NTPC regulates load in the east as southern states buy more green power

Move follows shift in southern states from thermal power to solar and wind energy

NTPC Ltd, the country's largest power producer has opted for a strategic reduction in load at its coal-fired thermal power stations especially those located in the eastern region.

A bulk of the power generated at these NTPC stations is exported to power starved southern states like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. But with these states sourcing more renewable power during day time when there is surplus solar and wind generation, NTPC is operating at a lesser load.

"Green power is plentiful during day time, which is why the southern states are buying it. We are going for planned reduction