Ludhiana, Feb. 10 -- With power quality meters in short supply, several industrial units are being penalised by the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) for failing to install the same. Installation of power quality meters is mandatory in power-intensive industrial units having 100-kW load. The shortage has left many units unable to comply with the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) Power Quality Regulations, 2023, resulting in penalties.

According to PSPCL officials, these meters are essential for monitoring harmonic distortions and ensuring compliance with power quality norms. However, with only two vendors supplying them nationwide, industrial units in Ludhiana have been unable to secure the required powe...