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Power Expo Displays Hyderabad’s 120-Year Electricity Evolution
A public exhibition in Hyderabad is teaching people about electricity.
It shows how the city’s power system changed over 120 years.
Electricity first began in 1910 using diesel generators.
The exhibition also explains important power stations and government electricity organizations.
Visitors can see models of smart grids and SCADA technology.
These systems help electricity networks work in more modern ways.
The event teaches people to use electricity safely and wisely.
It will continue at People’s Plaza until Monday.
TGSPDCL’s Power Exhibition–2026 presents 120 years of Hyderabad’s electricity history.
The exhibition features 16 thematic stalls on power distribution, safety, consumption and technology.
A historical gallery traces electricity supply from diesel generators in 1910 to smart-grid systems.
Displays highlight milestones including Hussainsagar Thermal Power Station, APSEB and Telangana’s power reforms.
The exhibition ends Monday at People’s Plaza on Necklace Road and serves consumers across 15 southern Telangana districts.
- Who
- The Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TGSPDCL) organized the exhibition, with participation from members of the public and comments from officials and visitors.
- What
- Power Exhibition–2026 showcases Hyderabad’s 120-year electricity history, power distribution, safety standards, consumption awareness and future technologies.
- Where
- People’s Plaza on Necklace Road in Hyderabad.
- When
- The exhibition is scheduled to end on Monday; its historical timeline begins with electricity supply in October 1910.
- Why
- To increase public understanding of electricity consumption, safety, technological advancements and the evolution of the power sector.
Key facts
- Organizer
- Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TGSPDCL)
- Exhibition
- Power Exhibition–2026
- Historical span
- 120 years of Hyderabad’s electricity history
- Exhibition format
- 16 thematic stalls
- Electricity beginnings
- Supply began in October 1910 through the Hyderabad State Electricity Department using diesel generators.
- Historical milestone
- Hussainsagar Thermal Power Station was established in 1920.
- Current service area
- TGSPDCL serves consumers across 15 districts in southern Telangana.
Quotes
Sunita Reddy
Government school teacher from Banjara Hills
“As an engineering student, I’ve studied these concepts theoretically, but seeing the actual working models and understanding how Hyderabad’s power distribution has evolved from basic diesel generators to advanced digital systems is fascinating”
deccanchronicle.com
“I brought my two children here to help them understand where electricity comes from and why we must use it safely and wisely”
deccanchronicle.com
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