Mohali Power Infrastructure 2026: Phase-1 Grid Upgraded From 20 MVA to 31.5 MVA, 12-Hour Outage & Property Buyer Impact
- PropKeyz Editorial Team
Table of Contents
The Mohali Power Infrastructure 2026 story received a major local update after PSPCL carried out an important transformer-capacity upgrade at the Phase-1 power grid.
A planned electricity shutdown was announced from:
8 AM to 12 noon
to upgrade the Phase-1 grid transformer from:
20 MVA
to:
31.5 MVA.
However, many residents across Phases 1 to 6 and adjoining areas reported electricity disruption extending far beyond the announced four-hour window, with some describing the impact as lasting around or more than 12 hours.
PSPCL XEN Amandeep Singh Dhanoa disputed the description of the event as one continuous 12-hour outage and said supply had been regulated during the transformer augmentation work.
Reportedly affected areas included:
- Phase 1
- Phase 2
- Phase 3B1
- Phase 3B2
- Phase 4
- Phase 5
- Phase 6
- Balongi
- Jhujhar Nagar
- Bar Majra
- Jhampur
For residents, the immediate issue was:
how long the electricity remained unreliable.
For a property buyer, however, the bigger question is:
What does a larger power transformer actually mean for a Mohali location—and what should a buyer still verify before paying a premium for a flat, house or commercial property?
This matters because Mohali is going through a much wider electricity-infrastructure expansion.
Earlier in 2026, a reported ₹708-crore integrated power-infrastructure programme was outlined for the city, covering:
- IT City
- Aerocity
- industrial sectors
- grid substations
- transmission corridors
- distribution networks
- transformer capacity
So the Phase-1 transformer upgrade should not be viewed as an isolated Sunday power-cut story.
It is better understood as part of a larger question:
Can Mohali’s electricity infrastructure keep pace with the city’s rapidly increasing residential, commercial, IT and industrial development?
For PropKeyz readers, this leads to three essential distinctions:
Power Availability ≠ Power Reliability
Power Reliability ≠ Power Backup
Higher Grid Capacity ≠ Zero Power Cuts
Those distinctions can materially affect:
- liveability
- rental demand
- work-from-home experience
- high-rise operations
- commercial productivity
- property-management costs
Key Takeaways
- PSPCL scheduled a four-hour shutdown to augment the Phase-1 transformer from 20 MVA to 31.5 MVA.
- Residents reported electricity disruption extending to around or beyond 12 hours in several areas.
- PSPCL disputed that electricity remained continuously shut for the entire 12-hour period.
- Reportedly affected areas included Phases 1–6 and several adjoining localities.
- The capacity upgrade itself is positive from an infrastructure perspective.
- But higher transformer capacity does not guarantee zero outages.
- Mohali is already part of a broader reported ₹708-crore power-infrastructure programme.
- IT City’s 66 kV substation was earlier reported upgraded from one 20 MVA transformer to 2 × 31.5 MVA, or 63 MVA total capacity.
- A new 220 kV Sector 101 grid substation is also under development.
- New 66 kV substations have been planned at:
- Sector 82
- Aerocity-2
- Ecocity-1
- Sector 118
- PSPCL’s transmission-work list identifies the Sector 82 JLPL substation as:
- 1 × 20 MVA
- linked to Sector 80 by around 2.01 circuit-km underground cable
- intended partly to relieve Phase 9 and Derri substations.
- Property buyers should check electricity at four levels:
- grid
- society
- building
- apartment or individual unit
- A society saying “24×7 power backup” should not be accepted without checking what the backup actually covers.
- Power infrastructure can support property usability, but it does not guarantee appreciation.
- Feeder-level reliability data can provide useful location context, but one feeder should not be treated as representative of an entire sector.
PropKeyz View
A power connection tells you that electricity is available. A good property decision requires knowing how reliable that supply is—and what happens when it fails.
Mohali Power Infrastructure 2026: Quick Answer
The latest Mohali Power Infrastructure 2026 update is a positive capacity enhancement combined with a reminder that infrastructure upgrades can themselves create temporary disruption.
Latest Phase-1 Status
| Factor | Current Information |
|---|---|
| Grid | Phase-1 Mohali |
| Previous Transformer Capacity | 20 MVA |
| Upgraded Capacity | 31.5 MVA |
| Capacity Increase | ~57.5% |
| Planned Shutdown | 8 AM–12 Noon |
| Announced Duration | 4 Hours |
| Resident-Reported Disruption | Around / over 12 Hours in some areas |
| Continuous 12-Hour Cut Accepted by PSPCL? | No |
| PSPCL Position | Supply was regulated during augmentation |
| Main Purpose | Transformer capacity augmentation |
| Property Impact | Potential long-term capacity benefit, short-term disruption |
PropKeyz Rule
Capacity Upgrade = Infrastructure Improvement
but:
Capacity Upgrade ≠ Guaranteed Uninterrupted Supply
What Happened During the Phase-1 Upgrade?
PSPCL planned a shutdown to carry out:
transformer augmentation
at the Phase-1 grid.
The announced shutdown period was:
8 AM to 12 noon.
The technical work involved increasing transformer capacity from:
20 MVA
to:
31.5 MVA.
But residents reported that reliable power did not return within the four-hour window in many areas.
The prolonged disruption affected:
- households
- students
- computers
- internet equipment
- small shops
- inverter-dependent homes
This provides a useful real-estate lesson:
Electricity infrastructure matters most when residents actually need it.
Was It Really a 12-Hour Power Cut?
This point needs careful wording.
Residents described being without reliable supply for:
around or more than 12 hours.
However, PSPCL’s XEN disputed the claim that supply was:
continuously switched off for the entire 12 hours.
The official position was that:
electricity was regulated during the augmentation process.
Correct Property Interpretation
The event demonstrates:
a significant reliability and communication issue from the resident perspective
without requiring us to claim that one continuous 12-hour technical shutdown occurred.
PropKeyz View
Buyer due diligence should be based on actual resident experience as well as utility-side infrastructure information.
Which Mohali Areas Were Affected?
Reportedly affected areas included:
- Phase 1
- Phase 2
- Phase 3B1
- Phase 3B2
- Phase 4
- Phase 5
- Phase 6
- Balongi
- Jhujhar Nagar
- Bar Majra
- Jhampur
Important
This does not mean:
every property in every affected locality experienced the exact same outage duration.
Electricity experience can vary by:
- feeder
- transformer
- local network
- society backup system
Why Was the Transformer Upgraded?
The purpose of transformer augmentation is to increase the amount of electrical load the grid infrastructure can handle.
Growing urban areas add:
- houses
- apartments
- air-conditioning load
- EV charging
- commercial buildings
- offices
- hospitals
- institutional demand
A grid designed for yesterday’s load can experience increasing stress as development expands.
Property Lesson
More real-estate development requires more utility infrastructure.
Roads and sewer networks need additional capacity.
So does electricity.
What Does 20 MVA to 31.5 MVA Mean?
MVA means:
Mega Volt-Ampere
and is used as a measure of apparent electrical capacity in power systems.
For property buyers, the engineering detail is less important than the practical implication.
Before
Transformer capacity:
20 MVA
After
Transformer capacity:
31.5 MVA
That is an increase of approximately:
57.5%
in nameplate capacity.
Practical Intent
More capacity to handle:
electrical load
within the grid network.
Important
That does not mean:
every household individually receives 57.5% more power.
It means the upstream system has greater capacity.
Does Higher Capacity Mean Fewer Power Cuts?
Potentially it can help.
But:
not automatically.
Electricity reliability can still be affected by:
- feeder faults
- cable damage
- upstream grid issues
- planned maintenance
- local transformer failure
- storms
- switching operations
- distribution faults
PropKeyz Rule
Higher Capacity ≠ Zero Outages
Just as:
Road Repaired ≠ Drainage Solved
and:
Highway Nearby ≠ Usable Highway Access
Property infrastructure needs to be analysed at multiple levels.
Power Availability vs Reliability vs Backup
These three terms should not be mixed.
Power Availability
Does the property have a grid electricity connection?
Power Reliability
How consistently does electricity remain available?
Power Backup
What happens when grid electricity fails?
Example
A premium high-rise can have:
full grid connection
but weaker:
local reliability
and limited:
DG backup.
Another society may have similar grid conditions but stronger backup.
The resident experience can therefore be completely different.
PropKeyz Rule
Power Availability ≠ Power Reliability ≠ Power Backup
Why Electricity Infrastructure Matters to Property Buyers
Property buyers usually inspect:
- location
- size
- interiors
- clubhouse
- parking
Electricity often gets reduced to one question:
“Power backup hai?”
That is not enough.
Electricity affects:
- lifts
- water pumping
- air conditioning
- work from home
- internet
- security systems
- EV charging
- commercial operations
- monthly maintenance costs
PropKeyz View
Power infrastructure is part of liveability—not merely a utility connection.
Mohali’s ₹708-Crore Power Infrastructure Push
The Phase-1 upgrade comes against a much wider power-infrastructure expansion.
In January 2026, a reported:
₹708-crore integrated programme
was outlined for Mohali.
The programme spans:
- grid-level projects
- 66 kV transmission
- distribution-network strengthening
- transformer augmentation
- new transformers
- IT City
- Aerocity
- industrial sectors
Why?
Mohali continues to add:
- IT activity
- industrial demand
- apartments
- commercial projects
- institutions
Power infrastructure therefore becomes a growth constraint if it does not keep pace.
PropKeyz View
Property development can create demand faster than utility infrastructure can absorb it. Buyers should track both.
IT City Power Capacity
The 66 kV IT City substation was reported earlier in 2026 as having been upgraded from:
one 20 MVA transformer
to:
two 31.5 MVA transformers.
Total reported capacity:
63 MVA.
Why This Matters
IT City includes:
- technology uses
- offices
- commercial development
- residential sectors
These uses can create high and sustained electricity demand.
For current IT City buyer research:
Read IT City Sector 83 Alpha Mohali 2026
Sector 101 New 220 kV Grid
Another major part of the expansion is a new:
220 kV grid substation in Sector 101, IT City.
Earlier 2026 reporting said:
- civil work had commenced
- project land was around 5.5 acres
- the grid was intended to improve redundancy and interconnection
Important
This should currently be treated as:
infrastructure under development
rather than automatically as:
fully operational capacity.
Property Buyer Lesson
Planned Grid ≠ Operating Grid
Sector 82 JLPL New 66 kV Substation
PSPCL’s transmission-work planning identifies a new:
66 kV Sector-82 JLPL Mohali substation
with:
1 × 20 MVA, 66/11 kV power transformer.
The planned connectivity includes approximately:
2.01 circuit-km underground 66 kV cable
from:
220 kV Sector-80
to:
Sector 82 JLPL.
The stated network purpose includes providing relief to:
- Phase 9
- Derri substations
The work is identified as a:
GMADA deposit/contributory work.
Property Relevance
Sector 82 and the IT City-side development contain substantial:
- residential
- commercial
- industrial
- institutional
electricity demand.
A dedicated substation can strengthen local capacity when completed and integrated.
But
Planned Substation ≠ Immediate Property Appreciation
Aerocity-2, Ecocity-1 & Sector 118 Plans
The wider Mohali programme also includes planned new 66 kV substations at:
- Aerocity-2
- Ecocity-1
- Sector 118
- Sector 82
These projects reflect the challenge created by:
urban expansion into newer Mohali sectors.
For current Aerocity buyer research:
Read Aerocity Plots Mohali 2026
Why New Substations Matter to Property Growth
A new housing sector can have:
- beautiful roads
- plotted sites
- premium projects
But occupancy creates actual:
electricity load.
If utility capacity arrives late:
- voltage issues
- overloaded networks
- temporary supply problems
can affect liveability.
Property Infrastructure Formula
Development Approval + Roads + Sewer + Water + Power + Occupancy
All need to work together.
How Feeder Reliability Data Can Help Buyers
Property buyers can sometimes go beyond normal brokerage research by looking at electricity reliability data.
PSPCL publishes feeder-level information that can include:
- feeder name
- feeding substation
- supply hours
- interruption count
- interruption duration
- number of consumers
- connected load
Available data includes separate feeder entries for locations such as:
- Aerocity
- IT City
- 82 Alpha
- Sector 101
- Marbella
Important
A feeder is:
not the same thing as an entire locality.
Two societies in the same broad sector may:
- sit on different feeders
- have different society transformers
- have different backup systems
PropKeyz Rule
Use feeder data as one signal—not as a complete property rating.
What a Flat Buyer Should Check
Before buying an apartment in Mohali, ask:
Grid Supply
How frequently do residents report outages?
Society Transformer
Does the society have adequate sanctioned load?
DG Backup
What exactly is covered?
Apartment Backup Load
How many kW are available per unit?
DG Rate
How much is charged per unit when backup runs?
Lift Backup
All lifts?
Selected lifts?
Water Pumps
Do pumps run during outages?
Security
Do CCTV, access-control and gates remain operational?
EV Charging
Available?
Separate sanctioned connection?
PropKeyz Rule
Do not accept “power backup available” as the complete answer. Ask for specifications.
What an Independent-House Buyer Should Check
Independent houses have different electricity risks.
Check:
- sanctioned domestic load
- service cable
- local transformer
- inverter capacity
- solar installation
- battery backup
- earthing
- electrical panel
Buyer Question
Ask nearby residents:
“Peak summer me voltage aur outages kaise rehte hain?”
That can be more useful than asking only the seller.
What a Commercial Buyer Should Check
For commercial property:
electricity reliability directly affects business continuity.
Check:
- sanctioned commercial load
- three-phase connection
- backup
- generator provisions
- UPS requirements
- HVAC load
- lift reliability
Examples
A:
- café
- pharmacy
- office
- clinic
- IT business
can suffer operational loss when power is unreliable.
PropKeyz Rule
Commercial property needs power capacity that matches the business—not merely the building.
What a High-Rise Buyer Should Ask About DG Backup
“100% Power Backup” can mean different things.
Ask:
Is Backup Full or Partial?
How Much Load Per Flat?
2 kW?
5 kW?
More?
Can AC Run?
Often there may be restrictions.
Does Kitchen Load Work?
What Is the DG Rate?
Is DG Included in Maintenance?
How Many Generators Exist?
Is Switching Automatic?
How Is Diesel Stored?
What Is the Generator Maintenance History?
PropKeyz Rule
“100% Power Backup” is a marketing phrase until the actual backup specification is known.
Lift & Water-Pump Backup
This is especially important in:
- high-rises
- senior-citizen households
- upper-floor apartments
During an outage:
Lifts
At least some lifts should have functioning backup where promised.
Water Pumps
If overhead tanks require pumping:
electricity reliability becomes water reliability too.
Property Lesson
One infrastructure failure can create multiple liveability problems.
Work-From-Home & Internet Reliability
Power cuts no longer affect only:
- fans
- lights
They affect:
- laptops
- routers
- Wi-Fi
- mobile charging
- home offices
- CCTV
- smart locks
A professional working remotely should inspect:
- inverter runtime
- fibre setup
- mobile-network signal
- common-area backup
PropKeyz View
For a work-from-home buyer, electricity and internet are part of the property’s functional infrastructure.
Electricity Cost vs Power Reliability
Better backup can improve comfort.
But it can also increase:
- maintenance cost
- DG charges
- diesel consumption
Therefore compare:
Grid Reliability + Backup Quality + Backup Cost
not only:
Monthly Maintenance Fee
A society with slightly higher maintenance but stronger utility infrastructure may sometimes deliver better overall liveability.
Can Better Power Infrastructure Raise Property Prices?
Potentially it can support:
- liveability
- buyer confidence
- commercial usability
- future occupancy
But:
no automatic property appreciation should be assumed.
Property value still depends on:
- location
- project quality
- legal status
- supply
- demand
- asking price
- registered comparables
- road access
- society quality
PropKeyz Rule
Infrastructure can support value. Infrastructure alone does not determine value.
Phase 1–6 Property Buyer Perspective
The Phase 1–6 belt represents established Mohali.
The Phase-1 augmentation therefore matters because mature areas continue adding:
- household electrical load
- air-conditioning
- commercial demand
- electronic equipment
Positive
Greater transformer capacity.
Current Lesson
Infrastructure work itself caused significant resident disruption.
Buyer Approach
Check:
Established Location + Current Utility Reliability
Do not assume:
established locality = no infrastructure pressure.
IT City / Sector 82 Property Buyer Perspective
Sector 82 and the IT City-side corridor represent newer and higher-growth Mohali.
Here buyers should watch:
- new substations
- feeder load
- occupation growth
- commercial development
- future electricity demand
For current Sector 83 Alpha research:
Read IT City Sector 83 Alpha Mohali 2026
For wider Airport Road connectivity:
Read PR-7 Airport Road Mohali 2026
PropKeyz View
Growth-sector property requires growth-sector infrastructure.
Aerocity Buyer Perspective
Aerocity has:
- substantial plotted development
- growing occupancy
- commercial activity
Its electricity network therefore becomes increasingly important as actual habitation rises.
The wider infrastructure programme includes additional power capacity for:
Aerocity-side demand.
Read Aerocity Plots Mohali 2026
Investor Perspective
An investor should not buy merely because:
“new grid aa raha hai.”
Instead analyse:
Current Entry Price
Current Occupancy
Current Electricity Reliability
Future Infrastructure
Rental Demand
Exit Buyer Demand
PropKeyz Investment Rule
Future infrastructure should strengthen an already sensible investment—not rescue a weak one.
End-User Perspective
End users should give electricity higher weight than short-term investors.
Why?
Because they experience:
- every outage
- every lift failure
- every water-pump issue
End-User Rule
A property is lived in every day. Infrastructure should be evaluated the same way.
Tenant & Landlord Perspective
Power reliability affects rental experience too.
Tenants May Ask
- full power backup?
- DG charges?
- inverter installed?
- lifts operational during outage?
- water supply during outage?
Landlords Should Know
Weak backup can affect:
- tenant satisfaction
- tenant retention
- rental negotiation
PropKeyz View
Rental demand is influenced by daily experience—not only the flat’s photographs.
NRI & Outstation Owner Perspective
Remote owners have additional risks.
During a long outage:
- inverter batteries may drain
- CCTV may stop
- smart devices may disconnect
- pumps may fail
An NRI or outstation owner should know:
- society backup configuration
- emergency contact
- property-manager response
- backup-maintenance condition
For eligible remote property support:
Explore NRI Property Management
PropKeyz Rule
Remote property management includes infrastructure awareness—not only rent collection.
Mohali Property Power Buyer Verification Checklist
Before buying:
Area Level
- Which grid or substation serves the location?
- Is any major capacity upgrade underway?
- Are planned shutdowns frequent?
- What do existing residents report?
Society Level
- What is the sanctioned load?
- Is there a dedicated transformer?
- Is DG backup available?
- What is the DG capacity?
- What are the DG charges?
- How is the generator maintained?
Building Level
- Do lifts have backup?
- Do water pumps have backup?
- Are common areas backed up?
- Is the fire system backed up?
- Is security backed up?
Apartment Level
- What backup load is available per flat?
- Is there inverter provision?
- Can AC operate on backup?
- Is EV charging available?
- Is the electrical panel and earthing condition satisfactory?
Commercial Property
- Is three-phase load available?
- What load does the HVAC require?
- Is DG or UPS needed?
Verification
- Speak to existing residents or occupiers.
- Check recent outage experience.
PropKeyz Rule
Buyers should inspect electricity infrastructure with the same seriousness as parking and road access.
Comparing a Mohali Property?
If you are evaluating a:
- flat
- plot
- independent house
- commercial property
share:
- location
- project or society
- configuration
- asking price
- possession status
- self-use or investment objective
Society Power-Backup Checklist
Ask the society or maintenance team about:
- total sanctioned load
- transformer capacity
- DG count
- DG capacity
- backup per apartment
- average DG running cost
- summer outage history
- generator service schedule
- EV charging policy
Important
Marketing statement:
“24×7 power backup”
should be converted into measurable specifications.
PropKeyz Rule
Marketing Claim → Technical Specification → Resident Experience
Owner / Landlord Checklist
Existing owners should know:
Society Backup
Inverter Battery Condition
Electrical Maintenance
DG Charges
Tenant Feedback
Smart-Home Reliability
During Vacancy
Ensure:
- important devices are managed
- CCTV backup works
- batteries are maintained
- refrigerator or other appliances are handled appropriately
For eligible property-management support:
Confirmed Facts vs Common Assumptions
| Confirmed / Supported | Do Not Automatically Assume |
|---|---|
| Phase-1 transformer upgraded 20→31.5 MVA | Phase 1 will never have outages |
| 4-hour shutdown announced | Disruption remained only 4 hours |
| Residents reported ~12-hour impact | PSPCL confirms one continuous 12-hour cut |
| ₹708 Cr wider programme reported | ₹708 Cr spent only on Phase 1 |
| IT City capacity upgraded to 63 MVA | Every IT City property has perfect supply |
| Sector 82 66 kV project planned | Sector 82 substation is already operational |
| Sector 82 intended to relieve network load | Property prices will rise because of it |
| Feeder reliability data exists | One feeder represents a whole sector |
| Strong backup can improve liveability | Backup operating cost does not matter |
PropKeyz View
Power infrastructure should be understood through current supply, future capacity and backup—not one headline number.
What Could Improve Mohali Power Reliability?
More Transformer Capacity
Additional Grid Substations
Feeder De-Loading
Network Redundancy
Underground Cables Where Appropriate
New Distribution Transformers
Better Preventive Maintenance
Better Shutdown Communication
Stronger Society-Level Backup
All contribute to the final resident or business experience.
What Could Still Go Wrong?
1. Infrastructure Completion Delays
Planned projects can slip.
2. Capacity Grows Slower Than Demand
Mohali is expanding rapidly.
3. Local Feeder Problems Persist
Grid capacity cannot eliminate every local fault.
4. Society Transformers Are Undersized
Upstream improvement alone may not solve internal issues.
5. DG Backup Is Poorly Maintained
A backup system is useful only if it works when required.
6. Buyer Assumes “100% Backup”
Without reading actual specifications.
7. EV Load Increases
Future residential electricity demand may rise materially.
8. Seller Uses Future Grid Infrastructure as Price Hype
Without current infrastructure being operational.
Compare Mohali Property With PropKeyz
A property should not be compared only through:
Location + Size + Price
A stronger comparison is:
Exact Property → Legal / RERA Status → Road → Drainage → Power → Water → Society Quality → Asking Price → End Use
For wider Mohali opportunities:
PropKeyz Analysis
The Mohali Power Infrastructure 2026 story is more important than one Sunday outage.
It shows how a growing real-estate market and utility infrastructure interact.
1. Mohali Is Adding Load, Not Just Buildings
Every new:
- apartment tower
- office
- industrial facility
- commercial complex
adds electricity demand.
Real-estate growth therefore requires:
power-system growth.
2. The Phase-1 Upgrade Is Structurally Positive
Moving from:
20 MVA → 31.5 MVA
increases transformer capacity.
That is a meaningful grid-level improvement.
3. But the Resident Experience Also Matters
Residents expected:
4 hours
and many reported far longer disruption.
Infrastructure quality includes:
capacity + execution + communication.
4. Mature Mohali Also Needs Investment
Power upgrades are not only required for:
- Aerocity
- IT City
- future sectors
Established Phases 1–6 also need network modernisation as electricity demand grows.
5. Growth Areas Need Redundancy
Sector 82, Sector 101 and IT City power works show how infrastructure is being expanded around major development corridors.
6. Electricity Can Become a Property Differentiator
Two premium societies may have similar:
- apartments
- amenities
- location
But one may have:
- stronger sanctioned load
- better DG backup
- more reliable lift backup
That can affect actual resident preference.
7. Power Reliability Matters More in High-Rises
In an independent house:
you lose power.
In a high-rise, you may also depend on electricity for:
- lifts
- water
- basement ventilation
- access control
- fire and security systems
8. Commercial Property Has Even Higher Sensitivity
For:
- offices
- clinics
- retail
- IT businesses
downtime can become:
financial loss.
9. Feeder-Level Data Creates Better Due Diligence
Power reliability data can give buyers another source of infrastructure context.
But it must be interpreted carefully and combined with:
- society-level information
- resident feedback
- backup specifications
10. Property Value Still Needs Property-Specific Analysis
A new substation should not become:
“rates double honge”
marketing.
The correct logic is:
Better Capacity → Potentially Better Reliability → Better Liveability / Business Use → Potential Support for Demand
not:
New Transformer → Guaranteed Appreciation
Final PropKeyz Analysis
Mohali’s ongoing power upgrades are a positive signal that electricity infrastructure is being expanded alongside residential, commercial and IT growth. But buyers should still verify reliability at the exact locality, feeder, society and building level. Grid capacity is only the first layer of the electricity experience a property buyer is actually purchasing.
PropKeyz Verdict: Mohali Power Infrastructure 2026
The Phase-1 augmentation from:
20 MVA to 31.5 MVA
is fundamentally an infrastructure-capacity improvement.
The prolonged resident disruption around the upgrade is also an important part of the story.
Both statements can be true.
Positive
- more grid capacity
- wider infrastructure investment
- stronger IT City network
- additional substations planned
- transformer augmentation across Mohali
Buyer Caution
- grid capacity does not equal zero outages
- future substation does not equal current reliability
- society backup differs from project to project
- DG backup has an operating cost
For a Flat Buyer
Check:
Grid → Society Transformer → DG → Lift → Water → Unit Backup
For an Independent-House Buyer
Check:
Local Transformer → Voltage → Outage Pattern → Inverter / Solar
For a Commercial Buyer
Check:
Sanctioned Load → Three-Phase Supply → DG / UPS → Operating Cost
Final PropKeyz Rule
Don’t ask only whether a Mohali property has electricity. Ask how the property functions when electricity is interrupted.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Mohali Power Infrastructure 2026 update?
PSPCL upgraded the Phase-1 grid transformer from 20 MVA to 31.5 MVA during a planned shutdown in early September 2026.
How much did the Phase-1 transformer capacity increase?
The increase from 20 MVA to 31.5 MVA represents approximately a 57.5% increase in nameplate capacity.
How long was the planned Mohali Phase-1 shutdown?
The planned shutdown was from 8 AM to 12 noon, or four hours.
Was the power actually off for 12 hours?
Residents in several areas reported disruption extending to around or beyond 12 hours. PSPCL disputed that there was one continuous 12-hour shutdown and said supply was regulated during augmentation work.
Which Mohali areas were affected?
Reported areas included Phases 1, 2, 3B1, 3B2, 4, 5 and 6 along with Balongi, Jhujhar Nagar, Bar Majra and Jhampur.
What does 31.5 MVA mean?
It is the upgraded transformer capacity at the grid level. It does not mean each household receives 31.5 MVA.
Will the Phase-1 upgrade stop power cuts?
No such guarantee can be made. It increases grid capacity, but outages can still arise from feeder faults, cables, maintenance and other network issues.
How much is Mohali investing in power infrastructure?
A ₹708-crore integrated Mohali power-infrastructure programme was reported in January 2026, covering grid, transmission, distribution and transformer improvements.
What happened to the IT City power substation?
The 66 kV IT City substation was reported upgraded from one 20 MVA transformer to two 31.5 MVA transformers, giving 63 MVA total capacity.
Is a new power grid being built in Sector 101?
A new 220 kV grid substation in Sector 101 was reported under development in 2026.
Is a new substation planned in Sector 82 Mohali?
Yes. PSPCL’s transmission-work planning identifies a new 66 kV Sector-82 JLPL substation with a 1 × 20 MVA transformer.
Where will Sector 82’s substation get supply from?
The planned system identifies connectivity from the 220 kV Sector-80 substation through approximately 2.01 circuit-km of underground cable.
Why is Sector 82 getting a new substation?
The official planning information indicates that the project is intended partly to relieve existing Phase 9 and Derri substations.
Are new substations planned elsewhere in Mohali?
The wider infrastructure plan includes planned new 66 kV substations at:
- Aerocity-2
- Ecocity-1
- Sector 118
in addition to Sector 82.
Does a new substation increase property prices?
It may support infrastructure quality and liveability, but it does not guarantee property appreciation.
What should I ask before buying a high-rise flat in Mohali?
Ask about:
- sanctioned load
- society transformer capacity
- DG capacity
- backup load per flat
- lift backup
- water-pump backup
- DG charges
- outage history
What does “100% power backup” mean?
The phrase can vary between projects. Buyers should ask exactly which appliances and common services operate on backup and how much backup load is allocated to each apartment.
Is power reliability important for rental property?
Yes. Repeated outages and weak backup can affect tenant experience and retention, especially in high-rises and work-from-home households.
What should an NRI property owner check?
Remote owners should understand:
- society backup
- inverter condition
- water-pump backup
- CCTV continuity
- local emergency response during prolonged outages
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Sources & Verification
This article was last fact-checked on:
7 September 2026
Times of India — 7 September 2026
Used to verify:
- Phase-1 transformer augmentation
- 20 MVA to 31.5 MVA capacity
- announced 8 AM–12 noon shutdown
- resident-reported extended disruption
- PSPCL response
- reported affected localities
Hindustan Times — 7 September 2026
Used as an additional source for resident-reported prolonged disruption across Mohali Phases 1–6.
The Tribune — January 2026
Used to verify the wider reported:
- ₹708-crore Mohali power programme
- IT City 63 MVA capacity
- Sector 101 grid development
- planned new 66 kV substations
- distribution and transformer strengthening programme
PSPCL Transmission Planning
Used to verify planning information for:
- Sector 82 JLPL 66 kV substation
- 1 × 20 MVA transformer
- Sector 80 connectivity
- approximately 2.01 circuit-km underground link
- stated network-relief purpose
PSPCL Reliability Information
Used to understand the availability of feeder-level information covering:
- supply hours
- interruptions
- interruption duration
- consumers
- connected load
for feeders across Mohali growth areas.
Disclaimer
This article is intended for general:
- real-estate research
- infrastructure analysis
- buyer education
It does not constitute:
- electrical-engineering advice
- PSPCL service guarantee
- property valuation
- investment advice
- legal advice
Grid:
- capacity
- outages
- feeder arrangements
- infrastructure plans
can change.
Future:
- substations
- cables
- transmission projects
may be:
- delayed
- modified
- commissioned on different timelines
Before purchasing a property in Mohali, independently verify:
- exact electricity connection
- sanctioned load
- society transformer
- DG backup
- backup load per apartment
- lift backup
- water-pump backup
- local outage history
- electrical condition
PropKeyz does not guarantee:
- uninterrupted electricity
- commissioning date of future substations
- reduction in outages
- property appreciation
- rental performance
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