High Voltage Drama: Gokak Textiles’ Solar Plant Struck by Lightning, Shows Resilience Amidst Rain

Incident Overview: On May 13, 2025, Gokak Textiles Limited experienced a heavy lightning surge coinciding with a 110 KV grid supply failure at its Solar Power Plant in Gokak Falls, Karnataka. This caused both 25 MVA transformers (PTR-1 and PTR-2) to trip, halting 20 MW of the plant’s 40 MW capacity.

 

Restoration Efforts:

 

PTR-1 was successfully restored after a trial test on May 13.

 

PTR-2 failed due to internal Y-phase winding damage during testing on May 14. Oil drainage and inspection revealed irreparable on-site coil damage, requiring factory repairs.

 

Insurance and Next Steps: The company confirmed adequate insurance coverage and has initiated claims with the OEM and insurer. A surveyor will assess the damage, with updates on financial impact expected soon.

 

Operational Impact: Delays in inspection were attributed to ongoing rain, but the company aims to resume normal operations swiftly.

 

Source: Marketscreener