Page 5 - Electricity Demands

There would be no water, electricity shortage in Rajasthan: CM Ashok Gehlot

CM Gehlot said that top officials should visit different areas and inspect water and electricity supply arrangements. They should talk to people and solve their problems on the spot.

Amid heatwave spell, India's peak power demand touches all-time high

Amid a severe heatwave spell across India, the peak power demand in the country touched an all-time high of 207,111 MW on Friday, informed the Ministry of Power.

Delhi's peak power demand crosses 6,000 MW again; 38% surge since April 1

As the national capital continues to reel under an intense heatwave, the peak power demand on Friday crossed the 6,000 MW-mark for the second day in a row, discom officials said.

India sweats over worst power cuts in six years during extreme heat

Extreme heat parched large swathes of South Asia this week after India's hottest March on record, prompting PM Narendra Modi to warn of rising fire risks as the country heats up too much too soon

Power, railway ministers discuss rakes availability for coal transportation

Union Power Minister R K Singh met Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to discuss higher availability of rakes for power sector for increasing coal supply to thermal plants amid rising demand

Govt tweaks coal norms for private producers to meet electricity demand

Larger visibility has been given to the power plants by extending the period of supply of coal from 1 to 3 years, the ministry said in a statement

Amid heatwave, Delhi's power demand rises to 5,735 MW, highest 1in April

The unabated heatwave pushed the power demand in Delhi to 5,735 MW, the highest ever in April, discom officials said.

Power companies' shares attract investors on firm demand outlook

Shares of power distribution companies are in demand amid reports of rising electricity consumption in the country

India electricity shortage in March worst since October coal crisis: Data

India's electricity shortage of 574 million units from March 1 to March 30 is the worst since October 2021, a Reuters analysis of government data showed.

NTPC surpasses 2020-21 electricity generation of 314 billion units

State-run power giant NTPC on Saturday said it surpassed the maximum annual electricity generation of 314 billion units achieved in 2020-21 on February 18.

India's power demand growth slows in November, helping ease coal shortage

The number of plants having supply agreements with Coal India with inventories of three days or less fell to 31, as of Nov. 29, latest data from the federal power ministry shows

Peak power demand deficit almost wiped out in 2020-21: Union power ministry

Providing statistics, the ministry said the deficit stood at 0.4 per cent in 2020-21 compared to 16.6 per cent in 2007-08 and 10.6 per cent in 2011-12.

Delhi sold power in October despite low generating limits, shows data

On October 20, Delhi sold 635 Mw on the day-ahead market

India's electricity demand picks up in Oct as coal shortage lingers

India's electricity demand grew 4.9% during the first half of October, with supply falling short of demand by 1.4% despite a 3.2% rise in coal-fired generation and 30% rise in solar output

China orders top energy companies to secure supplies at all costs

The order came directly from Vice Premier Han Zheng, who supervises the nation's energy sector and industrial production, and was delivered during an emergency meeting earlier this week

India coal crisis brews as power demand surges, record global prices bite

Over half of India's 135 coal-fired power plants have fuel stocks of less than three days, government data shows, far short of federal guidelines recommending supplies of at least two weeks

Lack of planning by state governments led to coal crisis, says Centre

Discoms should improve recovery, says power secretary

NTPC plans to ramp up coal supply as shortage hits thermal units

NTPC said the company was augmenting its imported coal capacity of 2.7 million tonne, which was drawn from its earlier contracts

NTPC gears up to meet rising power demand; generation up 23%

State-run power giant NTPC on Monday said that it has geared up to meet rising power demand and recorded electricity generation growth of 23 per cent over the previous year. The country is witnessing a sharp increase in power demand and NTPC is making all efforts for meeting demand as per the grid requirement, it statement said. NTPC has geared up to meet the increasing demand and the generation from NTPC group stations has registered a 23 per cent growth compared to the previous year, it stated. Under flexible utilisation of coal policy, NTPC is arranging coal at the stations where the stock position is critical. Further, it said that it is continuously coordinating with Coal India and Railways for augmenting coal supply at critical stations and diverting rakes wherever required. It is also augmenting 2.7 Lakh MT import coal left out from the contracts placed earlier. Darlipalli Unit 2 (800 MW) was put in operation, and commercial operation of the unit is being done with effect

Power demand in India expected to grow 6% for FY22 on YoY basis: Icra

It has also estimated power generation capacity addition at 17- 18 GW for the ongoing fiscal year.