Business Update22 Aug 2025, 12:47 pm
Gokak Textiles Ltd. Faces Issues with 25 MVA Capacity Power Transformer at Solar Power Plant
AI Summary
On August 20, 2025, Gokak Textiles Ltd. experienced issues with a 25 MVA capacity power transformer (PTR-1) at their solar power plant. The transformer failed to meet requirements and regulations, tripping multiple times due to voltage fluctuation, earth fault, and high set overcurrent. The company inspected the equipment and found no signs of flashover or heat generation. However, a testing team was called after the oil sample suggested issues with the Y-phase winding on the low voltage side and accumulation of gas due to a fault in PTR-1. The company is in the process of draining out the oil and visually inspecting the winding, with updates provided as per SEBI regulations.
Key Highlights
- Power transformer (PTR-1) at Gokak Textiles Ltd.'s solar power plant failed to meet requirements and regulations.
- Transformer tripped multiple times due to voltage fluctuation, earth fault, and high set overcurrent.
- Inspection found no signs of flashover or heat generation, but oil sample suggested issues with Y-phase winding and gas accumulation.
- Company is draining out oil and visually inspecting winding, with updates provided as per SEBI regulations.
- The damage is adequately covered by the company's insurance policy.