and executes the work. The costs of various elements in distribution business as furnished by TNEB are discussed below: (i) 33/11 kV, 22 kV,11 kV and LT Lines TNEB is an integrated utility in-charge of generation as well as the transmission and distribution network in the State. The voltages of 33 kV, 22kV, 11 kV and LT come under distribution. 33 kV, 11 kV and LT underground cable system is implemented in Chennai city. (a) 33 kV Lines 33 kV Overhead Lines The cost of 33 kV overhead lines as obtained from TNEB are given in Table 4.22 below: Table-4.22 Costs of 33 kV lines (Rs. in lakhs/km)
Sl. No. 1 Details 33 kV line with 100 mm2 (DOG) ACSR with 90 meter span on 9.14 meter special RCC poles. Costs as obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 3.04 3.54

(b) 33 kV Underground cable system The costs of 33 kV underground cable system, as obtained from TNEB is given below in Table-4.23. Table-4.23 Cost of 33 kV Underground Cable System (Rs. in lakhs/km)
Sl. No. 1 i) ii) Details 33 kV X LPE underground cable 1x630 mm2 (3 circuits) per km. Road restoration charges Total Costs as obtained/validated 2007-08 2008-09 22.65 30.64 53.29 22.65 30.64 53.29

The cost of laying cables varies from route to route as road restoration charges differ vastly from place to place and the expenditure involved is substantial. Benchmarking is considered for the costs other than road restoration charges.

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(c) 11 kV and 22 kV System 11 kV and 22 kV over headlines The costs for 11 kV and 22kV lines with different sizes of conductor, supports and spans as obtained from TNEB are given below in Table 4.24. Table-4.24 Costs of 11 kV Lines (Rs. in lakhs/km)
Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 5 Details 11 kV line with 7/4.09 mm ACSR at 105 meter span on 9.14 meter RCC poles. 11 kV line with 7/3.35 mm ACSR at 85 meter span on 8 meter RCC poles. 11 kV lines with 7/3.35 mm ACSR at 67 meter span on 7.5 meter RCC poles 22 kV line with 7/2.59 mm ACSR at 60 meter span over 8 meter RCC poles 22 kV line with 7/3.35 mm ACSR at 75 meter span over 8 meter RCC poles Costs as obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 2.47 1.98 2.13 1.89 2.20 2.65 2.15 2.28 2.10 2.40

TNEB has both 11 kV and 22 kV voltages. The 11 kV line with 85 meter span is constructed in rural areas and with 67 meter span is constructed in urban areas. Similarly the 22 kV lines. 22 kV voltage is limited to about 4 districts in the State.

(d) 11 kV Underground cable system The costs of 11 kV UG cable system as obtained from TNEB is given below in Table4.25: Table-4.25 Costs of 11kV Underground Cable System Sl. Details No. 1 i) Laying of 11 kV 3x300mm2 X LPE underground cable ii) Road restoration charges Total 2 i) Laying of 11 kV 3x120mm2 X LPE underground cable ii) Road restoration charges Total (Rs. in lakhs/km) Costs as obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 14.79 15.00 29.79 7.72 15.00 22.72 11.99 15.00 26.99 7.29 15.00 22.29

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The road restoration charges may vary from place to place. The actual costs depend on the area of working and the extent of road cutting and the type of road, such as BT, GST or NH road. The costs include the costs of straight joints, terminations, trough and the cost of cable. L T System (e) LT overhead lines The costs of LT overhead lines as obtained from TNEB are given in Table4.26 below: Table-4.26 Costs of LT overhead Lines (Rs. in lakhs/km)
Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 Details LT 3 phase 4 wire line with 3x7/3.35 + 1x7/2.59 mm ACSR with 60 meter span on 8 M, PSCC poles. LT 3 phase 4 wire line with 4x7/2.59 mm ACSR with 75 meter span over 7.5 M, RCC poles. LT single phase 3 wire line with 3x2.59 ACSR with 75 meter span over 7.5M, RCC poles . LT single phase 2 wire line with 2x2.59 ACSR with 75 meter span over 7.5 M, RCC poles. Costs as obtained/validated 2007-08 2008-09 2.19 1.622 1.369 1.113 2.44 1.754 1.480 1.204

(f)

LT Underground System

The underground system in TNEB is mostly in Chennai, the costs as furnished by TNEB are given in Table-4.27 below: Table-4.27 Costs of LT Underground System (Rs. in lakhs/km)
Sl. No. 1 i) ii) Details Costs as obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 3.58 12.00 15.58 3.96 12.00 15.96

Laying of LT, 4x120mm2 X LPE underground cable Road Restoration charges Total

The costs include the costs of straight joints, terminations, trough, and the cost of cable.

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(ii) 33/11 kV Substations (Receiving Stations) TNEB adopts power transformer capacities of 1x8 MVA or 2x8 MVA at its 33/11 kV substations and has both indoor and outdoor substations. The cost of substations with break-up of costs into (i) land (ii) civil works (iii) equipment and material costs and (iv) over heads etc., as obtained / validated, are given in Table 4.28 below: Table-4.28 Break-up costs of 33/11 kV substations costs with break-up details (Rs. in lakhs)
Sl. No.
1

Details
33/11 kV A outdoor with 1x8MVA transformers and 3 out going feeders

Costs as obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 2.00 20.08 79.075 23.68 124.83 12.346 137.19 2.00 19.50 117.33 35.72 174.55 12.44 186.99 2.96 18.73 77.23 22.93 121.85 12.50 134.35

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

land Civil works Equipment and material Contingencies, labour and establishment charges Total including land and civil works Capacitor Bank (2.4 MVAR) with associated accessories Total including capacitor bank
33/11 kV Indoor substation with 1x 8 MVA with 4 out going feeders

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(e)
(3)

land Civil works Electrical works material and equipment Contingencies, labour and establishment charges etc. Total including land and civil works 11 kV capacitor bank (2.4 MVAR) Total including capacitor bank
33/11 kV outdoor SS with 2x8 MVA with 3 out going feeders (without quarters)

5.94 18.10 148.41 45.60 218.05 25.00 243.05

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

(4)

land Civil works Electrical works equipment and material Contingencies, labour and establishment charges Total cost including land and civil works 11kV Capacitor bank (4.8 MVA) Total including capacitor bank
33/11 kV indoor substation with 2x8 MVA Transformers and 6 out going feeders.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

land Civil works Electrical works equipment and material Contingencies, labour and establishment charges Total cost including land and civil works 11 kV capacitor bank (4.8 MVAR) Total including capacitor bank

100.00 68.00 205.02 68.77 441.75 25.00 466.79

The actual costs booked for items (2) and (3) are less as the released transformers from other stations are erected for these works and depreciated costs of removed transformers are taken into account. Hence the above costs shown in the table are

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validated ones, with the cost of new transformers, which are to be considered for bench marking. The difference in the costs of different substations is only due to the cost of land, control room (control rooms in some places are constructed to accommodate different offices). The equipment cost and the contingency, establishment and

general charges vary marginally. It is the practice in TNEB that in most of the estimates the depreciated costs of the released power transformers available is provided. The same cost is provided, while arriving at the cost as per actuals. For benchmarking purpose, the depreciated costs of equipment cannot be taken into account, only the cost of new equipment procured / to be procured during a particular year has to be taken into account. All these issues are taken into consideration, and the benchmark cost for 33/11 kV substations are discussed in Chapter-5 considering the substation costs only along with the data obtained form other States. (iii) Distribution Transformer Stations TNEB installs distribution transformer stations with transformer capacities of 63 kVA, 100 kVA, 200 kVA, 250 kVA and 500 kVA of 11 kV/433 V and 22 kV/433 V. The costs of distribution transformer stations including cost of structure, cabling etc., as obtained from TNEB are given in Table-4.29 below: Table-4.29 Costs of Distribution Transformer Stations (Rs. in lakhs)
Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Details 11 kV/433V Transformer stations 63 kVA CSP Transformers 100 kVA CSP Transformers 250 kVA CSP Transformers 500 kVA CSP Transformers 22 kV/433V Transformer stations 63 kVA CSP Transformers 100 kVA CSP Transformers 200 kVA CSP Transformers 500 kVA CSP Transformers Costs as obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 1.012 1.88 3.064 5.952 1.217 2.906 4.183 7.267

1.97 3.208 5.948 3.027 4.045 7.267

The actual costs, incurred by TNEB are much less than the above as the costs of released transformers from other stations are taken in actual execution costs. Hence for benchmarking purpose, the costs of new transformers ordered during the particular year are taken into consideration and validated accordingly.

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TNEB is not ordering Amorphous core transformers and BEE Energy Efficiency star rating transformers. (iv) Metering Equipment The costs of metering equipment and meters being installed by TNEB as obtained from them are given in Table-4.30 below: Table-4.30 Costs of Metering Equipment and Meters (Rs. each)
Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Details 33 kV CT (outdoor) 11 kV CT (outdoor) 33 kV PT (outdoor) 11 kV PT (outdoor) 33 kV PT (Indoor) 11 kV PT (Indoor) HT Trivector meter LT 3 Phase meter LT single phase meter Costs as obtained 2006-07 2007-08 21200 21400 15180 16717 20710 32400 31700 20400 18400 7310 8040 1139 1337 594 576

TNEB is providing mostly static meters. For 33kV and 11kV metering , the cost of metering equipment and trivector meter is to be considered together. (v) Service Line Costs The service line costs for different categories of consumers based on supply voltage etc., as obtained from TNEB are given in Table-4.31 below: Table-4.31 Service Line Costs (Rs. each)
Sl.No. Details 1 2 3 4 5 Industrial connection upto 15 HP Industrial connection above 15 HP upto 50 HP Agricultural connection Single phase domestic and commercial connection Street light connection with single phase meter Cost as per cost data 2007-08 2008-09 4700 5040 9080 9570 4830 5240 790 850 1830 1600

The service line charges are normally collected as a fixed amount. The benchmarks costs for various elements in distribution business detailed above are discussed in Chapter-5 on evaluation of costs from other utilities.

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4. Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL)

The distribution companies in Gujarat handle only 11 kV and LT network under distribution. There is also 22 kV network which is negligible. The EHV voltages adopted in Gujarat are 400 kV, 220 kV and 66 kV 66 kV and above are handled by Transmission Company. UGVCL draws power at 11 kV and 22 kV from 66/11 kV and 66/22 kV substations and manage only 11 kV, 22kV and LT network under distribution. The costs collected for various components of distribution business from UGVCL are discussed below: (i) 22 kV, 11 kV and LT network (a) 22 kV and 11 kV lines (Overhead) The cost of 22 kV and 11 kV lines (overhead) being constructed by UGVCL, obtained from the utility and validated are given in Table 4.32 below: Table-4.32 Costs of 22kV and 11 kV Lines Sl. Details No. 1 2 3 2 3 22 kV line with 55 mm2 AAAC on 8 meter PSCC poles with 50 meters span. 22 kV line with 34 mm2 AAAC over 8 meter PSCC poles with 50 meters span. 11 kV line with 55 mm2 AAAC on 8 meter PSCC poles with 50 meters span. 11 kV line with 34 mm2 AAAC on 8 meter PSCC poles with 50 meter span. 11 kV line with Dog ACSR conductor on RS Joist supports with 33 meter span. (Rs. in lakhs/Km) Costs obtained/validated 2007-08 2008-09* *2.234 *1.824 1.935 1.518 6.712 *2.224 *1.824 1.98 1.56 6.89

*No new 22 kV line is constructed during 2007-08 and 2008-09. The values shown are as per cost data, which can be adopted for benchmark purpose.

There is no 11 kV and 22 kV underground cable system in UGVCL. (b) LT lines (Overhead) The LT lines being constructed by the utility to service different classes of consumers and the costs as obtained from the utility and validated are given in Table 4.33 below:

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Table-4.33 Costs of LT lines (Overhead) (Rs. in lakhs/Km)

Sl. No. Details Costs as obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

LT 3 Phase 5 wire line with 3x55mm2 + 2x34 mm2 AAAC with 30 meter span over RS joists LT 3 Phase 5 wire line with 3x55mm2 + 2x34 mm2 AAAC with 50 meter span on 8 meter PSCC poles. 3 Phase 5 wire line with 34 mm2 AAAC with 30 meter span over 8 meter PSCC poles. 3 Phase 5 wire line with 34 mm2 AAAC with 50 meter span over 8 meter PSCC poles. 3 Phase 4 wire line with 3x55 mm2 +1x34 mm2 AAAC with 30 meter span over RS joists. 3 Phase 4 wire line with 3x55 mm2 +1x34 mm2 AAAC with 30 meter span over 8 meter PSCC poles 3 Phase 4 wire line with 3x55 mm2 +1x34 mm2 AAAC with 50 meter span over 8 meter PSCC poles 3 Phase 4 wire line with 34 mm2 AAAC with 30 meter span over 8 meter PSCC poles. 3 Phase 4 wire line with 34 mm2 AAAC with 50 meter span over 8 meter PSCC poles. Single phase 3 wire line with 2x55mm2 +1xc34 mm2 AAAC with 30 meter span over 8 meter PSCC poles Single phase 3 wire line with 2x55mm2 +1xc34 mm2 AAAC with 50 meter span over 8 meter PSCC poles Single phase 2 wire line with 34 mm2 AAAC with 50 meter span over 8 meter supports

4.890 2.174 2.378 1.795 4.907 2.504 1.916 2.12 1.514 1.665 1.402 1.057

4.897 2.195 2.40 1.808 4.953 2.528 1.934 2.14 1.576 1.673 1.415 1.066

As explained under APSPDCL the LT lines with different conductor configuration (5 wire, 4 wire, 3 wire and 2 wire) are constructed for different purposes and also span lengths adopted are different in urban and rural areas.

LT Underground Cable System There is no LT underground cable system in UGVCL. (ii) 33/11 KV Receiving Stations (substations)

As mentioned earlier the utility does not have 33 KV system, the utility draws power at 11 kV from 66/11 kV substations of Transmission Company. (iii) Distribution Transformer Stations (Outdoor) The utility installs 25 kVA, 63 kVA, and 100 kVA, 11 kV/433 V distribution transformer stations and also 22 kV/433 V transformer stations with of 63 kVA & 100 kVA capacity transformers.

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The costs of distribution transformer stations as obtained / validated from the utility are given in the Table 4.34 below. The costs include the cost of structure, cabling, erection etc. Table 4.34 Costs of Distribution Transformer stations S. No. 1 2 3 4 5 (Rs. Lakhs/each) Costs as obtained/validated 2007-08 2008-09 1.136 1.136 1.735 2.121 2.283 2.803 1.735 2.121 2.283 2.803

Details 25 KVA, 11 KV/433 V Transformer station 63 KVA, 11 KV/433 V CSP Transformer Station 100 KVA 11 KV/433 V CSP Transformer station 22 KV/433 V, 63 KVA Transformer station 22 KV/ 433 V, 100 KVA Transformer station

The actual costs of the above items is less as the transformers procured during earlier years were used, when the costs were less. These costs are validated taking into account, the cost of transformers procured during the year, for benchmarking purposes. The utility is not procuring Amorphous core and BEE Energy efficient Star rated transformers.

(iv) Metering Equipment and Meters The metering equipment includes 11 KV CT/PT set, trivector meters, LT-3 phase and single phase meters. The costs as obtained are given in Table 4.35 below: Table 4.35 Costs of Metering Equipment S.No 1 2 3 4 Details 11 KV CT/PT Set Trivector meter 3 phase meter Single phase meter (Rs./each) Cost of Metering Equipment 2006-07 2007-08 33,000 3850 2810 1550 1055 848 840

For 11 kV metering the cost of metering equipment and trivector meter has to be considered together.

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(v) Service Line Costs The service line costs being adopted by UGVCL are given below in Table 4.36 Table 4.36 Service Line costs S. No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Details Single phase service (upto 6 kW) Single phase street light connection Three phase service connection upto 5 HP Three phase service connection 5 HP to 10 HP Three phase service connection 10 HP to 20 HP Three phase service connection 20 HP to 60 HP Three phase service connection 60 HP and above Cost in Rs. 2007-08 2008-09 1810 1810 1932 8600 9161 9953 15217 18824 1932 8600 9161 9953 15217 18824

The utility normally adopts standard rates to different class of consumers of Residential, commercial, small industries etc. For other consumers the costs are worked out individually. The benchmark costs for various elements in distribution business detailed above are discussed in chapter-5 on evaluation of costs from other utilities.

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5. Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Limited (MGVCL)

As discussed under Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL), the distribution companies in Gujarat handle 11 kV and LT systems and they draw power at 11 kV from 66/11 kV substations of Transmission Company.

The costs collected for various elements of distribution business are discussed below:

(i) 11 kV and LT System a) 11 kV Lines (Overhead) The costs furnished by the utility for the 11 kV lines being constructed by them are obtained / validated as given in Table 4.37 below: Table-4.37 Costs of 11 kV Lines (Overhead) Sl. Details No. 1 11 kV line with 55 mm2 AAAC on 8 meter PSCC poles with 50 meters span. 2 11 kV line with 34 mm2 AAAC on 8 meter PSCC poles with 50 meter span. (b) 11 kV Underground Cable System The 11 kV underground cables are used in MGVCL extensively. The costs furnished by the utility for the 11 kV underground cables are given in Table-4.38 Table-4.38 Costs of 11 kV Underground System Sl. Details No. 1 Laying of 11 kV X LPE aluminium 3 core 185 mm2 including cost of cable and accessories per km. (Rs. in lakhs/km) Costs as obtained/validated 2007-08 2008-09 12.70 9.63 (Rs. in lakhs/km) Costs as obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 1.897 2.130 1.540 1.882

The costs are less during 2008-09, as the cost of cables procured is less during 2008-09. The above cost do not include road restoration charges.

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(c) LT lines (Overhead) The costs of LT overhead lines obtained from the utility and validated are given in Table-4.39 below: Table-4.39 Costs of LT Overhead lines Sl. Details No.
1 2 3 4 5 6 3 Phase 5 wire line with 3x55mm2 + 2x34 mm2 AAAC 50 meter span as 8 meter PSCC poles. 3 Phase 5 wire line with 5x34 mm2 AAAC 50 meter span on 8 meter PSCC poles. 3 Phase 4 wire line with 3x55 mm2 +1x34mm2 AAAC 50 meter span on 8 meter PSCC poles. 3 Phase 4 wire line with 4x34 mm2 AAAC with 50 meter span on 8 meter PSCC poles. Single Phase 3 wire line with 3x34 mm2 AAAC 50 meter span on 8 meter PSCC poles Single Phase 2 wire line with 2x34 mm2 AAAC with 50 meter span on 8 meter PSCC poles

(Rs. in lakhs/km) Costs as obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09

2.086 1.745 1.840 1.486 1.278 1.044 2.426 2.047 2.158 1.768 1.538 1.281

LT Underground Cable System The utility is not having LT underground cables system.

(ii) 33/11 KV Substations (Receiving Stations) As mentioned earlier the utility manages only 11 kV and LT system and draws power at 11 kV from 66 / 11 kV substations of Gujarat Transmission Corporation. Hence, the utility does not have 33 kV system. (iii) Distribution Transformer Stations (Outdoor) The utility installs only 25 KVA, 63 KVA, and 100 AVA 11 KV/433 V distribution transformer stations.

The cost of distribution transformer stations including the cost of installation, cabling AB switch etc., as obtained from the utility and validated are given in Table-4.40 below:

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Table 4.40 Costs of Distribution Transformer Stations (Outdoor) S. No

1 2 3

Details
Installation of 25 KVA, CSP Distribution Transformer station Installation of 63 KVA CSP distribution transformers station Installation of 100 KVA CSP Distribution Transformers station

(Rs. Lakhs) Costs as obtained/validated 2007-08 2008-09

1.083 1.644 2.087 1.287 1.74 2.230

(iv) Metering Equipment and Meters The cost of metering equipment and meters as furnished by the utility are given in Table-4.41 below: Table 4.41 Costs of Metering Equipment and Meters (Rs. each)
S.No Details Cost of Metering Equipment and meters as obtained 2006-07 2007-08 34,300 3680 3810 2729 809 810

1 2 3 4

11 KV CT/PT Set HT Trivector meter LT 3 phase meters LT single phase meter

For 11 kV metering the cost of metering equipment and trivector meters is to be considered together. (v) Service Line Costs The service line charges are generally standardised based on the class of consumer and the costs being adopted by the utility are given in Table-4.42 below: Table 4.42 Service Line Costs
S. Details Cost in Rs. No 2007-08 2008-09 1 Single phase service (upto 6 kW) 1760 2382 2 Single phase street light connection 1900 2562 3 Three phase service connection upto 5 HP 8440 7764* 4 Three phase service connection 5 HP to 10 HP 8890 8428* 5 Three phase service connection 10 HP to 20 HP 9340 8748* 6 Three phase service connection 20 HP to 60 HP 12530 14394 7 Three phase service connection 60 HP and above 14670 17884 *The reduction in the cost in 2008-09 is due to reduction in the cost of 3 phase static meters.

The benchmark costs for various elements in distribution business, detailed above are discussed in Chapter-5 on evaluation of the costs from other utilities.

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6. Madhya Pradesh Paschima Kshetra Vidyuth Vitaran Company Limited (MPPKVVCL), Indore
The Distribution companies in Madhya Pradesh operate distribution voltages of 33 kV, 11 kV and LT. The costs collected from MPPKVVCL for various components of distribution business is discussed below:

i)

33 kV, 11 kV and LT Network (a) 33 kV lines (overhead)

The costs of 33 kV lines (overhead) being constructed by MPPKVVCL are obtained and validated and the costs are given in Table-4.43 below: Table-4.43 Costs of 33 kV lines (Overhead) Sl. No. 1 2 (Rs.lakhs/km.) Costs as obtained/ validated 2007-08 2008-09 2.79 2.76 2.94 3.06

Details 33 kV line with 80 mm2 (Raccoon ) ACSR over 9.1 meter PSCC poles with 100 meter span. 33 kV line with 100 mm2 (Dog) ACSR over 9.1 meter PSCC poles with 100 meter span.

The utility has no 33 kV underground system. (b) 11 kV lines (overhead) The costs of 11 kV lines (overhead) obtained from the utility and validated are given in Table-4.44 below: Table-4.44 Cost of 11 kV lines (overhead) Sl. Details No. 1 11 kV line with 50 mm2 (Rabbit ) ACSR over 8 meter PSCC poles with 100 meter span. The utility has no 11 kV underground system. (Rs. in lakhs/km) Costs as obtained/validated 2007-08 2008-09 1.78 1.95

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(c) LT Lines (Overhead) The costs obtained from the utility and validated for LT overhead lines are given in Table-4.45 below: Table-4.45 Costs of LT Lines (overhead) Sl. Details No.
1 2 3 4 5 3 phase 5 wire line with 4x 50 mm2 and 1x30 mm2 ACSR over 8 meter PSCC poles with 67 meter span 3 phase 5 wire line with 3x 50 mm2 and 2x30 mm2 ACSR over 8 meter PSCC poles with 67 meter span 2 3 phase 5 wire line with 5x 30 mm (Weasel) over 8 meter PSCC poles with 67 meter span 3 phase 4 wire line with 3x50mm2 + 1x30mm2 ACSR over 8 meter PSCC poles with 67 meter span Single phase 3 wire line with 3x30mm2 ACSR over 8 meter PSCC poles with 67 meter span

(Rs. in lakhs/km) Costs as obtained/ validated 2007-08 2008-09

2.42 2.31 1.98 1.85 1.68 2.53 2.42 2.08 2.17 1.77

d) HVDS Scheme HVDS scheme is conversion of existing LT system to 11 kV system and installation of 10, 16 and 25 kVA three phase transformers replacing the existing 63 kVA, 100 kVA and 200 kVA three phase transformers. The costs of conversion of existing LT lines to 11 kV and 6.6 kV and installation of 10 to 25 kVA transformers are as given in Table-4.46 below: Table-4.46 Conversion Costs HVDS Scheme Sl. Details No. Transformers
1 2 3 25 kVA 11 kV/433 V distribution transformer installed on single pole structure 16 kVA 11 kV/433 V distribution transformer installed on single pole structure 10 kVA 11 kV/433 V distribution transformer installed on single pole structure Conversion Cost of LT line to 11 kV (Cost / Km.) Conversion of existing LT line to 11 kV on existing poles and conductor per km. Conversion of existing LT line to 11 kV with introduction of additional poles and replacement of conductor (weasel) per km. Conversion of existing LT line to 6.6 kV single phase two wire line on existing poles and replacement of conductor per km.

(Rs. in lakh) Costs as obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09

1.19 1.06 0.88

4 5

0.46 1.51

0.55

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The net conversion costs of LT line to 11 kV and replacement of existing 100 kVA and 200 kVA transformers with 16 kVA and 25 kVA transformers within the feeding area of 100 kVA transformer and 200 kVA transformer are as given in Table-4.47 below: The costs are net on giving credit to the existing 100 kVA and 200 kVA transformers. Table-4.47 Costs of HVDS (Conversion of LT to 11 kV line etc.) Sl. No. (Rs. in lakhs) Net cost obtained / validated 2008-09 10.31

Details Conversion costs LT to HT

Conversion cost of LT line to 11 kV and replacement of 100 kVA transformer with required number of 25 kVA transformers. Conversion cost of LT line to 11 kV and replacement of 200 kVA transformer with required number of 25 kVA transformers.

12.74

The costs are net after giving credit to the released 100 kVA and 200 kVA transformers. (ii) 33/11 kV Substations (Receiving Stations) The utility installs 33/11 kV substations with transformer capacities of 1.6 MVA, 3.15 MVA and 5 MVA. The substations are constructed with 1x1.6 or 1x3.5 MVA or 1x5 MVA transformer initially and additional transformer added based on load development. The provision is made in the substation layout for the second

transformer, switchgear etc. The costs of 33/11 kV substations as obtained from the utility and validated with break-up costs of (i) land (ii) civil works (iii) equipment and material costs and (iv) labour, establishment etc., are given in Table-4.48 below:

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Table-4.48 Break-up Costs of 33/11 kV substations Sl. No. 1 (Rs. in lakh/each) Cost as obtained/ validated 2007-08 2008-09 8.78 39.54 5.33 53.65 9.27 56.64 7.85 73.76 3.28 77.04 9.22 41.50 5.00 55.72 12.3 50.96 7.06 70.32 3.30 73.62

Details

1x1.6 MVA transformer substation i) Land ii) Civil works control room, compound wall, bore well etc. iii) Cost of equipment foundation, cabling, single phasing AB switch etc. iv Labour, establishment, contingencies etc. Total cost 1x3.15 MVA transformer substation i) Land ii) Civil works including control room, compound wall etc. iii) Equipment structures etc., including cabling iv) Labour, establishment, transport and other contingencies etc. Total Cost v) Capacitor bank Substation with capacitor bank

1x5 MVA transformer substation i) Land ii) Civil works including control room, compound wall etc. iii) Equipment, substation structures, cabling etc. iv) Labour, establishment, transport etc. Total v) Capacitor bank etc. Total cost 12.00 80.25 10.22 102.47 4.00 12.80 72.00* 9.45 94.25 4.00

106.47 98.70 * The equipment cost in item 3 (iii) for 2008-09 is less due to the reduced cost of power transformer.

(iii) Distribution Transformer Stations (Outdoor) The utility installs distribution transformer stations with 16 kVA, 25 kVA, 63 kVA, 100 kVA and 200 kVA distribution transformers. The costs of distribution transformer stations installed with different capacities of transformers as obtained from the utility are given in Table-4.49 below. The costs include structure, cabling etc.

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Table-4.49 Costs of 11 kV/0.4 kV DTR stations Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 Details 16 kVA, 11 kV/433 V distribution transformer on 8 meter PCC poles 25 kVA 11/433 V distribution transformer on 8 meter PCC poles 63 kVA 11 kV/433 V transformer on 8 meter PCC poles 100 kVA 11 kV/433 V transformer on 8 meter PCC poles (Rs. in lakh/each) Cost as obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 1.04 1.09 1.45 1.94 1.09 1.33 1.75 2.35

(iv) Metering Equipment and Meters The costs of metering equipment and meters as obtained from the utility are given in table 4.50 below: Table-4.50 Metering Equipment and Meters Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 5 Details 33 kV metering equipment and metering 11 kV metering set Trivector meters LT 3 Phase meters LT Single phase meters (Rs. each) Costs of procurement 2007-08 2008-09 0.99 0.81 0.059 0.009 1.04 -

In the case of 33 kV and 11 kV the cost of Trivector meter to be added to the cost of metering equipment.

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7. Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyuth Vitaran Company Limited (MPMKVVCL), Bhopal
As mentioned earlier under MPPMKVVCL the distribution companies in Madhya Pradesh operate 33 kV, 11 kV and LT systems under distribution.

The costs of various elements of Distribution business are discussed below:

(i) 33 kV, 11kV and LT Lines (a) 33 kV Lines (Overhead) The costs of 33 kV lines (overhead) as being constructed by the utility as obtained from the utility and validated are given in Table-4.51 below: Table-4.51 Costs of 33 kV Lines (Overhead) Sl. Details No. 1 2 33 kV line with 80 mm2 ACSR over 9.1 meter PCC Poles with 100 meter span. 33 kV line with 100 mm2 ACSR over 9.1 meter PCC poles with 100 meter span (Rs. in lakhs/km) Costs as obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 3.05 3.38 3.38 3.77

(b) 11 kV Lines (overhead) The costs of 11 kV lines (overhead) as being constructed by the utility as obtained from the utility and validated are given in Table-4.52 below: Table-4.52 Cost of 11 kV Lines (overhead) Sl. Details No. 1 11 kV line with 50 mm2 ACSR over 8 meter PCC Poles with 100 meter span. (Rs. in lakhs/km) Costs as obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-009 2.38 2.50

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(c) LT Lines (Overhead) The utility constructs three phase LT 5 wire and 4 wire lines with different sizes of conductors and supports. The costs obtained / validated from the utility for the LT overhead lines are given in Table-4.53 below: Table-4.53 Costs of LT Lines (overhead) (Rs. in lakhs/km)
Sl. No. 1 2 3 Details 3 phase 5 wire line with 4x 50 mm2 + 1x30 mm2 ACSR over 8 meter PCC poles with 67 meter span 3 phase 5 wire line with 5x 30 mm2 ASCR over 8 meter PCC poles with 67 meter span 3 phase 4 wire line with 3x50 mm2 + 1x30 mm2 ACSR over 8 meter PCC poles with 67 meter span Costs as obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-009 2.41 2.68 1.98 2.10 2.19 2.30

(d) HVDS Scheme: HVDS scheme is conversion of existing LT lines to 11 kV line on the existing supports with same conductor or replacement of conductor in some cases and replacing the existing 100 kVA or 200 kVA transformers with required number of 25 kVA transformers. This is being implemented in the case of LT lines feeding

agricultural pump sets. The HVDS costs are provided in the cost data for 2007-08 but no works are taken up sofar. As per the cost data provided, the existing LT lines are converted to 11 kV with replacement of conductor and introducing additional supports in some cases. The existing 100 kVA and 200 kVA transformers replaced with required number of 25 kVA transformers. The released transformers are returned to the stores giving credit. As per the cost data, the net costs on the conversion of LT lines being fed by 100 kVA or 200 kVA transformers are given in Table-4.54 below:

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Table-4.54 Cost of HVDS (Conversion of LT to 11 kV line etc.) (Rs. in lakhs)

Sl. No. 1 Details The net cost of conversion of LT line to 11 kV and replacement of 100 kVA transformer with required No. of 25kVA transformers The net cost of conversion of LT line to 11 kV and replacement of 200 kVA transformer with required No. of 25kVA transformers Net costs as per cost data 2007-08 9.82

12.13

(ii) 33/11 kV Substations (Receiving Stations) (Outdoor) The utility installs 33/11 kV substations with 1x1.6 MVA, 1x3.15 MVA and 1x5 MVA power transformer initially with provision to install additional transformers based on the load growth. The costs for 33/11 kV substations as obtained from the utility and validated with break-up costs of (i) land (ii) civil works (iii) equipment and material costs and (iv) labour, establishment etc. are given in Table-4.55 below: Table-4.55 Break-up Costs of 33/11 kV substations (Outdoor) (Rs. in lakhs/each)
Sl. No. 1 Details Costs as obtained/ validated 2007-08 2008-09

33/11 kV Substation with 1x1.6 MVA transformer Land Civil works control room, compound wall etc. 9.76 11.23 Equipment including, structure foundation costs, cabling 38.38 37.11 etc. single phasing AB switch etc. d) Labour, establishment, transport etc. 5.30 5.40 Total including civil works 53.44 53.74 e) Capacitor bank Total 53.44 54.74 2 33/11 kV 1x3.15 MVA Transformer a) Land b) Civil works including control room, compound wall etc. 11.65 13.0 c) Equipment, structures etc., including cabling 55.75 56.00 d) Labour, establishment, transport etc. 7.91 7.94 Total Cost including civil works 75.31 76.94 e) Capacitor bank 1.90 2.0 Total 77.21 78.94 3 33/11 kV SS with 1x5 MVA power transformer a) Land b) Control room, compound wall and other civil works 12.15 13.0 c) Equipment including structures, foundations and cabling 74.75 65.26* etc. d) Erection, Establishment, transport etc. 10.58 9.24 Total 97.48 87.50 e) Capacitor bank etc. 3.4 3.4 Total cost 100.88 90.88 * The equipment cost in item 3 (iii) for 2008-09 is less due to the reduced cost of power transformer as per turn key contract. a) b) c)

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For purpose of benchmark costs, the installation of substation with single transformer will be considered as the utility constructs the substations mostly with single transformer and later provides additional transformer. The additional cost is benchmarked separately. (iii) Distribution Transformer Stations (Outdoor) The utility installs transformer stations with transformer capacities of 16 kVA, 25 kVA, 63 kVA and 100 kVA. The costs of distribution transformer stations (outdoor) as obtained from the utility and validated are given in Table-4.56 below: Table-4.56 Costs of Distribution transformer Stations (outdoor) (Rs. in lakhs/each) Costs as obtained/ Validated Details 2007-08 2008-09 11 kV/433 V outdoor transformer stations with 8 meter PCC poles double pole structure. 16 kVA station 1.11 1.32 25 kVA station 1.21 1.45 63 kVA station 1.54 1.88 100 kVA station 1.95 2.47

Sl. No.

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

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8. Uttarkhand Power Company Limited (UPCL)

The Uttarkhand Power Company Ltd, a distribution company in Uttarkhand operates 33 kV, 11kv, &LT voltages under distribution. The terrain in the state being hilly the construction standards and the costs of lines and substations are comparatively high.

The costs of various elements of distribution business as obtained / validated are discussed below. (i) 33kv, 11kv & LT lines (Overhead) (a) 33kv lines (Overhead) The 33kv lines are constructed with steel tubular poles as against PSCC poles in

most of the other states. The steel tubular poles are much costlier than PSCC poles. The costs of 33kv lines as obtained from the utility are given in Table-4.57 below: Table-4.57 Costs of 33kv lines (over head) (Rs lack/km)
S. No 1. 2. Details 33kv line with 100mm2 ACSR over 9 meter steel tubular (ST) poles 50 meter span with 7/16 SWG steel ground wire 33kv line with 100 mm2 ACSR over 11 meter ST poles with 58 meter span with 7/16 SWG steel/ground wire. Costs as obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 7.69 8.74 10.15 12.95

(b) 11kv lines (Overhead) The costs of 11 kV lines as obtained from the utility and validated are given in the Table-4.58 below: Table-4.58 Costs of 11 kV Lines (Rs lakh/km)
S. No 1. 2. Details 11kv line with 50mm2 ACSR and 7/16 SWG steel ground wire over ST poles with 50 meter span 11kv line with 50mm2 ACSR and 7/16 SWG ground wire over ST poles with 60 meter span Costs as obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 4.10 5.13 3.04 3.88

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(c) 11kv UG Cable The costs of 11 kV UG cable system as obtained from the utility and validated are given in Table4.59 below: Table-4.59 Cost of 11 kV UG Cable System (Rs lakh/km)
S. No 1. 2. Details 11kV UG cable line with 3x120mm2 X LPE cable 11 kV UG cable line with 3x185 mm2 X LPE cable Costs as obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 11.4 12.32 14.8 16.00

No road cutting charges are involved in the above costs. (d) LT lines The costs of LT lines as obtained from the utility and validated are given in Table4.60 below: Table-4.60 Costs of LT Lines (Rs lakh/km)
S. No 1. 2. Details LT 2 wire line with 2x30mm2 ACSR and 7/16 SWG ground wire over ST poles with 40 meter span. LT 3 wire line with 3x30 mm2 ACSR and 7/16 SWG earth wire over ST poles with 40 meter span i) Hilly area ii) plain area. LT 3 Phase 5 wire line with 4x80mm2 ACSR and 7/16 SWG steel wire over ST poles with 40 meter span. Costs as obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 2.70 3.00

3.

2.80 1.90 4.52

3.14 2.10 5.13

(e) LT AB Cable Lines The costs of LT AB cable lines as obtained from the utility and validated are given in Table-4.61 below: Table-4.61 Costs of LT AB Cable Lines (Rs. lakhs/km)
S. No 1. Details LT AB cable 3x16 mm2 + 1x25 mm2 over ST poles with 50 meter span i) Hilly area ii) Plain area 2 S Phase 2 wire A.B cable 1x16 +1x25 mm over 8 meter ST pole with 50 meter span i) Hilly area ii) Plain area Costs as obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 3.1 2.76 3.45 3.09

2.

2.08 1.56

2.33 1.75

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As mentioned above the lines in the utility area are being constructed over steel tubular poles, with shorter spans (50 meters) and an earth wire (steel wire) in addition to ACSR power conductors. The cost / km is much higher than the cost of similar voltage lines constructed by other utilities with AAAC / ACSR over PSCC / RCC poles with longer spans (60 to 100 meters) and without continuous steel earth wire. Hence the costs in Uttarkhand cannot be compared with the costs in other utilities to benchmark the costs. (ii) 33/11 KV Substations (Receiving Stations) The utility constructs 33/11 kV substations with a single transformer of 3 MVA, 5 MVA and 8 MVA capacity initially and additional transformer is added or the transformer capacity enhanced from 3 MVA to 5 MVA and 5 MVA to 8 MVA based on the load development. The costs obtained from the utility and validated with break-up costs for (i) land (ii) civil works (iii) equipment and (iv) erection, establishment and other expenses are given in the Table 4.62 below: Table 4.62 Break-up costs of 33/11 KV Substations S.No Details (Rs. In lakhs) Costs as obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 20.5 47.11 15.17 82.78 23.10 79.61 25.65 128.36 21.00 47.25 15.25 83.50 23.50 75.60* 26.72 125.82

1 i) ii) iii) iv) 2 i) ii) iii) iv) 3 i) ii) iii) iv)

33/11 KV substation with 1x3.15 MVA Transformer Land Control room, compound wall and other Civil works Equipment structures, cabling, etc. Erection, establishment and other costs Total 33/11 KV substation with 1x5 MVA transformer Land Control room, Compound wall etc Equipment, structures, cabling etc. Erection, Estt. and other costs Total 33/11 KV Substation with 1x8 MVA Transformer (indoor) Land Control room, Compound wall and other civil works. Equipment, Structures, cabling etc. Erection, establishment and other charges Total

25.00 111.03 34.50 170.53

25.60 118.60 36.30 180.50

* The equipment cost in item 2 (iii) is less due to the reduced cost of power transformer.

The utility is not erecting any capacitor bank in the substations.

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(iii) Distribution Transformer Stations The utility installs Distribution Transformer stations with single phase 16 KVA and three phase transformers of 25 KVA, 63 KVA, 100 KVA, 250 KVA and 400 KVA. The costs of installation of distribution transformer stations as obtained from the utility and validated are given in Table 4.63 below. Table- 4.63 Costs of Distribution Transformer Stations (Outdoor) (Rs. in lakhs) Costs as obtained/ validated 2007-08 2008-09
7.04 4.84 2.10 1.45 1.01 8.00 5.50 2.39 1.65 1.15

S.No
1 2 3 4 5

Details
11 KV / 433 V, 400 KVA DTR station on steel supports 11 KV / 433 V, 250 KVA DTR station on steel supports 11 KV / 433 V, 100 KVA DTR station on steel supports 11 KV / 433 V, 63 KVA DTR station on steel supports 11 KV / 433 V, 25 KVA transformer station on PSCC poles

(iv) Metering Equipment and Meters The costs of metering equipment and meters as furnished by the utility are given in Table 4.64 below: Table-4.64 Costs of Metering equipment and Meters S.No 1 2 3 4 5 Details 33 KV metering PT 33kV CT HT Trivector meters LT 3 phase meters LT 1 phase meters Cost (Rs.) 2008-09 9150 (during 2004-05) 20915 (during 2006-07) 5000 4900 960

The metering costs to 33 kV and 11 kV consumers are the cost of metering equipment plus trivector meter cost.

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9.

West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL)

WBSEDCL prepared cost data / cost estimates for 33kV system during 2003-04 and updated the same during 2007-08. Similarly cost data / cost estimates were prepared for 11kV and LT system during 2005-06 and updated during 2007-08. The cost data provides for 30% extra in hilly area for additional labour charges etc. Cost escalation at 10% per year is considered during estimation for any work of subsequent year on the available cost data of earlier year, if cost data is not revised in that year. The cost data is taken as basis for preparation of estimates for various works and for awarding works on contract. Works are normally executed within the estimated costs. The works are generally executed on labour contract i.e. the utility supplying all major materials or partially turnkey contracts. The cost estimates prepared by the utility based on the cost data and works as executed have been verified and found that the completion costs are generally within the cost estimates. For developing infrastructure in rural areas under Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY) works were awarded under turnkey contracts to reputed contractors during 2008-09 after inviting open tenders for erection of 33/11kV substations, 33kV lines, 11kV lines, LT lines and erection of distribution transformer stations of various capacities. Tenders were called item wise separately for supply of materials and erection charges. The costs at which the works were awarded are either less or above estimated costs as the rates quoted are based on the terrain, distance and area where the works are to be executed. The same procedure is being continued during 2009-10 also. As these are the actual executed costs, these costs can be compared with cost data estimates and can be considered for bench marking. This is discussed in detail in Chapter-5. The cost estimates, estimates prepared by them based on latest cost data and works as executed have been verified and found that the completion costs vary about 0 to 15% on the cost estimate. The costs as obtained and validated for each element of distribution business are discussed below:

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(i) 33kV, 11kV and LT lines The utility manages only 33kV, 11kV and LT overhead network. Underground cable lines are provided at railway crossings only. The construction of the lines is generally awarded as partial turnkey contracts with the utility supplying all major materials such as conductor, poles, insulators etc.

(a) 33kV lines The utility has standardized the construction of 33kV overhead lines on 9 meter PCC/ 12.8 Meter Rail Poles with 100 mm2 ACSR / AAAC (maximum span = 100 meter). The utility prepared cost data updated upto 2007-08 and the utility is erecting 33kV lines mainly with 100 mm2 ACSR on 9 meter PCC poles. The costs per Km of line as obtained from the utility are given in Table 4.65 below: Table 4.65 Costs of 33kV lines S.N 1. Item Erection of 33kV line with 100 mm2 ACSR over 9 meter PCC poles (Max span 100 meter) ( Rs. Lakh/ Km) Cost obtained / validated 2006-07 2007-08 3.67 3.84

It is observed that generally the accounts for completed works do not cover all items of work and do not fully reflect the cost in number of cases. In such cases the cost of such materials as per cost data or as per procurement cost is taken for validation. Rail poles are used mainly in urban areas where both 33kV & 11kV and some times LT lines also are to be strung on the same supports. 100 mm2 AAAC is also used as it is comparatively cheaper than 100 mm2 ACSR. The cost of 33kV line using rail poles and 100 mm2 AAAC are as furnished below: 1. Erection of 33kV line with 100 mm 2 ACSR on 12.8 meter Rail poles with maximum span of 100 meter (as per cost data of 2007-08) Erection of 33kV line with 100 mm2 AAAC on 9 meter PCC pole with maximum span of 100 meter (as per cost data of 2007-08) (Rs. lakhs/Km.) 5.2

2.

3.1

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During 2008-09, erection of 33kV lines with 100 mm2 ACSR on 9 meter PCC poles are awarded on turnkey contracts. The cost per Km of line awarded under some packages in some districts are as given in Table-4.66 below: Table-4.66 Costs as per Turn Key Contracts S.N 1 2 3 4 5 6 District Birbhum Purbamidnapur Hoogly Malda Raghunathganj-II Block Coochbehar (Rs. lakhs/km) Cost Labour Total 0.45 3.83 0.41 4.00 0.34 4.16 0.41 4.21 0.10 4.36 0.19 4.38 Average cost = 4.16

Material 3.38 3.59 3.78 3.81 4.26 4.20

The comparative costs as per cost data and as per turnkey contract are given below: (Rs.lakh/km)
S. N Item As per cost data during 2007-08 Cost with 10% escalation for 2008-09 Cost as per turnkey contract Minimum Maximum

33kV line with 100 mm2 ACSR on 9M PCC poles (Max span 100 M)

3.84

4.32

3.83

4.38

The variation in cost is due to transport of materials and erection of lines in difficult terrain. As the cost as per turnkey contract is the actual executed cost during 2008-09 these costs can be considered for bench marking the cost of 33kV lines in WBSEDCL. (b) 11kV lines The utility has standardized the construction of 11kV overhead lines as furnished below:
(i) 11kV line with 50 mm2 ACSR on 8 meter PCC poles with 75 meter span in plain area. (ii) 11kV line with 50 mm2AAAC on 8 meter PCC poles with 75 meter span in plain area. (iii) 11kV line with 30 mm2ACSR on 8 meter PCC poles with 100 meter span in plain area. (iv) 11kV line with 30 mm2AAAC on 8 meter PCC poles with 100 meter span in plain area. (v) 11kV line with 50 mm2ACSR on steel tubular poles with 75 meter span in hilly area.

(vi) 11kV line with 30 mm2 ACSR on steel tubular poles with 75 meter span in hilly area.

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The utility is erecting the 11kV lines mainly with 50 and 30 mm2 ACSR on 8 meter poles with a maximum span of 75 meter and 95 meter respectively. The costs of 1 Km of 11kV line as obtained from the utility are given in Table 4.67 below: Table-4.67 Costs of 11kV Lines S.N
1. 2.

Item 11kV line with 50 mm2 ACSR on 8 meter PCC poles (Max span 75 meter) 11kV line with 30 mm2 ACSR on 8 meter PCC poles (Max span 100 meter).

(Rs. lakh/Km) Cost obtained / validated 2006-07 2007-08 2.11 2.21 1.50 1.60

The cost of other types of 11kV overhead lines as per cost data of 2007-08 are also furnished below: 1. 2.
3. 4.

11kV line with 50 mm2 AAAC on 8 meter PCC poles in plain area (Max span 75 meter) 11kV line with 30 mm2 AAAC on 8 meter PCC poles in plain area (Max span 100 meter) 11kV line with 50 mm2 ACSR on steel tubular poles in hilly area (Max span 75 meter) 11kV line with 30 mm2 ACSR on steel tubular poles in hilly area (Max span 75 meter)

(Rs. lakh/Km) 1.98 1.43 2.90 2.47

During 2008-09, erection of 11kV lines mainly with 50 mm2 and 30 mm2 ACSR on 8 meter PCC poles and at some places in Howrah dt, erection of 11kV line with 3X95 + 1X180 mm2 AB cable are awarded as turnkey contracts. The costs per Km. lines awarded under some packages in some districts are as given in Table 4.68 below:

Table 4.68 11kV line with 50 mm2 ACSR (Rs. lakh/Km) S.N 1 2 3 4 5 District Purbamidnapur Hoogly Birbhum Malda Raghunathganj-II Block Material 1.88 2.18 2.08 2.09 2.55 Cost Labour 0.29 0.26 0.37 0.38 0.10 Total 2.17 2.43 2.46 2.47 2.65

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11kV line with 30 mm2 ACSR (Rs. lakh/Km) S.N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 District Jalpaiguri 24-Paraganas (South) Bardhman Hoogly Birbhum Coochbehar Birbhum Howrah Material 1.37 1.53 1.53 1.56 1.61 1.73 1.73 1.80 Cost Labour 0.28 0.21 0.25 0.22 0.25 0.21 0.22 0.27 Total 1.65 1.74 1.77 1.78 1.87 1.94 1.96 2.07

The comparative costs as per cost data and as per turnkey contract are given below: (Rs. lakh/Km)
S.N Item As per cost data during 2007-08 cost with 10% escalation for 2008-09 Cost as per turnkey contract Minimum Maximum

11kV line with 50 mm2 ACSR (Max span 75 meter) 11kV line with 30 mm2 ACSR on 8M poles (Max span 95 meter) 11kV line with AB cable (Max span 55 meter)

2.21

2.43

2.17

2.65

1.60

1.76

1.65

2.07

3.03

The variation may be due to transportation and erection in difficult terrains and sensitive areas. These are completion costs during 2008-09 and so these costs can be considered for bench marking of erection of 11kV lines in WBSEDCL. (c) LT Lines The utility has standardized the following norms for construction of low & medium voltage (LT & MV) overhead lines.
(i) 3Ph 4wire line with 50 mm2 AAAC on 8 meter PCC poles in plain area with 65 meter span. (ii) 3Ph 4wire line with 25 mm2 AAAC on 8 meter PCC poles in plain area with 60 meter span. (iii) 3Ph 4wire line with 20 mm2 ACSR on 8 meter PCC poles in plain area with 95 meter span (For STW). (iv) 1Ph 2 wire line with 25 mm2 AAAC on 8 meter pole PCC poles in plain area with 45 meter span plain area.

(v) 3Ph 4wire line with 25 mm2 AAAC on 9 meter steel tubular poles in hilly area with 45
meter span . (vi) 1Ph 2 wire line with 25 mm2 AAAC on steel tubular poles in hilly area with 45 meter span.

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The utility is erecting LT lines mainly with 25 mm2 AAAC and 20 mm2 ACSR over 8 meter PCC poles. The costs per KM of LT lines as obtained from the utility are given in Table 4.69 below: Table 4.69 Costs of LT lines S.N 1 2 Item 3Ph 4wire line with 25 mm2 AAAC on 8 meter PCC poles (Max span 45 meter) 3Ph 4wire line with 20 mm2 ACSR on 8 meter PCC poles (Max span 85 meter) (Rs. lakh/Km) Cost obtained / validated 2006-07 2007-08 1.84 2.05 1.41 1.41

The costs of construction of other types of LT lines are also given below: (Rs. lakh/Km) 2 1 3Ph 4wire line with 50 mm AAAC on 8 meter PCC poles 2.73 in plain area (Max span 45 meter) 2 1Ph 2wire line with 25 mm2 AAAC on 8 meter poles on 1.65 PCC in plain area (Max span 45 meter). 3 3Ph 4wire line with 25 mm2 AAAC on steel tubular poles 2.96 in hilly area (Max span 45 meter). 4 1Ph 3 wire line with 25 mm2 AAAC on steel tubular poles 2.50 on hilly area (Max span 45 meter). During 2008-09 erection of LT lines is standardized with 25 mm2 AAAC and works were awarded on turnkey contract for erection of LT 3 Ph 4wire and LT 1Phase 2 wire lines on 8 meter poles with 45 meters span. The costs per km of line awarded under some packages in some districts are given in Table 4.70 below: Table 4.70 LT 3Ph 4wire line with 25 mm2 AAAC (Rs. lakh/Km) S.N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 District Bardhman Birbhum Hoogly Coochbehar 24- Paraganas (South) Birbhum Howrah Material 1.99 1.99 2.14 2.18 2.26 2.20 2.26 Cost Labour 0.41 0.48 0.40 0.36 0.39 0.46 0.57 Total 2.40 2.47 2.54 2.54 2.65 2.66 2.83

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LT 1Ph 2 wire line with 25 mm2 AAAC (Rs. lakh/Km) S.N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 District Bardhman Birbhum Hoogly Coochbehar 24- Paraganas (South) Birbhum Howrah Material 1.60 1.73 1.64 1.77 1.82 1.78 1.81 Cost Labour 0.37 0.34 0.46 0.39 0.38 0.45 0.56 Total 1.98 2.07 2.11 2.16 2.21 2.23 2.38

The costs as per turnkey contract are the completion costs during 2008-09 and so these costs can be considered for benchmarking of erection of LT lines. (ii) 33/11kV Substations The WBSEDCL has standardized the substations with the following transformer capacities and 11kV outgoing feeders. (i) (ii) with 2Nos. 3.15MVA power transformers and 4 Nos. 11kV feeders. with 2Nos. 6.3 MVA power transformers and 6 Nos. 11kV feeders.

Substations are out door spread out type. Power transformers are provided with one 33kV group control vacuum circuit breaker. Substation layout is also standardized. The 33kV system is erected outdoor and the 11kV system inside the control room. 11kV switchgear-VCB, 7 or 9 panel (2 incoming, 1 bus coupler, 4 or 6 outgoing feeders) with CTs, PT, relays and metering are provided. Capacitor banks are not provided at 33/11kV substations. Spacious control room with separate rooms for battery charger, stores, staff room, rest room etc., are provided. Substation costs as obtained from the utility are given in Table 4.71 below: Table 4.71 33/11kV substation costs S.N Item 1 2 33/11kV substation with 2X3.15 MVA transformers and with 4 Nos. 11kV outgoing feeders 33/11kV substation with 2X6.3 MVA transformers and with 6 Nos. 11kV outgoing feeders (Rs. in lakhs) Cost obtained 2006-07 2007-08 148.33 182.38 184.28 208.72

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The break-up of above costs of 33/11kV substation i.e (i) land (ii) civil works (iii) equipment and materials and (iv) overheads are given in Table 4.72 below: Table 4.72 Costs break-up of 33/11kV Substation S.N 1 2 3 4 Item (Rs. in lakhs) 2007-08 2X6.3MVA 2X3.15MVA 16.4 16.4 43.76 43.76 116.53 96.47 6.83 4.90 25.20 208.72 20.85 182.38

Land Civil works including control room Equipment and materials Labour charges for erection and commissioning 5 Over heads such as contingencies, establishment, supervision charges etc Total

During 2008-09, under RGGVY scheme, erection of 33/11kV substations is awarded under turnkey contract. Most of the substations are with 2X3.15 MVA transformers. The costs of works awarded under some packages in some districts are as given in Table 4.73 below Table 4.73 33/11kV substation costs with 2X3.15 MVA transformers on turnkey contracts (Rs. in lakhs)
S.N District Material Cost Labour Civil works Total

1 2 3 4 5 6

Purbamidnapur Birbhum Coochbehar Hoogly Malda Raghunathganj-II Block

101.87 112.33 150.57 133.42 126.00 163.88

6.33 12.83 17.62 16.95 8.12 2.10

72.44 112.96 117.07 83.37 118.59 41.48

180.64 238.12 285.26 233.74 252.71 207.46

Design and erection of substation is good but costs are high. Control room appears to be much more than the requirement. Control room is provided with four rooms, one each for stores, staff, toilets and staircase. As more number of 33/11kV substations are going to be constructed under RGGVY scheme mostly in rural areas, it may be economical to simplify the design of substation so that less land i.e about acre instead of 1.5 acre, (land is said to be costly at about 20 to 30 lakhs per acre) and also simplify the control room to be a smaller one. As the above costs as per turnkey contract are the actual completion costs during 2008-09 and still being executed during 2009-10 also, these costs can be considered

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for benchmarking. But some of the civil works such as land development; approach roads etc may not be necessary at all the substations. (iii) Distribution Transformer stations The utility installs three phase distribution transformers of capacities 10KVA, 25 KVA, 63KVA, 100 KVA and 315 KVA. The transformers are erected on double pole structures. Some times 100 KVA or 315 MVA transformers are erected on four pole structures. The cost of distribution transformer stations with different capacity transformers including structure, etc., as obtained from the utility are given in Table-4.74 below: Table-4.74 Costs of distribution transformer stations S.N 1 2 3 4 Item 11/0.4kV 10 KVA distribution transformer stations 11/0.4kV 25 KVA distribution transformer stations 11/0.4kV 63 KVA distribution transformer stations 11/0.4kV 100 KVA distribution transformer stations (Rs. in lakh/each) Cost as obtained 2006-07 2007-08 0.80 0.80 1.27 1.62 0.86 1.32 1.70

During 2008-09, the utility awarded, erection of 11/0.4kV, 10 KVA and 25 KVA distribution transformer stations on 8 meter PSC pole DPs on turnkey contracts. The costs awarded under some packages in some districts as obtained are as given below in Table 4.75. Table - 4.75 Costs of distribution transformer stations (Rs. in lakh/each)
S.N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 District Coochbehar Howrah Birbhum Birbhum Bardman 24- Paraganas (South) Hoogly Jalpaiguri Cost 10 KVA Transformer 25 KVA Transformer 1.07 1.23 1.07 1.17 0.90 0.94 0.99 1.11 0.87 1.11 1.13 1.31 0.95 1.20 0.78 0.96

The above are the completion costs during 2008-09 and be continuing during 200910 also.

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(iv) Metering Equipment The costs of metering sets and meters as installed for different categories of consumers as obtained from the utility are given in Table 4.76 below. The utility installs only static meters of different capacities. Table 4.76 Costs of Meter equipment and meters S.N 1 2 3 4 5 (v) Item Indoor type metering switchgear with VCB and 3 phase PT and single phase CTs. AC 3Ph, static trivector meter 3Ph 4 wire LT static whole current meter 20-100A (TOD meter) 3Ph 4 wire LT static whole current meter 5-30A 1Ph 2 wire LT static whole current meter 5-30A Service Line Costs (Rs. each) Cost 2007-08 2008-09 - 5,47,000 13790 7525 7340 9170 9170 9418 1249

The service line costs are standardized for agricultural pumpsets. The metering equipment will be borne by the DISCOM and the cost of balance materials required for the service connection has to be borne by the consumer. The standard estimate costs of pump connection are given in Table-4.77 below: Table-4.77 Service Line Costs (In Rs.)
S.N 1 2 3 Type of pump connection DTW pump connection RLI pump connection STW connection Estimate cost Consumer side DISCOM side 4782 2135 5843 2404 2997 203 Total 6917 8247 3200

The service line costs for other service connections are worked out in individual cases based on the costs. Cost of Line up-to the Terminal Pole (service pole), if required as per survey, has to be borne by the consumer as per cost data of relevant year of WBSEDCL. From terminal pole, cost of service connection up-to 30.48 meter is borne by WBSEDCL and cost of service connection beyond 30.48 meters is collected from the consumer. The costs of service connection for 1phase and 3phase, domestic, non domestic and industrial service connections are as given below:

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Sl.No. Item (i) a)

Cost in Rs.

Service Connection Cost of LT domestic service: Single Phase Rs 1913 + Rs 1249 /- (cost of 1ph meter cost with PP box)

b)

Three Phase

Rs 4798 + Rs 9170 /- (cost of 3ph meter)

(ii) a)

Service Connection Cost of LT Industrial and Commercial service: With 3 phase whole current meter Rs 13493 /- + Rs 9418 /- (cost of 3ph meter)

b)

With CTs meter

Service connection not given with CT meter

(iii)

Service connection Cost of 11 KV HT Industrial and Commercial service connection :

a)

With series Trip meter (for consumers having contract demand up-to 120 KVA)

Rs 86,620 /- + Rs 16,784 /- (cost of LT CT meter including cost of CT) Rs 5,47,000 /- + Rs 9170 /- (cost of CT Operated 11 KV HT TVM with TOD, Accuracy Class 0.5) Rs 12,72,000 /- + Rs 9170 /- (cost of CT Operated 11 KV HT TVM with TOD, Accuracy Class 0.5)

b)

With series Trip metering Switch gear (for consumers having contract demand beyond 120 KVA)

c)

With series Trip Ring Main Switch-gear (for consumers having contract demand beyond 120 KVA)

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10.

Central Assam Electricity Distribution Company Limited (CAEDCL) Upper Assam Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UAEDCL)

11.

Though erstwhile Assam State Electricity Board (ASEB) was unbundled and three DISCOMs namely Central Assam Electricity Distribution Company Limited, Upper Assam Electricity Distribution Company Limited and Lower Assam Electricity Distribution Company Limited were established, all the three DISCOMs are functioning from the same premises in Guwahati. Inviting tenders for procurement of major materials, preparation of cost data for various elements of rural electrification works and inviting tenders for RGGVY works etc., are being done centrally by ASEB which continues to be a holding company and all the DISCOMs are adopting the same data for preparation of cost estimates or for awarding works. The State Government is planning to merge all the three DISCOMs into one viz., Assam State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (ASEDCL). The Rural Electrification wing of ASEB prepares cost data / cost estimates for various works such as construction of 33kV, 11kV & LT lines, 33/11kV substations, distribution transformer stations, etc., every year. The cost data is updated yearly based on the escalation in cost of equipment / material, labour charges, transport and other establishment charges. An addition of 15% on the total cost is provided for Karbi Anglong and North Coacher districts of Assam state because of communication and transportation bottlenecks in these two districts with hilly terrain, difficult working area, etc for RGGVY works. The cost data is taken as basis for preparation of estimates for various works and for award of contracts. From 2006-07, under Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY) for developing infrastructure in rural areas, works were awarded under turnkey contracts to reputed contractors after inviting tenders for construction of 33/11kV substations, 33kV, 11kV and LT lines, distribution transformer stations of various capacities. Tenders are invited item wise separately for supply of material and erection charges. The costs at which the works were awarded are either less or more than estimated costs as the rates quoted were based on the terrain, distance involved and other local factors where the works are to be executed.

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As these are the actual executed costs, these costs can be considered for bench marking. This is discussed in detail in Chapter 5. The cost estimates prepared by the utility based on latest cost data and the completion costs of works as executed have been verified and found that the completion costs vary about 0 to 20% on the cost estimates. The costs as obtained / validated where required for each element of distribution business are discussed below: (i) 33 kV, 11 kV and LT Lines The utility manages only 33kV, 11kV and LT overhead network. (a) 33 kV Lines The utility has standardized the construction of 33kV lines with AAA Raccoon conductor with average span of 100 meters on 9.75 meter PSC poles (single pole type) and on 10 meter steel tubular poles (double pole suspension type). The utility is erecting 33kV lines mainly on 9.75 meter PSC poles with AAA Raccoon conductor. The costs per Km of line as obtained from the utility are given in Table 4.78 below: Table 4.78 Costs of 33kV Line S.N Item 1 33kV line with AAA Raccoon conductor on 9.75 meter PSC poles (single pole type) with average span of 100 meters (in Rs. lakh/ Km) Cost obtained/validated 2007-08 2008-09 5.42 6.42

The cost per KM of 33kV line with AAA Raccoon conductor with a span of 100meters on 10 meters steel tubular poles (double pole suspension type) as per the cost data for 2007-08 is Rs. 9.31 lakhs and for 2008-09 is Rs. 10.94 lakhs. During 2008-09, erection of 33kV line with AAA Wolf conductor on 9.75 meter PSC poles (double pole suspension type) with an average span of 50 meters are also awarded on turnkey contract. The cost per km this line, awarded under some packages in some districts are as given below:

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S.N 1 2 Tinsukia Dibrugarh

District

Material 8.48 9.80

(In Rs.lakh/Km) Cost Labour Total 1.82 10.30 1.58 11.38

(b) 11kV lines The utility has standardized the construction of 11kV lines as furnished below: (i) 11kV line with AAA Weasel conductor on 8.5 meter PSC poles with an average span of 100 meters. (ii) 11kV line with AAA Weasel conductor on 8.5 meter RS Joist poles with an average span of 100 meters. (iii) 11kV line with AAA Weasel conductor on 8.5 meter steel tubular poles with an average span of 100 meters. The utility is erecting the 11kV lines mainly with AAA Weasel conductor on 8.5 meter PSC poles with an average span of 100 meters. The cost per Km of 11kV line as obtained from the utility is given in Table 4.79 below: Table 4.79 Costs of 11kV lines (in Rs. lakhs/kM)
S.N 5. Item 11kV line with AAA Weasel conductor on 8.5 meter PSC pole (Average span 100 meter) Cost obtained / validated 2007- 08 2008-09 2.78 3.29

The cost of other types of 11kV lines as per cost data of 2007-08 and 2008-09 are also furnished below: (in Rs. lakhs/kM)
2007-08 1. 2. 11kV line with AAA Weasel conductor on 8.5 meter RS Joist pole (Average span 100 meter) 11kV line with AAA Weasel conductor on 8.5 meter steel tubular pole (Average span 100 meter) 3.47 3.33 2008-09 4.10 3.95

During 2008-09, erection of 11kV lines with AAA Raccoon conductor on 9.75 meter PSC poles with average span of 50 meters are awarded on turnkey contracts. The costs per KM of line awarded under some packages in some districts are as given below: (in Rs. lakhs/kM)
S.N 1 2 District Tinsukia Dibrugarh Material 4.04 3.74 Cost Labour 1.11 0.60 Total 5.15 4.34

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(c) LT lines The utility has standardized construction of 3phase 4 wire and 1phase 2 wire LT lines with AAA squirrel conductor at an average span of 50 meters on 7.5 meter PSC poles, RS Joists and steel tubular poles. The costs per Km of LT line as obtained from the utility are given in Table 4.80 below: Table 4.80 Costs of LT Lines (In Rs. Lakhs/Km)
S.N 1 2 3 Item 3Phase 4 wire LT line with AAA squirrel conductor on 7.5 meter PSC poles (Average span of 50 meters) 3Phase 4 wire LT line with AAA squirrel conductor on 7.5 meter RS Joists (Average span of 50 meters) 3Phase 4 wire LT line with AAA squirrel conductor on 7.5 meter steel tubular poles (Average span of 50 meters) 1Phase 2 wire LT line with AAA squirrel conductor on 7.5 meter PSC poles (Average span of 50 meters) 1Phase 2 wire LT line with AAA squirrel conductor on 7.5 meter RS Joists (Average span of 50 meters) 1Phase 2 wire LT line with AAA squirrel conductor on 7.5 meter steel tubular poles (Average span of 50 meters) Costs obtained 2007-08 2008-09 2.39 2.83 3.50 3.32 4.14 3.93

4 5 6

1.72 2.83 2.85

2.04 3.35 3.14

(ii) 33/11kV Substations The utility has standardized the 33/11kV substations with the following transformer capacities (a) (b) (c) 1 No. 2.5 MVA power transformer 1 No. 3.15 MVA power transformer 2 Nos. 2.5 MVA power transformers

The 33/11kV substations are outdoor type only. Power transformer(s) provided with 1 No. 33kV circuit breaker for HV side protection. 11kV indoor type switchgear with 9 unit VCB panel (2 incoming, 1 bus coupler, 6 outgoing) is provided for transformer LV and feeders protection at all substations. 9.75M PSC poles are used as structures. Capacitor banks are not provided. Control room of 120 Sq Meter is constructed. Staff quarters, stores, security office are constructed where necessary and where space is available.

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The costs of the 33/11kV substations as obtained from the utility are given in Table- 4.81 below: Table 4.81 33 / 11kV substation costs S.N
1. 2. 3.

Item
33/11kV SS with 1X2.5 MVA power transformer 33/11kV SS with 2X2.5 MVA power transformer 33/11kV SS with 1X3.15 MVA power transformer

( Rs. in lakhs) Cost obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09

151.31 166.23 153.94 176.14 204.62 180.00

The break-up of above costs of 33/11kv substation i.e (i) land (ii) civil works (iii) equipment and materials and (iv) overheads are as given below. Cost break-up of 33/11kV Substations S.N Item 1
2 3 4 5

(Rs. in lakhs) Costs during 2008-09

1X2.5 MVA 7.86 26.95 100.95 23.22 17.14 176.14 2X2.5 MVA 7.86 26.95 121.02 28.00 20.79 204.62 1X3.15 MVA 7.86 26.95 103.65 23.50 18.04 180.00

Land
Civil works including control room Equipment and materials Labour charges Overheads such as contingencies on materials etc Total

During 2008-09 erection of 33/11kV substations with 2X5.0 MVA power transformers are also awarded under RGGVY scheme on turnkey contract. The costs awarded under some packages in some of the districts are given below: 33/11kV substation costs with 2X5.0 MVA transformers on turnkey contract (Rs. in lakhs)
S.N 1 2 3 District Tinsukia Diburgarh Bamunimaidan Cost Labour 18.01 38.80 31.19

Material
178.55 175.56 191.65

Civil works 77.35 56.77 28.18

Total 273.92 271.13 251.02

(iii) Distribution transformer stations The utility installs distribution transformer stations with transformer capacities of 25 KVA, 63 KVA and 100 KVA three phase and 16 KVA single-phase. The transformers are erected on double pole structures with 8.5 meter PSC poles or RS Joists.

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The cost of distribution transformer stations with different capacity transformers including structure etc as obtained from the utility are given in Table 4.82 below: Table 4.82 Costs of Distribution Transformer Stations S.N 1. Item 11/0.433kV 25 KVA distribution transformer station on 8.5 meter PSC poles double pole structure 11/0.433kV 63 KVA distribution transformer station on 8.5 meter PSC poles double pole structure 11/0.433kV 100 KVA distribution transformer station on 8.5 meter PSC poles double pole structure 6.6/0.220kV single phase 16 KVA distribution transformer station on 8.5 meter PSC poles double pole structure (Rs. in lakhs each) Costs obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 1.69 2.00

2.

2.10

2.48

3.

2.42

2.87

4.

1.36

1.61

During 2008-09, the utility has also awarded erection of distribution transformer stations with capacities 25 KVA, 63 KVA and 100 KVA three phase transformers on turnkey contract. The costs per each transformer station under some packages in some of the districts are given below: Distribution transformer station costs on turnkey contract S.N District 1 Tinsukia 2 Diburgarh (iv) Metering Equipment 25 KVA 2.05 63 KVA 2.39 (in Rs. Lakhs/each) 100 KVA 250 KVA 2.56 2.54 5.37

The costs of metering sets and meters as installed for different categories of consumers as obtained from the utility are given below. The utility installs only static meters of different capacities for LT consumers and trivector meters for HT consumers. The costs are given in Table 4.83 below: Table 4.83 Costs of metering sets and meters S.N
1 2 3 4 5

Details
11kV CT/PT set Static trivector meter LT 3phase meter (CT type) LT 3phase meter (Electronic) LT single phase meter (Electronic)

(In Rs.) Costs as obtained 2007-08 2008-09

31744 14780 5920 4752 1234 31744 14780 5920 4752 1234

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(v) Service Lines The service line costs are standardized for single-phase installations upto 60W load to Below Poverty Line (BPL) rural household at Rs. 1800-00 per each connection. The service line costs for other domestic, industrial and commercial services and HT consumers are worked out in individual cases based on the load length of line etc. The costs as obtained / validated are given in Table 4.84 below: Table-4.84 Service Lines Costs S.N Details 1 Service connections of domestic and non domestic (single phase) with electronic meters 2 Service connections of domestic and non domestic (three phase) with electronic meters 3 Service connections for industrial service (above 25 kVA,HT) 2007-08 2976 9642 183930 (Rs. each) 2008-09 2976 9642 183930

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12. Southern Electricity Supply Company of Orissa Ltd. (SOUTHCO)

The distribution companies in Orissa manage 33 kV, 11 kV and LT network under distribution. The utility prepares cost data / cost estimates for various elements in distribution business 33/11 kV substations, distribution transformer stations, 33 kV, 11 kV and LT lines etc., and updates the data yearly based on input costs. The Orissa Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has approved the cost data for different works of the distribution system in 2005-2006. Subsequently every year the cost of various materials used for the cost data are approved by the Commission for adoption in the cost analysis. This cost data / cost analysis is adopted for preparation of estimates for works and award of contracts either on turnkey basis or on partial turnkey basis. The costs of various elements in distribution business are discussed below: (i) 33 kV, 11 kV and LT lines (overhead) The construction of lines is generally awarded on partial turnkey basis with major material supplied by the utility and the erection by the contractor along with supply of minor materials. The major works at present are carried out by M/s NTPC, NHPC and PGVCL under RGGVY programme. The distribution company is executing some works under system improvement and other schemes. (a) 33 kV lines (overhead) The utility has standardised the construction of 33 kV line with 100 mm2 AAAC conductor on 9.1 meters PSCC poles with 100 and 70 meter spans in rural areas. In urban areas lines with 70 meter span length over 9.1 meter PSCC poles is generally adopted. 33 kV UG cable works are not carried out by the utility in the recent years. The cost per km of line as obtained from the utility and validated are given in Table4.85 below:

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Table-4.85 Costs of 33 kV Lines (Overhead) Sl.No. 1 2 Details 33 kV line with 100 mm2 AAAC over 9.1 meter PSCC poles with 100 meter span 33 kV line with 100 mm2 AAAC over 9.1 meter PSCC poles with 70 meter span 11 kV Overhead Lines (Rs. In lakhs/km) Costs obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 2.70 3.07 2.74 3.22

(b)

The utility adopts the following norms for construction of 11 kV lines: 11 kV line with 34 mm2 and 55 mm2 AAAC on 9.0 and 8.0 meter supports with 100 and 70 meter spans. Lines with 80 mm2 AAAC are also constructed for some 11 kV overloaded lines. Cost data is also available with 9 meter long 100X 116 mm RS joists. The line with 70 meters span is most common. No underground cable works for 11 kV lines are carried in the utility except for the railway crossings. The costs of 11 kV overhead lines as obtained / validated are given in Table-4.86 below: Table-4.86 Costs of 11 kV Overhead Lines Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 Details 11 kV line with 55 mm2 AAAC with 100 meter span over 8 meter PSCC poles 11 kV line with 55 mm2 AAAC with 70 meter span over 9.0 meter PSCC poles 11 kV line with 34 mm2 AAAC with 100 meter span over 8 meter PSCC poles 11 kV line with 34 mm2 AAAC with 70 meter span over 9.0 meter PSCC poles (Rs. In lakh/km) Costs obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 1.807 1.987 1.553 1.67 1.922 2.09 1.57 1.69

(c) LT Overhead Lines The utility adopts the following norms for construction of LT lines. (i) 3 phase 5 wire line with 3x55 mm2 + 2x34 mm2 AAAC on 8.0 meter PSCC poles with 50 meter span. (ii) 3 phase 5 wire line with 5x34 mm2 AAAC on 8.0 meter PSCC poles with 50 meter span.

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(iii)

3 phase 4 wire line with 4X55 mm2 AAAC over 8.0 meter PSCC poles with 50 meter span 3 phase 4 wire line with 4x34 mm2 AAAC over 8.0 meter PSCC poles with 50 meter span. Single phase 3 wire line with 3x34 mm2 AAAC over 8.0 meter PSCC poles with 50 meter span. Single phase 2 wire line with 2x34 mm2 AAAC over 8.0 meter PSCC poles with 60 meter and 65 meter span

(iv)

(v)

(vi)

The usage of the above LT lines is as below: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) 3 phase 5 wire with 55 mm2 AAAC 3 phase 5 wire with 34 mm2 AAAC 3 phase 4 wire with 3x55 mm2 + 34mm2 AAAC 3 phase 4 wire with 4x34 mm2 AAAC Single phase 3 wire line with 34mm2 Urban areas for 3 phase supply (4 wires) and for street light supply (5th wire). Rural areas for 3 phase supply (4 wires) and for street light supply (5th wire). For supply to Agricultural pump sets and other loads 3 phase loads. For agricultural pumpsets and other 3 phase loads. For single phase supply loads (2 wire) and street light (3rd wire). Used in urban and rural areas with single phase loads and street light connections. For single phase supply for residential / commercial loads.

(vi)

Single phase 2 wire line with 34 mm2

The costs of LT overhead lines being commonly constructed by the utility are given in Table-4.87 below: Table-4.87 Costs of LT Overhead Lines Sl. Details No. 1 LT 3 phase 5 wire line with 5x34mm2 AAAC with 50 meter span over 8 meter PSCC poles. LT 3 phase 4 wire line with 4x55 mm2 AAAC with 50 meter span over 8 meter PSCC poles. LT 4 wire line with 3x35 mm2 + 1x25mm2 AB cable with 35 meter span over 8 meter PSCC poles. LT Single phase 3 wire line with 3x34 mm2 AAAC with 50 meter span over 8 meter PSCC poles. (Rs. In lakh/km) Costs obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 1.64 1.66

2.18

2.19

1.88

2.41

1.32

1.41

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(ii) 33 / 11 kV Substations (Receiving stations) The utility has standardised the transformer capacities and the number of 11 kV outgoing feeders etc., at the 33/11 kV substations. The number of substations

installed in the past few years is limited. The substations are erected in rural area with 1x3.15 MVA transformer initially and additional transformers added based on load development. The transformer capacity of the substations in Urban area are 1x5 MVA or 2x3.15 MVA. Outdoor Substations The costs of 33/11 kV outdoor substations being installed by the utility are given in Table-4.88 below: Table-4.88 Costs of 33/11 kV Substation (Outdoor) Sl. No. 1 2 3 (Rs. In lakhs) Costs as obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 63.11 65.69 81.81 126.06 84.79 126.90

Details 33/11 kV substations with 1x3.15MVA Transformers with 3 Nos. outgoing 11 kV feeders 33/11 kV substation with 1x5 MVA transformer and 3 Nos. outgoing 11 kV feeders 33/11 kV substations with 2x3.15 MVA transformers with 3 Nos. 11 kV outgoing feeders.

The costs with one 3.15 /5.0 MVA transformer are without 33 kV circuit breaker on 33 kV side of transformer. For the substation under item-3, a group control 33 kV CB is provided on HV side of power transformers. The power transformers are protected on the 11 kV side and the 11 kV feeders with individual control breakers. The substations in the rural areas are provided with small control rooms. In urban areas, with more than one power transformer and 33 kV breaker control is provided and large size control room is built. The break-up costs for 33/11 kV substations for (i) Land (ii) Civil works and building etc., (iii) Equipment cost including structures, foundation, cabling and

(iv) contingencies, labour and establishment charges etc., are as given in Table-4.89 below:

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Table-4.89 Break-up Costs for 33/11 kV Substations Sl. No.

1 i) ii) iii) iv) 2 i) ii) iii) iv) 3

Details
33/11 kV substations with 1x3.15MVA transformer with 3 Nos. outgoing 11 kV feeder Land Civil works Equipment costs etc. including capacitor bank Contingencies, labour and establishment Total 33/11 kV substation with 1x5 MVA transformer and 3 Nos. outgoing 11 kV feeders Land Civil works Equipment costs etc. including capacitor bank Contingencies, labour and establishment Total 33/11 kV substations with 2x3.15 MVA transformers with 3 Nos. 11 kV outdoing feeders. Land Civil works Equipment costs etc. including capacitor bank Contingencies, labour and establishment Total

(Rs. In lakhs) Break-up Costs 2007-08 2008-09

2.5 2.59 43.26 14.76 63.11 2.5 2.77 45.12 15.30 65.69

2.5 2.59 57.24 19.48 81.81

2.5 2.83 59.28 20.18 84.79

i) ii) iii) iv)

2.5 5.55 88.86 29.15 126.06

2.5 5.68 89.16 29.56 126.90

Note: (i) The utility made a provision Rs.2.5 lakhs in the cost analysis towards cost of land which is usually one acre. This generally varies depending upon the market value of the land in the location concerned. (ii) The equipment costs under (3) are high as the provision is for 2x3.15 MVA transformers instead of 1x3.15 MVA with HV control breaker etc. (iii) No indoor 33/11kv S.S are being constructed by the utility.

(iii) Distribution Transformer Stations (Outdoor) The utility installs distribution transformer stations with transformer capacities of 25 kVA, 63 kVA, 100 kVA three phase and 16 kVA single phase. The CSP distribution transformers with CRGO core are used by the utility. Transformers with amorphous core are proposed to be utilised by the company in future. The costs of installation of distribution transformer stations including cost of structure, cabling, fuse control etc. as furnished by the utility are given in Table-4.90 below:

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Table-4.90 Costs of Distribution Transformer Stations (Rs. In lakhs/each)

Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 Details Three Phase 11 kV/433 V Transformer stations 25 kVA 63 kVA 100 kVA Single Phase 6.6 kV/230 V Transformer stations 15 kVA/16 kVA Costs obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 1.16 1.55 2.04 0.82 1.15 1.48 2.24 0.74

The costs of 63 kVA and 16 kVA transformer stations in 2008-09 are less than 2007-08 due to lower cost of the transformers procured. (iv) Metering Equipment and Meters The costs of metering equipment and meters being installed by the utility are given in Table-4.91 below: Table-4.91 Costs of Meter Equipment and Meters (Rs. )
Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 5 Details 33 kV CT PT HT metering 11 kV CT/PT set for HT metering HT trivector meter LT 3 Phase meter LT single phase meter Costs obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 64423 64423 25272 41963 15485 13300 9524 9524 960 935

The utility provides only static meters to all consumers. (v) Service Line Costs The service line costs for various class of consumers as provided by the utility are given in Table4.92 below: Table-4.92 Service Line Costs (Rs.)
Sl.No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Details Single Phase service for domestic / non-domestic with electronic meter Three phase service for domestic / non-domestic with electronic meter Three phase agricultural service with meter Industrial service above 20 HP with LT Trivector meter Street light service LT Trivector meter erected on LV side of DTR,. Costs 2007-08 2008-09 2290 2320 13,040 3120 13580 2630 14790 13,120 3230 13750 2730

14950

The benchmark costs for all components of Distribution Business are discussed in Chapter-5

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13. Central Electricity Supply Utility of Orissa (CESU)

The distribution companies in Orissa manage 33 kV, 11 kV and LT systems under distribution. The utility prepares cost data / cost estimates for various elements in distribution business 33/11 kV substations, distribution transformer stations, 33 kV, 11 kV and LT lines etc., and updates the data yearly based on input costs. The Orissa Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has approved the cost data for different works of the distribution system in 2005-2006. Subsequently every year the cost of various materials used for the cost data are approved by the Commission for adoption in the cost analysis. This cost data / cost analysis is adopted for preparation of estimates for works and award of contracts either on turnkey basis or on partial turnkey basis. The costs of various elements in distribution business are discussed below: (i) 33 kV, 11 kV and LT Lines (overhead) The construction of lines is generally awarded on partial turnkey basis with major materials supplied by the utility and the erection by the contractor along with supply of minor materials. The major works including erection of 33 kV substations are presently carried out by M/s NTPC, NHPC and PGVCL under RGGVY programme. The distribution company is executing some works under system improvement and other schemes. (a) 33 kV lines (overhead) The utility has standardised the construction of 33 kV line with 100 mm2 AAAC on 9.1 meter PSCC poles with 100 and 70 meter spans. In both rural and urban areas lines with 70 meter span length over 9.1 meter PSCC poles is generally adopted. The cost per km of line as obtained from the utility / validated are as below: The costs of 33 kV lines as being constructed by the utility are given in Table- 4.93 below:

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Table- 4.93 Costs of 33 kV lines (Overhead) (Rs. In lakhs/km)

Sl.No. 1 2 Details 33 kV line with 100 mm2 AAAC over 9.0 meter PSCC poles with 100 meter span 33 kV line with 100 mm2 AAA conductors over 9.0 meter PSCC poles with 70 meter span Costs obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 3.20 3.38 3.71 3.93

(b) 33 kV Underground System: 33 kV underground cable system is executed in the cities wherever the laying of overhead lines is not possible. The size of the cable standardised is single core 300 mm2 XLPE cable. The costs of underground cable system as obtained from the utility are given in Table- 4.94 below. Table- 4.94 Costs of Underground Cable system (Rs.in lakhs/km.
S.No Details Costs as Obtained / Validated 2007-08 2008-09 42.70 10.74 53.24

1 i) ii) 33 kV underground cable line with single core 300 mm2 XLPE (3 circuits) Road restoration charges Total

The above work is carried out on Turnkey contract basis. The major items that influence the cost are the rate per km. of the cable, the type of soil and the road restoration etc. (c)11 kV Overhead Lines The utility adopts the following norms for construction of 11 kV line: 11 kV lines are constructed with 34 mm2 and 55 mm2 AAAC on 8.0 meter supports with 100 and 70 meter spans. Lines with 80 mm2 AAAC are also constructed wherever required. Cost analysis is also available for lines with 9 meter long 100X 116 mm RS joists. The line with 70 meter span is most common. U.G cable works for 11 kV lines are carried in the utility in the areas where laying of overhead lines is not possible. The costs of 11 kV overhead lines as obtained / validated are given in Table-4.95 below:

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Table-4.95 Costs of 11 kV Overhead Lines (Rs. In lakhs/Km)

Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 5 Details 11 kV line with 55 mm2 AAA Conductor with 100 meter span over 8 meter PSCC poles 11 kV line with 55 mm2 AAAC with 70 meter span over 8.0 meter PSCC poles 11 kV line with 34 mm2 AAAC with 100 meter span over 8 meter PSCC poles 11 kV line with 34 mm2 AAAC with 70 meter span over 8.0 meter PSCC poles 11 kV line with 80 mm2 AAAC with 70 meter span over 8 meter PSCC poles Costs obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 1.72 1.86 1.54 1.72 2.18 2.09 2.22 1.61 1.81 2.74

(c) LT Overhead Lines The utility adopts the following norms for construction of LT lines. (i) LT 3 phase 5 wire line with 3x55 mm2 + 2x34 mm2 AAAC on 8.0 meter PSCC poles / 7.5 meter RS Joists with 50 meter span. (ii) LT 3 phase 5 wire line with 5x34 mm2 AAAC on 8.0 meter PSCC poles/7.5 meter RS Joists with 50 meter span. (iii) 3 phase 4 wire line with 4X55 mm2 AAAC over 8.0 meter PSCC poles /7.5 meter RS Joists with 50 meter span. (iv) 3 phase 4 wire line with 4x34 mm2 AAAC over 8.0 meter PSCC poles/7.5 meter RS Joists with 50 meter span. (v) Single phase 3 wire line with 3x34 mm2 AAAC over 8.0 meter PSCC poles/7.5 meter RS Joists with 50 meter span. (vi) Single phase 2 wire line with 2x34 mm2 AAAC over 8.0 meter PSCC poles/7.5 meter RS Joists with 60 meter and 65 meter spans. The usage of the above LT lines is as below:
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) 3 phase 5 wire with 55 mm2 AAAC conductor 2 3 phase 5 wire with 34 mm AAAC 3 phase 4 wire with 3x55 mm2 + 34mm2 AAAC 3 phase 4 wire with 4x34 mm2 AAAC LT single phase 3 wire line with 34mm2 Urban areas for 3 phase supply (4 wires) and for street light supply (5th wire). Rural areas for 3 phase supply (4 wires) and for street light supply (5th wire). For supply to Agricultural pump sets and other 3 phase loads. For agricultural pumpsets and other 3 phase loads. For single phase supply loads (2 wire) and street light (3rd wire). Used in urban and rural areas with single phase loads and street light connections. For single phase supply for residential / commercial loads.

(vi)

LT single phase 2 wire line with 34 mm2

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The costs of LT overhead lines being commonly constructed by the utility are given in Table-4.96 below: Table-4.96 Costs of LT Overhead Lines (Rs. In lakhs/km)
Sl. No. 1 Details LT 3 phase 4 wire line with 3x55 mm2 + 1x34 mm2 AAAC with 50 meter span over 8 meter PSCC poles LT 3 phase 4 wire line with 4x34 mm2 AAAC with 50 meter span over 8 meter PSCC poles LT Single phase 3 wire line with 3x34 mm2 AAAC with 50 meter span over 8 meter PSCC poles LT Single phase 2 wire line with 2x34 mm2 AAAC with 50 meter span over 8 meter PSCC poles LT 4 wire line with 3x35 mm2 + 1x25 mm2 AB cable with 50 meter span over 8 meter PSCC poles LT 4 wire line with 3x35 mm2 + 1x25 mm2 AB cable with 50 meter span over 125x75 mm RS Joist Costs obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 1.98 2.45

2 3 4 5

1.84 1.46 1.20 1.68

1.90 1.53 1.30 1.88

2.23

2.25

(ii) 33 / 11 kV Substations (Receiving stations) The utility has standardised the transformer capacities and the number of 11 kV outgoing feeders etc., at the 33/11 kV substations. The number of substations

constructed in the past few years is limited. The substation is constructed in rural area with 1x3.15 MVA or 1x5 MVA transformer initially and additional transformers added based on load development. The transformer capacity of the substations in urban area are 2x5 MVA or 2x8 MVA. Outdoor Substations The costs of 33/11 kV outdoor substations being installed by the utility are given in Table-4.97 below: Table-4.97 Costs of 33/11 kV Substation (Outdoor) (Rs. In lakhs)
Sl. No. 1 2 3 Details 33/11 kV substations with 1x3.15 MVA Transformer with 3 Nos. outgoing 11 kV feeders 33/11 kV substation with 1x5 MVA transformer and 3 Nos. outgoing 11 kV feeders 33/11 kV substations with 2x8 MVA transformers with 5 Nos. 11 KV outgoing feeders with indoor 11 kV control panel board Costs as obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 79.53 110.98 303.20

No land costs included in the data of 2007-08.

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The costs with 3.15 or 5 MVA transformers are without 33 kV circuit breaker on 33 kV side of transformers and without capacitor bank. For the substation under item-3, individual 33 kV CBs are provided on HV side of power transformers. The power transformers are protected on the 11 kV side and the 11 kV feeders through the indoor 11 kV switchgear control board. Capacitor banks are not provided in the new substations. The substations in the rural areas are provided with small control rooms. In urban areas, with more than one power transformer and 33 kV breaker control fairly large control room is built. The break-up costs for 33/11 kV substation for (i) Land (ii) civil works and building etc., (iii) Equipment cost including structures, foundations, cabling and

(iv) contingencies, labour and establishment charges etc., are given in Table-4.98 below: Table-4.98 Break-up Costs for 33/11 kV Substations Sl. No. 1 Details (Rs. In lakhs) Break-up Costs 2007-08 2008-09

33/11 kV substations with 1x3.15MVA transformer with 3 Nos. outgoing 11 kV feeder i) Land

2.00 3.87 54.82 18.84 79.53 -

ii) Building and other civil works iii) Equipment costs etc. iv) Contingencies, labour and establishment Total 2 33/11 kV substation with 1x5 MVA transformer and 3 Nos. outgoing 11 kV feeders i) Land ii) Building and other civil works iii) Equipment costs etc. iv) Contingencies, labour and establishment Total 33/11 kV substations with 2x8 MVA transformers 3 with 5 Nos. 11 kV outgoing feeders and indoor 11 kV panel board i) Land ii) Building and other civil works iii) Equipment costs etc. iv) Contingencies, labour and establishment Total Note:
i

2.00 3.87 78.33 26.78 110.98 -

10.00 14.80 214.40 64.00 303.20

ii

The land for the Substation is usually one acre and the cost generally varies depending on the market value of the land in the location concerned. The equipment costs under (3) are high as the provision is made for 2x8 MVA power transformers with individual HV control breakers and 11 kV indoor switchgear panel for transformer LV and feeder control.

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(ii) Distribution Transformer Stations (Outdoor) The utility installs distribution transformer stations with transformer capacities of 25 kVA, 63 kVA, 100 kVA three phase and 16 kVA single phase. The CSP distribution transformers with CRGO core are used by the utility. Transformers with amorphous core are proposed to be utilised by the utility in future. The costs of installation of distribution transformer stations including cost of structure, cabling, fuse control etc. Table-4.99 below: Table-4.99 Costs of Distribution Transformer Stations Sl. Details No. Three Phase 11 kV/433 V Transformer Stations 1 25 kVA 2 63 kVA 3 100 kVA Single Phase 6.6 kV/433 V Transformer Station 4 15 kVA/16 kVA (iv) Metering Equipment and Meters The costs of metering equipment and meters being installed by the utility are given in Table-4.100 below: Table-4.100 Cost of Meter Equipment and Meters Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 5 33 kV CT PT HT metering 11 kV CT/PT set for HT metering HT trivector meter LT 3 Phase meter LT single phase meter Details (Rs. ) Costs obtained / validated 2007-08 38455 15288 9000 1284 402/826 2008-09 38455 15288 9000 1284 402/826 (Rs. In lakhs/each) Costs obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 as furnished by the utility / validated are given in

1.62 2.07 2.39

1.73 2.78 2.55

0.898

0.953

The utility provides only static meters to all consumers.

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(v) Service Line Costs The service line costs for various class of consumers as provided by the utility are given in Table-4.101 below: Table-4.101 Service Line Costs (Rs.)
Sl.No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Details Single Phase service for domestic / non-domestic with electronic meter Three phase service for domestic / non-domestic with electronic meter Three phase agricultural service with meter Industrial service upto 20 HP Industrial service above 20 HP with LT Trivector meter Street light service LT Trivector meter erected on LV side of DTR,. Costs 2007-08 2008-09 1990 2040 3990 4760 4740 6300 2500 6390 4110 4910 4890 6450 2580 6550

The benchmark costs for all components of Distribution Business are discussed in Chapter-5.

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14.

Punjab State Electricity Board (PSEB)

The Punjab State Electricity Board is an integrated utility managing Generation, Transmission and Distribution of electricity in the State. The transmission and

distribution voltages are 400 kV, 220 kV, 132 kV, 66 kV, 11 kV and LT (400 V). When the State Electricity Board is unbundled on functional basis the 11 kV and LT voltages are likely to come under distribution management as in the case of Kanataka and Gujarat. In Delhi, however, the 66 kV voltage is under distribution companies. In PSEB, 66 kV is also considered under distribution and 66 kV, 11 kV and LT are considered as distribution voltages to benchmark costs. The 33/11 kV lines and substations are executed upto 2005-06 only. Now the PSEB is upgrading the 33 kV system to 66 kV system. There are no indoor stations in PSEB. Most of the works are being executed departmentally. The costs obtained from PSEB for various elements of distribution business are discussed below: (i) 66 kV, 11 kV and LT Lines (Overhead) (a) 66 kV Lines (Overhead) The utility constructs 66 kV single circuit and double circuit lines on towers with Panther (200 mm2) ACSR and Wolf (150 mm2) ACSR with spans varying from 250 Mts to 300 Mts. The costs of 66 kV single circuit (SC) and double circuit (DC) lines on single and double circuit towers as obtained from PSEB / validated are given in Table 4.102 below: Table-4.102 Costs of 66 kV lines (Overhead) (Rs. in lakhs/km)
Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Details 66 kV SC line on single circuit towers with 200 mm2 ACSR (panther) with 300 meters span 66 kV SC line on double circuit towers with 200 mm2 ACSR (panther) with 250 meters span 66 kV DC line on DC towers with 200 mm2 ACSR (panther) with 250 meters span. 66 kV SC line on single circuit towers with 150 mm2 ACSR (Wolf) with 300 meters span. 66 kV SC line on DC towers with 150 mm2 ACSR (Wolf) with 250 meters span. 66 kV DC line on DC towers with 150 mm2 ACSR (Wolf) with 250 meters span. Costs as obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 12.46 13.22 14.12 19.37 8.77 13.25 17.56 14.71 20.33 9.22 13.76 18.34

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(b) 11 kV lines (overhead) The 11 kV lines are being constructed by PSEB with different sizes of conductor i.e. 80 mm2, 50 mm2, and 30 mm2 ACSR on 8 meter and 9 meter PCC supports with spans varying from 50 meter to 70 meter. The costs of 11 kV overhead lines as obtained from the utility / validated are given in Table-4.103 below: Table-4.103 Costs of 11 kV Overhead Lines Sl. No. 1 2 3 (Rs. in lakhs/km) Costs as obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 2.3 2.6 1.89 1.76 1.99 1.95

Details 11 kV line with 80mm2 (Raccoon) ACSR over 9 meter PCC poles with 50 meter span. 11 kV lines with 50 mm2 (Rabbit) ACSR over 9 meter PCC Poles with 60 meter span. 11 kV line with 30 mm2 (Weasel) ACSR over 9 meter PCC poles with 70 meter span

(c) LT lines (Overhead) The utility constructs LT lines 3 phase 5 wire, 3 Phase, 4 wire, and single phase 3 wire and single phase 2 wire lines with 50 mm2, 30 mm2 and 20 mm2 ACSR on 8 meter supports with spans varying from 50 meter to 70 meter. The costs of LT lines (Overhead) as obtained / validated are given in Table-4.104 below: Table-4.104 Costs of LT lines (overhead) Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 (Rs. in lakhs/km) Costs as obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 1.98 2.19 1.53 2.18 1.50 1.71 2.30 1.61

Details 3 phase 5 wire line with 30 mm2 ACSR (weasel) over 8 meter PCC poles with 67 meter span LT 3 phase 4 wire line with 30 mm2 ACSR (weasel) over 8 meter PCC poles with 55 meter span 3 phase 4 wire line with 3x50 mm2 + 1x20 mm2 ACSR over 8 meter PCC poles with 55 meter span 3 phase 4 wire line with 3x 30 mm2 + 1x20 mm2 ACSR over 8 meter PCC poles with 67 meter span

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(ii)

66/11 kV Substations (Receiving Stations)

As discussed above the 66 kV voltage system is also considered under distribution. The utility generally constructs the substations with 1x8 MVA and 1x12.5 MVA power transformers initially. Substations with 1x20 MVA transformers are also in operation. The costs with break-up as below are obtained from PSEB / validated, (i) Civil works (ii) Equipment costs including structure etc., and (iii) labour, transport, establishment etc. The costs as obtained from the utility / validated are given in Table-4.105 below: Table-4.105 Costs of 66/11 kV Substations (Outdoor) Sl. No. 1 i) ii) iii) iv) 2 i) ii) iii) (Rs. In lakhs) Costs as obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09

Details 66/11 kV substation with 1x20MVA Transformer with 8 Nos. 11 kV outgoing feeders Control room, compound wall and other civil works including bore well etc. Equipment costs including structures, foundations, cabling etc. Labour, establishment, transport and other charges Total 66 kV line bay Total cost 66/11 kV substation with 1x12.5 MVA Transformer and 6 Nos. outgoing feeders Civil works including control room, compound wall, bore well etc. Equipment costs including structures, foundations, cabling etc. Labour, Transport & other charges Total 66 kV line bay Total cost 66/11 kV substation with 1X 8 MVA power transformer with 5 Nos. 11 kV outgoing feeders. Civil works including control room, compound wall, bore well etc. Equipment costs including structures, foundations, cabling etc. Labour, establishment, transport etc. Total 66 kV line bay Total cost

40.58 267.92 33.50 342.00 27.00 369.00

49.93 259.78 32.39 342.10 27.00 369.10

40.58 210.35 26.29 277.22 27.00 304.22

49.93 205.28 26.37 281.58 27.00 308.58

3 i) ii) iii)

40.58 114.61 14.33 169.52 27.00 196.52

49.93 111.49 13.78 175.20 27.00 202.20

The costs of 66/11 kV substations do not include the cost of land, capacitor bank, residential quarters etc.

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(iii) Distribution Transformer Stations (Outdoor) The utility installs distribution transformer stations with transformer capacities of 25 kVA, 63 kVA and 100 kVA. DTR stations with transformer capacity of 200 kVA and 250 kVA are also existing. The distribution transformers of 6.3 kVA, 10 kVA and 25 kVA are proposed under OYT scheme for giving connections to agricultural pump sets from 2008-09. The costs of distribution transformer stations including of cost of structure etc., are given in Table-4.106 below as obtained from the utility / validated. Table-4.106 Costs of Distribution Transformer Stations (Outdoor) (Rs. in lakhs/each)
Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Details Distribution Transformer stations (3 Phase) with, 6.3 kVA 10 kVA 16 kVA 25 kVA 63 kVA 100 kVA Costs as obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 0.96 1.20 1.66 0.66 0.75 0.88 1.09 1.30 1.84

(iv) Metering Equipment, Meters etc. The utility is extending H.T supply at 11 kV upto 2500 kVA demand and at 66 kV above 2500 kVA demand. The costs of metering equipment, meters etc., as being used by the utility are given in table 4.107 below. The cost includes installation costs. Table-4.107 Costs of Metering Equipment and Meters (in Rs)
Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 5 Details 66 kV CTs & PTs 11 kV CT PT sets Trivector meter LT 3 Phase meter LT Single phase meter Costs as obtained 2007-08 2008-09 338000 360000 26872 26872 3803 3320 1800 480 440

For 66 kV and 11 kV the cost of CTs, PTs and trivector meter has to be taken together to arrive at total cost of metering.

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(v) Service Lines The costs of service connection estimates obtained from the utility for different classes of consumers are given in Table-4.108 below: Table 4.108 Service Line Costs S.No 1 2 3 4 Details Single phase domestic & non domestic Three phase domestic & non domestic Three phase industrial Agricultural (un metered) Costs of Service (Rs.) 2007-08 2775 9235 10380 6125 2008-09 2830 9420 10590 6250

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BSES Rajadhani Power Limited (BRPL), New Delhi

BSES Rajadhani Power Limited distributes power in 19 districts across South and West area of Delhi. The distribution voltages are 66kV, 33kV, 11kV and LT (400V). Most of system is with underground cables. The utility prepares cost estimates for various works such as substations, distribution transformer stations, underground cable feeders, replacement of aged equipment, augmentation works, etc based on input costs arrived at twice a year in the months of January and June based on moving average prices calculated. The construction works are generally awarded on partial turnkey basis i.e. the utility purchasing and supplying all major materials and erection by the contractor along with supply of minor materials. The cost estimates prepared by the utility and costs as executed have been verified and found that the completion costs are generally within the cost estimates. The costs as obtained from the utility for each of the elements of distribution business are discussed below: (i) 66kV, 33kV, 11kV and LT lines: The utility manages 66kV, 33kV, 11kV and LT network. Most of the network is underground cable system. There are also some 11kV and LT overhead lines. (a) 66kV line (Underground cable) The utility generally uses single core 630 mm2, XLPE 66kV cable for 66kV system. The cost per Km of underground cable system as obtained from the utility is given in Table 4.109 below: Table 4.109 Cost of 66kV UG Cable Lines (Rs. in lakhs / Km) Costs obtained 2006-07 2007-08 85.70 20.00 105.70 84.04 50.00 134.04

Sl.No. 1

Item

i) 66kV UG cable line with XLPE power cable, 1CX630 mm2 ii) Road cutting and restoration charges Total Data for the year 2008-09 is not available.

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(b) 33kV Line (Underground) The utility generally uses three core 400 mm2 XLPE, 33kV cable for 33kV system. The cost per Km of underground cable system as obtained from the utility is given in Table 4.110 below: Table 4.110 Cost of 33kV Underground Cable Line S.N 1 i) 33kV UG cable line with XLPE power cable, 3CX400 mm2 ii) Road restoration charges Total (b) 11kV line (Overhead) The utility generally erects 11kV overhead line with DOG (100 mm2 ) ACSR on 11 meter PCC supports. The cost per Km of line as obtained from the utility is given in Table 4.111 below: Table 4.111 Cost of 11kV Lines (Overhead) S.N 1 Item 11kV overhead line with DOG (100 mm2 ACSR on PCC, 11 meter supports. (Rs. in lakhs / Km) Costs obtained 2007-08 2008-09 5.77 6.59 34.11 20.00 54.11 35.62 20.00 55.62 Item (Rs. in lakhs / Km) Costs obtained 2007-08 2008-09

(c) 11kV UG cable The utility generally uses three core 300mm2 XLPE, 11kV cable for 11kV UG cable system. The cost per Km of 11kV underground cable line as obtained from the utility is given in Table 4.112 below: Table 4.112 Cost of 11kV UG Cable Line S.N 1 i) 11kV UG cable line with 3C X 300 mm2 XLPE cable ii) Road restoration charges Total 14.88 10.71 25.59 15.38 10.71 26.09 Item (Rs. in lakhs / Km) Costs obtained 2007-08 2008-09

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(d) LT Lines (Overhead) The utility generally erects LT overhead line with DOG (100 mm2) ACSR on 9 meter PCC supports. The cost per Km of line as obtained from the utility is given in Table 4.113 below: Table 4.113 Cost of LT Overhead Line (Rs. in lakhs / Km)
S.N 1 Item 3 phase 4 wire LT overhead line with DOG ACSR on 9 meter supports Costs obtained 2007-08 2008-09 5.60 6.34

(e) LT Underground Cable The utility generally uses 3 core 300 mm2 XLPE cable for LT system. The costs as furnished by the utility are given in Table 4.114 below: Table 4.114 Cost of LT UG Cable Line (Rs. in lakhs / Km)
S.N 1 i) ii) Item 3phase LT UG cable line with 3C X 300 mm2 XLPE cable. Road Restoration charges Total Costs obtained 2007-08 2008-09 11.93 3.47 15.40 NA

(ii) 66/11kV Substations The utility generally constructs 66/11kV substations with 20/25 MVA power transformers. As and when the substations with 1X20 MVA transformer are fully loaded additional 20 MVA is being installed. 33/11 kV substations with 1x16 MVA, 2x16 MVA and 2x20 MVA are also in service. Delhi Vidyut Board has transferred land on lease to respective distribution licencees at the time of restructuring at the rate of Rs.1/sq. meter. Construction of substations is being taken up in the land so transferred. In certain cases, the distribution licencee procures land on lease basis on zonal variant rate for taking up any new substation. 33/11 kV outdoor substations are not being executed by the utility over the last 5 years.

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Cost of the 66/11kV and 33/11kV substations as obtained from the utility / validated are given in Table 4.115 below: Table 4.115 Costs of 66/11kV and 33/11kV Substations (Rs. in lakhs) Costs obtained / validated 2007-08 2008-09 1350

S.N 1

Item Erection of 66/11kV substation outdoor type with 2X25 MVA 66/11kV transformers and 25 Nos. 11kV feeders with capacitor bank and control room Erection of 33/11kV substation indoor type with 2Nos. 20 MVA 33/11kV transformers and 11kV switchgear panels with 5.4 MVAR 11kV capacitor bank including control room

1343.80

Break-up of costs for land and civil works, equipment and overheads etc., are not available to analyse the costs. (iii) Distribution transformer stations At present, the utility generally installs distribution transformer stations with transformer capacities of 400 KVA, 660KVA and 990 KVA. DTR stations with 100, 500, 630 and 750 KVA capacity are also in operation. The costs of distribution transformer stations including cost of structures etc as obtained from the utility are given in Table 4.116 below: Table 4.116 Costs of Distribution Transformer Stations S.N 1 2 Item 990 KVA distribution transformer station Augmentation of Transformers 630 to 990 KVA (Rs. in lakhs / Km) Costs obtained 2007-08 2008-09 19.14 19.27 9.67 -

The utility is generally augmenting the distribution transformer capacity with higher rating transformers and utilizing the released transformers for augmentation at other locations or for erection at new transformer stations and hence the costs do not reflect the real costs of a new station.

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(iv) Service Lines The service line cum development charges being adopted by BRPL from 2007 are given in Table 4.117 below:

Table-4.117 Service Line Costs S.N 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sanctioned load (kW) Upto 5 More than 5 upto 10 More than 10 upto 20 More than 20 upto 50 More than 50 upto 100 More than 100kW (at 11kV) Amount (Rs.) 3000 7000 11000 16000 31000 50% of the cost of HT cables line / OH line and switchgear

The HT supply is extended to consumers for a load of 45kw and more. The service line and development charges are collected at fixed rates upto 100kW. For 100kW and more, the charges are shared by the utility and the consumer.

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North Delhi Power Limited (NDPL), New Delhi

NDPL distributes electricity in North & North west parts of Delhi. The distribution voltages are 66kV, 33kV, 11kV and LT (400V). Majority of the lines are underground. The utility prepares cost estimates for various works such as substations, distribution transformer stations, underground cable lines, replacement of aged equipment, augmentation works, etc based on input costs arrived at twice a year in April and October based on moving average cost and % inflation rate. The construction works are generally awarded on partial turnkey basis i.e. the utility purchasing and supplying all major materials and erection by the contractor along with supply of minor materials. The costs as obtained from the utility for each element of distribution business are discussed below: (i) 66kV, 33kV, 11kV and LT lines The utility manages 66kV, 33kV, 11kV and LT network. All the substations are outdoor type with voltage ratings of 66/11kV & 33/11kV and no indoor substations are existing. With most of the network is underground cable system, some 11kV and LT overhead lines are also existing. (a) 66kV line (Underground) The utility generally uses 66 kV single core 1000 mm2, XLPE cable for 66 kV system. The utility has not taken up any 66kV line since 2004. However the cost per Km of under ground cable system as obtained from the utility is given in Table 4.118 below: Table-4.118 Cost of 66kV UG cable line (Rs. in lakhs / Km)
S.N 1 i) ii) 66kV UG cable line with XLPE power cable, 1CX1000 mm2 Road Restoration charges Total 174.85 50.00 224.85 Item Costs obtained 2006-07 2007-08

Data for the year 2008-09 is not available. (b) 33kV Line (underground) The utility generally uses 33 kV three core 400 mm2, XLPE, cable for 33kV system. The cost per Km of laying 33 kV UG cable line as obtained from the utility is given in Table 4.119 below:

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Table-4.119 Cost of 33kV UG Cable Line (Rs. in lakhs / Km)

S.N 1 i) ii) 33kV UG cable line with XLPE power cable, 3CX400 mm2 Road Restoration charges Total 41.44 20.00 61.44 Item Costs obtained 2007-08 2008-09

(c) 11kV line (Overhead) The utility generally erects 11kV overhead line with DOG ACSR on 11 meter, PCC supports. The cost per Km of line as obtained from the utility is given in Table 4.120 below: Table-4.120 Cost of 11kV Lines (Overhead) (Rs. in lakhs / Km)
S.N 1 Item Erection of 11kV overhead line with DOG ACSR on PCC, 11 meter supports. Costs obtained 2007-08 2008-09 5.35

(d) 11kV UG cable The utility uses 11 kV three core 300 mm2 XLPE cable for 11kV UG cable line. The cost per Km of laying 11 kV UG cable as obtained from the utility is given in Table 4.121 below: Table-4.121 Cost of 11kV UG Cable Line (Rs. in lakhs / Km)
S.N 1 i) ii) Item 11 kV UG cable line with 3C X 300 mm2, XLPE cable Costs obtained 2007-08 2008-09 20.74 12.75 33.49

Road Restoration charges

Total

(e) LT lines (overhead) The utility generally erects LT overhead line with DOG (100 mm2) ACSR on 9 meter PCC supports. The cost per Km of line as obtained from the utility is given in Table 4.122 below:

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Table-4.122 Cost of LT Overhead Line (Rs. in lakhs / Km)

S.N 1 Item 3phase 4wire LT overhead line with DOG (100 mm2) ACSR on 9 meter supports Costs obtained 2007-08 2008-09 5.12

(f) LT UG Cable The utility generally uses 3 core 300 mm2, XLPE cable for LT system. The costs could not be obtained from the utility for LT UG cable system.

(ii) 66/11kV substations The utility generally constructs 66/11kV substations with 20/25 MVA transformers. Cost of 66/11kV substation as obtained from the utility is given below in Table-4.123. Table 4.123 Cost of 66/11kV Substations (Rs. in lakhs / each)
S.N 1 Item Erection of 66/11kV substation with 2 Nos. 20/25 MVA 66/11kV transformers and 11kV switchgear panels for 10 Nos. 11kV feeders and 12kV 7.2MVAR capacitor bank Costs obtained 2007-08 2008-09 1556.89 NA

Delhi Vidyut Board has transferred land on lease to respective distribution licencees at the time of restructuring at the rate of Rs.1/sq.m.Construction of substations is being taken up in the land so transferred. In certain cases, the distribution licencee procures the land on lease basis on zonal variant rate for taking up any new substation. The break-up of costs (i) land and civil works (ii) equipment and material and (iii) transport, erection, overheads etc., are not available to analyse the costs. (iii) Distribution transformer stations The utility generally installs distribution transformer stations with transformer capacities of 63 kVA, 160 kVA, 315 kVA, 400 KVA, 630 KVA and 990 kVA. The costs of distribution transformer stations including cost of structures etc as obtained from the utility are given in Table 4.124 below. Most of the DTRs are pole mounted.

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Table 4.124 Costs of distribution transformer stations (Rs. in lakhs / each)

S.N 1 2 Item 990 KVA distribution transformer station 315 KVA distribution transformer station Costs obtained 2007-08 2008-09 13.87 7.94

(iv) Metering Equipment and Meters Metering equipment includes 11 kV CT, PT set, trivector meters, LT three phase and single phase meters. The costs are given in Table 4.125 below. Table 4.125 Costs of metering sets and meters (in Rs) Costs obtained 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 21000 25000 4500 3600 1200 1100 1100

S.N 1 2 3

Item 11kV CT PT set (60/5) LT 3 phase meter LT single phase meter

(v) Service Lines The service line cum development charges being adopted by NDPL from 2007 are given in Table 4.126 below: Table 4.126 Service line costs S.N 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sanctioned load (kW) Upto 5 More than 5 upto 10 More than 10 upto 20 More than 20 upto 50 More than 50 upto 100 More than 100kW (at 11kV) Amount (Rs.) 3000 7000 11000 16000 31000 50% of the cost of HT cable line / OH line and switchgear

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17.

Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited

Chhattisgarh is not one of the States identified for the study. Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission has obtained the data from CSPDCL and furnished. The data / information obtained is considered for the study. Chhattisgarh State Electricity Board which was an integrated utility managing generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in the State has been restructured on functional basis w.e.f. 31/12/2008 and the distribution business in the state is being managed by the Chhattisgarh state power distribution company limited. The utility manages 33kV, 11kV and LT network. The utility prepares cost data / cost estimates every year based on the procurement cost of materials for various works such as 33/11kV substations, distribution transformer stations, overhead lines etc. The utility procures all the materials and gets the works executed through labour contracts. The costs are obtained from the utility for each element of distribution business from 2003-04 to 2007-08. The costs furnished are discussed below: (i) 33kV, 11kV and LT lines (a) 33kV Lines The utility has standardized the construction of 33kV overhead lines with Raccoon (80mm) ACSR / AAAC on 9.1 meter PCC poles / 9.0 meter Rail poles with 100 and 125 meter spans and also constructs few lines with Dog (100mm2) ACSR. The costs per Km of line obtained are given in Table 4.127 below:

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Table 4.127 Costs of 33kV Lines (Rs. in lakhs / Km)

S.N 1 2 3 4 5 Item With 80mm ACSR on 9.1 meter PCC poles (span 125 meter) With 80mm ACSR on 9 meter Rail poles (span 125 meter) With 80mm ACSR on 9 meter H beams (152X152mm) (span 125 meter) With 100mm ACSR on 9.1 meter PCC poles (span 100 meter) With 100mm ACSR on 9 meter Rail poles (span 100 meter) Costs obtained 2006-07 2007-08 2.33 2.65 3.67 4.05 3.31 3.64 2.98 4.66 3.43 5.18

(b) 11kV Lines The utility has standardized the construction of 11kV overhead lines with Rabbit (50/55mm) ACSR / AAC and Weasel (30/34mm) ACSR/AAC on 8.0 meter PCC poles with 100/125 meter spans. Few lines are constructed over Rail poles, H beams & R S joists. The costs per Km of line obtained are given in Table 4. 128 below: Table-4.128 Costs of 11kV Lines (Rs. in lakhs / Km)
S.N 1 2 3 4 5 5 Item With 50mm ACSR on 8.0 meter PCC poles (span 100 meter) With 30mm ACSR on 8.0 meter PCC poles (span 125 meter) With 50mm ACSR on 9.0 meter Rail poles (span 100 meter) With 50mm ACSR on 9.0 meter H Beams (152X152mm) (span 100 meter) With 50mm ACSR on 9.0 meter R S Joists (135X85mm) (span 100 meter) With 30mm ACSR on 9.0 meter R S Joists (135X85mm) (span 100 meter) Costs obtained 2006-07 2007-08 1.55 1.85 1.18 1.37 3.69 3.17 2.64 2.16

(c) LT Lines The utility has standardized the construction of LT lines - 3 phase 5 wire, 3 phase 4 wire and 1 phase 3 wire with 30mm or 50mm ACSR for phases and 20mm ACSR for neutral on 8.0 meter PCC poles with 60 meter span. In urban areas 9.3 meter RS Joists are also used as supports. The costs per KM of line as obtained are given in Table 4.129 below:

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Table 4.129 Costs of LT Lines (Rs. in lakhs / Km)

S.N 1 Item 3 Phase 5 wire line on 8.0 meter PCC poles (span 60 meter) with ACSR of following sizes (a) 4X50mm + 1X20mm (b) 3X50mm + 2X20mm (c) 4X30mm + 1X20mm (d) 3X30mm + 2X20mm (e) 5X20mm 3 Phase 4 wire line on 8.0 meter PCC poles (span 60 meter) with ACSR of following sizes (a) 3X50mm + 1X20mm (b) 3X30mm + 1X20mm (c) 4X20mm 1 Phase 3 wire line on 8.0 meter PCC poles (span 60 meter) with ACSR of following sizes (a) 1X50mm + 1X30mm + 1X20mm (b) 2X30mm + 1X20mm (c) 3X20mm (a) 3 Phase 5 wire line on 9.3 meter RS Joists (125X70mm) (span 45 meter) in urban areas with 3X50mm + 2X30mm ACSR (b) 3 Phase 5 wire line on 9.3 meter RS Joists (175X85mm) (span 65 meter) in urban areas with 3X80mm + 2X30mm 1 Phase 3 wire line on 9.3 meter RS Joists (125X70mm) (span 45 meter) in urban areas with ACSR of following sizes (a) 1X50mm + 1X30mm + 1X20mm (b) 2X30mm + 1X20mm (c) 3X20mm Costs obtained 2006-07 2007-08

2.17 1.98 1.67 1.61 1.42

2.56 2.32 1.92 1.84 1.61

1.82 1.44 1.25

2.13 1.65 1.42

1.33 1.20 1.08 3.25

1.54 1.38 1.23 3.58

3.61

4.03

2.37 2.25 2.12

3.06 2.90 2.75

(ii) 33/11kV substations The utility has standardized the construction of 33/11kV substations with single transformer with provision to install 2nd power transformer with the following transformer capacities and 11kV outgoing feeders. (a) with 1X1.6 MVA power transformer and 2 Nos. 11kV outgoing feeders and 600 KVAR capacitor bank. (b) with 1X3.15 MVA power transformer and 2 Nos. 11kV outgoing feeders and 1200 KVAR capacitor bank. (c) with 1X5.0 MVA power transformer and 3 Nos. 11kV outgoing feeders and 1200 KVAR capacitor bank. The substation casts obtained from the utility are given in Table 4.130 below:

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Table 4.130 Costs of 33/11kV Substations S.N

1

Item
33/11kV SS with 1X1.6 MVA power transformer and 2 Nos. 11kV outgoing feeders and 600 KVAR capacitor bank. 33/11kV SS with 1X3.15 MVA power transformer and 2 Nos. 11kV outgoing feeders and 1200 KVAR capacitor bank. 33/11kV SS with 1X5.0 MVA power transformer and 3 Nos. 11kV outgoing feeders and 1200 KVAR capacitor bank

(Rs. in lakhs) Costs obtained 2006-07 2007-08

33.20 54.52

50.43

81.90

64.82

95.41

The break-up of above costs of 33/11kv SS i.e land and civil works, equipment and materials, labour charges and overheads are given in Table 4.131 below: Table-4. 131 Costs break-up of 33/11kV Substations S.N 1 Item (Rs. in lakhs) Cost during 2007-08 1X1.6 MVA 1X3.15 MVA 1X5.0 MVA 12.09 12.09 12.09 61.01 8.80 74.01 9.31

Civil works including control room 2 Equipment and materials 36.69 3 Labour charges for erection and 5.74 commissioning, contingencies, establishment charges, etc. Total 54.52 The above costs do not include the cost of land (iii) Distribution transformer stations

81.90

95.41

The utility installs three phase distribution transformers of capacities 25 kVA, 63 kVA, 100 kVA, 200 kVA, 315kVA and 500 kVA. The utility procures mainly conventional type transformers. During 2007-08, the utility purchased amorphous core transformers of capacities 100 kVA and 200 kVA also. The utility has standardized cost estimates for erection of 25 KVA, 63 KVA, 100 KVA and 200 KVA distribution transformers. The cost of distribution transformer stations with different capacity transformers including structure etc are given in Table 4.132 below. Table 4.132 Costs of Distribution Transformer Stations S.N 1 2 3 4 Item 25 KVA distribution transformer stations 63 KVA distribution transformer stations 100 KVA distribution transformer stations 200 KVA distribution transformer stations (Rs. in lakhs) Costs obtained 2006-07 2007-08 0.82 1.16 1.16 1.65 1.65 2.31 2.28 3.49

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(iv) Metering equipment The costs of metering sets and meters as installed for different categories of consumers as obtained from the utility are given in Table 4.133 below: Table 4.133 Costs of Meters and Metering Equipment (in Rs) Costs obtained S.N Item 2006-07 2007-08 1 (a) Single phase energy meters, high precision, 5 to 20 1030 1030 Amps (b) Single phase static meters 5-30Amps 756 1000 2 Poly phase static energy meters (a) 10-40 Amps 2494 2900 (b) 20-100 Amps with data storage 6182 6185 (c) CT operated, 100/5 Amps with data storage 5900 5900 (d) High precision meter, 10-40Amps 4400 4400 3 HT static trivector meter 7222 7225 Box for HT meter 1908 2500

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18. Maharashtra State

Though Maharashtra is not one of the identified States for the study, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission collected some information regarding costs of substations, lines and distribution transformer stations from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited, Tata Power Company Ltd and BEST ltd. and forwarded to the consultant. The data / information furnished is not complete and it is based on cost estimates for 2009-10. However the data furnished is discussed below: A. MAHARASHTRA STATE ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY LTD The utility furnished item wise cost data / cost estimate for 2009-10 for the following works. (i) 33kV, 11kV and LT overhead lines (a) 33kV lines The utility generally uses 100mm ACSR on 9.0M PSC poles for construction of 33kv lines. The estimated cost per Km of line furnished by the utility separately for rural, urban and hilly areas are given in Table 4.134 below. Table 4.134 Costs of 33kV Lines (Rs. in lakhs / Km)
S.N 1 Item 33kV line with 100mm2 ACSR on 9.0 meter PSC poles Cost during 2009-10 Rural Urban Hilly 4.80 4.94 5.15

(b) 11kV lines The utility generally uses 55mm2 AAAC on 9.0 meter PSC poles and 100mm2 ACSR on 11.0 meter RS Joists for construction of 11kV lines. The estimated costs per Km of line furnished by the utility are given in Table 4.135 below. Table 4.135 Costs of 11kV Lines (Rs. in lakhs / Km)
S.N 1 2 Item 11kV line (pin type) with 55mm AAAC on 9.0 meter PSC poles 2 11kV lines (suspension type) with 100mm ACSR on 11.0 meter RS Joists of size 100X116mm
2

Cost during 2009-10 Rural Urban Hilly 3.17 3.26 3.40 6.97 7.17 7.47

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(c) LT lines The utility generally erects LT lines 3phase 4 wire on 8.0 meter PSC poles and 3phase 5 wire 9.0 meter R S Joists using 50mm2 AAAC for phases and 25mm2 AAAC for neutral with 50 meter span. The estimated costs per Km of line furnished by the utility are given in Table 4.136 below: Table 4.136 Costs of LT Lines S.N
1

Item
3 Phase 4 wire line with 50mm2 AAAC for phases and 25mm2 AAAC for neutral on 8 meter PSC poles (span 50 meter) 3 Phase 5wire line with 50mm2 AAAC for phases and 25mm2 AAAC for neutral on 9 meter R S Joists (span 50 meter)

(Rs. in lakhs / Km) Cost during 2009-10 Rural Urban Hilly

1.98 2.03 2.12

3.04

3.12

3.25

(ii) 33 and 11kV underground cable systems (a) 33kV UG cable lines The utility generally uses 33kV, 3C/300mm2 XLPE cable for 33kV underground system. The estimated cost per Km of laying 33kV UG cable furnished by the utility is given in Table 4.137 below. Table 4.137 Cost of laying 33kV UG cable lines (Rs. in lakh / Km)
S.N 1
2

Item 33kV, 3 core, 300mm XLPE underground cable system

Cost during 2009-10 Rural Urban Hilly 30.33 31.20 32.49

(b) 11kV UG cable The utility generally uses 11kV. 3 core /300mm2 XLPE cable for 11kV underground system. The estimated cost per Km of laying 11kV UG cable furnished by the utility is given in Table 4.138 below:

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Table 4. 138 Cost of laying 11kV UG cable line S.N 1 Item 11kV, 3 core, 300mm2 XLPE underground cable system (Rs. in lakh / Km) Cost during 2009-10 Rural Urban Hilly 19.30 19.85 20.67

(iii) 33/11kV substations The utility generally erects 33/11kV substations with the following power transformer capacities and 11kV outgoing feeders. (a) 33/11kV substation with 1X5.0 MVA transformer and 3Nos. 11kV outgoing feeders (outdoor type). (b) 33/11kV substation with 1X10.0 MVA transformer and 4Nos. 11kV outgoing feeders (33kV side is outdoor and 11kV side is indoor type). The estimated costs for construction of 33/11kV substations furnished by the utility are given in Table 4.139 below: Table 4. 139 Costs of 33/11kV Substations S.N 1 Item 33/11kV substation with 1X5.0 MVA transformer and with 11kV switchgear (outdoor type) comprising 1 incoming and 3 outgoing 33/11kV substation with 1X10.0 MVA transformer and with 11kV switchgear (indoor type) comprising 1 incoming, 1 bus coupler and 4 outgoing (Rs. in lakhs / each SS) Cost during 2009-10 Rural Urban Hilly 138.81 141.55 145.65

186.23

190.32

196.45

(iv) Distribution transformer stations The utility installs of 3Phase distribution transformers of capacities 63KVA, 100 KVA, 200 KVA, 315 KVA and 630 KVA of both 22kV / 0.4kV and 11kV / 0.4kV voltages and 1phase 11kV / 0.25kV distribution transformers of capacities 15 KVA and 25 KVA at distribution transformer stations. The utility has furnished the cost of erection of distribution transformer stations with 200 KVA, 11kV / 0.4kV transformer which is given below in Table 4.140.

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Table-4.140 Cost of distribution transformer stations S.N 1 Item Erection of 11kV / 0.4kV, 200KVA distribution transformer centre on 9 meter RS Joists of size 100X116mm with MCCB distribution box. (Rs. in lakhs / each) Cost during 2009-10 Rural Urban Hilly 5.27 5.42 5.65

(v) Metering equipment The costs of meters as installed for different categories of consumers as obtained from the utility are given in Table 4.141 below:

Table 4. 141 Costs of Meters and Metering Equipment (in Rs) S.N 1 2 3 Item LT single phase meters 5-30 AMPS HT three phase meters HT trivector meter Costs obtained 2007-08 798 2499 4002

B. TATA POWER COMPANY LIMITED The utility has furnished the costs of the following works as executed for one year i.e 2007-08 (i) 33/11kV Substation Table 4. 142 Cost of 33/11kV Substation S.N Item 1 33/11kV substation with 2 Nos. 20 MVA power transformers and 17 Nos. 11kV feeders (Outdoor type) (Rs. in lakhs) Costs obtained 144.00

Cost of many items such as 11kV PTs, 33kv and 11kV lightning arrestors, 33kV and 11kV isolating switches are not included. Further the cost of 20 MVA power transformers is taken as Rs. 20 lakhs which is the procurement cost during 2004-05. hence, the cost cannot be considered as executed cost of 33/11kV substation with 2 Nos. 20 MVA transformers.

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(ii) 33kV Underground Cable System Table 4. 143 Cost of 33kV UG cable System S.N Name of work 1 Laying of 33kV, 3core, 400mm2 UG cable, testing and commissioning including road restoration charges payable to the Authorities (iii) 11kV underground cable system Table 4. 144 Cost of 11kV UG Cable System S.N Name of work 1 Laying of 11kV, 3core, 300mm2 UG cable, testing and commissioning including road restoration charges payable to the Authorities (iv) Distribution transformer stations Table 4. 145 Cost of Distribution Transformer Station S.N Name of work 1 11/0.4 kV 1250 KVA distribution transformer on double pole structure (v) Meters and metering equipment Table 4. 146 Costs of Metering Equipment and Meters S.N 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item 22kV CT, PT unit 11kV CT, PT unit HT trivector meter LT trivector meter LT three phase meter LT single phase meter (Rs. in lakhs) Costs obtained 1.55 0.99 0.15 0.07 0.05 (Rs. in lakhs) Cost obtained 56.20 (Rs. in lakhs / Km) Cost obtained 48.89 (Rs. in lakhs / Km) Cost obtained 64.40

C. BEST Limited The utility erects indoor type 33/11kV substations, 33kV & 11kV lines with underground cables and erects both indoor and outdoor type distribution transformer stations. The costs as executed are furnished for the year 2007-08 for the following works:

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(i) 33/11kV Substations Table 4. 147 Cost of 33/11kV Substation S.N 1 Item 33/11kV substation (indoor type) with 2 Nos. 16 MVA power transformers and 12 Nos. 11kV feeders including 2X5 MVAR capacitor bank (Rs. in lakhs) Cost obtained 831.50

(ii) 33kV Underground Cable System Table 4. 148 Costs of 33kV UG cable system S.N 1 Name of work Laying of 33kV, 3core, 185mm2 XLPE copper cable, including road restoration charges payable to the Authorities (Rs. in lakhs / Km) Cost obtained 115.47

(iii) 11kV Underground Cable System Table 4. 149 Costs of 11kV UG cable system S.N 1 Name of work Laying of 11kV, 240mm2 XLPE cable, including road cutting and restoration charges payable to the Authorities (Rs. in lakhs / Km) Cost obtained 51.80

(iv) Distribution Transformer Stations Table 4. 150 Costs of Distribution Transformer Stations S.N 1 2 Name of work 11/0.4kV, 2 Nos. 630 KVA distribution transformers station (outdoor type) 11/0.4kV, 2 Nos. 630 KVA distribution transformers station (indoor type) (Rs. in lakhs) Costs obtained 28.53 36.35

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5. Cost Analysis and Cost Benchmarks

5.1 The data collected from various utilities for benchmarking costs of various elements in the Distribution Business is discussed in Chapter-4. The costs collected are analysed and Benchmark costs arrived at in this chapter. 5.2 Cost Analysis As discussed in Chapter-4, different utilities have adopted different practices in the construction of 33 kV, 11 kV and LT overhead lines, 33/11 kV substations and distribution transformer stations. The costs differ based on the practices followed. For instance, 33 kV, 11 kV and LT lines are constructed with different sizes of conductors, types of supports, span lengths etc., which have impact on costs. Similarly the case with 33 kV/11 kV substations (layouts of substation, transformer capacities) and distribution transformer stations. As explained in Chapter-4, the costs obtained from different utilities (validated where required) are compared and a range of cost benchmarks arrived at. These benchmark costs for elements in Distribution Business are discussed below: The costs include cost of material, transport, erection, supervision and other charges. Since these are all small gestation projects, being completed within 12 to 18 months, the interest during construction is not added to the project cost. The interest during construction is taken overall on all works by the utility. Taxes, duties etc., are included in the cost of equipment and material and hence they are not considered separately. 5.3 5.3.1 Benchmarking Costs 33kV, 11kV and LT Lines As discussed in chapter-4 the costs for the year 2007-08 and 2008-09 are considered for benchmarking costs of various elements in distribution business. As mentioned above different utilities adopt different norms in construction of 33 kV,11 kV and LT lines. Some utilities use All Aluminium Alloy Conductor (AAAC), of

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different sizes; some use Aluminium Conductor Steel Reinforced (ACSR). The lines are erected over different types of supports - PSCC, RCC, RS Joists, rail poles, steel tubular poles etc., and adopt different spans in urban and rural areas. There are no separate design / norms for urban and rural areas. Normally longer span is adopted in rural area and shorter span for urban area with same supports and conductor. As such no separate costs could be benchmarked for urban and rural areas and most of the States do not have separate cost data for urban and rural areas. Some utilities use RS Joists and rail poles in urban areas for 33 kV and 11 kV lines. The costs of lines 33 kV, 11 kV and LT differ from utility to utility with the size of conductors, type of supports used and spans adopted. The lines being constructed are categorised into a number of groups based on conductor size, type of supports and range of spans and a range of costs arrived at for benchmarking. The costs for 2008-09 for some utilities in the states like West Bengal and Assam are based on the turnkey contracts executed / under execution and they are state specific. The 33 kV, 11 kV and LT lines as being constructed by various utilities discussed in Chapter-4 are summarised in Tables-5.1, 5.3 and 5.5 and comparative costs of various utilities are given in Tables 5.2, 5.4 and 5.6. arrived at for each voltage line. (a) 33 kV Overhead Lines The distribution utilities in Gujarat UGVCL and MGVCL and Punjab State Electricity Board do not have 33 kV system. The utilities draw power at 11 kV from 66/11 kV substations. The utilities construct the lines either with 100 mm2 / 80 mm2 All Aluminium Alloy Conductor (AAAC) or Aluminium Conductor with Steel Reinforced (ACSR), mostly over PSCC and RCC supports and in few cases over RS Joists and rail poles mostly in urban areas with a normal span of 80 to 100 meters. The Uttarkhand Power Corporation constructs the lines with the steel tubular poles with shorter span of 50 The benchmark costs are

meters being hilly area. They also run continuous 7/16 SWG steel wire as ground wire on the line. The costs differ from utility to utility based on the conductor size, supports used, span lengths adopted and construction costs. The costs of lines are categorised based on conductor size and type of supports used with a range of spans to arrive at a range of costs and benchmark costs across the utilities. The cost of line in UPCL is substantially high due to use of steel tubular poles with shorter

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spans and also running continuous steel wire (ground wire) on the lines and transport and construction practices. Hence the costs of the lines in UPCL are not taken to benchmark the cost and this is given separately as state specific cost. The types of 33 kV lines constructed by the utilities and the comparative costs are given in Tables 5.1 and 5.2 below. The benchmark costs are arrived at from the comparative costs in Table 5.2. Table-5.1
33 kV Line with Different sizes of Conductors, Type of Supports and Span lengths Sl. No.
1 2

Utility

Conductor

Supports

Span lengths (Meters)

105 80 105 80 65 90

Ground wire

APSPDCL, Andhra Pradesh APCPDCL, Andhra Pradesh TNEB, Tamil Nadu UGVCL, Gujarat MGVCL, Gujarat MPPKVVCL, Madhya Pradesh MPMKVVCL, Madhya Pradesh UPCL, Uttarkhand

1 2 1 2 3 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2

100mm AAAC 100mm AAAC 100mm AAAC 100mm AAAC 100mm AAAC 100mm ACSR

9.1 meter PSCC 9.1 meter PSCC 9.1 meter PSCC 9.1 meter PSCC 9.1 meter PSCC 9.1 meter RCC

3 4 5 6 7 8

33kV lines not constructed 33kV lines not constructed 80mm ACSR 9.1 meter PSCC 100 mm2 ACSR 9.1 meter PSCC 80mm ACSR 9.1 meter PSCC 100mm ACSR 9.1 meter PSCC 100mm ACSR 9 meter ST poles 11 meter S.T Poles 100mm ACSR 9 meter PCC 100mm ACSR 12.8 Rail 100mm AAAC 9 meter PCC 80mm AAAC 9.75 meter PSC 150mm AAAC 9.75 meter PSC (Double pole) 80 mm2 AAAC 10 meter ST poles 80mm AAAC 9.75 meter PSC 150mm AAAC 9.75 meter PSC (Double pole) 80mm2 AAAC 10 meter ST poles 100mm AAAC 9 meter PSC 100mm AAAC 9 meter PSC 100mm AAAC 9 meter PSC 100mm AAAC 9 meter PSC 33 kV lines not constructed 33 kV OH lines not constructed 33 kV OH lines not constructed 100mm AAAC 9.1 meter PCC 100mm ACSR 80mm ACSR 80mm ACSR 80mm ACSR 9 meter Rail poles 9.1 meter PCC 9.1 meter Rail poles 9 meter H Beams 100mm ACSR

100 100 100 100 50 58 100 100 100 100 50 50 100 50 50 100 70 100 65

7/16 SWG Steel wire 7/16 SWG Steel wire

WBSEDCL, West Bengal CAEDCL, Assam

10

1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3

11

UAEDCL, Assam

12 13 14 15 16 17.

CESU Orissa SOUTHCO, Orissa PSEB, Punjab NDPL, Delhi BRPL, Delhi CSPDCL, Chhattisgarh

1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 3 4 5

100 100 125 125 125

A standard cost estimate for 1KM of 33kV line with 100SQ MM AAA conductor over 9.1 meters PSCC poles at 65 meters span, 75 kg. per square meter wind pressure is given in Annexure-5.1.

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Table-5.2 Comparative costs of 33 kV over head line with different conductor sizes, supports and span lengths
Cost of 33 kV lines Sl.No.
(1)

(Cost Rs. in lakhs / km)

150 mm2 AAAC on PSCC poles DPs 50 meter span (8) 80 mm2 AAAC on ST pole DPs 100 meter span (9)

Utility
(2)

80/100 mm AAAC on PSCC poles 65 to 105 meter span (3)

80/100mm ACSR RCC/ PSCC poles 90 to 100 meter span (4)

80 mm ACSR on Rails 100-125 meter span (5)

100 mm ACSR on ST poles 60 meter span with Ground wire (6)

80 mm AAAC on PSCC poles 100 meter span (7)

07-08
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 APSPDCL, Andhra Pradesh APCPDCL, Andhra Pradesh TNEB, Tamil Nadu UGVCL, Gujarat MGVCL, Gujarat MPPKVVCL, Madhya Pradesh MPMKVVCL, Madhya Pradesh UPCL, Uttarkhand WBSEDCL, West Bengal CAEDCL, Assam UAEDCL, Assam CESU, Orissa SOUTHCO, Orissa PSEB, Punjab NDPL, Delhi BRPL, Delhi CSPDCL, Chhattisgarh Cost Range 3.20 to 3.38 2.70 to 3.07 3.49 to 3.59 2.99 to 3.28

08-09
3.16 to 3.29 3.45 to 3.54

07-08

08-09

07-08

08-09

07-08

08-09

07-08

08-09

07-08

08-09

07-08

08-09

3.04

3.54

2.79 to 2.94 3.05 to 3.38

2.76 to 3.06 3.38 to 3.79 7.69 to 10.15 8.74 to 12.95

3.1

3.42

3.89

3.83 to 4.38 *

5.20

5.72 5.42 5.42 6.42 6.42 10.30 to 11.38 * 10.30 to 11.38 * 9.31 9.31 10.94 10.94

3.71 to 3.93 2.74 to 3.22 3.43 2.76 to 3.80 4.5 to 5.18 4.0 to 5.20 5.72

2.70 to 3.59
2

2.75 to 3.89

2.79 to 3.89

Benchmark costs for 33 kV line with 80/100 mm AAAC / ACSR over PSCC/RCC supports (2008-09)

Rs. 3.00 to 3.60 lakhs/km.

Benchmark costs for 33 kV line with 80/100 mm AAAC / ACSR over Rail poles (2008-09)

Rs.5.20 to 5.75 lakhs / km.

The 33 kV lines in Assam and UPCL are on the higher side in view of use of higher size conductor, steel tubular poles, short spans adopted, difficult terrain etc. The costs are as under. Separate Benchmarking is recommended for them. Assam: 1. 80mm AAAC on PSCC poles with 100M span & 80mm AAAC on steel tubular DPs, 100meter span = Rs.9.00 to Rs.11.00 lakh 2. 80mm2 AAAC on PSCC poles with 100M span =. Rs.5.50 to Rs.6.40 lakh UPCL: 100mm2 ACSR on steel tubular poles 60Meters span with ground wire = Rs.9.00 to Rs.12.00 lakh.
2 2

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It is seen from Table-5.2 the benchmark cost for 33 kV line with AAAC and ACSR over PSCC or RCC poles would be Rs.3.00to Rs.3.60 lakh / km and those constructed over RS Joists and rail poles would be Rs.5.20 to Rs.5.75 lakh except in the case of Uttarkhand Power Corporation and the utilities in Assam where the costs would be Rs.7.00 to 13.00 lakhs / km. (b) 33 kV Underground System Five utilities (i) Central Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited (ii) Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (iii) Central Electricity Company of Orissa Limited and two Utilities in Delhi are using underground cable system. The cost of 33 kV underground system includes the cost of cable, road cutting, laying of cable and road restoration charges. The road restoration charges are substantial and the charges have to be paid as levied by the respective Municipal Corporations and the distribution licensee has no control. The cost of cable and the road

restoration charges are given in Table 5.1(a) below: The costs include cost of all accessories, laying etc. Table-5.1 (a) Costs of 33 kV Underground System
Sl. No. 1 Name of the Utility APCPECL (i) Cost of cable, accessories laying, etc. (ii) Road restoration charges T TNEB (i) Cost of cable, accessories laying etc. (ii) Road restoration charges Total CESU, Orissa (i) Cost of cable, accessories laying etc. (ii) Road restoration charges Total NDPL, Delhi (i) Cost of cable, accessories laying etc. (ii) Road restoration charges etc. Total BRPL, Delhi (i) Cost of cable, accessories laying etc. (ii) Road restoration charges Total 34.11 20.00 54.11 41.44 20.00 61.44 35.62 20.00 55.62 UG cable with 3x400 UG cable with 1x630 2 2 mm XLPE mm XLPE 07-08 24.17 10.98 35.15 22.65 30.64 53.29 22.65 30.64 53.29 42.70 10.74 53.44 08-09 07-08 08-09 UG cable with 1x300 2 mm XLPE (3 circuits) 07-08 08-09

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Since there is substantial difference in road restoration charges being levied by the Municipal Corporation from city to city on which utility has no control, it is considered appropriate to benchmark the cost of cable, cable laying including all accessories excluding road restoration charges. The benchmark costs for underground cable for 2008-09 for 3x400 mm2 XLPE underground cable with all accessories and laying would be Rs.25 to 30 lakhs per Km. in Andhra Pradesh (Hyderabad city) and Rs.35 to 42 lakhs in Delhi.
2

The

benchmark costs for 1x630 mm (3 circuits) x LPE under ground cable with all accessories and laying could be Rs.25 to 30 lakh per Km. in Tamil Nadu. The benchmark costs for 1x 300 mm2 UG cable (3 circuits) with all accessories and laying could be Rs. 40 to 43 lakhs per Km. in CESCO, Orissa under the turn key contract. (c) 11 kV Overhead Lines: As in the case of 33 kV lines the utilities construct 11 kV lines with 50/55 mm2 and 30/34 mm2 AAAC and ACSR mostly over PSCC and RCC supports with a span of 50 to 70 meters and in some cases with 80 to 100 meter spans. UPCL however, uses steel tubular poles with 80 meter span and also run a continuous steel wire on the lines as ground wire. The costs differ utility to utility based on the size of the

conductor and type of supports used and also the construction practices followed. As in the case of 33 kV lines, the 11 kV lines are categorised (grouped) based on the size of conductor and supports with a range of spans to arrive at a range of costs and benchmark costs across the utilities except UPCL. The costs of lines in UPCL are high in view of use of the steel tubular poles, running of continuous ground wire and the high transport and construction costs due to hilly terrain, hence the costs of UPCL are to be treated separately as state specific. The types of 11 kV lines

constructed by the utilities and comparative costs are given in Tables 5.3 and 5.4 below. The benchmark costs are arrived at from the range of comparative costs in Table 5.4.

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Table-5.3 11 kV Line with Different sizes of Conductors, Type of Supports and Span lengths
Sl. No. 1 Utility Conductor Supports Span lengths (M) 65 60 65 60 60 60 60 60 50 105 85 67 60 75 50 50 50 50 33 50 50 100 100 50
7/16 SWG Steel wire 7/16 SWG Steel wire

Others

APSPDCL, Andhra Pradesh

APCPDCL, Andhra Pradesh

TNEB, Tamil Nadu

UGVCL, Gujarat

5 6 7 8

MGVCL, Gujarat MPPKVVCL, Madhya Pradesh MPMKVVCL, Madhya Pradesh UPCL, Uttarkhand

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 1 1 1

55mm AAAC 55mm AAAC 34mm AAAC 34mm AAAC 55mm AAAC 55mm AAAC 34mm AAAC 34mm AAAC 55mm AAAC 7/4.09mm ACSR 7/3.35mm 7/3.35mm ACSR 7/2.59 ACSR 7.3.35ACSR 55mm AAAC 34mm AAAC 55mm AAAC 34mm AAAC 100mm ACSR 55mm AAAC 34mm AAAC 50mm ACSR 50mm ACSR 50mm ACSR

8 meter PSCC 8 meter PSCC 8 meter PSCC 8 meter PSCC 8 meter PSCC 9.1 meter PSCC 8 meter PSCC 9.1 meter PSCC 11M RS Joists 9.14 meter RCC 8 meter RCC 7.5 meter RCC 8 meter RCC 8 meter RCC 8 meter PSCC 8 meter PSCC 8 meter PSCC 8 meter PSCC RSJS 8 meter PSCC 8 meter PSCC 8 meter PCC 8 meter PCC ST Poles

50mm ACSR

ST Poles

80

WBSEDCL, West Bengal

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

50mm / ACSR/AAAC 30mm / ACSR/AAAC 50mm ACSR 30mm ACSR Weasel (34mm) AAAC Weasel (34mm) AAAC Weasel (34mm) AAAC Raccoon (80mm AAAC) Weasel (34mm) AAAC Weasel (34mm) AAAC Weasel (34mm) AAAC Raccoon (80mm ) AAAC 80mm AAAC 55mm AAAC 34mm AAAC

8 meter PCC 8 meter PCC ST Pole ST Pole 8.5 meter PSC 8.5 meter RSJS 8.5 meter ST Pole 9.75 meter PSC pole 8.5 meter PSC 8.5 meter RSJS 8.5 meter ST Pole 9.75 meter PSC pole 8 meter PSC 8 meter PSC 8 meter PSC

75 100 75 75 100 100 100 50 100 100 100 50 70 70 to 100 70 to 100

10

CAEDCL, Assam

11

UAEDCL, Assam

1 2 3 4

12

CESU, Orissa

1 2 3

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13 14

SOUTHCO, Orissa PSEB, Punjab

15 16 17.

NDPL, Delhi BRPL, Delhi CSPDCL, Chhattisgarh

1 2 1 2 3 1 1 1
2 3 4 5 6

55mm AAAC 34mm AAAC 80mm ACSR 50mm ACSR 30mm ACSR DOG (100mm2) ACSR DOG (100mm2) ACSR 50mm ACSR
50mm ACSR 50mm ACSR 50mm ACSR 30mm ACSR 30mm ACSR

9/8 meter PSC 9/8 meter PSC 8/9 meter PCC 8/9 meter PCC 8/9 meter PCC 11 meter PCC 11 meter PCC 8 meter PCC
9 meter Rail poles 9 meter RS Joists 9 meter H Beams 8 meter PCC poles 9 meter RS Joists

70 to 100 70 to 100 50 60 70

100
100 100 100 125 100

A standard cost estimate for 1 km of 11 kV line with 55 sq. mm. AAA conductor over 8 meters PSCC poles at 60 meters span, 75 kg/sq.mt. wind pressure is given in Annexure-5.2.

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Table-5.4 Comparative costs of 11 kV overhead line with different conductor sizes, supports at different span lengths
Cost of 11 kV lines
Sl. No. Utility 50/55 mm AAAC on PSCC poles 50 to 75 meter span
2

(Cost Rs. in lakhs / km)

55mm AAAC on 11 meter RSJ poles 50 meter span
2

34 mm AAAC on PSCC poles 50 to 65 meter span

80 mm ACSR on RCC/ PSCC poles 105 meter span

50 mm ACSR on RCC/PSCC poles 50 to 80 meter span

50 mm ACSR on PSCC poles 100 meter span

50 mm ACSR on ST poles 50 to 80 meter span

50mm ACSR on 9 meter rail poles/RS Joists 100 meter span

(1)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

(2)
07-08
APSPDCL, Andhra Pradesh APCPDCL, Andhra Pradesh TNEB, Tamil Nadu UGVCL, Gujarat MGVCL, Gujarat MPPKVVCL, Madhya Pradesh MPMKVVCL, Madhya Pradesh UPCL, Uttarkhand WBSEDCL, West Bengal CAEDCL, Assam UAEDCL, Assam CESU, Orissa SOUTHCO, Orissa PSEB, Punjab NDPL, Delhi BRPL, Delhi CSPDCL, Chhattisgarh

(3)
08-09 2.12 to 2.15 2.37 to 2.91 07-08 1.49 to 1.52 2.00 to 2.23 1.67 to 1.70 2.16 to 2.58

(4)
08-09 1.67 to 1.71 2.24 to 2.36 2.47 07-08

(5)
08-09 07-08

(6)
08-09 07-08

(7)
08-09 07-08

(8)
08-09 07-08

(9)
08-09 07-08

(10)
08-09

5.03 2.65 1.98 to 2.20 2.15 to 2.40

8.40

1.94 1.90

1.98 2.13

1.52 1.54

1.56 1.89 1.78 2.38 1.95 2.50 3.04 to 4.10 2.90 3.88 to 5.13 3.19

1.98

2.18

2.21

2.17 to 2.65

1.86 1.99

2.22 2.09

1.72 1.67

1.81 1.69 1.89 1.99

1.72 1.81

2.09 1.92

1.85
1.67 to 2.58 1.98 to 2.91 1.49 to 2.23 1.56 to 2.24 2.47 2.65 1.98 to 2.21 2.00 to 2.65 1.81 to 2.38

1.78 to 2.50 2.90 to 4.10 3.19 to 5.13 5.03 8.40

Cost Range

2.64 to 3.69 2.70 to 3.70

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Table-5.4 (Contd.) Comparative costs of 11 kV overhead line with different conductor sizes, supports at different span lengths
Cost of 11 kV lines
Utility Sl. No. 34 mm AAAC on PSC pole 100 meter span
2

(Rs. lakhs/km.)
2

34 mm AAAC on RS Joist pole 100 meter span

34 mm AAAC on ST pole 100 meter span

80 mm AAAC on PSC pole 50 to 70 meter span

30 mm ACSR on PSC/RCC pole 6o to 100 meter span

30 mm ACSR on ST pole 75 meter span

100 mm AAAC on RS Joist 33 meter span

100mm ACSR on PSCC poles 50 meter span

(11)
07-08 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 APSPDCL, Andhra Pradesh APCPDCL, Andhra Pradesh TNEB, Tamil Nadu UGVCL, Gujarat MGVCL, Gujarat MPPKVVCL, Madhya Pradesh MPMKVVCL, Madhya Pradesh UPCL, Uttarkhand WBSEDCL, West Bengal CAEDCL, Assam UAEDCL, Assam CESU, Orissa SOUTHCO, Orissa PSEB, Punjab NDPL, Delhi
BRPL, Delhi CSPDCL, Chhattisgarh

(12)
07-08 08-09 07-08

(13)
08-09 07-08

(14)
08-09 07-08

(15)
08-09 07-08

(16)
08-09 07-08

(17)
08-09 07-08

(18)
08-09

08-09

1.89

2.10

6.71 689

1.43 2.78 2.78 1.54 1.55

1.54 3.29* 3.29* 1.61 1.57 3.47 3.47 4.10 4.10 3.33 3.33 3.95 3.95 2.18 2.30 4.34 to 5.15 * 4.34 to 5.15 * 2.74 2.60

1.60

1.65 to 2.07

2.47

2.72

1.76

1.95

5.77
1.37 2.18 to 2.30 2.60 to 5.15 1.60 to 1.89 1.65 to 2.10 2.47 2.72 6.71 6.89

5.35 6.59 5.40 to 6.60

1.43 to 1.54 to 3.47 4.10 3.33 3.95 2.78 3.29 2 Benchmark Costs for 11 kV line with 50/55 mm AAAC / ACSR over PSCC/RCC supports 2 Benchmark Costs for 11 kV line with 30/34 mm AAAC/ACSR over PSCC/RCC supports

Cost Range

5.77

Rs. 2.00 to 2.50 lakhs/km. Rs.1.50 to 2.20 lakhs/km.

The lines constructed over Rail poles, ST poles and with higher size conductor and short spans in Assam and UPCL and other utilities are not brought under Benchmark costs. 2 The costs would be Rs.2.50 to Rs.4.10 lakh/km. The costs for the utilities in Delhi with 100 mm ACSR over 9 meter PCC poles range from Rs.5.4 to 6.6 lakhs/km. Such lines and other specific lines with higher size conductor over special support etc. to be mentioned specifically by the utilities for approval of SERC/appropriate authority. For hilly areas separate benchmark costs are considered as follows: UPCL & ASSCM: Rs. 4.00 to 5.00 lakhs

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It is seen from Table-5.4 the benchmark costs for 11 kV line with 55/34 mm2 AAAC and ACSR over PSCC and RCC supports would be Rs.1.50 lakh to Rs. 2.50 lakh per km. In the case of UPCL and Assam where the cost would be Rs.2.80 lakh to Rs.4.10 lakh per km. In the case of NDPL and BRPL, Delhi, the 11 kV OH line with 100mm2 ACSR over PSCC supports ranges from Rs.5.50 to 6.60 lakhs per km. (d) 11 kV Underground System Five utilities (i) Central Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited (ii) Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (iii) Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Limited and two Utilities in Delhi are using underground cable system. The cost of 11 kV underground system includes the cost of cable, road cutting, laying of cable and road restoration charges. The road restoration charges are substantial and the charges have to be paid as levied by the respective Municipal Corporations and the distribution licensee has no control. The cost of cable and the road

restoration charges are given in Table 5.3 (a) below: The costs include cost of all accessories, laying etc. Table-5.3 (a) Costs of 11 kV Underground System
Sl. No. 1 Name of the Utility APCPECL (i) Cost of cable, accessories laying, etc. (ii) Road restoration charges Total TNEB (i) Cost of cable, accessories laying etc. (ii) Road restoration charges Total MGVCL, Gujarat (i) Cost of cable, accessories laying etc. (ii) Road restoration charges Total NPDL, Delhi (i) Cost of cable, accessories laying etc. (ii) Road restoration charges etc. Total BRPL, Delhi (i) Cost of cable, accessories laying etc. (ii) Road restoration charges Total 14.88 10.71 25.59 7.72 15.00 22.72 7.29 15.00 22.29 12.70 12.70 9.63 9.63 20.74 12.75 33.49 15.38 10.71 26.09 UG cable with 3x120 2 mm XLPE 2007-08 2008-09 UG cable with 3x185 2 mm XLPE 2007-08 12.40 6.76 19.16 2008-09 UG cable with 1x300 2 mm XLPE (3 circuits) 2007-08 2008-09 14.55 9.75 24.30 14.79 15.00 29.79 11.99 15.00 26.99

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Since there is substantial difference in road restoration charges being levied by the Municipal Corporation from city to city on which utility has no control, it is considered appropriate to benchmark the cost of cable, cable laying including all accessories excluding road restoration charges. The benchmark costs for underground cable for 2008-09 for 3x300 mm2 XLPE underground cable with all accessories and laying would be Rs.14 to 16 lakhs per Km. in Andhra Pradesh (Hyderabad city) Rs.12 to 15 lakhs in Tamil Nadu and Rs.12 to 20 lakhs in Delhi. The benchmark costs for 3x185 mm2 XLPE under ground cable with all accessories and laying could be Rs.10 to 14 lakh per Km. in Andhra Pradesh and MGVCL in Gujarat. The benchmark costs for 3x120 mm2 UG cable with all accessories and laying could be Rs. 7 to 8 lakhs per Km. in Tamil nadu.

(e) LT overhead System As explained in Chapter-4 the utilities construct different types of LT lines to serve different categories of consumers. LT 5 wire line is to service three phase consumers and street lights, 4 wire line to service three phase loads mostly 3 phase residential, commercial, industrial and agriculture loads, 3 wire line is to service single phase consumers along with street lights and 2 wire line to feed exclusively, single phase consumers. The utilities use 55 mm2 and 34 mm2 AAAC and ACSR, normally higher size

conductor for three phases and lower size for neutral and street lights or for all phases and neutral based on load. As in the case of 33 kV and 11 kV lines the utilities use mostly PSCC and RCC supports but of 8M with spans ranging 50 to 70 meters except UPCL which uses steel tubular poles with 40 meter span. As in the case of 33 kV and 11 kV lines, the costs differ from utility to utility based on the conductor size, number of wires, type of supports used, span lengths and construction practices adopted. The cost of LT lines are broadly categorised as 5 wire, 4 wire and 3 wire based on conductor size and type of supports used with a range of span lengths to arrive at range of costs and benchmark costs. The cost of LT lines in UPCL is high due to use of steel tubular poles with shorter spans.

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The costs in UPCL are treated separately as they do not fit into benchmark costs comparable across all the utilities. The types of LT lines constructed by each utility and the costs are given in Tables-5.5 and 5.6 respectively below. The benchmark costs are arrived at based on the range of costs across the utilities. Table-5.5 LT Line with Different sizes of Conductors, Type of Supports and Span lengths
Sl. No. 1 Utility APSPDCL, Andhra Pradesh 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 TNEB, Tamil Nadu 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 Conductor 3X55mm + 2X34mm AAAC 3X55mm + 2X34mm AAAC 5X34mm AAAC 5X34mm AAAC 3X55mm + 1X34mm AAAC 3X55mm + 1X34mm AAAC 4X34mm AAAC 4X34mm AAAC 3X34mm AAAC 2X34mm AAAC 3x55 mm+2x34 mm AAAC 5x34 mm AAAC 3X55mm + 1X34mm AAAC 4X34mm AAAC 3X34mm AAAC 3X16mm + 1X25mm AB cable 3X7/3.35 +1 X7/2.59 mm ACSR 4X7/2.59mm ACSR 3X7/2.59mm ACSR 2X7/2.59mm ACSR 3X55mm + 2x34 mm AAAC 3X55mm + 2x34 mm AAAC 5X34 mm AAAC 3X55mm + 1x34 mm AAAC 3X55mm + 1x34 mm AAAC 3X55mm + 1x34 mm AAAC 4X34 mm AAAC 3X34 mm AAAC 2X34 mm AAAC 3X55mm + 2x34 mm AAAC 5x34 mm AAAC 2 2 3x55mm +1x34mm 3X34 mm AAAC 3x34 mm AAAC 2X34mm AAAC 4X55mm + 1x30 mm ACSR 3X55mm + 2x30 mm ACSR 5X30mm ACSR 3X50mm + 1x30 mm ACSR 3X30mm ACSR Supports 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter PSCC poles RCC poles RCC poles RCC poles RCC poles RSJS 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter PSCC poles RSJS poles 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter PSCC poles RSJS 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter RSJS 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter PSCC poles Span lengths (Meters) 65 60 65 60 65 60 65 60 65 60 65 65 65 65 65 65 60 75 75 75 30 50 30/50 30 30 50 30/50 30/50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 67 67 67 67 67 Others

APCPDCL, Andhra Pradesh

UGVCL, Gujarat

MGVCL, Gujarat

MPKVVCL, Madhya Pradesh

126

MPMKVVCL, Madhya Pradesh

1 2 3

UPCL, Uttarkhand

1 2 3 4 5

WBSEDCL, West Bengal

(a) 1 2 3 4 (b) 1 2

4X50mm + 1x30 mm ACSR 5X30mm ACSR 3X50mm + 1x30 mm ACSR 4X80mm + 1x7/16 SWG steel wire 2X30mm ACSR + 1x7/16 SWG Steel wire 3X30mm ACSR+ 1x7/16 SWG Steel wire 3X16mm + 1x25 mm AB cable 1X16mm + 1x25 mm AB cable 3Ph 4wire line 50 mm AAAC 25 mm AAAC 20 mm ACSR 25 mm AAAC 1Ph 2wire line 25 mm AAAC 25 mm AAAC 3Ph 4wire line Squirrel (20 mm) AAAC Squirrel (20 mm) AAAC Squirrel (20 mm) AAAC 1Ph 2/3 wire line Squirrel (20 mm) AAAC Squirrel (20 mm) AAAC Squirrel (20 mm) AAAC 3Ph 4wire line Squirrel (20 mm) AAAC Squirrel (20 mm) AAAC Squirrel (20 mm) AAAC 1Ph 2/3 wire line Squirrel (20 mm) AAAC Squirrel (20 mm) AAAC Squirrel (20 mm) AAAC 3X55mm + 1x34mm AAAC 4X34 mm AAAC 2X34 mm AAAC 3X35+1X25 mm AB cable 5X55 mm AAAC 5X34 mm AAAC 3X34 mm AAAC 3X35+1X25 mm AB cable 5X30mm ACSR 4X30mm ACSR 4X20mm ACSR 3X50mm + 1x20 mm ACSR 3X30mm ACSR + 1x20 mm ACSR 4x20 mm ACSR 2 4x100mm ACSR

8 meter PCC poles 8 meter PCC poles 8 meter PCC poles S T Poles S T Poles S T Poles S T Poles S T Poles

67 67 67 40 40 40 50 50

8 meter PCC poles 8 meter PCC poles 8 meter PCC poles ST Pole (In hilly area) 8 meter PCC poles ST pole (in hilly area) 7.5 meter PCC poles 7.5 meter RSJS 7.5 meter ST Poles

65 60 95 45

(STW)

45 45

10

CAEDCL, Assam

(a) 1 2 3 (b) 1 2 3

50 50 50

7.5 meter PCC poles 7.5 meter RSJs 7.5 meter ST poles

50 50 50

11

UAEDCL, Assam

(a) 1 2 3 (b) 1 2 3

7.5 meter PCC poles 7.5 meter RSJs 7.5 meter ST Poles

50 50 50

7.5 meter PCC poles 7.5 meter RSJs 7.5 meter ST poles 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter PSCC poles 8 meter PCC poles 8 meter PCC poles 8 meter PCC poles 8 meter PCC poles 8 meter PCC poles 8 meter PCC poles 9 meter PCC poles

50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 35 67 55 55 55 67 67

12

CESU, Orissa

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 1

13

SOUTHCO, Orissa

14

PSEB, Punjab

15

NDPL, Delhi

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16 17

BRPL, Delhi CSPDCL, Chhattisgarh

1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

4x100mm ACSR 2 4x50+1x20mm ACSR 2 3x50+2x20mm ACSR 2 1x50+1x30+1.20mm ACSR 2 3x50+1x20mm ACSR 2 3x30+1x20mm ACSR 2 3x30+1x20mm ACSR 2 2x30+1x20mm ACSR 2 3x50+2x30mm ACSR 2 3x80+2x30mm ACSR 2 2x30+1x20mm ACSR 2 3x20mm ACSR

9 meter PCC poles 8 meter PCC poles 8 meter PCC poles 8 meter PCC poles 8 meter PCC poles 8 meter PCC poles 8 meter PCC poles 8 meter PCC poles 9.3 meter RS Joists 9.3 meter RS Joists 9.3 meter RS joists 9.3 meter RS joists

60 60 60 60 60 60 60 45 45 45 45

A standard cost estimate for 1 km. of LT three phase 5 wire line (horizontal formation) 3X55 sk.mm + 2X34 sq. mm AAA conductor over 8 meters PSCC poles at 65 meters span, 75 kg/sq. mt. wind pressure is given in Annexure-5.3.

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Table-5.6 Comparative costs of LT overhead line with different conductor sizes, supports at different span lengths (Cost Rs. in lakhs / km)
Cost of LT Lines Sl. No. (1)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 3x55 mm2 + 2x34 MM2 AAAC on PSCC poles 50 to 65 meter span 5 wire line 34 mm2 AAAC on PSCC poles 50 to 65 meter span 5 wire line 34 mm2 AAAC on PSCC poles 50 to 65 meter span 3 wire line 34 mm2 AAAC on PSCC poles 60 to 70 meter span 4 wire 3x7/3.35 mm2 + 1x7/2.59 ACSR RCC poles 60 meter span 4 wire 4x7/2.59 mm2 ACSR on RCC poles 60 to 75 meter span 4 wire 3x7/2.59 mm2 ACSR RCC poles 75 meter span 3 wire line 3x50/55 mm2 + 1x30mm2 AAAC/ACSR PSCC poles 50 to 70 meter span 4 wire line

Utility

(2)
APSPDCL, Andhra Pradesh APCPDCL, Andhra Pradesh TNEB, Tamil Nadu UGVCL, Gujarat MGVCL, Gujarat MPPKVVCL, Madhya Pradesh MPMKVVCL, Madhya Pradesh UPCL, Uttarkhand WBSEDCL, West Bengal CAEDCL, Assam UAEDCL, Assam CESU, Orissa SOUTHCO, Orissa PSEB, Punjab NDPL, Delhi BRPL, Delhi

(3) 07-08 2.03 to 2.20 2.41 2.17 2.09 2.42 2.41 08-09 2.30 to 2.37 2.60 2.20 2.43 2.53 2.68 07-08 1.83 to 1.89 1.89 1.80 1.75 1.98 1.98

(4) 08-09 1.86 to 1.93 2.05 1.81 2.05 2.08 2.19 07-08 1.34 1.36 1.40 1.28 1.68

(5) 08-09 1.37 1.46 1.42 1.54 1.77 07-08 1.58 to 1.63 1.69

(6) 08-09 1.61 to 1.67 1.91 07-08

(7) 08-09 07-08

(8) 08-09 07-08

(9) 08-09 07-08 1.78 to 1.82 2.21 1.92 1.84 1.85 2.10

(10) 08-09 2.05 to 2.10 2.34 1.93 2.16 2.17 2.30

2.19

2.44

1.62

1.75

1.37

1.48

1.64

1.66

1.46 1.32

1.53 1.41

1.84

1.90 1.53 1.71

1.98 2.18

2.45 2.30

CSPDCL, Chhattisgarh Cost Range

2.03 to 2.42

2.30 to 2.68

1.64 to 1.98

1.66 to 2.08

1.28 to 1.68

1.37 to 1.77

1.58 to 1.84

1.61 to 1.91

2.13 2.19

2.44

1.60 1.53 to 1.62

1.71 to 1.75

1.37 1.37

1.48

2.13 1.78 to 2.21

1.93 to 2.45

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Table-5.6 (contd.) Comparative costs of LT overhead line with different conductor sizes, supports at different span lengths (Cost Rs. in lakhs / km)
Sl. No. Utility 20/25 mm2 AAAC on PSCC poles 50 meter span 4 wire line 20/25 mm2 AAAC on ST poles /RSJs 50 meter span 4 wire line 20 mm2 AAAC/ACSR on PSCC poles on 95 meter span 4 wire line Cost of LT Lines 5x30 mm2 ACSR on PSCC poles 50 to 70 meter span 5 wire line 4x50/55 mm2 AAAC on PSCC poles 50 to 70 meter span 4 wire line 3x30 mm2 ACSR on ST poles 40 meter span 3 wire line 4x80 mm2 ACSR on ST poles 40 meter span 3x35 mm2 +1x25 mm2 AB Cable on PSCC poles 35 to 60 meter span

07-08 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 APSPDCL, Andhra Pradesh APCPDCL, Andhra Pradesh TNEB, Tamil Nadu UGVCL, Gujarat MGVCL, Gujarat MPPKVVCL, Madhya Pradesh MPMKVVCL, Madhya Pradesh UPCL, Uttarkhand WBSEDCL, West Bengal CAEDCL, Assam UAEDCL, Assam CESU, Orissa SOUTHCO, Orissa PSEB, Punjab NDPL, Delhi
BRPL, Delhi CSPDCL, Chhattisgarh

(11) 08-09

07-08

(12) 08-09

(13) 07-08 08-09 07-08

(14) 08-09

07-08

(15) 08-09

07-08

(16) 08-09

07-08

(17) 08-09

07-08

(18) 08-09

1.98 1.98

2.08 2.19 1.90 to 2.80 2.10 to 3.14 4.52 5.13

2.05 2.39 2.39

2.40 to 2.83 * 2.83 * 2.83 *

2.96 3.32 to 3.50 3.32 to 3.50

3.92 to 4.14 * 3.92 to 4.14 *

1.41

1.54

2.18 1.98 2.19

2.19 5.12 6.34 5.12 to 6.34

1.68 1.88

1.88 2.41

5.60 2.05 to 2.39 2.40 to 2.83 3.58 2.96 to 3.50 3.92 to 4.14 1.42 1.41 1.54 1.98 2.08 to 2.19 2.18 2.19 1.90 to 2.8 2.10 to 3.14 4.52 to 5.60

Cost Range

1.68 to 1.88

1.88 to 2.41

Benchmark costs for LT lines three phase 5 wire and 4 wire with 55 mm2 /34 mm2 AAAC / ACSR over PSCC/RCC supports Benchmark costs for LT lines 3 wire with 34 mm2 AAAC / ACSR over PSCC/RCC supports

Rs. 2.00 to 2.40 lakhs/km. Rs. 1.30 to 1.60 lakhs/km.

The lines constructed over Rail poles, ST poles and PSCC poles with short span in Assam and UPCL and other utilities are brought separately under Benchmark costs. The costs would be Rs.5.5 to 6.4 lakhs for U mm2 ACSR, Rs.3.50 to 4.00 lakhs for 20/25mm2 AAAC. Such lines and specific lines with higher size conductor over special support etc. to be mentioned specifically by the utilities for approval of SERC/appropriate authority.

NDPL and BRPL are constructing LT lines with 100mm DOG, ACSR, the cost of which is high. This is not considered for benchmarking.

* The costs are as per turnkey contracts.

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It is seen from Table-5.6 the benchmark costs for LT three phase 4/5 wire lines would be Rs.2.00 lakh to Rs.2.40 lakh per km and that of LT single-phase 3 wire line would be Rs.1.30 lakh to Rs.1.60 lakh per km. The costs in UPCL would however, be Rs.4.50 lakh to Rs.5.20 lakh per km for three phase 4/5 wire line and Rs.2.00 to 3.20 lakh/km for single-phase 3 wire line. The costs of 4 wire line with 100mm2 in NDPL and BRPL of Delhi would be Rs.5.5 to 6.4 lakhs per km. The LT lines constructed with higher size conductor in utilities in Delhi are not considered for benchmarking. (f) LT Underground System Five utilities (i) Central Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited (ii) Tamil Nadu Electricity Board and (iii) two Utilities in Delhi are using underground cable system. The cost of LT underground system includes the cost of cable, road cutting, laying of cable and road restoration charges. The road restoration charges are substantial and the charges have to be paid as levied by the respective Municipal Corporation and the distribution licensee has no control. The cost of cable and the road

restoration charges are given in Table 5.6 (a) below: The costs include cost of all accessories, laying etc. Table-5.6 (a) Costs of LT Underground System
S l. N o. 1 APCPECL (i) Cost of cable, accessories laying, etc. (ii) Road restoration charges Name of the Utility LT UG cable with 2 3 x95 mm XLPE 2007-08 3.60 3.60 7.20 2008-09 4.87 4.87 9.74 3.58 12.00 15.58 3.96 12.00 15.96 LT UG cable with 3 2 x120 mm XLPE 2007-08 2008-09 LT UG cable with 2 3 x300 0 mm XLPE 2007-08 2008-09

2 TNEB (i) Cost of cable, accessories laying etc. (ii) Road restoration charges 3 NPDL, Delhi (i) Cost of cable, accessories laying etc. (ii) Road restoration charges etc. 4 BRPL, Delhi (i) Cost of cable, accessories laying etc. (ii) Road restoration charges

11.93 3.47 15.40

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Since there is substantial difference in road restoration charges being levied by the Municipal Corporation from city to city on which utility has no control, it is considered appropriate to benchmark the cost of cable, cable laying including all accessories including road restoration charges. The benchmark costs for underground cable for 2008-09 for 3 x300 mm2 XLPE LT underground cable with all accessories and laying would be Rs.12 to 13 lakhs per Km. in Delhi. The benchmark costs for 3 x120 mm2 XLPE LT under ground cable with all accessories and laying could be Rs.4 to 5 lakh per Km. in TNEB. The benchmark costs for 3 x95 mm2 UG cable with all accessories and laying could be Rs. 4 to 5 lakhs per Km. in Andhra Pradesh. 5.3.2 66/11 kV and 33/11 kV Substations (Receiving Stations) Different utilities are adopting different practices in the layout of 33/11 kV substations, power transformer capacities installed, number of 11 kV outgoing feeders, control room etc. The costs differ based on the practices followed by each utility. The practices followed by each of the utilities and methodology followed for benchmarking the costs are dealt below: (1) The utilities in Andhra Pradesh APSPDCL installs 1x5 MVA transformer with 2 to 4 outgoing 11 kV feeders initially, as the load develops they install second transformer. APCPDCL installs 1x5 MVA transformer in rural areas and 1 or 2x8 MVA or 2x5 MVA in urban areas with 3 to 5 outgoing 11 kV feeders. Provision is made to install second transformer later in the substations with single power transformer. The utilities do not provide 33 kV breakers either individual or group control on HV side if it is either single transformer or two transformers upto 5 MVA. Since the utilities are constructing large number of substations mostly in rural areas, they have simplified the layout of substations, with a small control room. No compound wall is constructed, only outer fencing is provided in rural areas. They also obtain land at no cost or at marginal cost as the consumers generally donate the land or Government land is acquired. generally low. The substations are totally outdoor in APSPDCL and some indoor substations mostly are constructed by APCPDCL in urban areas mostly in Hyderabad city. The costs are

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(2) Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) constructs both indoor and outdoor substations. The indoor substations are mostly in Chennai and other cities. The Board constructs the substation with 1x8 MVA or 2x8 MVA transformers with 3 to 4 outgoing 11 kV feeders. The land and control room costs are substantial. Wherever substation is constructed with single transformer initially, provision is made for installation of second transformer. In some substations the utility constructs staff quarters and these are not considered for benchmarking costs. (3) The utilities in Gujarat UGVCL and MGVCL do not handle 33 kV system and hence no 33/11 kV substations are constructed. (4) The utilities in Madhya Pradesh MPPKVVCL and MPMKVVCL construct 33 /11 kV substations with 1x1.6 MVA or 1x3.15 MVA or 1x5 MVA transformers initially with 2 to 3 outgoing 11 kV feeders and add second transformer or replace the existing transformer with higher capacity transformer as load develops. Provision is made in the substation for installation of second transformer. The layout is fairly simple. (5) UPCL, Uttaranchal constructs the substations with 1x3.15 MVA or 1x5 MVA or 1x8 MVA transformer, based on the load. Second transformer is added later based on load development for which provision is made in the layout. (6) Punjab Electricity Board does not have 33 kV system under distribution. However 66/11 kV substations are considered for this study. PSEB installs 1x8 MVA or 1x12.5 MVA or 1x20 MVA transformer initially later adds additional transformer or up-rate it with higher capacity transformer. Provision is made in the layout to install second transformer later. (7) West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) constructs the substations with 2x3.15 MVA or 2x5 MVA transformers. The utility constructs substations partly indoor and partly outdoor. The transformers and 33 kV switchgear etc., is outdoor and 11 kV switchgear installed indoor. The layouts are extensive and also the control rooms are fairly large. Hence the cost of land, control room, land development costs etc., are high. The land acquired is stated to be one and half acres against half an acre acquired in Andhra Pradesh. However the cost of the land is not considered for benchmarking, as the extent and value of the land differs from state to state. The value of land has to be considered as per the State Government norms. (8) The two utilities in Assam - the Central Assam Electricity Distribution Company and Upper Assam Electricity Distribution Company construct the 33/11 kV substations with 1x2.5 MVA or 2x2.5 MVA or 1x3.15 or 1x5 MVA or 2x5 MVA transformers based on the load development in a particular area.

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The substation layouts have provision for installation of second transformer where a single transformer is installed initially. (9) The utilities in Orissa the Central Electricity Utility (CESU) and the Southern Electric Supply Company construct the 33/11 kV substations with a single 3.15 or 5.0 MVA power transformer with provision for erection of a 2nd power transformer later. In urban areas like Bhubaneswar, Cuttak etc. the substations are erected with one or two 8 MVA power transformers with individual HV breaker control and indoor switchgear for transformer LV side and 11 kV feeders control and protection. In SOUTHECO, wherever two power transformers are erected, a

33 kV group control breaker is provided on HV side. (10) BRPL, Delhi constructs 66/11 kV substations with 2x25 MVA power transformers and 33/11 kV indoor substations with 2x20 MVA power transformers. In both the cases the 11 kV capacitor banks are erected. In NDPL, Delhi 66/11 kV

substations with 2x20/25 MVA power transformers and capacitor bank are constructed. (11) Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited (CSPDCL) constructs 33/11 kV outdoor substations with 1x1.6 MVA or 1x3.15 MVA or 1x5.0 MVA power transformers depending on the existing demand. Provision is made in the layout for erection of a second transformer at a later date depending on the load development. 11 kV capacitor banks of 600 kVAR and 1200 kVAR are installed at the substations for reactive compensation. BENCHMARKING COSTS OF 33/11 KV SUBSTATIONS The costs obtained from various utilities are discussed in Chapter-4. As mentioned earlier the costs obtained are validated wherever required. The costs obtained are segregated into cost of (i) civil works (ii) equipment and material costs including cabling etc., and (iii) overheads transport, erection, supervision, testing and commissioning, etc. It is observed that the equipment, cabling costs etc., are fairly comparable across the utilities. The cost of civil works are substantially high in some cases, particularly in West Bengal. However, total costs including (i) civil works (ii) equipment and erection costs and (iii) overheads are considered together to benchmark costs. The costs of land and staff quarters, provided in some cases are not considered for comparison of costs and benchmarking as the land costs differ from state to state. Since the capacitor banks are not installed in all substations, the cost of capacitor bank is added separately.

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The practices followed by the utilities in construction of substations are given in Table-5.7 and the comparative costs 33/11 kV substations in Tables-5.8 and 5.10. The costs of 66/11 kV substations are analysed in para 5.3.5 (c). Table-5.7 66/11 kV and 33/11 kV Substations (Outdoor)
Sl. No. Utility Voltage & capacity of transformers Number of outgoing feeders Availab ility of capacit or bank Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Others

APSPDCL, Andhra Pradesh APCPDCL, Andhra Pradesh

3 4 5 6

TNEB, Tamil Nadu UGVCL, Gujarat MGVCL, Gujarat MPPKVVCL, Madhya Pradesh MPMKVVCL, Madhya Pradesh UPCL, Uttarkhand WBSEDCL, West Bengal CAEDCL, Assam

9 10

11

UAEDCL, Assam

12

CESU, Orissa

13

SOUTHCO, Orissa PSEB, Punjab NDPL, Delhi BRPL, Delhi CSPDCL, Chhattisgarh

14

15 16 17

1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 1 1 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 1 1 2 3

33/11kV, 1X5MVA 3 33/11kV, 1X5MVA 2 33/11kV, 1X5MVA 4 33/11kV, 1X5MVA 3 33/11kV, 1X5MVA 2 33/11kV, 1X5MVA 4 33/11kV, 2X5 MVA 5 33/11kV, 2x8MVA 6 33/11kV, 1X8MVA 3 33/11kV, 2X8MVA 3 33kV substations are not in existence 33kV substations are not in existence 33/11kV, 1X1.6 MVA 2 33/11kV, 1X3.15 MVA 3 33/11kV, 1X5 MVA 3 33/11kV, 1X1.6 MVA 2 33/11kV, 1X3.15 MVA 3 33/11kV, 1X5 MVA 3 33/11kV, 1X3.15MVA 3 33/11kV, 1X5MVA 4 33/11kV, 1X8MVA 4 33/11kV, 2X3.15MVA 4 33/11kV, 2X6.3MVA 6 33/11kV, 1X2.5MVA 4 33/11kV, 2X2.5MVA 6 33/11kV, 1X3.15MVA 6 33/11kV, 2X5.0MVA 6 33/11kV, 1X2.5MVA 4 33/11kV, 2X2.5MVA 6 33/11kV, 1X3.15MVA 6 33/11kV, 2X5.0MVA 6 33/11kV, 1X3.15MVA 3 33/11kV, 1X5.00 MVA 3 33/11kV, 1X8.0 MVA 5 33/11kV, 1X3.15MVA 3 33/11kV, 1X5.00 MVA 3 33/11kV, 2X3.15MVA 3 66/11kV, 1X20MVA 8 66/11kV, 1X12.5MVA 6 66/11kV, 1X8MVA 5 66/11 kV 2x20 MVA 10 66/11 kV 2x25 MVA 10 66/11 kV 2x25 MVA 25 33/11 kV 1x1.16 MVA 2 33/11 kV 1x3.15 MVA 2 33/11 kV 1x5.0 MVA 3

No Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

A standard layout and cost estimate for 33/11kV substation with 2X5 MVA power transformers are given in Annexure-5.5 (a) & 5.5 (b).

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Table-5.8

Costs of 33/11 kV Substation (Outdoor) (Cost Rs. in lakhs)

Sl. No . Utility 1x5 MVA transformer with 2 to 4 11 kV feeders and capacitor bank 2x5 MVA transformers with 5 to 6 11kV feeder and capacitor bank Cost of 33/11 kV Substation 1x1.6 MVA 1x8MVA 2x8 MVA CAGR power transformers 3 to transformers 5 transformers 4 outgoing to 6 11 kV feeders outgoing feeders 1x3.15 MVACAGR Transformers with 3 to 6 outgoing feeder 2x3.15 MVA transformer with 4 to 6 outgoing feeders 2x6.3 MVA transformers with 4 to 6 outgoing feeders

(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9

(2) 07-08
APSPDCL, Andhra Pradesh APCPDCL, Andhra Pradesh TNEB, Tamil Nadu UGVCL, Gujarat MGVCL, Gujarat MPPKVVCL, Madhya Pradesh MPMKVVCL, Madhya Pradesh UPCL, Uttarkhand WBSEDCL, West Bengal CAEDCL, Assam UAEDCL, Assam CESU, Orissa SOUTHCO, Orissa PSEB, Punjab NDPL, Delhi BRPL, Delhi CSPDCL, Chhattisgarh

(3) 08-09
85.04 to 93.44 93.71 to 94.24

(4) 07-08
129.65 to 136.94 -

(5) 08-09
136 to 144.04 146.65 135.19 131.39

07-08

08-09

07-08

(6) 08-09

07-08

(7) 08-09

07-08

(8) 08-09

(9) 07-08 08-09

(10) 07-08 08-09

79.05 to 86.63 87.39 to 93.00

183.85
237.11

No 33/11 kV substations No 33/11 kV substations 106.47 100.88

128.36

98.70 90.88
125.82

150.47 156.39

147.95 134.41
170.53 180.50

53.65 53.44

55.72 54.74

77.04 77.21
82.78

73.62 78.94
83.50

123.76 110.21
165.98

112.87 118.32
180.64 to 285.26 * 192.32 252.0 *

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

147.10 153.95

172.14 180.00

108.98 79.31

95.41
70 to 128

82.29 No 33/11 kV substations No 33/11 kV substations No 33/11 kV substations 73.30 to 100 130 to 156 136 to 148 135 to 170 132 to 180

- +293.20

77.53 60.61

63.19

123.56

124.40

54.52
184 240 to 300 54

55

81.90
52 to 82

54 to 84 110 to 124 113 to 124 192.32 252

Cost Range

Note: All substations with single transformer have provision to install second transformer. + The cost includes 11 kV indoor VCB 13 panel control board.

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Table-5.8 (contd.) Costs of 33/11 kV Substation (Outdoor) (Cost Rs. in lakhs)

Sl. No. Utility 1x2.5 MVA transformer with 4 outgoing feeder (11) 2x2.5 MVA transformers with 4-6 outgoing feeders (12) Cost of 33 kV Substation 2x5.0 MVA transformers with 4-6 outgoing feeders (13)

07-08
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
APSPDCL, Andhra Pradesh APCPDCL, Andhra Pradesh TNEB, Tamil Nadu UGVCL, Gujarat MGVCL, Gujarat MPPKVVCL, Madhya Pradesh MPMKVVCL, Madhya Pradesh UPCL, Uttarkhand WBSEDCL, West Bengal CAEDCL, Assam UAEDCL, Assam CESU, Orissa SOUTHCO, Orissa PSEB, Punjab NDPL, Delhi BRPL, Delhi CSPDCL, Chhattisgarh

08-09

07-08

08-09

07-08

08-09

07-08

08-09

07-08

08-09

07-08

08-09 07-08 08-09

144.49 144.49

168.20 168.20

159.39 159.39

196.76 196.76

251.02 to 273.92 * 251.02 to 273.92 *

Cost Range

144

168

159

197

250 to 274

Note: All substations with single transformers have provision to install second transformer.
Benchmark costs for 33/11 kV substations outdoor depends on the capacity of the power transformer (s) in the substation. The benchmark cost would be as under Substation with 1x1.6 MVA Rs.54 to Rs.55 lakhs / SS Substation with 2x3.15MVA Rs.110 to 125 lakhs / SS (WBSEDCL-180 to 250) 1x3.15 MVA Rs.77 to Rs.84 lakhs/SS 2x5 MVA Rs.135 to Rs,155 lakhs/SS 1x5.0 MVA Rs.85 to Rs.100 lakhs/SS 2x6.3 MVA Rs.190 to Rs.260 lakhs/SS (This is specific to WBSEDCL) 1x8MVA Rs.140 to Rs.170 lakhs 2x8 MVA Rs.185 to RS.240 lakhs/SS The substation in hilly areas constructed by the utilities in Assam with 1x2.5 MVA, 1x3.15 MVA, 2x2.5 MVA and 2x5 MVA are much on the higher side and hence separate benchmarking is considered as follows: 1x2.5 MVA Rs.144 to Rs.168 lakhs / SS 2x3.15 MVA Rs.170 to Rs.180 lakhs/SS 2x2.5 MVA Rs.160 to Rs.196 lakhs/SS 2x5.0 MVA Rs.250 to Rs.274 lakhs/SS

* The costs are as per turnkey contracts.

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It is seen from Table-5.8 the costs of substations with similar capacity are compared and cost range is obtained capacity-wise and the benchmarking costs are arrived across various utilities, except Uttarkhand, West Bengal and Assam where the costs are high due to large control room and construction costs etc., being high. The benchmark cost for 33/11 kV substations (outdoor) work out to as under for various transformer capacities: Substation with 1x1.6 MVA Rs.54 to Rs.55 lakhs / SS 1x3.15 MVA Rs.77 to Rs.84 lakhs/SS 1x5.0 MVA Rs.85 to Rs.100 lakhs/SS 1x8MVA Rs.140 to Rs.170 lakhs 2x3.15MVA Rs.110 to Rs.125 lakhs / SS 2x5 MVA Rs.135 to Rs,155 lakhs/SS
2x6.3 MVA Rs.210 to Rs.260 lakhs/SS (This is specific to WBSEDCL)

2x8 MVA Rs.185 to RS.240 lakhs/SS The distribution companies have to indicate the cost of land separately and authority for such costs. (a) 33/11 kV Substations (Indoor) APCPDCL and TNEB have 33/11 kV indoor substations with transformer capacities of 5 MVA or 8 MVA. The utilities in Delhi have 66/11 kV substations. 33/11 kV substations are not being constructed at present. The details of 33/11 kV indoor substations being constructed and the costs are given in Tables-5.9 and 5.10 respectively.

Table-5.9 33/11 kV Substations (Indoor)

Sl. No. 1 2 Utility APCPDCL, Andhra Pradesh TNEB, Tamil Nadu 1 2 1 2 Voltage & capacity of transformers 33/11kV, X5MVA 33/11kV, X8MVA 33/11kV, 1X8 VA 33/11kV, 2X8 MVA Number of outgoing feeders 5 6 4 6 Availability of capacitor bank Yes Yes Yes Yes

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Table-5.10 Costs of 33/11 kV Substation (Indoor) (Cost Rs. in lakhs)

Cost of 33/11 kV Substation Sl. No. Utility
2x5 MVA transformers with 5 to 6 Nos. 11 kV outgoing feeders 2x8 MVA transformers with 5 to 6 Nos. 11 kV out going feeders 1x8 MVA transformers with 4 Nos. 11kV out going feeders 2x8 MVA transformers 5 to 6 Nos. 11 kV outgoing feeders

(1)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16

(2)
07-08
APSPDCL, Andhra Pradesh APCPDCL, Andhra Pradesh TNEB, Tamil Nadu UGVCL, Gujarat MGVCL, Gujarat MPPKVVCL, Madhya Pradesh MPMKVVCL, Madhya Pradesh UPCL, Uttarkhand WBSEDCL, West Bengal CAEDCL, Assam UAEDCL, Assam CESU, Orissa SOUTHCO, Orissa PSEB, Punjab NDPL, Delhi
BRPL, Delhi

(3)
08-09 07-08

(4)
08-09 07-08

(5)
08-09 07-08

(6)
08-09

(7)
07-08 08-09

(8)
07-08 08-09

(9)
07-08 08-09 07-08

(10)
08-09

237.07

287.85 184.99 366.79

CSPDCL, Chhattisgarh

Cost Range 237 288 185 The Benchmark costs 33/11 kV Substation (Indoor) could be as under: Substation with 2x5 MVA Rs.235 to 240 lakhs per SS 1x8 MVA Rs.181 to 200 lakhs per SS 2x8 MVA Rs.350 to 370 lakhs per SS

367

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As seen from the Table-5.10 the benchmark cost of 33/11 kV substation (indoor) with 2x5 MVA transformers would be Rs.235 lakh to Rs.240 lakhs. The benchmark costs would Rs.350 lakh to Rs.370 lakh for 2x8MVA. For a substation with 1x8 MVA power transformer capacity, benchmark costs are Rs.180 to 190 lakhs per substation. 5.3.3 Distribution Transformer Stations The utilities construct Distribution transformer stations with different transformer capacities as given below: 15/16 kVA single phase 16 kVA, 25 kVA, 63 kVA, 100 kVA, 200 kVA, 250 kVA and 500 kVA three phase

The most commonly installed transformers are 15/16 kVA single phase, 16/25 kVA, 63 kVA and 100 kVA three phase. In few cases, mostly in urban areas, the utilities install 200 kVA, 250 kVA and 500 kVA transformers. The utilities in Andhra Pradesh normally install the distribution transformers upto 100 kVA on single pole structure or on a plinth and the other utilities on a double pole structure. The costs obtained include the cost of transformer, cost of structure, AB switch, LAs, cabling, installation, etc. The costs of distribution transformer stations are compared transformer capacity wise. Except one or two, no utility is purchasing amorphous core and BEE star rating transformers at present. The capacities of distribution transformers installed by various utilities are given in Table-5.11 and the costs obtained in Table-5.12.
Table-5.11

Distribution Transformer Stations (Outdoor)

Sl. No. Utility APSPDCL, Andhra Pradesh Voltage Capacity of transformers Type

1 2 3 4 5 6

11kV/230V 11kV/230V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/230`V

15KVA 15KVA 63KVA 63KVA 100 KVA 100 KVA 15/16KVA

APCPDCL,

Single phase amorphous core Single phase oil immersed Three phase CSP Three phase amorphous core Three phase CSP Three phase amorphous core Single phase

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Andhra Pradesh

TNEB, Tamil Nadu

UGVCL, Gujarat

MGVCL, Gujarat

MPPKVVCL, Madhya Pradesh

MPMKVVCL, Madhya Pradesh

UPCL, Uttarkhand

WBSEDCL, West Bengal

10

CAEDCL, Assam

11

UAEDCL, Assam

2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3

11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 22kV/433V 22kV/433V 22kV/433V 22kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 22kV/433V 22kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11Kv/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11/0.4kV 11/0.4kV 11/0.4kV 11/0.4kV 11/0.433kV 11/0.433kV 11/0.433kV 11/0.250kV 11/0.433kV 11/0.433kV 11/0.433kV 11/0.250kV 11/0.433kV 11/0.433kV 11/0.433kV 11/0.250kV 11/0.433kV 11/0.433kV 11/0.433kV 11/0.250kV 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V

25 KVA 63 KVA 100 KVA 63 KVA 100 KVA 250 KVA 500 KVA 63KVA 100KVA 200KVA 250KVA 25KVA 63KVA 100KVA 63KVA 100KVA 25KVA 63KVA 100KVA 16KVA 25KVA 63KVA 100KVA 200KVA 16KVA 25KVA 63KVA 100KVA 25KVA 63 KVA 100 KVA 250 KVA 400 KVA 10 KVA 25 KVA 63 KVA 100 KVA 25 KVA 63 KVA 100 KVA 16 KVA 25 KVA 63 KVA 100 KVA 16 KVA 25 KVA 63 KVA 100 KVA 16 KVA 25 KVA 63 KVA 100 KVA 16 KVA 25KVA 63 KVA 100 KVA 200 KVA 250 KVA

Three phase Three phase Three phase Three phase CSP Three phase CSP Three phase CSP Three phase CSP Three phase CSP Three phase CSP Three phase CSP Three phase CSP Three phase CSP Three phase CSP Three phase CSP Three phase CSP Three phase CSP Three phase CSP Three phase CSP Three phase CSP Three phase CSP Three phase CSP Three phase CSP Three phase CSP Three phase CSP Three phase Three phase Three phase Three phase Three phase Three phase Three phase Three phase Three phase Three phase Three phase Three phase Three phase Three phase Three phase Three phase Single phase Three phase Three phase Three phase Single phase Three phase Three phase Three phase Single phase Three phase Three phase Three phase Single phase Three phase Three phase Three phase Three phase Three phase

12

CESU, Orissa

13

SOUTHCO, Orissa

14

PSEB, Punjab

4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5

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15

NDPL, Delhi

16

BRPL, Delhi

17

CSPDCL, Chhattisgarh

1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6

11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V 11kV/433V

63 KVA 160 KVA 315 KVA 400 KVA 630 KVA 990 kVA 100 kVA 400 kVA 660 kVA 990 kVA 25 kVA 63 kVA 100 kVA 200 kVA 315 kVA 500 kVA

Three phase Three phase Three phase Three phase Three phase Three phase Three phase Three phase Three phase Three phase Three phase Three phase Three phase Three phase Three phase Three phase

A standard cost estimate for one number 100KVA distribution transformer station is given in Annexure-5.4.

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Table-5.12 Distribution Transformer stations (Outdoor)(Cost Rs. in lakhs)

Sl. Utility
15/16 kVA single phase CRGO core transformers 16/25 kVA three phase CRGO transformers 63 kVA CSP transformers

Cost of Transformers Station (outdoor) 100 kVA CSP 100 kVA 200/250 kVA
transformers Amorphous core transformers CRGO

transformers 07-08
3.06

315/400 kVA CRGO Transformers

990 kVA Transformers (10) 08-09

(1)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16

(2) 07-08
APSPDCL, Andhra Pradesh APCPDCL, Andhra Pradesh TNEB, Tamil Nadu UGVCL, Gujarat MGVCL, Gujarat MPPKVVCL, Madhya Pradesh MPMKVVCL, Madhya Pradesh UPCL, Uttarkhand WBSEDCL, West Bengal CAEDCL, Assam UAEDCL, Assam CESU, Orissa SOUTHCO, Orissa PSEB, Punjab NDPL, Delhi BRPL, Delhi CSPDCL, Chhattisgarh Cost Range 0.42 0.41

(3) 08-09
0.43

07-08
0.84 1.14 1.08 1.04 to 1.09 1.11 to 1.21 1.01 0.86 1.69 1.69 1.62 1.16 0.96

(4) 08-09
0.98 1.14 1.29 1.09 to 1.33 1.32 to 1.45 1.15 1.31 2.05 2.05 1.73 1.15 1.09

07-08
1.33 1.19 1.012 1.74 1.64 1.45 1.54 1.45 1.32 2.10 2.10 2.07 1.55 1.20

(5) 08-09
1.58 1.52 1.74 1.74 1.75 1.88 1.65 1.51 2.39 2.39 2.78 1.48 1.30

07-08
1.58 1.69 1.88 2.12 2.09 1.94 1.95 2.10 1.70 2.42 2.42 2.39 2.04 1.66

(6) 08-09
1.81 1.72 1.97 2.12 2.23 2.35 2.47 2.39 1.94 2.56 2.56 2.55 2.24 1.84

07-08
1.96 -

(7) 08-09
1.83 -

(8) 08-09
3.21

07-08

(9) 08-09

07-08

4.84 5.50 5.37 5.37 7.04 8.00

1.36 1.36 0.89 0.82

1.61 1.61 0.95 0.74

7.94 1.16 0.84 to 1.33 0.98 to 1.45 1.65 1.2 to 1.60 1.6 to 1.95 2.31 1.70 to 2.10 1.80 to 2.30 3.49 3.1 to 4.8 3.21 to 5.5

19.14 19.14

13.87 19.27 14.00 to 19.30

0.4 to 0.89

0.43 to 0.74

1.96

1.83

7 .00

8.00

The Benchmark costs for Distribution Transformer Stations (Outdoor) based on transformer capacity for other than Assam are as under.
15/16 kVA single phase Rs.0.40 to 0.60 lakhs per each. 16/25 three phase Rs.1.00 to 1.40 lakhs per each. 63 kVA three phase rs.1.60 to 2.00 lakhs per each. 100 kVA three phase Rs.1.90 to 2.20 lakhs per each 200/250 kVA three phase Rs.3.0 to 3.2 lakhs per each. 990 kVA three phase Rs.14.00 to 19.00 lakhs per each. 100 kVA three phase Rs.2.42 to 2.56 lakhs per each 200/250 kVA three phase Rs.5.37 lakhs per each. 350/400 kVA three phase Rs.7.00 to 8.00 lakhs per each.

For hilly stations like Assam, the benchmarks are as follows:

15/16 kVA single phase Rs.1.36 to 1.61 lakhs per each. 16/25 three phase Rs.1.69 to 2.00 lakhs per each. 63 kVA three phase rs.2.00 to 2.42 lakhs per each.

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It is seen from Table 5.12 that the range of benchmark costs for each distribution transformers stations with different capacities of transformers would be as under: 15/16 kVA 16/25 kVA 63 kVA 100 kVA 200/250 kVA 315/400 kVA Single phase Rs. 0.40 lakhs to Rs.0.60 lakhs Three phase Rs. 1.00 lakhs to Rs.1.40 lakhs Three phase Rs. 1.60 lakhs to Rs.2.00 lakhs Three phase Rs. 1.90 lakhs to Rs.2.20 lakhs Three phase Rs. 3.00 lakhs to Rs.3.20 lakhs Three phase Rs. 7.00 lakhs to Rs.8.00 lakhs (State specific to Delhi and Uttarkhand) 990 kVA Three phase Rs.14.00 lakhs to Rs.19.00 lakhs (State specific to Delhi)

5.3.4

High Voltage Distribution System (HVDS) HVDS is extensively being implemented in APSPDCL and APCPDCL of Andhra Pradesh. Though estimates are sanctioned for implementing the HVDS in Madhya Pradesh the works are not actually completed. Hence the costs of APSPDCL where number of works are completed are taken for benchmarking. The cost of 16 and 25KVA transformers and conversion costs are given in Table 5.13 below: The following are the conversion costs of HVDS in APSPDCL. Table 5.13 Conversion cost of HVDS S.N
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Details Conversion of LT line into 11kV (HVDS) line (Per KM) Supply and erection of 16 KVA copper wound distribution transformer, with all the accessories (each) Supply and erection of 25 KVA copper wound distribution transformer, with all the accessories (each) Supply and erection of LT AB cable (3X16+25mm) per KM Replacing the existing 50/63/100 KVA transformers and handing over to district stores (each).

Cost per unit (Rs.) 29,620 70,720 88,650 49,670 1,050

The net conversion costs for converting LT line under existing 63 and 100 KVA transformers to 11kV and replacing the 63 or 100 KVA transformer with small capacity transformers and giving credit to the released transformer is given in Table 5.14.

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Table-5.14 Conversion costs of HVDS, replacing different capacities of existing transformers (Rs. in lakhs)
S.N Details Cost obtained / validated 2007-08 and 2008-09 10.15 6.39 5.08 13.70 8.63 6.85

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Conversion of LT line to 11kV and replacement of 100 transformer with required number of 25 KVA transformers. Conversion of LT line to 11kV and replacement of 63 transformer with required number of 25 KVA transformers. Conversion of LT line to 11kV and replacement of 50 transformer with required number of 25 KVA transformers. Conversion of LT line to 11kV and replacement of 100 transformer with required number of 16 KVA transformers. Conversion of LT line to 11kV and replacement of 63 transformer with required number of 16 KVA transformers. Conversion of LT line to 11kV and replacement of 50 transformer with required number of 16 KVA transformers.

KVA KVA KVA KVA KVA KVA

The benchmarks costs for HVDS for different items can be as follows. 1. Conversion of LT line into 11kV (HVDS) line (Per KM) could be Rs. 29,000 to 30,000. 2. Supply and erection of 16 KVA copper wound distribution transformer, with all the accessories (each) could be Rs. 70,000 to 71,000 3. Supply and erection of 25 KVA copper wound distribution transformer, with all the accessories (each) could be Rs. 88,000 to 90,000 4. Supply and erection of LT AB cable (3X16+1x25mm) per KM could be Rs. 49,000 to 50,000 5. Replacing the existing 50/63/100 KVA transformers and handing over to district stores could be Rs. 1000 to Rs.1100. 6. Conversion of LT lines to 11kV and replacement of 100 KVA transformer with required number of 25 KVA transformers could be Rs. 10 to 11 lakhs. 7. Conversion of LT line to 11kV and replacement of 63 KVA transformer with required number of 25 KVA transformers could be Rs. 6 to 7 lakhs. 8. Conversion of LT line to 11kV and replacement of 50 KVA transformer with required number of 25 KVA transformers could be Rs. 5 to 6 lakhs. 9. Conversion of LT line to 11kV and replacement of 100 KVA transformer with required number of 16 KVA transformers could be 13 to 14 lakhs. 10. Conversion of LT line to 11kV and replacement of 63 KVA transformer with required number of 16 KVA transformers could be Rs. 8 to 9 lakhs.

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11. Conversion of LT line to 11kV and replacement of 50 KVA transformer with required number of 16 KVA transformers could be Rs. 6 to 7 lakhs. 5.3.5 66 kV System and 66/11 kV Substations As discussed in chapter-4, the 66 kV network system comes under the control of distribution companies NDPL and BRPL in Delhi. In the case of PSEB, an integrated utility, the 66 kV lines are considered under distribution business, since no 33 kV lines are presently being executed by them. (a) 66 kV overhead lines There are no 66 kV overhead lines managed by the distribution utilities other than PSEB. The benchmark costs of 66 kV lines of PSEB are as indicated below: i. ii. iii. 66 kV DC line on DC towers with 200 mm2 /150 Rs.18 to 22 lakh per km. mm2 ACSR with 250 meter span. 66 kV SC line on DC towers with 200 mm2 /150 Rs.13 to 15 lakh per km. mm2 ACSR with 250 meter span. 66 kV SC line on SC towers with 200 mm2 /150 Rs.9 to 14 lakh per km. mm2 ACSR with 300 meter span.

The above benchmarks are state specific applicable to Punjab. (b) 66 kV Underground Cable System The 66 kV underground cable system is implemented only by Delhi utilities NDPL and BRPL. The benchmark costs for the 66 kV underground cable system applicable to Delhi could be as indicated below: i. ii. 66 kV underground cable line with 1CX1000 mm2 XLPE cable. 66 kV underground cable line with 1CX630 mm2 XLPE cable. Rs.170 to 180 lakhs per km. Rs.80 to 90 lakhs per km.

The underground cable system costs vary from place to place and the benchmarks referred above are state specific to Delhi. (c) 66/11 kV Substations The 66/11 kV substations of Delhi utilities NDPL and BRPL are not considered for benchmarking, as the costs are considered high and the details of the costs are not made available. The costs of 66/11 kV outdoor substations of PSEB are as indicated below:

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i. ii. iii.

1x20 MVA transformer and 8 Nos. 11 kV outgoing feeders 1x12.5 MVA transformer and 6 Nos. 11 kV outgoing feeders 1x8 MVA transformer and 5 Nos. 11 kV outgoing feeders

Rs.370 lakhs Rs.305 to 310 lakhs Rs.195 to 200 lakhs

5.3.6

Metering Equipment and Meters The costs of metering equipment at 33 kV and 11 kV and the meters installed at HT and LT installations - three phase and single phase are given in Table-5.15 below:

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Table-5.15 Cost of Metering Equipment and Meters

Sl. No. (1)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

( Rs.per item)
11 kV metering unit (4+5) 3 phase meters whole current Single phase meters

Cost of Metering Equipment and Meters Utility (2) 07-08

APSPDCL, Andhra Pradesh APCPDCL, Andhra Pradesh TNEB, Tamil Nadu UGVCL, Gujarat MGVCL, Gujarat MPPKVVCL, Madhya Pradesh MPMKVVCL, Madhya Pradesh UPCL, Uttarkhand WBSEDCL, West Bengal CAEDCL, Assam UAEDCL, Assam CESU, Orissa SOUTHCO, Orissa PSEB, Punjab NDPL, Delhi BRPL, Delhi CSPDCL, Chhattisgarh

33 kV metering equipment CTs and Pts

11 kV metering equipment (CTs and PTs)

Trivector meters

33 kV metering unit (3+5)

(3) 08-09
34629 53100 41073 53600

(4) 07-08 08-09

27200 31886 35580 33000 34300 28300 26100 35117

(5) 07-08 08-09

4000 4907 7310 3850 3680 5900
5000 9170

(6) 07-08 08-09

45073 60910 38509 61140

(7) 07-08 08-09

31200 36793 42890 32180 32771 43157

(8) 07-08 08-09

1462 1522 1139 1550 2729 1318 1681 1337 1055

(9) 07-08
457 553 594 848 809 900

08-09
445 462 576 840 810

3880 6671 8040 2810 3810

99000

104000 81000
4900 9418 4750 4752 1284 9524 1800 1300 to 1800

38455 -

38455 -

26976 26976 15288 25272 26872

15288 41963 26872

13796 14780 14780 9000 15485 3803

9000 13300

47455 64423

47455 64423

41526 41526 24288 40757 30675

24288 55263 -

7340 4720 4720 1284 9524 3370 3600 2900 1500 to 2700

1234 1234 402 to 826 960 480 1100 1000 450 to 900

960 1249 1234 1234 402 to 826 935 440 450 to 900

Cost Range

41000 to 54000

34000 to 53000

27000 to 35000

26000 to 35000

7225 3700 to 4000

3800 to 5000

45000 to 65000

40000 to 65000

32000 to 43000

33000 to 43000

The Benchmark cost for Metering Equipment and Meters are as under:

33 kV metering unit including meter Rs.45,000 to 60,000/unit 11 kV metering unit including meter Rs.32,000 to 43,000 / unit

Trivector meter Rs.3800 to 5000 / unit 3 phase meters Rs. 1300 to 1800 / unit Single phase meters Rs.450 to 900 / unit

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It is seen that the benchmark costs of metering 33 kV,11 kV and LT consumers would be as under. 33 kV Metering 11 kV Metering Trivector meters LT three phase meters LT single phase meters 5.3.7 Service Line Costs The service line costs furnished by various utilities are given in Table-5.16 below: Table-5.16 Service Line Costs(LT)
(in Rs.)
S. No Utility Single phase Three phase Domestic & Domestic Nondomestic Three phase Non-domestic and Industrial Upto 5 HP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 APSPDCL APCPDCL TNEB UGVCL MGVCL MPPKVVCL MPMKVVCL UPCL WBSCDCL CAEDCL CAEDCL CESU SOUTHCO PSEB NDPL 3160 2980 2980 2040 2300 2830 3000 3000 1900 1900 850 1800 2380 3300 5400 5040 8600 7760 3300 5400 5040 8600 7760 5 Hp to 20 HP Above 20 HP 3800 5600 5040 9600 11000 2200 2500 1600 1930 2562 2900 5000 5240 Street light Agriculture

Rs.45000 to Rs. 60000 Rs.32000 to Rs. 43000 Rs.3800 to Rs.5000 Rs.1300 to Rs.1800 Rs.450 to Rs. 900

9570 15200 to 9950 18800 14400 to 8750 17900

Data not received Data not received Data not received 13970 9640 9640 13120 4110 9420 7000 7000 13970 9640 9640 13120 4890 10590 7000 7000 13970 9640 9640 13120 4890 10590 16000 to 11000 31000 16000 to 11000 31000 22900 183930 183930 13750 6450 2730 2580 3230 4910 *625

16 BPRL * without meter.

The benchmark costs of service line (LT) would be as under : Single phase domestic and non- domestic Three phase domestic Three phase non-domestic and industrial i) upto 20 HP ii) Above 20 HP Street Lights Agriculture Rs. 5000 to 9000 Rs. 9500 to 18000 Rs. 1600 to 2600 Rs. 3000 to 5000 Rs. 1800 to 3000 Rs. 5000 to 7000

A standard arrangement for service connections and the cost estimates are given in Annexures 5.6(a) to 5.6(j). The service line costs for HT are to be considered, case to case basis depending on the length and size of cable, requirement of equipment etc.

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5.3.8

Norms for other Overheads The cost of overheads such as labour charges, transportation, supervision, contingences etc., being adopted by various utilities in their cost estimates are given in Table-5.17 below in terms of percentage of estimates cost. Table-5.17 Overhead costs adopted by various utilities
S. N 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Utility
APSPDCL APCPDCL TNEB UGVCL MGVCL MPPKVVCL MPMKVVCL UPCL WBSEDCL Storage and handling charges 3% 2% 2% 2.5% 2.5% 3% 3% 2.5% Labour & transport charges 10% 10% 15% 10% 10% 5-20% 5-20% 20-30% 10-20% 40% on material 40% on material 17.5% 17.5% Labour lumpsum Transport2.5% Lump sum Estt & General charges 10% 10% 15% 15% 15% 2.5% 2.5% 15% 15% 15% 15% 10% Conting encies 3% 3% 1% 3% 5% 5% 3% 5% 3% 3% 3% 3% 1% T&P on materials 1% 2% 1.5% 1.5% 2% 2% 1.5% 6% 6% Overhead charges

10. CAEDCL 11. UAEDCL 12. CESU 13. SOUTHCO 14. PSEB, Punjab

15. NDPL, Delhi 16. BRPL, Delhi 17. CSPDCL,

Chhattisgarh

2.5%

15% 10% 2.5

3% 3% 5%

1.5%

But on analysis of the actual costs involved in the execution of different elements it is found that overall overhead costs like stores handling, labour, transport, supervision and Estt. Charges etc, as a whole vary from one element to another in distribution business. Where the material and equipment costs involved are high the overhead costs, as a percentage of total costs have to be less. Thus, the following overhead costs for different elements are found to be reasonable.

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33/11 kV Sub-stations Distribution Transformer Stations 33 kV and 11 kV lines LT Lines Service connections (LT)

18% of the total costs 15% of the total cost 28% of total cost 30% of total cost 25% of total cost

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Annexure - 5.1 Standard cost estimate per km of 33 kV line with 100 Sq.mm AAA Conductor Over 9.1 Mts. PSCC Poles at 65 Mts Span, 75 kg / Sq. Mt. Wind pressure, working load 280 kgs at the rates ruling during 2008-09 S.No Particulars 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9.1 M PSCC Poles 1.53 M Channel / 'V' Cross Arm Top Clamp with Cleat Back Clamps Stay sets complete Bracing set with double cross arm 100 Sq. mm AAA Conductor 33 kV Pin - Insulator with Pin Strain Insulator set with (3X11kV B&S insulator with 33kV hard ware fitting) Qty 16 14 14 14 6 1 3.06 45 6 LS LS Rate in Rs. 2400 1317 354 177 1238 6845 49000 271 723 Per Unit Each Each Each Each Each Set KM Each Set LS LS Amount in Rs. 38400 18438 4956 2478 7428 6845 149940 12195 4338 18771 4500 268289 7350 275639 77179 352818

10 Concerting of poles, stay sets & Base concreting 11 Misc. Items like coil earthing, pipe earthing, danger-boards, bolts & nuts etc. Total Contingencies (3% on items 1 to 9) Total cost of materials *Labour, transport, Estt & supervision and other charges(28%) Total cost * As recommended in the report.

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Annexure - 5.2 Standard cost estimate per km of 11 kV line with 55 Sq.mm AAA Conductor Over 8 Mts. PSCC Poles at 60 Mts Span, 75 kg / Sq. Mt. Wind pressure, working load 140 kgs at the rates ruling during 2008-09 S.No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Particulars 8.0 M PSCC Pole 1.07 M Channel / 'V' cross arm Top Clamp with Cleat Back Clamps Stay sets complete Bracing set with double cross arm 55 Sq. mm AAA Conductor 11 kV Pin - Insulator with Pins Strain Insulator set with metal parts Qty 18 16 16 16 6 1 3.06 54 6 LS LS Rate in Rs. 1250 588 354 126 1006 4810 28000 64 261 Per Unit Each Each Each Each Each Set KM Each Each LS LS Amount in Rs. 22500 9408 5664 2016 6036 4810 85680 3456 1566 20000 4000 165136 4234 169370 47424 216794

10 Concerting of poles, stay sets & Base concreting 11 Misc. Items like coil earthing, pipe earthing. Danger-boards, bolts & nuts etc. Total Contingencies (3% on items 1 to 9) Total Cost of Material *Labour, transport, Estt & supervision and other charges(28%) Total cost * As recommended in the report.

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Annexure - 5.3 Standard cost estimate per km of LT 3- Ph 5 wire line (Horizontal formation) 3x55 Sq.mm + 2 x34 Sq.mm AAA Conductor Over 8 Mts. PSCC Poles at 65 Mts Span, 75 kg / Sq. Mt. Wind pressure, working load 140 kgs at the rates ruling during 2008-09

S.No Particulars 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8.0 M PSCC Pole LT 3 Phase cross arms LT top fitting Back Clamp Stay sets complete 55 Sq. mm AAA Conductor 34 Sq. mm AAA Conductor Shackle Insulator with metal parts LT pin insulator with pin

Qty 16 18 18 18 4 3.06 2.04 16 56 16

Rate in Rs. 1250 348 193 66 1006 28000 15044 28 25 10

Per Unit Each Each Each Each Each KM KM Each Each Each LS LS

Amount in Rs. 20000 6264 3474 1188 4024 85680 30690 448 1400 160 18000 3000 174328 4600 178928 53678 232606

10 CI Knob 11 Concerting of pole, stay sets & Base concreting 12 Misc. Items like coil earthing, pipe earthing. Danger-boards, bolts & nuts etc. Total Contingencies (3% on items 1 to 10) Total Cost of Material *Labour, transport, Estt & supervision and other charges(30%) Total Cost * As recommended in the report.

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Annexure - 5.4 Standard cost estimate for 100KVA distribution transformer station at the rates ruling during 2008-09 S.N Particulars Qty Rate Per Unit Amount in in Rs. Rs. 1 9.1M RCC poles 2 2400 E 4800 2 Base plates 2 62 E 124 3 Transformer structure materials including 1 13333 Set 13333 of structure clamps 4 11KV AB Switch (200Amps) 1 5760 Set 5760 5 11kV HG Fuse 1 1894 Set 1894 6 11kV LAs 3 364 E 1092 7 Dist. transformer 100 KVA, 11kV/433V 1 110000 E 110000 8 CI Pipe earthing (3 Nos.) 1 9833 E 9833 9 Stay sets 4 591 Set 2364 10 Guy insulators 4 10 E 40 11 Jumpering materials 1 465 Set 465 12 Concreting 1 1500 LS 1500 13 LT LAs 3 109 E 327 14 LT metering arrangement with CTs 1 8632 Set 8632 including cables connections, cleat arrangement 15 16 LT fixed capacitor 2X9 KVAR unit Bolts, nuts, binding wire etc. (Bolts & Nuts 2.5"x5/8" - 10Kg + Binding wire 10 SWG - 5Kg) Total Contingencies 3% Total Cost of materials *Labour, transport, Estt & supervision and other charges(15% of total cost) Grand Total * As recommended in the report. 1 1 5140 810 Set LS 5140 810

166114 4983 171097 25665 196762

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Annexure - 5.5 (a)

Detailed Estimate For Erection of 33/11 kV Sub-Station with 2 x 5 MVA Power Transformers and NF = 4 Nos. 11 kV Feeders
S.No
1 2 a

Particulars
Control Room Cum Consumer Service Centre (including furniture) Station Auxillaries Peripheral, Security Fencing, Approach road, retaining wall around switchward with gravel filling gate and borewell Yard Lighting Fire Fighting Equipment P&T Phone and Wireless set Foundations for structures, PTRs & breakers Bus bar, Jumpers, Connectors Clamps etc Control Cables Structural Steel Transformer 33/11 kV 5 MVA Power Transformer 11 kV / 433 V 16 kVA Stn. Transformer Circuit Breakers (including Trivector Meter) 33 kV GVCB 20 kA 11 kV Feeder VCB including Control panel (NF=4) 20 kA 11 kV LV VCB including Control Panel Control Circuit Panels AC Supply Panel Alarm Panel Instrument Transformer 11 kV P.T 3 Phase Lightening Arrestors 33 kV 10 kA 11 kV line type (NF=4) 11 kV Station Type 10 kA Isolating Switches 33 kV 800 A AB Switch 11 kV 800 A AB switch (NTx1+1) 11 kV 400 A AB switch (NFx2+2) 24 Volts 40 AH Battery Set including Battery charger 2 MVAR 11 kV Capacitor Bank along with associated capacitors Earthing of power transformer, VCBs, AB switches, structures with 75x8 mm GI Flat Total Contingencies (3%) on items 6 to 15 Total material cost *Labour, transport, Estt & supervision and other charges(18% ) Total cost * As recommended in the report.

Qty
LS

Rate (Rs. in Lakhs)

Unit
LS

Amount (Rs. in lakhs)

2.500

LS

LS

6.360

b c d 3 4 5 6 7 a b 8 a b c 9 a b 10 a 11 a b c 12 a b c 13 14 15

LS LS LS LS LS LS LS 2 1 1 4 2 1 1 1 6 12 3 3 2 10 2 1 31.65 0.433 3.74 2.576 3.19 0.275 0.275 0.186 0.04 0.004 0.026 0.286 0.175 0.061 0.112 7.03

LS LS LS LS LS LS MT Each Each Each Each Each Each Each Each Each Each Each Each Each Each Each Each LS

0.350 0.300 1.250 5.000 2.000 1.800 7.005 63.300 0.433 3.740 10.304 6.380 0.275 0.275 0.186 0.240 0.048 0.078 0.858 0.350 0.613 0.224 7.030 3.000 123.999 3.72 127.719 22.99 150.71

16 17

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Annexure-5.5 (b)

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Annexure 5.6(a)

Standard cost estimate for domestic, non domestic, single phase service connection S.N Description Single phase high precision meter 2.5-10A, 5-20A 2. 15A, MCB/Fuse unit 3. Moulded distribution box 4. PVC cable single core 2.65 Sq MM 5. GI wire No. 8 6. PVC pipe 20MM 7. PVC bends 20 MM 8. Misc. (Lumpsum) TOTAL 3% contingencies on materials Total cost of materials *Labour, transport, Estt & supervision and other charges (25%) Total cost
1. * As recommended in the report.

Rate 800

Unit Each

Quantity Amount 1 800-00 1 1 60 1 2 2 200-00 500-00 206-00 48-00 20-00 10-00 100-00 1884-00 57-00 1941-00 486-00

200 Each 500 Each 3.43 Meter 48 Kg 10 Meter 5 Each -

2427-00

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Annexure 5.6(b) Standard cost estimate for three phase domestic, non-domestic service connection S.N Description Rate Unit Three phase AC high precision 1800 Each meter 10-14amps 2. Three phase 955 Each 60AMCB/Fuse unit 3. Moulded distribution box 500 Each 4. PVC cable 5.10 Each 6.00Sq MM 5. GI wire No. 8 48 Kg 6. PVC pipe 20MM 10 Meter 7. PVC bends 20 MM 5 Each 8. Misc. Items Total 9. Contingencies 3% Total 10. *Labour, transport, Estt & supervision and other charges(25%) Total cost
1. * As recommended in the report.

Quantity Amount 1 1800.00 1 1 120 1 2 2 955.00 500.00 612.00 48.00 20.00 10.00 300.00 4245.00 127.00 4372.00 1093.00

5465.00

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Annexure 5.6 (c) Standard cost estimate for three phase industrial service upto 20HP S.N Description 1. Three phase high precision electronic meter 10-40amps 2. Three phase 60AMCB/Fuse unit 3. Moulded distribution box 4. PVC cable 8.00Sq MM 5. GI wire No. 8 6. PVC pipe 38MM 7. PVC bends 38 MM 8. Misc. Items Total 9. Contingencies 3% Total 10. *Labour, transport, Estt & supervision and other charges (25%) Total cost
* As recommended in the report.

Rate (Rs.) Unit Quantity Amount (Rs.) 1800 Each 1 1800.00 955 500 8.10 48 15 10 LS Each Each Meter Kg Meter Each 1 1 120 1 2 2 955.00 500.00 972.00 48.00 30.00 20.00 300.00 4625.00 139.00 4764.00 1191.00

5955.00

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Annexure 5.6 (d) Standard cost estimate for three phase industrial service above 20HP S.N Description LT Three phase class 0.5 accuracy CT operated energy meters 2. Moulded distribution box 3. PVC cable 10.00Sq MM 4. GI wire No. 8 5. PVC pipe 38MM 6. PVC bends 38 MM 7. Misc. Items Sub total 8. Contingencies 3% 9. Total 10. *Labour, transport, Estt & supervision and other charges (25%) Grand total
1. * As recommended in the report.

Rate 6500

Unit Quantity Amount Each 1 6500.00

1000 9.00 48 15 10 LS

Each Meter Kg Meter Each

1 120 1 2 2 -

1000.00 1080.00 48.00 30.00 20.00 200.00 8878.00 266.00 9144.00 2286.00

11430.00

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Annexure 5.6 (e)

Standard cost estimate for street light service connection S.N Description LT single phase electronic meter 10A 60A 2. Single phase 15A, MCB / fuse unit 3. Light sensitive switch 4. PVC cable 4 Sq MM single core 5. PVC pipe 25 MM 6. PVC bends 25MM 7. Moulded distribution box 8. Misc. Total 9. Contingencies 3% Total cost of materials 10. *Labour, transport, Estt & supervision and other charges (25%) 11. Grand total
1. * As recommended in the report.

Rate 800 200 310 4.00 20 15 500 LS

Unit Quantity Amount Each 1 800.00 Each Each Meter Meter Each Each 1 1 15 2 2 1 LS 200.00 310.00 60.00 40.00 30.00 500.00 50.00 1990.00 60.00 2050.00 512.00

2562.00

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Annexure 5.6 (f) Standard cost estimate for agricultural service connection S.N Description Rate (Rs.)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Unit

Quantity Amount

GI pipe 40 MM PVCS cable 6 mm2 PVC cable 2.65MM Arial fuse 32A B type box Meter board SPIC cutout with fuse unit 32 Amps 3 phase AC high precision meter 10 to 40 Amps Coil earthing, bolts, nuts, binding wire etc Cost of materials Contingencies 3% Total cost of materials *Labour, transport, Estt & supervision and other charges (25%) Total cost

200 5.1 3.43 39 700 250 60 1800 LS

Meter Meter Meter Each Each Each Each Each

5 21 7.1 3 1 1 3 1 150

1000-00 107-00 24-00 117-00 700-00 250-00 180-00 1800-00 150-00 4328-00 130-00 4458-00 1114-00

5572-00

* As recommended in the report.

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Standard arrangement for single phase service connection

Anneuxre-5.6 (g)

164

Standard arrangement for three phase industrial service connection with bare wires.

Annexure-5.6 (h)

165

Standard arrangement for three phase industrial service connection with insulated wires.

Annexure-5.6 (i)

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Standard arrangement for three phase agricultural service connection

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6. Analysis of the Increase in Capital Costs and Correlation with the Relevant Index of Industrial Production
6.1 The scope of assignment includes Analysis of the increase in capital cost over the last five years and correlation with the index for engineering goods and any other relevant index of industrial production. Design of a cost indexation formula that can be validated using data of previous years and incorporated in the model. Creation of a model for self-validation of the capital cost benchmarks, so that the benchmarks are automatically revised as data of new projects gets added to the data base. 6.2 As required under the scope of work, the range of benchmark costs for different elements of Distribution Business are recommended in the previous chapter, by compiling the recent capital cost data, as incurred by the utilities during the last two years. All out efforts were made to obtain the capital cost data for different elements of distribution business, for the last 5 years (i.e from 2004-05 onwards). But the complete data could not be obtained from all the utilities. An effort is made, with the available data, to analyse the increase in the capital cost of different elements in distribution over the last 5 years and correlate with a combined price index number, to match the composition of material used, which are in different proportions for different elements. These index numbers are published by the Economic Survey, Government of India, every year. The combination of price index numbers mentioned above relate to the cost of civil works, different equipment (manufactured products), iron & steel etc used for the execution of the particular element in distribution business. But the capital cost of a substation or a line or a distribution transformer station includes the other costs such as labour, transport etc. The completed costs of various elements and a composite price index number for each element is arrived at based on the costs of different components involved for execution of each element.

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The detail analysis and work sheet of arriving at the composite price index numbers for different elements are given in Annexure 6.1. While arriving at the composite price index numbers, the following break up of costs between material and labour as per our analysis are considered for different elements.
S.N 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Item Costs involved in materials, equipment, civil works etc Costs involved in labour, transport, supervision etc.

33/11kV substation 33kV lines 11kV lines Distribution transformer stations LT lines

82% 72% 72% 85% 70%

18% 28% 28% 15% 30%

6.3

The correlation between the composite price index numbers and capital costs To develop correlation between composite price index and capital costs normally the simple device adopted for estimating the value of one variable from the value of the other is a line drawn through the points plotted in such a manner as to represent the average relationship between the two variables. Such a line is called the line of regression. The simplest method of determining the course of this line is to draw it on the chart free hand in such a way that it passes through the centre of the points, but such a method is highly subjective. A more objective method of locating the line is needed and the most popular method is the one known as the method of least squares. The most common criterion for selecting a straight line to show the average relationship between two variables is that the squared deviations of the actual plotted points from the point directly above or below it on the regression line be minimum. The name least squares is derived from this criterion. The straight-line trend is represented by the equation: Yc = a + b . x where Yc is the value of the dependent variable, a is the intercept y, or the value of the y variable where x=0, b represents the slope of the line or the amount of change in the Y variable that is associated with a change of one unit in the x variable and x is the independent variable Yc is used to designate the regression values to distinguish them from the actual Y values.

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For fitting a regression line by the method of least squares requires the determination of the value of a and b for the equation of the straight line that will satisfy the criterion that the sum of the squared differences between Yc and Y values be minimum. A relationship is evaluated between the composite price index number of each element (as worked out in Annexure 6.1) and the capital costs of various elements in distribution business. It is required to obtain the value of capital cost of a particular element of distribution business in a particular year for a given value of the composite price index number in that particular year. Thus the composite price index number is taken on x-axis, and the capital costs of the element in question on Y axis. 6.4 Formula to Develop Correlation Consultants have computed the data for the capital costs of different elements, in distribution business for 5 years (i.e) from 2004-05 to 2008-09 from different utilities to the extent available. The composite price index number is arrived based on different index numbers for different components given in Economic Survey, every year (as indicated in Annexure 6.1). From the data available for 5 years, (from 2004-05 to 2008-09) the values of the constants a and b are to be computed by the following formulae, for different elements of distribution business.

a b

= =

x2 y x. xy n. x2 (x)2 n. xy x. y n. x2 (x)2

Here, the values of x have been taken as those of composite price index and y as capital costs of particular element of distribution business. n is the number of years for which, the values are taken into account, the value of n being 5 in this particular case. 6.5 An illustration for the correlation of one element of distribution business, (i.e) capital costs of 33kV lines with 80/100mm2 AAAC/ACSR over PSCC/RCC supports is given in Table-6.1 below:

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Table-6.1 Composite Index Number Capital Costs / Km. of 33 kV Line with RCC/PSCC poles
Year Composite index Capital cost of 1KM of 33kV line with 80/100mm2 AAAC/ACSR over PSCC/RCC supports (Rs. Lakhs)

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

187.19 191.00 205.59 227.56 232.39

2.59 2.83 3.07 3.15 3.33

While arriving at the capital cost for a particular year, the average of the normative range of the capital costs obtained / validated for all the utilities put together is taken into consideration. The working details for arriving at the average of the normative capital costs for different elements for different years are given in Annexures-6.2 (a) to 6.2 (f) From the above available values, the values of the constants a and b are derived, using the above formula for the capital cost of 1 Km of 33kV line. The values of the constants a and b obtained for the 33kV line with PSCC/RCC poles are as follows: a = 0.2649 b = 0.0131 If the capital cost (Yc) of 33kV line PSCC/RCC poles is worked back using these values of the constants, as below, the values of Yc will be as given in Table-6.2 below: Yc = a + bx Table-6.2 Capital Costs of 33 kV Line Year 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 Capital costs of 33kV line Yc using the above constants a & b 2.712 2.762 2.953 3. 240 3.303 Average capital costs given in Table 6.1 2.59 2.83 3.07 3.15 3.33 % variation (-) 4.72 (+) 2.40 (+) 3.82 (-) 2.86 (+) 0.81

Thus there is a variation of + 3.82 % to (-) 4.72% only between the actual values and the values obtained by using these constants.

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The capital cost of the 33kV line / KM for the year 2009-10, or any subsequent year (Yc) can be arrived at, where the composite price index X as obtained in Annexure 6.1, (for the corresponding year) is known, as below: Yc = = a + bx 0.2649 + 0.0134 . X

With the same procedure, the constants a and b for different elements of distribution business are arrived at as given below: S.N Elements in distribution business I 33kV line / KM a. With 80/100mm AAAC/ ACSR over PSCC / RCC supports b. With 80/100mm AAAC/ ACSR over rail poles II 11kV line with 34/50mm AAAC/ACSR over PSCC/ RCC supports III Distribution transformer stations a. 15/16 KVA single phase b. 16/25 KVA Three phase c. 63 KVA three phase d. 100 KVA three phase e. 250 KVA three phase f. 400/500 KVA three phase IV LT lines a Three phase 5 wire and 4 wire with 55mm/34mm AAAC/ACSR over PSCC / RCC supports V 33/11kV substation a. 33/11kV SS with 1X1.6MVA power transformers b. 33/11kV SS with 1X3.15 MVA power transformers c. 33/11kV SS with 1X5 MVA power transformers d. 33/11kV SS with 2X3.15 MVA power transformers e. 33/11kV SS with 2X5 MVA power transformers (outdoor) f. 33/11kV SS with 2X8 MVA power transformers (outdoor) Value of a 0.2649 (-) 0.6469 (-) 1.1705 (-) 0.1236 (-) 0.9177 (-) 2.0518 (-) 1.2870 (-) 2.8887 (-) 16.7666 (-) 0.2024 Value of b 0.0131 0.0219 0.0136 0.0028 0.0094 0.0171 0.0148 0.0288 0.1139 0.0097

(-)116.7080 (-)108.4042 (-)71.8930 55.8739 3.9318 (-)75.8767

0.7825 0.8686 0.7548 0.2942 0.6309 1.2775

Only the substations for which data is available for all the five years from 2004-05 to 2008-09 are included in the model. The revised values of the constants a and b can be obtained every 3 or 4 years, where the actual details for capital costs for different elements of distribution business are available, correlating them with the values of price index numbers for relevant components, and consumer price index for the corresponding years.

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The contract between the benchmarks arrived based on the current market prices (2008-09) and those obtained by applying the model (a & b values) for certain elements is given in the Table below: S.N Name of the element The benchmark as per The cost obtained by actuals of 2008-09 applying the model developed for the year 2008-09 33/11kV substation with Rs. 145.00lakh Rs. 143.37 lakh 2X5 MVA power (Rs. 135 to 155 lakhs) transformers 33kV line with Rs. 3.30lakh Rs. 3.303 lakh 80/100mm2 AAAC/ACSR (Rs. 3 to 3.60 lakhs) over PSCC/RCC supports 100 KVA three phase Rs. 2.05 lakh Rs. 2.031 lakh distribution transformer (Rs. 1.90 to 2.20 lakhs) station

1 2

It can be seen the variations are very marginal between the two. 6.6 Methodology adopted for arriving at the capital costs of different elements of distribution business, for the different years. Efforts were made to obtain the actuals of capital costs of different elements of distribution business for the years 2004-05 to 2008-09 from all the utilities. But the data on all elements could not be obtained from all the utilities. The data obtained for a particular year, for an element of distribution business, from those utilities, from whom the data could be obtained / validated was taken into account, and the normative range of the capital cost decided. The average of this range is considered for the particular year. Similarly, the capital costs of different elements of distribution business are arrived at for different years. While fixing the Benchmark capital costs in Chapter 5, the following ranges were adopted for different elements, from which average of the range worked out in column4.
S.N I a. b. c. Name of elements 33/11kV substation 33/11kV SS with 1X1.6MVA power transformers 33/11kV SS with 1X3.15 MVA power transformers 33/11kV SS with 1X5 Benchmark range Rs.54 to 55 lakhs Rs.77 to 84 lakhs Rs.85 to 100 Average of the range Rs. 54.5 lakhs Rs. 80.5 lakhs Rs. 92.75 lakhs % variation of the range (+) or (-) 0.9% (+) or (-) 4.34% (+) or (-) 8.52%

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d. e. f. g. II a. b.

III IV a. b. c. d. e. f. V a

MVA power lakhs transformers 33/11kV SS with 1X8 Rs.140 to 180 MVA power lakhs transformers (outdoor) 33/11kV SS with Rs.110 to 130 2X3.15 MVA power lakhs transformers 33/11kV SS with 2X5 Rs.135 to 155 MVA power lakhs transformers 33/11kV SS with 2X8 Rs.185 to 240 MVA power lakhs transformers (outdoor) 33kV line / KM With 80/100mm Rs. 3.00 to 3.60 AAAC/ ACSR over lakhs PSCC / RCC supports With 80/100mm Rs. 5.20 to 5.75 AAAC/ ACSR over rail lakhs poles 11kV line with Rs. 2.00 to 2.50 34/50mm lakhs AAAC/ACSR over PSCC/ RCC supports Distribution transformer stations 15/16 KVA single Rs. 0.40 lakhs to phase 0.60 lakhs 16/25 KVA Three Rs. 1.00 lkhs to phase 1.40 lakhs Rs. 1.60 lakhs to 63 KVA three phase 2.00 lakhs Rs. 1.90 lakhs to 100 KVA three phase 2.2 lakhs Rs. 3.00 lakhs to 250 KVA three phase 3.2 lakhs 400/500 KVA three Rs. 7.00 lakhs to phase 8.00 lakhs LT lines Three phase 5 wire and 4 wire with Rs. 2.00 lakhs to 55mm/34mm 2.24 lakhs AAAC/ACSR over PSCC / RCC supports

Rs. 160 lakhs Rs. 120 lakhs Rs. 145 lakhs Rs. 212.5 lakhs

(+) or (-) 12.5% (+) or (-) 8.3% (+) or (-) 7% (+) or (-) 12.94%

Rs. 3.3 lakhs Rs. 5.475 lakhs

(+) or (-) 9% (+) or (-) 5.02%

Rs. 2.25 lakhs

(+) or (-) 11%

Rs. 0.5 lakhs Rs. 1.20 lakhs Rs. 1.80 lakhs Rs. 2.05 lakhs Rs. 3.1 lakhs Rs. 7.5 lakhs

(+) or (-) 20% (+) or (-) 16.7% (+) or (-) 11% (+) or (-) 7.3% (+) or (-) 3.23% (+) or (-) 6.67%

Rs. 2.2 lakhs

(+) or (-) 10%

After obtaining a single value of capital cost for each element, the range can be given, with the percentage variation given in the last column. For future also, the same % variations over the Yc values obtained for different elements have to be allowed for arriving at the range of the capital cost for that particular element.

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6.7

Model Developed The model developed to arrive at the Benchmark cost of new project is given in Annexure-6.3. The soft copy of the model is also furnished. The benchmark costs of all the elements of distribution business during a particular year could be obtained, by feeding in the known price index during that year in place of X1 X2 etc. for different elements. The corresponding benchmark costs for that year for different elements are obtained from the model.

6.8

Application of Model to Arrive at New Benchmark Costs The values of a and b are constants for different elements which are derived and indicated in the table earlier. For finding out the benchmark capital costs (Yc) of any element during a particular year (say 2009-10), the value of the composite index (X) for that year has to be fed in the model, to know the benchmark capital costs of that element. The question is, how to know the value of the composite index, during a particular year. If the economic survey data for that year is already published, the index can be obtained from the published book. If it is not published by that date, some realistic value of the composite index has to be entered based on previous year data.

6.9

CAGR of Capital Costs of Different Elements The capital costs of different elements of distribution business for different years from 2004-05 to 2008-09 are taken into consideration, and the CAGR is arrived. To arrive at a more practical CAGR from 2004-05 to 2008-09 the method of moving averages is adopted i.e., the CAGR of (i) 1st 3 years i.e 2004-05 to 2006-07 (ii) next 3 years (i.e 2005-06 to 2007-08) (iii) the next 3 years (i.e 2006-07 to 2008-09) and (iv) the last two years (i.e 2007-08 and 2008-09) are arrived at. Then the average of all these values is arrived at. The values of CAGR thus obtained for different elements from 2004-05 to 2008-09 are indicated in the table below. In the same table (i) the accepted benchmark costs for 2008-09 (ii) the estimated benchmark costs for 200910, by applying the CAGR (iii) the estimated benchmark costs for 2009-10 as per the model explained earlier by adopting an estimated composite price index (based on

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the CAGRs from 2004-05 2008-09 for different elements) are indicated in Table-6.3 below: Table-6.3 Estimated Benchmark Costs for 2009-10
Estimated Benchmark cost for 200910, assuming a composite price index based on CAGR for composite price index number of different elements f for 2009-10 (Rs. Lakhs)

S.N

Name of the element

CAGR of capital costs for the years 2004-05 to 2008-09 (%)

Accepted average benchmark costs for 2008-09 (Rs. lakhs)

Estimated Benchmark cost for 200910 with the CAGR in column (3) (Rs. Lakhs)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

I
a

33kV line / KM
With 80/100mm AAAC/ ACSR over 5.98 PSCC / RCC supports With 80/100mm AAAC/ ACSR over 12.04 rail poles 11kV line with 34/50mm AAAC/ACSR over 14.04 PSCC/ RCC supports Distribution transformer stations 15/16 KVA single 7.10 phase 16/25 KVA Three 10.37 phase 63 KVA three 15.92 phase 100 KVA three 11.70 phase 250 KVA three 8.74 phase 400/500 KVA three 25.54 phase LT lines Three phase 5 wire and 4 wire with 55mm/34mm 7.68 AAAC/ACSR over PSCC / RCC supports 33/11kV substation 33/11kV SS with 1X1.6MVA power 20.56 transformers 3.33 3.529 3.472

5.48

6.140

5.08

II

2.25

2.566

2.25

III a b c. d e f. IV

0.5 1.2 1.80 2.05 3.10 7.5

0.536 1.324 2.087 2.290 3.371 9.416

0.53 1.30 1.98 2.21 3.63 9.03

2.20

2.369

2.26

V a.

54.50

65.705

65.46

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b. c. d. e. f.

33/11kV SS with 1X3.15 MVA power transformers 33/11kV SS with 1X5 MVA power transformers 33/11kV SS with 2X3.15 MVA power transformers 33/11kV SS with 2X5 MVA power transformers 33/11kV SS with 2X8 MVA power transformers

13.13 8.89 2.92 5.67 9.77

80.30 92.75 120.00 145 212.50

90.843 100.99 123.504 153.222 233.261

93.80 103.84 124.37 150.81 221.52

It could be seen from the above table the estimated benchmark values obtained by applying the CAGR of capital costs and those obtained as per the model are close. It is suggested to adopt the model in preference to the CAGR method, as the price index numbers are more authenticated and it is fair to correlate the values with them.

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Annexure 6.1

Composite Price Index numbers for different elements in distribution business

I. 33/11kV Substations The main cost components of a typical 33/11kV substation related to price indices are as follows: (i) Cement used in civil works. (ii) Iron and steel which are mainly used in the substation structures, earthing and civil works for reinforcement etc. (iii) Equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, isolators, lightning arrestors, cables, batteries, conductor etc. The index numbers for the above components can be captured from Economic Survey. Based on the cost of each component (as a percentage) in a typical substation the index number for the material and equipment part including civil works can be arrived at. As per our analysis, it is considered that the costs of equipment, structures and civil works contribute for 82% of the cost of substation and 18% of the cost is involved in transport, erection, supervision etc. While the price index numbers mentioned above could be applied for equipment, structures, civil works etc. the all India consumer price index number for industrial workers (general) is considered to take care of the establishment, transport, labour charges etc. The analysis of typical substation with different transformer capacities bring out the following cost components other than labour, transport etc.
Cost component for cement 5% 5% 5% 4% 4% 4% 3% Cost component for iron, steel and Ferro alloys 12% 12% 11% 11% 11% 10% 10% Cost component for manufactured products 83% 83% 84% 85% 85% 86% 87%

S.N 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Type of 33/11kV SS 1X1.6 MVA transformer 1X3.15 MVA transformer 1X5 MVA transformer 1X8 MVA transformer 2X3.15 MVA transformer 2X5 MVA transformer 2X8 MVA transformer

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Based on the cost components mentioned above, the composite index is arrived at for different years as below for different years for substations with different capacities of transformers. 1. 33/11kV substation with 1X1.6 MVA power transformer Common price index number for civil works, structure material and equipment.
Price index of iron steel and ferro alloys (5)

S.N

Year

Price index of cement*

5% column (3)

12% of column (5)

Price index of manufactured products

83% of column (7)

Common price index number (4) +(6) + (8) (9)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(6)

(7)

(8)

1. 2004-05 2. 2005-06 3. 2006-07 4. 2007-08 5. 2008-09

164 186 210 221 226

8.2 9.3 10.5 11.05 11.3

244 225 260 348 284

28.28 27 31.20 41.76 34.08

166.3 171.4 179.0 187.9 203.1

138.03 142.26 148.57 155.96 168.57

174.51 178.56 190.27 208.77 213.95

Composite Price Index number for 33/11kV substation with 1x1.6MVA transformer including labour transport etc.

S.N

Year

Common price index Nos. for equipment etc. as in column (9) above
(3)

82% of column (3)

All India consumer price index (industrial workers general)

(5)

18% of item (5)

Composite price index for 33/11kV Substation (4) + (6)

(7)

(1)

(2)

(4)

(6)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

174.51 178.56 190.27 208.77 213.95

143.10 146.42 156.02 171.19 175.44

201.55 210.08 224.32 238.68 260.21

36.28 37.81 40.34 42.96 46.84

179.38 184.23 196.36 214.15 222.28

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2. 33/11kV substation with 1X3.15 MVA power transformer Common price index number for civil works, structure material and equipment.
Price index of iron steel and ferro alloys (5)

S.N

Year

Price index of cement*

5% column (3)

12% of column (5)

Price index of manufactured products

83 %of column (7)

Common price index number (4) +(6) + (8) (9)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(6)

(7)

(8)

1. 2004-05 2. 2005-06 3. 2006-07 4. 2007-08 5. 2008-09

164 186 210 221 226

8.2 9.3 10.5 11.05 11.3

244 225 260 348 284

29.28 27.0 31.2 41.76 34.08

166.3 171.4 179.0 187.9 203.1

138.03 142.26 148.57 155.96 168.37

175.51 178.56 190.27 208.77 213.95

Composite Price Index number for 33/11kV substation with 1x3.15MVA transformer including labour transport etc.

S.N

Year

Common price index Nos. for equipment etc. as in column (9) above
(3)

82% of column (3)

All India consumer price index (industrial workers general)

(5)

18% of item (5)

Composite price index for 33/11kV Substation (4) + (6)

(7)

(1)

(2)

(4)

(6)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

175.51 178.56 190.27 208.77 213.95

143.92 146.42 156.02 171.19 175.44

201.55 210.08 224.32 238.68 260.21

36.28 37.81 40.34 42.96 46.84

180.20 184.23 196.36 214.15 222.28

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3. 33/11kV substation with 1X5 MVA transformer Common price index number for civil works, structure material and equipment.
Price index of iron steel and ferro alloys (5)

S.N

Year

Price index of cement*

5% column (3)

11 %of column (5)

Price index of manufactured products

84 %of column (7)

Common price index number (4) +(6) + (8) (9)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(6)

(7)

(8)

1. 2004-05 2. 2005-06 3. 2006-07 4. 2007-08 5. 2008-09

164 186 210 221 226

8.2 9.3 10.5 11.05 11.3

244 225 260 348 284

26.84 24.75 28.60 38.28 31.24

166.3 171.4 179.0 187.9 203.1

139.69 143.98 150.36 157.84 170.60

174.73 178.03 189.46 207.17 213.14

Composite Price Index number for 33/11kV substation with 1x5MVA transformer including labour transport etc.

S.N

Year

Common price index Nos. for equipment etc. as in column (9) above
(3)

82% of column (3)

All India consumer price index (industrial workers general)

(5)

18% of item (5)

Composite price index for 33/11kV Substation (4) + (6)

(7)

(1)

(2)

(4)

(6)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

174.73 178.03 189.46 207.17 213.14

143.28 145.98 155.36 169.88 174.77

201.55 210.08 224.32 238.68 260.21

36.28 37.81 40.34 42.96 46.84

179.56 183.79 195.70 212.84 221.61

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4. 33/11kV substation with 1X8 MVA transformer Common price index number for civil works, structure material and equipment.
Price index of iron steel and ferro alloys (5)

S.N

Year

Price index of cement*

4% column (3)

11 %of column (5)

Price index of manufactured products

85 %of column (7)

Common price index number (4) +(6) + (8) (9)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(6)

(7)

(8)

1. 2004-05 2. 2005-06 3. 2006-07 4. 2007-08 5. 2008-09

164 186 210 221 226

6.56 7.44 8.4 8.84 9.04

244 225 260 348 284

26.84 24.75 28.26 38.28 29.04

166.3 171.4 179.0 187.9 203.1

141.36 145.69 152.15 159.72 172.64

174.76 177.88 189.81 206.84 210.72

Composite Price Index number for 33/11kV substation with 1x8MVA transformer including labour transport etc.

S.N

Year

Common price index Nos. for equipment etc. as in column (9) above
(3)

82% of column (3)

All India consumer price index (industrial workers general)

(5)

18% of item (5)

Composite price index for 33/11kV Substation (4) + (6)

(7)

(1)

(2)

(4)

(6)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

174.76 177.88 189.81 206.84 210.72

143.30 145.86 155.64 169.61 172.79

201.55 210.08 224.32 238.68 260.21

36.28 37.81 40.34 42.96 46.84

179.58 183.68 195.99 212.57 219.63

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5. 33/11kV substation with 2X3.15 MVA transformer Common price index number for civil works, structure material and equipment.
Price index of iron steel and ferro alloys (5)

S.N

Year

Price index of cement*

4% column (3)

11 %of column (5)

Price index of manufactured products

85 %of column (7)

Common price index number (4) +(6) + (8) (9)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(6)

(7)

(8)

1. 2004-05 2. 2005-06 3. 2006-07 4. 2007-08 5. 2008-09

164 186 210 221 226

6.56 7.44 8.4 8.84 9.04

244 225 260 348 284

26.84 24.75 28.6 38.28 31.24

166.3 171.4 179.0 187.9 203.1

141.36 145.69 152.15 159.72 172.64

174.76 177.88 189.15 206.84 212.92

Composite Price Index number for 33/11kV substation with 2x3.15MVA transformer including labour transport etc.

S.N

Year

Common price index Nos. for equipment etc. as in column (9) above
(3)

82% of column (3)

All India consumer price index (industrial workers general)

(5)

18% of item (5)

Composite price index for 33/11kV Substation (4) + (6)

(7)

(1)

(2)

(4)

(6)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

174.76 177.88 189.15 206.84 212.92

143.30 145.86 155.10 169.61 174.59

201.55 210.08 224.32 238.68 260.21

36.28 27.81 40.34 42.96 46.84

179.58 183.67 195.44 212.57 221.43

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6. 33/11kV substation with 2X5 MVA transformer Common price index number for civil works, structure material and equipment.
Price index of cement* (3) 4% column (3) (4) Price index of iron steel and ferro alloys (5) 10 %of column (5) (6) Price index of manufactured products (7) 86 %of column (7) (8) Common price index number (4) +(6) + (8) (9)

S.N (1)

Year (2)

1. 2004-05 2. 2005-06 3. 2006-07 4. 2007-08 5. 2008-09

164 186 210 221 226

6.56 7.44 8.4 8.84 9.04

244 225 260 348 284

24.4 22.5 26.0 34.8 28.4

166.3 171.4 179.0 187.9 203.1

143.02 147.40 153.94 161.59 174.67

173.98 177.34 188.34 205.23 212.11

Composite Price Index number for 33/11kV substation with 2x5MVA transformer including labour transport etc.

S.N

Year

Common price index Nos. for equipment etc. as in column (9) above
(3)

82% of column (3)

All India consumer price index (industrial workers general)

(5)

18% of item (5)

Composite price index for 33/11kV Substation (4) + (6)

(7)

(1)

(2)

(4)

(6)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

173.98 177.34 188.34 205.23 212.11

142.66 145.42 154.44 168.29 173.93

201.55 210.08 224.32 238.68 260.21

36.28 37.81 40.34 42.96 46.84

178.94 183.23 194.78 211.25 220.77

184

7. 33/11kV substation with 2X8 MVA transformer Common price index number for civil works, structure material and equipment.
Price index of cement* (3) 3% column (3) (4) Price index of iron steel and ferro alloys (5) 10 %of column (5) (6) Price index of manufactured products (7) 87 %of column (7) (8) Common price index number (4) +(6) + (8) (9)

S.N

Year

(1)

(2)

1. 2004-05 2. 2005-06 3. 2006-07 4. 2007-08 5. 2008-09

164 186 210 221 226

4.92 5.58 6.30 6.63 6.78

244 225 260 348 284

24.4 22.5 26.0 34.8 28.4

166.3 171.4 179.0 187.9 203.1

144.68 149.12 155.73 163.47 176.70

174.0 177.20 188.03 204.90 211.88

Composite Price Index number for 33/11kV substation with 2x8MVA transformer including labour transport etc.
Common price index Nos. for equipment etc. as in column (9) above
(3)

S.N

Year

82% of column (3)

All India consumer price index (industrial workers general)

(5)

18% of item (5)

Composite price index for 33/11kV Substation (4) + (6)

(7)

(1)

(2)

(4)

(6)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

174.0 177.20 188.03 204.90 211.88

142.68 145.30 154.18 168.02 173.74

201.55 210.08 224.32 238.68 260.21

36.28 37.81 40.34 42.96 46.84

178.96 183.12 194.53 210.98 220.58

From the above it could be seen that the composite index numbers worked out for 33/11kV substations with different capacities of transformers vary marginally (less than 1%). Hence, it is reasonable to adopt only one composite index number for all the 33/11kV substations with different capacities of transformers as below: Adopted composite index numbers for 33/11kV substations with different capacities of transformers Year 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 II. 33kV Overhead Lines The main cost components of 33kV overhead lines are as follows. (i) Cement used in RCC/PSCC poles and for concreting. Composite price index number
179.5 184 195 211 221

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(ii) Iron and steel which are used in the RCC/PSCC poles, cross arms, stay wires, earthing etc and entire supports in the case of RS Joists and rail poles. (iii) Equipment and other materials such as insulators, ACSR/AAAC, which is covered under manufactured products. The cost components (as a percentage) for above three items for a typical 33kV overhead line are analyzed and arrived at as follows:
Item
I. II. III.

For lines with RCC/PSCC poles (%)

For lines with RS Joists/ Rail poles (%)

Cement Iron and steel Insulators, conductor etc (manufactured products)

10 20 70

2 51 47

For arriving at the composite index, it is considered that the costs of RCC/PSCC poles and equipment / material contribute to 72% of the total cost of 33kV lines and transport, erection and supervision contribute to 28% of the cost. Based on the cost components mentioned above, the composite index number is arrived at as follows: 1. 33kV overhead line with RCC/PSCC poles Common price index number for civil works, structure material and equipment.
S.N Year Price index of cement* (3) 10 % column (3) (4) Price index of iron steel and ferro alloys (5) 20 %of column (5) (6) Price index of manufactured products (7) 70 %of column (7) (8) Common price index number (4) +(6) + (8) (9)

(1)

(2)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

164 186 210 221 226

16.4 18.6 21.0 22.1 22.6

244 225 260 348 284

48.8 45.0 52.0 69.6 56.8

166.3 171.4 179.0 187.9 203.1

116.41 119.98 125.30 131.53 142.17

181.61 183.58 198.30 223.23 221.57

Composite Price Index number for 33kV overhead line with RCC/PSCC poles including labour, transport etc.
Common price index Nos. for equipment etc. as in column (9) above
(3)

S.N

Year

72% of column (3)

All India consumer price index (industrial workers general)

(5)

28% of item (5)

Composite price index for 33kV lines with RCC/PSCC poles (4) + (6)
(7)

(1)

(2)

(4)

(6)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

181.61 183.58 198.30 223.23 221.57

130.76 132.18 142.78 160.73 159.53

201.55 210.08 224.32 238.68 260.21

56.43 58.82 62.81 66.83 72.86

187.19 191.00 205.59 227.56 232.39

186

2. 33kV overhead lines with RS Joists / Rail poles Common price index number for civil works, structure material and equipment.
S.N Year Price index of cement* (3) 2% column (3) (4) Price index of iron steel and ferro alloys (5) 51 %of column (5) (6) Price index of manufactured products (7) 47 %of column (7) (8) Common price index number (4) +(6) + (8) (9)

(1)

(2)

1. 2004-05 2. 2005-06 3. 2006-07 4. 2007-08 5. 2008-09

164 186 210 221 226

3.28 3.72 4.20 4.42 4.52

244 225 260 348 284

124.44 114.75 132.6 177.48 144.84

166.3 171.4 179.0 187.9 203.1

78.16 80.56 84.13 88.31 95.46

205.88 199.03 220.93 270.21 244.82

Composite Price Index number for 33kV overhead lines with RS Joists / Rail poles including labour, transport etc.
Common price index Nos. for equipment etc. as in column (9) above
(3)

S.N

Year

72% of column (3)

All India consumer price index (industrial workers general)

(5)

28% of item (5)

Composite price index for 33kV lines with RS Joists and Rail poles (4) + (6)
(7)

(1)

(2)

(4)

(6)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

205.88 199.03 220.93 270.21 244.82

148.23 143.30 159.07 194.55 176.27

201.55 210.08 224.32 238.68 260.21

56.43 58.82 62.81 66.83 72.86

204.66 202.12 221.88 261.38 249.13

III.

Distribution transformer stations The cost components (percentage) for different capacities of distribution transformer centres, as analysed are as follows.
Cost component for cement (%) Cost component for iron, steel and Ferro alloys (%) Cost component for manufactured products (%)

S.N 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Type of 33/11kV SS

15/16 kVA single phase 16/25 kVA Three phase 63 kVA Three phase 100 kVA Three phase 250 kVA Three phase 400 kVA Three phase

1 1 1 1 2 2

17 16 15 15 5 4

82 83 84 84 93 94

Based on the cost components, mentioned above, the composite index numbers for different capacities of transformers are arrived at as follows:

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1. 15/16 kVA Single Phase distribution transformer Common price index number for civil works, structure material and equipment.
S.N Year Price index of cement* 1% column (3) Price index of iron steel and ferro alloys (5) 17 %of column (5) Price index of manufactured products 82 %of column (7) Common price index number (4) +(6) + (8) (9)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(6)

(7)

(8)

1. 2004-05 2. 2005-06 3. 2006-07 4. 2007-08 5. 2008-09

164 186 210 221 226

1.64 1.86 2.10 2.21 2.26

244 225 260 348 284

41.48 38.25 44.20 59.16 48.28

166.3 171.4 179.0 187.9 203.1

136.37 140.55 146.78 154.08 166.54

179.49 180.66 193.08 215.45 217.08

Composite Price Index number for 15/16 kVA single phase distribution transformer including labour, transport etc.

S.N

Year

Common price index Nos. for equipment etc. as in column (9) above
(3)

85% of column (3)

All India consumer price index (industrial workers general)

(5)

15% of item (5)

Composite price index for 15/16 kVA single phase distribution transformer (4) + (6)
(7)

(1)

(2)

(4)

(6)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

179.49 180.66 193.08 215.45 217.08

152.57 153.56 164.12 183.13 184.52

201.55 210.08 224.32 238.68 260.21

30.23 31.51 33.65 35.80 39.03

182.80 185.07 197.77 218.93 223.55

188

2. 16/25 kVA three phase distribution transformer Common price index number for civil works, structure material and equipment.
Price index of cement* (3) 1% column (3) (4) Price index of iron steel and ferro alloys (5) 16 %of column (5) (6) Price index of manufactured products (7) 83 %of column (7) (8) Common price index number (4) +(6) + (8) (9)

S.N (1)

Year (2)

1. 2004-05 2. 2005-06 3. 2006-07 4. 2007-08 5. 2008-09

164 186 210 221 226

1.64 1.86 2.10 2.21 2.26

244 225 260 348 284

39.04 36.00 41.6 55.68 45.44

166.3 171.4 179.0 187.9 203.1

138.03 142.26 148.57 155.96 168.57

178.71 180.12 192.27 213.85 216.27

Composite Price Index Number for 16/25 kVA three phase distribution transformer including labour, transport etc.

S.N

Year

Common price index Nos. for equipment etc. as in column (9) above
(3)

82% of column (3)

All India consumer price index (industrial workers general)

18% of item (5)

Composite price index for 16/25 kVA three phase distribution transformer (4) + (6) (7)

(1)

(2)

(4)

(5)

(6)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

178.71 180.12 192.27 213.85 216.27

146.54 147.70 157.66 175.36 177.34

201.55 210.08 224.32 238.68 260.21

36.28 37.81 40.38 42.96 46.84

182.18 185.08 197.37 217.01 223.52

189

3. 63 kVA three phase distribution transformer Common price index number for civil works, structure material and equipment.
Price index of cement* (3) 1% column (3) (4) Price index of iron steel and ferro alloys (5) 15 %of column (5) (6) Price index of manufactured products (7) 84 %of column (7) (8) Common price index number (4) +(6) + (8) (9)

S.N (1) (2)

Year

1. 2004-05 2. 2005-06 3. 2006-07 4. 2007-08 5. 2008-09

164 186 210 221 226

1.64 1.86 2.10 2.21 2.26

244 225 260 348 284

36.6 33.75 39.0 52.20 42.60

166.3 171.4 179.0 187.9 203.1

139.69 143.98 150.36 157.84 170.60

177.93 179.59 191.56 212.25 215.46

Composite Price Index Number for 63 kVA three phase distribution transformer including labour, transport etc.

S.N

Year

Common price index Nos. for equipment etc. as in column (9) above
(3)

82% of column (3)

All India consumer price index (industrial workers general)

(5)

18% of item (5)

Composite price index for 63 kVA three phase distribution transformer (4) + (6)
(7)

(1)

(2)

(4)

(6)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

177.93 179.59 191.46 212.25 215.46

145.90 147.26 156.99 174.05 181.60

201.55 210.08 224.32 238.68 260.21

36.28 37.81 40.38 42.96 46.84

182.18 185.08 197.37 217.01 223.52

190

4. 100kVA three phase distribution transformer Common price index number for civil works, structure material and equipment.
Price index of cement* (3) 1% column (3) (4) Price index of iron steel and ferro alloys (5) 15 %of column (5) (6) Price index of manufactured products (7) 84 %of column (7) (8) Common price index number (4) +(6) + (8) (9)

S.N (1) (2)

Year

1. 2004-05 2. 2005-06 3. 2006-07 4. 2007-08 5. 2008-09

164 186 210 221 226

1.64 1.86 2.10 2.21 2.26

244 225 260 348 284

36.6 33.75 39.0 52.2 42.6

166.3 171.4 179.0 187.9 203.1

139.69 143.98 150.36 157.84 170.60

177.93 179.59 191.46 212.25 215.46

Composite Price Index number for 100 kVA three phase distribution transformer including labour transport etc.

S.N

Year

Common price index Nos. for equipment etc. as in column (9) above
(3)

82% of column (3)

All India consumer price index (industrial workers general)

18% of item (5)

Composite price index for 100 kVA three phase distribution transformer (4) + (6)
(7)

(1)

(2)

(4)

(5)

(6)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

177.93 179.59 191.46 212.25 215.46

145.90 147.26 157.00 174.05 145.24

201.55 210.08 224.32 238.68 260.21

36.28 37.81 40.38 42.96 46.84

182.18 185.07 197.37 217.01 223.52

191

5. 250 kVA three phase distribution transformer Common price index number for civil works, structure material and equipment.
Price index of cement* (3) 2% column (3) (4) Price index of iron steel and ferro alloys (5) 5 %of column (5) (6) Price index of manufactured products (7) 93 %of column (7) (8) Common price index number (4) +(6) + (8) (9)

S.N (1)

Year (2)

1. 2004-05 2. 2005-06 3. 2006-07 4. 2007-08 5. 2008-09

164 186 210 221 226

3.28 3.72 4.20 4.42 4.52

244 225 260 348 284

12.2 11.25 13.0 17.4 14.20

166.3 171.4 179.0 187.9 203.1

154.66 159.40 166.47 174.75 188.88

170.14 174.37 183.67 196.54 207.60

Composite Price Index number for 250 kVA three phase distribution transformer including labour transport etc.

S.N

Year

Common price index Nos. for equipment etc. as in column (9) above
(3)

85% of column (3)

All India consumer price index (industrial workers general)

15% of item (5)

Composite price index for 250 kVA three phase distribution transformer (4) + (6)
(7)

(1)

(2)

(4)

(5)

(6)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

170.14 174.37 183.67 196.54 207.60

144.62 148.21 156.12 167.06 176.46

201.55 210.08 224.32 238.68 260.21

30.23 31.51 33.65 35.80 39.03

174.85 179.72 189.77 202.86 215.49

192

6. 400 kVA three phase distribution transformer Common price index number for civil works, structure material and equipment.
Price index of cement* (3) 2% column (3) (4) Price index of iron steel and ferro alloys (5) 4 %of column (5) (6) Price index of manufactured products (7) 94 %of column (7) (8) Common price index number (4) +(6) + (8) (9)

S.N (1)

Year (2)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

164 186 210 221 226

3.28 3.72 4.20 4.42 4.52

244 225 260 348 284

9.76 9.00 10.40 13.92 11.36

166.3 171.4 179.0 187.9 203.1

156.32 161.12 168.26 176.63 190.91

169.36 173.84 182.86 194.97 206.79

Composite Price Index number for 400 kVA three phase distribution transformer including labour transport etc.

S.N

Year

Common price index Nos. for equipment etc. as in column (9) above
(3)

85% of column (3)

All India consumer price index (industrial workers general)

(5)

15% of item (5)

Composite price index for 400 kVA three phase distribution transformer (4) + (6)
(7)

(1)

(2)

(4)

(6)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

169.36 173.84 182.86 194.97 206.79

143.96 147.76 155.43 165.72 175.77

201.55 210.08 224.32 238.68 260.21

30.23 31.51 33.65 35.80 39.03

174.15 179.27 189.08 201.53 214.80

From the above, it could be seen that the composite index numbers for the transformer capacities from 15kVA to 100kVA vary marginally (less than 1%) and hence it is reasonable to adopt the same composite index number for these transformers as follows: Composite price index number adopted for distribution transformer stations of capacities 15 to 100kVA Year Composite index number 2004-05 182.50 2005-06 185.50 2006-07 197.50 2007-08 218 224 2008-09 For 250kVA and 400kVA transformer stations the composite index numbers are almost the same and hence the following index numbers are adopted for both these transformer stations.

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Composite price index number adopted for distribution transformer stations of capacities 250 & 400kVA Year 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 IV. 11kV lines The cost components (as a percentage) for different components, for a 11kV line are analysed as follows. For lines with RCC/PSCC poles (%) 12 28 60 Composite index number 174.50 179.50 189.50 202
215

I Ii iii

Cement Iron, steel and ferro alloys Insulators, conductor etc (manufactured products)

Based on the cost components mentioned above, the composite index number is arrived at as follows: 11kV lines Common price index number for civil works, structure material and equipment.
Price index of cement* (3) 12 % column (3) (4) Price index of iron steel and ferro alloys (5) 28 %of column (5) (6) Price index of manufactured products (7) 60 %of column (7) (8) Common price index number (4) +(6) + (8) (9)

S.N (1) (2)

Year

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

164 186 210 221 226

19.68 22.32 25.2 26.52 27.12

244 225 260 348 284

68.32 63 72.8 97.44 79.52

166.3 171.4 179.0 187.9 203.1

99.78 102.84 107.4 112.74 121.86

187.78 188.16 205.4 236.7 228.5

Composite Price Index number for 11kV lines including labour, transport etc.
Common price index Nos. for equipment etc. as in column (9) above
(3)

S.N

Year

72% of column (3)

All India consumer price index (industrial workers general)

(5)

28% of item (5)

Composite price index for 11kV lines (4) + (6)

(7)

(1)

(2)

(4)

(6)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

187.78 188.16 205.4 236.7 228.5

135.20 135.48 147.89 170.42 164.52

201.55 210.08 224.32 238.68 260.21

56.43 58.82 63.49 66.83 72.89

191.64 194.30 210.70 237.25 237.38

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V.

LT Lines The cost components (as a percentage) different for different components, for a LT lines are analysed as follows. For lines with RCC/PSCC poles (%) 13 30 57

I Ii iii

Cement Iron, steel and ferro alloys Insulators, conductor etc (manufactured products)

Based on the cost components mentioned above, the composite index number is arrived at as follows: LT Lines Common price index number for civil works, structure material and equipment.
S.N Year Price index of cement* (3) 13 % column (3) (4) Price index of iron steel and ferro alloys (5) 30 %of column (5) (6) Price index of manufactured products (7) 57 %of column (7) (8) Common price index number (4) +(6) + (8) (9)

(1)

(2)

1. 2004-05 2. 2005-06 3. 2006-07 4. 2007-08 5. 2008-09

164 186 210 221 226

21.32 24.18 27.3 28.73 29.38

244 225 260 348 284

73.2 67.5 78 104.4 85.2

166.3 171.4 179.0 187.9 203.1

94.79 97.70 102.03 107.10 115.77

189.31 189.38 207.33 240.23 230.35

Composite Price Index number for LT lines including labour, transport etc.
Common price index Nos. for equipment etc. as in column (9) above
(3)

S.N

Year

70% of column (3)

All India consumer price index (industrial workers general)

(5)

30% of item (5)

Composite price index for LT lines

(4) + (6)
(7)

(1)

(2)

(4)

(6)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

189.31 189.38 207.33 240.23 230.35

132.52 132.57 145.13 168.16 161.25

201.55 210.08 224.32 238.68 260.21

60.47 63.02 67.30 71.60 78.06

192.98 195.59 212.43 239.77 239.31

Note: All the price index numbers taken from Economic Survey are with the base 1993 94 =100.

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Annexure - 6.2 (a) Arriving at the capital cost ranges for the year 2004-05 CESU SouthC o S.N 33kV line with 80/100mm AAAC/ACSR 1 poles 2 33kV line with 80/100mm AAAC/ACSR over PSCC / RCC SPDCL 2.52/ 2.62 1.351/ 1.627 0.353 1.35/ 1.432 1.54/ 1.737 1.18/ 1.857 1.117 CPDCL 2.57/ 2.69 1.33/ 1.67 0.293 0.94 1.12 1.25/ 1.88 1.09 TNEB 2.138 1.327/ 1.394 0.664 0.99 1.357 2.341 1.084/ 1.476 MGVCL 1.130/ 1.383 0.741 0.925 1.22 1.109/ 1.367 0.966 UGVCL 1.130/ 1.383 0.741 0.925 1.22 1.109/ 1.367 0.966 WB 3.05 3.85 2.06 0.73 1.00 1.19 Assam Bhopal Indoor UPCL 1.93/ 2.52 2.94/ 4.13 1.06/ 1.36 0.67 1.02 1.11 0.97/ 1.71 0.77/ 0.97 22.63 2.42/ 2.93 3.55/ 4.53 1.34/ 1.67 0.74 1.12 1.61 1.34/ 2.18 0.97/ 1.21 26.36 1.44/ 1.72 1.21 1.06 1.42 2.27 0.86/ 1.44 Average PSEB Chattisg of the arh Acceptable common normative range range 2.24 3.10/ 3.91 0.96/ 1.26 0.63 0.82 0.95 0.66 1.01 1.43 2.04 0.78/ 1.30 0.82 1.18/ 1.77 0.92/ 1.12 29.69 2.138/ 3.05 2.94/ 4.53 1.039/ 1.67 0.293/ 0.62 0.63/ 1.06 0.664/ 1.432 0.95/ 1.737 1.357/ 2.04 2.341 0.97/ 2.18 0.82/ 1.21 22.63/ 29.69 37.04/ 58.8 48.66/ 79.2 104.50 104.5 116/ 122 178 142.20 204.13 2.594 3.74 1.355 0.46 0.85 1.05 1.34 1.7 2.34

over Rail poles

3 11kV line with 34/50mm over PSCC supports 15/16 KVA single phase distribution 4 transformers 16/25 KVA three phase distribution 5 transformers 63 KVA three phase distrribution 6 transformes 100 KVA three phase distrribution 7 transformes 8 250 KVA three phase distrribution transformes

1.26/ 1.039/ 1.54 1.386 0.62 0.93 1.02 1.173 1.42/ 1.63 1.16 -

400/500 KVA three phase distrribution 9 transformes LT 3 phase 5 wire / 4 wire 55mm /34mm AAAC / ACSR iover 10 PSCC / RCC 11 LT single phase 3 wire 34mm AAAC / ACSR iover PSCC / RCC 12 33/11 kV SS with 1x1.6 MVA PTR 33/11 kV SS with 1x2.5 MVA PTR 33/11 kV SS with 1x3.15 MVA PTR 33/11 kV SS with 1x5 MVA PTR 33/11 kV SS with 1x8 MVA PTR (Out door) 33/11 kV SS with 2x3.15 MVA PTR 33/11 kV SS with 2x5 MVA PTR 33/11 kV SS with 2x6.3 MVA PTR 33/11 kV SS with 2x8 MVA PTR (outdoor) 33/11 kV SS with 2x8 MVA PTR (Indoor) 66/11kV SS with 1X8 MVA PTR 66/11kV SS with 12.5/20 MVA PTR 66/11kV SS with 2X20/25 MVA PTR

2.23 1.42 -

1.58 1.02 26.16 47.9 63.93 104.5 119.00 178 142.20 204.13

71.00/ 77.00 116.00/ 122.00 -

66.85 116.60 142.2 204.13

153.00 178.40

29.5 49.76 -

32.12 55.42 -

58.8 79.20

49.10 62.20

37.04 48.66

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Annexure - 6.2 (b) Arriving at the capital cost ranges for the year 2005-06 CESU SouthC o S.N 33kV line with 80/100mm AAAC/ACSR 1 poles 2 33kV line with 80/100mm AAAC/ACSR over PSCC / RCC SPDCL 2.52/ 2.62 CPDCL 2.57/ 2.70 1.351/ 1.627 0.353 1.36/ 1.77 0.30/ 0.35 0.438 1.35/ 1.432 1.54/ 1.737 1.277 1.4 1.318/ 1.857 1.117 1.34/ 1.85 1.11 0.713 1.147 1.753 2.923 1.141/ 1.558 1.270/ 1.440 1.270/ 1.440 1.104 0.741 0.925 1.22 0.741 0.925 1.22 1.407/ 1.478 1.130/ 1.542 1.130/ 1.542 TNEB 2.764 MGVCL UGVCL WB 3.36 4.24 2.07 0.75 1.04 1.63 2.47 1.57 Assam Bhopal Indoor UPCL 2.12/ 2.76 3.23/ 4.54 1.17/ 1.49 0.79 1.1 1.42 1.06/ 1.87 0.85/ 1.06 23.30 2.02/ 2.43 3.27/ 3.96 1.38 0.70 1.05 1.05/ 1.80 0.80/ 1.20 27.14 0.75 2.30 0.88/ 1.48 Average PSEB Chattisg of the arh Acceptable common normative range range 2.57 3.46/ 4.38 1.06/ 1.37 0.70 0.97 1.18 0.77 1.17 1.7 2.25 0.83/ 1.34 0.84 1.29/ 1.92 1.00/ 1.21 32.70 2.30/ 3.36 3.23/ 4.54 1.06/ 2.07 0.30/ 0.35 0.70/ 0.94 0.713/ 1.432 1.147/ 1.737 1.753/ 3.895 2.923/ 6.281 1.27/ 2.35 0.84/ 1.57 23.30/ 32.70 43.53/ 59.5 55.20/ 83.20 112.4
116/ 125.6

2.83 3.89 1.57 0.33 0.82 1.07 1.44 2.83 4.6 1.81 1.21 28

over Rail poles

3 11kV line with 34/50mm over PSCC supports 15/16 KVA single phase distribution 4 transformers 16/25 KVA three phase distribution 5 transformers 63 KVA three phase distrribution 6 transformes 100 KVA three phase distrribution 7 transformes 250 KVA three phase distrribution 8 transformes 9 400/500 KVA three phase distrribution transformes LT 3 phase 5 wire / 4 wire 55mm /34mm AAAC / ACSR iover 10 PSCC / RCC 11 LT single phase 3 wire 34mm AAAC / ACSR iover PSCC / RCC 12 33/11 kV SS with 1x1.6 MVA PTR 33/11 kV SS with 1x2.5 MVA PTR 33/11 kV SS with 1x3.15 MVA PTR 33/11 kV SS with 1x5 MVA PTR 33/11 kV SS with 1x8 MVA PTR (Outdoor) 33/11 kV SS with 1x8 MVA PTR (Indoor) 33/11 kV SS with 2x3.15 MVA PTR 33/11 kV SS with 2x5 MVA PTR 33/11 kV SS with 2x6.3 MVA PTR 33/11 kV SS with 2x8 MVA PTR (outdoor) 33/11 kV SS with 2x8 MVA PTR (Indoor)

1.287/ 1.055/ 1.646 1.48 0.778 0.619

0.882/ 1.432 0.94 1.374/ 1.867 1.432 2.298 3.782/ 3.895 6.168/ 6.281 1.667 3.44/ 3.55 5.61/ 5.72

1.592/ 1.384/ 2.426 2.353 1.327 1.16

31.75 71.00/ 77.00 59.40/ 62.10 55.20

34.57 61.48

59.5 83.20

51.9 65.30

43.53 56.88

51.52 69.2 112.4 120.8 196.3 175.25 209.25 197

116/ 122 125.60

168.00

112.40

196.30 160.50 190 204/ 214.5

196.3 160.5/ 190 204/ 214.5

Annexure-6.2 (c) Arriving at the capital cost ranges for the year 2006-07 CESU SouthC o S.N 33kV line with 80/100mm AAAC/ACSR 1 poles 2 33kV line with 80/100mm AAAC/ACSR over PSCC / RCC SPDCL 2.52/ 2.62 CPDCL 2.46/ 2.71 1.53/ 1.95 0.377/ 0.426 0.678 1.35/ 1.432 1.54/ 1.737 1.18 1.69 1.318/ 1.857 1.117 1.45/ 1.93 1.25 1.006 1.730 2.34 2.923 1.576/ 2.166 1.454/ 2.023 1.24 1.497/ 2.097 1.295 1.033 1.567 1.905 0.969 1.5 1.845 TNEB 3.508 MGVCL UGVCL WB 3.67 4.66 1.936/ 2.058 1.425/ 1.754 1.455/ 1.832 2.10 0.8 1.27 1.62 2.71 1.62 Assam Bhopal Indoor UPCL 2.12/ 2.12/ 2.76 2.55 4.69 3.23/ 3.43/ 4.54 4.16 1.45/ 1.45/ 1.58 1.96 2.40 1.46 1.80 2.08 2.07 1.49 0.81 1.24 1.59 1.06/ 2.01 0.85/ 1.00 24.47 33.34 57.96 108 0.72 1.11 1.10/ 1.89 0.87/ 1.07 27.14 34.57 61.48 65.70 52.80 0.75 1.9 6.168/ 6.28 1.57/ 1.84 1.54 PSEB Chattisg arh Acceptable common range 2.33/ 2.46/ 2.98 3.67 3.67/ 3.23/ 4.66 4.66 0.96/ 1.18/ 1.351/ 1.48 1.55 2.058 0.87 1.37 1.72 0.82 1.16 1.65 2.28 0.96/ 1.80 0.84 1.25/ 2.17 1.08/ 1.33 33.2 50.44 64.82 0.353/ 0.426 0.678/ 1.033 1.066/ 1.80 1.54/ 2.08 2.28/ 2.34 2.92/ 6.28 1.31/ 2.41 0.84/ 1.62 24.47/ 33.2 131.2 50.44/ 65.70 57.96/ 81.2 108 Average of the normtive range 3.065 3.95 1.71 0.39 0.86 1.43 1.81 2.31 4.6 1.86 1.23 28.84 131.2 58.07 69.58 108

2.93 1.57/ 1.426/ 1.64 1.704 0.637 0.976 1.49 1.74 5.61/ 5.72 1.38/ 2.41 1.23

over Rail poles 1.351/ 1.627 0.353

3 11kV line with 34/50mm over PSCC supports 15/16 KVA single phase distribution 4 transformers 16/25 KVA three phase distribution 5 transformers 63 KVA three phase distrribution 6 transformes 7 100 KVA three phase distrribution transformes

250 KVA three phase distrribution 8 transformes 400/500 KVA three phase 9 distrribution transformes LT 3 phase 5 wire / 4 wire 55mm /34mm AAAC / ACSR iover 10 PSCC / RCC 11 LT single phase 3 wire 34mm AAAC / ACSR iover PSCC / RCC 12 33/11 kV SS with 1x1.6 MVA PTR 33/11 kV SS with 1x2.5 MVA PTR 33/11 kV SS with 1x3.15 MVA PTR 33/11 kV SS with 1x5 MVA PTR 33/11 kV SS with 1x8 MVA PTR (Outdoor) 33/11 kV SS with 1x8 MVA PTR (Indoor) 33/11 kV SS with 2x3.15 MVA PTR 33/11 kV SS with 2x5 MVA PTR 33/11 kV SS with 2x6.3 MVA PTR 33/11 kV SS with 2x8 MVA PTR (Outdoor) 33/11 kV SS with 2x8 MVA PTR (Indoor) 116.00/ 122.00 71.0/ 77.0

131.2 137 78.2/ 81.2

181.08 130.20 212.70 172.70

116.90

116.90 116/ 130.20 212.70 172.70

116.90 123.10 212.70 172.70

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Annexure - 6.2 (d) Arriving at the capital cost ranges for the year 2007-08
CESU SouthCo PSEB Chattisgar h Acceptable common range

S.N

SPDCL

CPDCL

TNEB

MGVCL

UGVCL

WB

Assam

Bhopal

Indoor

UPCL

Average of the normtive range 3.15 4.62 1.88 0.5 1.15 1.6 1.85 3.25 6.50 2.06 1.3 54.04 80.3 92.75 153.5 219.48 117 136.7 208.7 184

33kV line with 80/100mm AAAC/ACSR 1 poles 2 33kV line with 80/100mm AAAC/ACSR

over PSCC / RCC

3.49/ 3.59

2.99/ 3.28 -

3.04 1.52/ 1.891/ 2.473 1.012 1.88 3.064 5.952 1.62/ 2.19 1.113/ 1.369 1.54/ 1.90 1.083 1.644 2.087 1.49/ 2.09 1.278 1.514/ 2.38 1.402 1.136 1.735 2.121 1.94

3.84 5.18 2.21 0.86 1.32 1.7 2.73 1.65

5.42

3.05/ 3.38 -

2.79/ 2.94 1.95 1.04/ 1.09 1.45 1.94 1.85/ 2.42 1.68 53.65 77.04 106.5 170.53 1.01 1.45 2.1 4.84 7.04

3.20/ 3.38 1.54/ 2.18 0.898 1.62 2.07 2.39 1.84/ 1.98 1.2

2.70/ 3.07 1.55/ 1.99 0.82 1.16 1.55 2.04 1.64/ 2.18 1.13

1.76/ 2.30 0.96 1.22 1.66 1.53/ 2.18 0.98

2.65/ 3.43 4.05/ 5.18 1.37/ 2.16 1.16 1.65 2.31 3.49 1.42/ 2.56 1.23/ 1.54 54.52 81 95.51

2.70/ 3.59 4.05/ 5.18 1.37/ 2.38 0.4/ 0.6 0.84/ 1.45 1.20/ 2.0 1.60/ 2.10 3.0/ 3.49 6.00/ 7.00 1.42/ 2.7 1.10/ 1.40 53.65/ 54.52 77/83 79/ 106.50 137/170 219.48

over Rail poles 1.49/ 1.70 0.423

3 11kV line with 34/50mm over PSCC supports 15/16 KVA single phase distribution 4 transformers 16/25 KVA three phase distribution 5 transformers 63 KVA three phase distrribution 6 transformes 100 KVA three phase distrribution 7 transformes 250 KVA three phase distrribution 8 transformes 400/500 KVA three phase 9 distrribution transformes 10
LT 3 phase 5 wire / 4 wire 55mm /34mm AAAC / ACSR iover PSCC / RCC

2.00/ 2.59 0.413 0.84

2.78 1.36 1.69 2.1 2.42 2.39 1.32

2.38 1.11/ 1.21 1.54 1.85 1.98/ 2.41 54.44 77.21 100.88

1.328 1.583/ 1.963

1.193 1.686 -

1.581/ 2.196 1.343

1.69/ 2.41 1.14/ 1.37

11 LT single phase 3 wire 34mm AAAC / ACSR iover PSCC / RCC 12 33/11 kV SS with 1x1.6 MVA DTR 33/11 kV SS with 1x2.5 MVA PTR 33/11 kV SS with 1x3.15 MVA PTR 33/11 kV SS with 1x5 MVA PTR
33/11 kV SS with 1x8 MVA PTR (Outdoor) 33/11 kV SS with 1x8 MVA PTR (Indoor)

153.95 79.0/ 86.0 87.39/ 93.0 137.181 219.484 182.40 130.0/ 137.0 143.40 208.70 183.85

82.78

67.50

51.60

33/11 kV SS with 2x3.15 MVA PTR 33/11 kV SS with 2x5 MVA PTR 33/11 kV SS with 2x6.3 MVA PTR
33/11 kV SS with 2x8 MVA PTR (Outdoor) 33/11 kV SS with 2x8 MVA PTR (Indoor)

110.21 123.76

122.20

110/124 130/ 143.4 208.7 183.85 196.52 369 1556.89

66/11kV SS with 1X8 MVA PTR 66/11kV SS with 12.5/20 MVA PTR 66/11kV SS with 2X20/25 MVA PTR

196.52 369

196.52 369 1556.89 199

Annexure - 6.2 (e) Arriving at the capital cost ranges for the year 2008-09 CESU SouthC o S.N 33kV line with 80/100mm AAAC/ACSR 1 poles 2 33kV line with 80/100mm AAAC/ACSR over PSCC / RCC SPDCL 3.16/ 3.29 CPDCL 3.45/ 3.54 1.67/ 2.15 1.579 1.811/ 1.834 2.24/ 3.29 0.429 0.978 1.518 1.715 1.611/ 2.365 1.37 1.91/ 2.60 1.33/ 1.46 TNEB 3.54 2.10/ 2.65 1.97 3.208 5.948 1.754/ 2.44 1.204/ 1.480 MGVCL 1.88/ 2.13 1.287 1.74 2.23 1.54/ 2.43 1.281 UGVCL 1.56/ 1.98 1.136 1.34 2.12 1.58/ 2.4 1.415 WB 3.83/ 4.38 5.7 2.17/ 2.65 1.31 1.51 1.94 2.83 2.38 Assam Bhopal Indoor UPCL 6.42 3.29 1.61 2.05 2.39 2.56 2.83 2.04 3.38/ 3.77 2.5 1.32/ 1.45 1.88 2.47 2.19/ 2.68 54.74 180.00 85.0/ 93.0 100 134.35 78.21 90.88 2.76/ 3.06 1.78 1.09/ 1.33 1.75 2.35 2.08/ 2.53 1.77 55.72 77.04 98.77 180.50 83.5 54.3 1.15 1.65 2.39 5.50 8.00 3.71/ 3.93 1.61/ 2.74 0.953 1.73 2.78 2.55 1.90/ 2.45 1.3 2.74/ 3.22 1.57/ 2.09 0.64 1.15 1.48 2.24 1.66/ 2.19 1.14 PSEB Chattisg arh Acceptable common range 1.95/ 2.60 0.92/ 1.09 1.30 1.84 1.61/ 2.3 1.06 2.75/ 3.90 5.20/ 5.75 2.00/2.50 0.4/ 0.6 1.0/1.4 1.6/ 2.00 1.9/2.2 3.00/ 3.2 6.00/8.00 2.0/ 2.4 1.2/ 1.8 54/ 55 77/84 85/ 100 140/180 220/240 180.64/ 282.26 156.65 252.00 243.06 202.2 308.58/ 369 126.4 110/ 130 135/155 252.00 185/240 310/400 202.20 308.58/ 369 1350 Average of the normtive range 3.325 5.48 2.25 0.5 1.2 1.8 2.05 3.21 7.50 2.2 1.5 54.5 80.5 92.75 160 230 120 145 252.00 212.5 355 202.20 338.79 1350 200

over Rail poles

3 11kV line with 34/50mm over PSCC supports 15/16 KVA single phase distribution 4 transformers 16/25 KVA three phase distribution 5 transformers 63 KVA three phase distrribution 6 transformes 100 KVA three phase distrribution 7 transformes 8 250 KVA three phase distrribution transformes

400/500 KVA three phase 9 distrribution transformes LT 3 phase 5 wire / 4 wire 55mm /34mm AAAC / ACSR iover 10 PSCC / RCC 11 LT single phase 3 wire 34mm AAAC / ACSR iover PSCC / RCC 12 33/11 kV SS with 1x1.6 MVA PTR 33/11 kV SS with 1x2.5 MVA PTR 33/11 kV SS with 1x3.15 MVA PTR 33/11 kV SS with 1x5 MVA PTR
33/11 kV SS with 1x8 MVA PTR (Outdoor) 33/11 kV SS with 1x8 MVA PTR (Indoor)

33/11 kV SS with 2x3.15 MVA PTR 33/11 kV SS with 2x5 MVA PTR 33/11 kV SS with 2x6.3 MVA PTR
33/11 kV SS with 2x8 MVA PTR (Outdoor) 33/11 kV SS with 2x8 MVA PTR (Indoor)

66/11kV SS with 1X8 MVA PTR 66/11kV SS with 12.5/20 MVA PTR 66/11kV SS with 2X20/25 MVA PTR

Annexure - 6.2 (f)

Year wise Benchmark Capital Costs from 2004-05 to 2008-09

S.N Elements in Distribution Business o a 33 kV line / KM 1 with 80/100 mm2 AAAC/ACSR over PSCC/RCC supports (a8&b8) 2 with 80/100 mm2 AAAC/ACSR over rail poles (a9 & b9) b 11 kV lines 3 11 kV line with 34/50 mm 2 AAAC / ACSR over PSCC / RCC supports c Distribution transformer stations 4 15/16 kVA single phase (a10&b10) 5 16/25 kVA Three phase (a11&b11) 6 63 kVA three phase (a12&b12) 7 100 kVA three phase (a13&b13) 8 250 kVA three phase (a14&b14) 9 400/500 kVA three phase (a15 &b15) d LT Lines 10 Three phase 5 wire and 4 wire with 55 mm2 / 34 mm2 AAAC / ACSR over PSCC / RCC supports (a16&b16) 11 Single phase 3 wire with 34 mm2 AAAC / ACSR over PSCC / RCC supports (a17&b17) e 33/11 kV Sub-stations 12 33/11 kV SS with 1x1.6 MVA power transformer 13 33/11 kV SS with 1x3.15 MVA power transformer 14 33/11 kV SS with 1x5 MVA power transformer 15 33/11 kV SS with 1x8 MVA power transformer (outdoor) 16 33/11 kV SS with 1x8 MVA power transformer (indoor) 17 33/11 kV SS with 2x3.15 MVA power transformer 18 33/11 kV SS with 2x5 MVA power transformer 19 33/11 kV SS with 2x8 MVA power transformer (outdoor) 20 33/11 kV SS with 2x8 MVA power transformer(indoor) 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

2.59 3.74 1.36

2.83 3.89 1.57

3.07 3.95 1.71

3.15 4.62 1.88

3.33 5.48 2.25

0.46 0.85 1.05 1.34 1.70 2.34 1.58 1.02

0.33 0.82 1.07 1.44 2.83 4.60 1.81 1.21

0.39 0.86 1.43 1.81 2.31 4.60 1.86 1.23

0.50 1.15 1.60 1.85 3.25 6.50 2.06 1.30

0.50 1.20 1.80 2.05 3.10 7.50 2.20 1.50

26.16 47.92 63.93 104.50 119.00 142.20 204.13

28.00 51.52 69.20 112.40 120.80 175.25 209.25

28.84 58.07 69.58 108.00 116.90 123.10 172.00 -

54.04 80.30 92.75 153.50 219.48 117.00 136.70 184.00 -

54.50 80.50 92.75 160.00 230.00 120.00 145.00 212.50 201

Annexure -6.3
Model for arriving at Benchmark Capital cost of different elements of Distribution Business correlating to composite price index numbers
Values of the constants 'a' and 'b' of different elements as per Regression formula Elements in Distribution Business Value of 'a' Value of 'b' Benchmark cost of element during the year 2008-09 yc=a+bx a 33 kV line / KM 1 with 80/100 mm2 AAAC/ACSR over PSCC/RCC supports (a8&b8) 2 with 80/100 mm2 AAAC/ACSR over rail poles (a9 & b9) b 11 kV lines 3 11 kV line with 34/50 mm2 AAAC / ACSR over PSCC / RCC supports c Distribution transformer stations 4 15/16 kVA single phase (a10&b10) 5 16/25 kVA Three phase (a11&b11) 6 63 kVA three phase (a12&b12) 7 100 kVA three phase (a13&b13) 8 9 d 10 250 kVA three phase (a14&b14) 400/500 kVA three phase (a15 &b15) LT Lines Three phase 5 wire and 4 wire with 55 mm2 / 34 mm2 AAAC / ACSR over PSCC / RCC supports (a16&b16) 0.2649 -0.6469 0.0131 0.0219 3.3031 4.8046 Benchmark cost of element during the year 2009-10 yc=a+bx 3.4719 5.0804 Benchmark cost of element during the year 2010-11 yc=a+bx #VALUE! #VALUE! Benchmark cost of element during the year 2011-12 yc=a+bx #VALUE! #VALUE! Benchmark cost of element during the year 2012-13 yc=a+bx #VALUE! #VALUE! Benchmark cost of element during the year 2013-14 yc=a+bx #VALUE! #VALUE! Benchmark cost of element during the year 2014-15 yc=a+bx #VALUE! #VALUE!

-1.1705

0.0136

2.0697

2.2478

#VALUE!

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-0.1236 -0.9177 -2.0518 -1.2870 -2.8887 -16.7666 -0.2024

0.0028 0.0094 0.0171 0.0148 0.0288 0.1139 0.0097

0.4985 1.1875 1.7743 2.0313 3.2968 7.7156 2.1289

0.5312 1.2981 1.9754 2.2057 3.6283 9.0274 2.2578

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11 Single phase 3 wire with 34 mm2 AAAC / ACSR over PSCC / RCC supports (a17&b17) e 12 13 14 15 16 33/11 kV Sub-stations 33/11 kV SS with 1x1.6 MVA power transformer 33/11 kV SS with 1x3.15 MVA power transformer 33/11 kV SS with 1x5 MVA power transformer 33/11 kV SS with 2x3.15 MVA power transformer 33/11 kV SS with 2x5 MVA power transformer

-0.1269

0.0064

1.4007

1.4851

#VALUE!

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-116.7080 -108.4042 -71.8930 55.8739 3.9318 -75.8767

0.7825 0.8686 0.7548 0.2942 0.6309 1.2775

56.2276 83.5525 94.9280 120.8978 143.3684 206.4441

65.4612 93.8018 103.8351 124.3696 150.8134 221.5182

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17 33/11 kV SS with 2x8 MVA power transformer (outdoor)

Year

33 kV line with 33 kV Line Over Rail 80/100 mm2 Poles AAA

11 kV Lines

Distribution Distribution Transformer Transformer 15 kVA to 100 250/400 kVA kVA

LT Lines

33 kV / 11 kV Sub-station

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

232.39 245.3 x3 x4 x5 x6 x7

249.3 261.91 x3 x4 x5 x6 x7

237.38 250.43 x3 x4 x5 x6 x7

224 235.77 x3 x4 x5 x6 x7

215 226.52 x3 x4 x5 x6 x7

239.31 252.54 x3 x4 x5 x6 x7

221 232.8 x3 x4 x5 x6 x7 202

7. Summary, Conclusions and Suggestions/

Recommendations
7.1 The capital costs of various elements in the Distribution Business 33 kV, 11 kV and LT lines (Overhead and underground), 33/11 kV substations (outdoor and indoor), 66kV (in three cases), distribution transformer stations, metering equipment and meters and service line costs as obtained / collected from the identified utilities and validated wherever required are discussed in Chapters-4 and 5. As discussed in Chapters-4 and 5 the costs as executed are not available in complete shape in a number of cases and the costs have to be validated by adding the costs of some items not accounted by the utility and the costs obtained / validated are presented to arrive at benchmark costs. 7.2 Unlike benchmarking as an instrument for improving the operational performance, the benchmarking the capital costs of elements in Distribution Business is rather difficult as the costs differ for various reasons as detailed below:

Different utilities adopt different practices / norms for the lines and substations, which contribute for variation in costs as discussed in Chapters 4 and 5. In some cases the land costs for substations are high. The costs as executed are not available in complete shape as the costs of all items are not accounted. A scheme may contain a number of elements and segregation of costs for specific items is difficult. The costs to some extent depend on equipment specifications etc., which may differ from utility to utility.

In view of the above, it is difficult to benchmark the costs of various elements in Distribution Business to a specific cost. However, with the data available an attempt is made to benchmark the capital costs of various elements in Distribution Business

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with a range of benchmark costs. Where the costs are abnormally high in some utilities due to local conditions and practices followed by the utilities, the costs are not considered for the benchmarking and they have to be considered as state specific costs. The variation in practices/norms and correspondingly the costs are more

significant in the case of 33 kV, 11 kV and LT lines. The practices / norms commonly adopted by most of the utilities are considered for benchmarking the costs. Wherever lines are constructed with higher size conductor or special supports etc., for specific use, these could be brought to the notice of the appropriate Commission while giving costs in the ARR petition. Summarising the benchmark costs for various elements in Distribution Business executed during 2008-09 could be concluded as below: (i) 33 kV, 11 kV and LT Lines (Cost / km) (a) Overhead Line
33 kV 11 kV LT Rs.3.00 to Rs.3.60 lakhs Rs.2.00 to Rs.2.5 lakhs Rs.2.00 to Rs.2.40 lakhs

(b) Underground System (Cost / km)

33 kV 11 kV LT Rs.25 to Rs.40 lakhs Rs.8 to Rs.20 lakhs (i) 3 x 95 mm2 and 3 x120mm2 XLPE cable = Rs.4 to Rs. 5 lakhs (ii) 3 x 300 mm2 XLPE cable = Rs.11 to Rs. 12 lakhs (specific to Delhi)

(ii)

33 / 11 kV substations (Receiving stations) (outdoor) with the transformer capacities of - (Cost / each SS)

1x 1.6 MVA 1x3.15 MVA 1x5 MVA 1x8 MVA -

Rs.54 to Rs.55 lakhs Rs.77 to Rs.84 lakhs Rs.85 to Rs.100 lakhs Rs.140 to Rs.170 lakhs Rs.110 to Rs. 125 lakhs Rs.135 to Rs.155 lakhs Rs.185 to Rs.240 lakhs
Rs.190 to Rs.260 lakhs (Specific to WBSDCL)

2x3.15 MVA 2x5 MVA 2x8 MVA

2x6.3 MVA

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66 kV Substation (Outdoor) - (Cost / each)

1x8 MVA Rs.195 to 200 lakhs 1x12.5 MVA Rs.305 to 310 lakhs 1x20 MVA Rs.370 lakhs

(iv)

33/11 kV Substations (Indoor) (Cost / each SS)

2x5 MVA - Rs. 235 to 240 lakhs 2x8 MVA - Rs.350 to Rs.370 lakhs 1x8 MVA - Rs.180 to Rs.190 lakhs

(v)

Distribution Transformer Stations (Cost / each)

15/16 kVA single phase - Rs.0.40 to Rs.0.60 lakhs 16/25 kVA Three phase - Rs.1.00 to Rs.1.40 lakhs 63 kVA Three phase - Rs.1.60 to Rs.2.00 lakhs 100 kVA Three phase - Rs.1.90 to Rs.2.20 lakhs 250 kVA Three phase - Rs.3.00 to Rs.3.20 lakhs 400 kVA Three phase - Rs.7.00 to Rs.8.00 lakhs

(vi)

Metering Equipment and Meters

33 kV metering - Rs.45,000 to Rs.60,000 11 kV metering - Rs.32,000 to Rs.43,000 Trivector metering - Rs.3,800 to Rs.4000 LT Three phase - Rs.1,300 to Rs.1,800 Single phase - Rs.450 to Rs.900

(vii)

Service Line Costs (LT)

Sl.No. 1 2 3 Category of Service Single phase domestic and non-domestic Three phase domestic and non-domestic Three phase industrial i) upto 20 HP ii) Above 20 HP 4 5 Street Lights Agriculture Rs. 5000 to 9000 Rs. 9500 to 18000 Rs. 1600 to 2600 Rs. 3000 to 5000 Costs (Rs.) Rs. 1800 to 3000 Rs. 5000 to 7000

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Overheads 33/11 kV Sub-stations Distribution Transformer Stations 33 kV and 11 kV lines LT Lines Service connections (LT) 18% of the total costs 15% of the total cost 28% of total cost 30% of total cost 25% of total cost

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The benchmark costs for hilly areas can be considered as follows: 1. 33kV line a) Assam 80mm2 AAAC on PSCC poles 100M Span & 80mm2 AAAC on steel tubular poles, DPs, 100 meter span (ii) 8 mm2 AAAC on PSCC poles 100 meter span (i) b) Uttarakhand (i) 100mm2 ACSR on steel tubular poles, 60 meter span with ground wire. 2. 11kV line (i) Assam & UPCL Rs. 4.00 to 5.00 lakhs 3. LT lines (i) Assam & UPCL (ii) 80 mm2 AAAC on ST poles 40 meter span = Rs. 5.5 to 6.40 lakhs (iii) 20/25 mm2 AAAC on ST poles / RSJ with 50 meter span = Rs. 3.50 to 4.00 lakhs (iv) 20/25 mm2 AAAC on PSCC poles with 50 meter span = Rs. 2.00 to 3.20 lakhs 4. 33/11kV substation (outdoor) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) 1X2.5 MVA 1X3.15 MVA 2X2.5 MVA 2X5 MVA Rs. 144 to 168 lakhs Rs. 170 to 180 lakhs Rs. 160 to 196 lakhs Rs. 250 to 274 lakhs Rs. 9 to 12.00 lakhs Rs. 9 to 11.00 lakhs

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5. Distribution transformers (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) 15/16 KVA single phase transformers 16/25 KVA three phase transformers 63 KVA three phase transformers 100 KVA three phase transformers 315/400 KVA three phase transformers Rs. 1.36 to 1.61 lakhs Rs. 1.69 to Rs. 2.00 lakhs Rs. 2.00 to Rs. 2.42 lakhs Rs. 2.42 to 2.56 lakhs Rs. 7.00 to 8.00 lakhs

Suggestions/Recommendations: The benchmark costs will serve as broad indicators and assist in decision making by Regulatory Commissions while approving capital costs. In the case of 33 kV, 11 kV and LT lines utilities adopt different sizes of conductor and types of supports. This might have been adopted by the utilities based on the requirements. Based on the costs furnished the utilities shall try to economise the costs. The costs of 33/11kV substations vary considerably in the layouts etc., type of structures, control rooms and other related civil works, etc. Since the utilities are constructing large number of substations is rural areas under RGGVY and other schemes, it is desirable the layouts are simplified and the costs reduced. The distribution transformer capacities are standardised in most of the utilities to 15/16 kVA single phase, 25 kVA, 63 kVA and 100 kVA. It may not be desirable to go in for large capacity distribution transformers unless they have to cater highly concentrated loads / load density is high. Installation of smaller capacity transformers reduces LT line lengths and losses thereby improving the voltages. Standard layouts and estimates with bill of material for some of the important elements are given in the Annexures 5.1 to 5.6 for reference. The model given for updating the benchmark costs may be updated after 3-5 years as there may be changes in technology that impact on actual capital costs, and changes in the weigtages of the composite price indices. If the base of the price indices shifts, appropriate adjustments would need to be made. The continuous ground wire has to be run for overhead lines as per Rule 90 of IE Rules 1956. It is not being followed in many of the utilities other than Uttarakhand. It is to be ensured that the ground wire has to be run in all the utilities unless it is relaxed by the electrical inspector under Rule 134 (1) of IE

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Rules 1956. The additional cost due to this will not change the range of the benchmark costs. The utilities have not purchased energy efficient, star labelled transformers so far. Certain utilities are proposing to purchase energy efficient star rated power transformer and distribution transformers. Our enquiries reveal that the costs of such transformers are around 10% more than the normal transformers. The respective Regulatory Commissions may allow about 10% weightage in the cost of transformers, wherever such transformers are purchased by the utilities.

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