Warning of strict action, Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar has reportedly urged people across the state to register their inverters and generators with the Electricity Department while those planning new installations must seek prior permission.
It is learnt that the department will take strict action against violators which may include power disconnection. It is a fact that backfed electricity from an improperly installed inverter or generator can cause fatal electrocution of innocent staffers of the Electricity Department.
Backfed electricity from a generator/inverter is when power flows back onto the main utility lines, which can happen if the device is connected improperly without a transfer switch.
Be that as it may, in Goa there are thousands of buildings and homes which use generators or inverters. Even if the inverters/generators are registered now, how will the department take corrective measures to prevent backfeed is the big question. Will all the registered inverters/generators be checked for correct installation? This will be a mammoth task.
