A special commission set to verify preparedness of the branch for operations during the autumn and winter season 2017/2018 completed its inspection at Saratov Distribution Grids, a branch of IDGC of Volga, PJSC (a member of Rosseti Group of Companies).

Apart from heads of technical business units of IDGC of Volga, PJSC, representatives of the Ministry of Industry and Energy for the Saratov region, Directorate of the Federal Service for Environmental, Technological and Nuclear Supervision (Rostekhnadzor) for the Middle Volga region, Main Directorate of the RF Ministry for Civil Defence, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters for the Saratov region, and Saratov RDU (distribution zone), a branch of SO UES, JSC took part in the proceedings of the Commission.

As part of preparations for operations during the autumn and winter season, specialists of Saratov DG branch completed all 45 planned activities.

The repair program of the branch has been fully completed in the scope as defined by the time schedule. General and special purpose vehicles are ready for operations in severe winter conditions. The equipment used for de-icing operations has been inspected, and 12 new de-icing schemes have been developed.

 The emergency inventory stock of materials, equipment and spare parts is 100% ready, as required by the approved standards. Storage locations for emergency inventories ensure that equipment and materials can be delivered to potentially affected power facilities in the shortest time possible. F

or the purpose of preparation for operations in severe weather conditions, the branch conducted joint trainings with participation of regional bodies of executive power and local self-government authorities, and regional branches of Emercom of Russia. A total of 146 backup power supply units are provided, with the total capacity of 3,398.2 kW, including 25 units with the capacity of 30 kW with the total capacity of 2,378 kW.

 The branch formed 13 mobile resolver groups consisting of 93 persons. The resolver groups are equipped with 38 motor vehicles and special-purpose machinery, mobile service communication facilities, protective means, tools, appliances and instruments. As determined by the Commission, Saratov Distribution Grids, a branch of IDGC of Volga, PJSC, implemented all planned activities and is ready to operate in the upcoming autumn and winter season 2017/2018.