What started off in 1994 as a humble distribution transformer repair unit has today grown into Shirdi Sai Electricals Ltd Group (SSEL Group) — a respectable name in the field of transformers that includes Shirdi Sai Electricals Ltd and its subsidiary Indo-Tech Transformers Ltd. In this exclusive interaction, we have Visweswara Reddy, Chairman & Managing Director, Shirdi Sai Electricals Ltd Group (SSEL Group), discussing the group’s three-decade journey and its future plans. Reddy asserts that SSEL Group aims to solidify its leadership in the power T&D sector by leveraging advanced technologies and maintaining high-quality standards.
Let us start by understanding the range of distribution transformers produced by SSEL.
At its core, SSEL Group is committed to providing smart, sustainable, and efficient solutions for the energy sector. SSEL Group is India’s largest distribution transformer manufacturer. We have established ourselves as a one-stop solution for energy transmission and distribution (T&D) needs. SSEL Group currently has the capability to manufacture a wide range of products for the transmission segment, including the most energy-efficient transformers ranging from 5kVA to 500 MVA in the 400kV class, as well as reactors up to 125 MVAr.
What is SSEL’s current annual manufacturing capacity in MVA terms, with respect to distribution transformers? Is there any medium-term capacity expansion plan?
Our integrated facilities across India leverage state-of-the-art technology to manufacture a diverse range of transformers. With a total annual production capacity of 35,000 MVA spread across three plants, we are well-equipped to meet a variety of power and distribution needs.
Our first manufacturing facility in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, dedicated to manufacturing distribution transformers, currently has installed capacity of 7,500 MVA. This facility excels with cutting-edge technology, allowing us to produce 400-450 transformers daily. By the end of 2024, we plan to expand the Kadapa plant’s capacity to 15,000 MVA, focusing on medium power and dry-type transformers.
Our second facility, located in Naini, Uttar Pradesh, has installed capacity of 20,000 MVA and is our largest manufacturing plant. We aim to expand its capacity to 25,000 MVA annually by the end of 2024.
In Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, our listed company Indo Tech Transformers Ltd has an installed capacity of 7,500 MVA. This plant will see an increase in capacity to 10,000 MVA by the end of 2024.