NEW DELHI: As many as 184 thermal power plants with a complete era capability of 211 GW have 68 per cent of normative coal inventory ranges amid rising electrical energy demand as a consequence of hovering temperatures within the nation. According to the Central Electricity Authority’s (CEA) May 3 every day report, 184 plants, which are monitored by the CEA, have 47.78 million tonnes of coal shares towards the normative degree of 70.55 million tonnes.
This assumes significance in view of power ministry projections that peak demand will probably be 260 GW throughout this summer season. The peak power demand was at an all-time excessive of 243 GW in September 2023.
Peak power demand met or the best provide in a day rose to 224.18 GW in April 2024 as towards 215.88 GW in April 2023. The highest provide in a day has already touched 223.84GW on May 3, 2024, which is increased than 221.42 GW recorded in May 2023.
The peak power demand met was 219.37GW on May 1 and 222.03GW on May 2 this 12 months.
In view of the projected excessive demand for electrical energy, the power ministry has taken many steps which embrace necessary operating of imported coal-based plants within the nation to bridge the demand-supply hole.
The ministry has additionally requested the home coal-based power plants to import coal for six per cent mixing.
The power sector consultants say that power demand might have been greater than 224GW recorded in April however the unseasonal spell of rain decreased the requirement for cooling home equipment like air conditioners and desert coolers.
They are of the view that the power demand might go to the projected degree in May and June with hovering mercury ranges.
Experts prompt that efforts must be made to enhance the coal shares at thermal power plants as mining of dry gasoline could be affected throughout the Monsoon season. Power era at hydropower plants can be affected as a consequence of upkeep and excessive circulate of water throughout the wet season.
However, the thermal plants could be run all year long offered they have adequate coal shares, they famous.
According to the CEA report of March, India’s whole put in power era capability is about 442GW together with 211 GW coal-based, 47 GW hydro (over 25MW every), 82GW photo voltaic, 46GW wind vitality and 10GW biomass.
This assumes significance in view of power ministry projections that peak demand will probably be 260 GW throughout this summer season. The peak power demand was at an all-time excessive of 243 GW in September 2023.
Peak power demand met or the best provide in a day rose to 224.18 GW in April 2024 as towards 215.88 GW in April 2023. The highest provide in a day has already touched 223.84GW on May 3, 2024, which is increased than 221.42 GW recorded in May 2023.
The peak power demand met was 219.37GW on May 1 and 222.03GW on May 2 this 12 months.
In view of the projected excessive demand for electrical energy, the power ministry has taken many steps which embrace necessary operating of imported coal-based plants within the nation to bridge the demand-supply hole.
The ministry has additionally requested the home coal-based power plants to import coal for six per cent mixing.
The power sector consultants say that power demand might have been greater than 224GW recorded in April however the unseasonal spell of rain decreased the requirement for cooling home equipment like air conditioners and desert coolers.
They are of the view that the power demand might go to the projected degree in May and June with hovering mercury ranges.
Experts prompt that efforts must be made to enhance the coal shares at thermal power plants as mining of dry gasoline could be affected throughout the Monsoon season. Power era at hydropower plants can be affected as a consequence of upkeep and excessive circulate of water throughout the wet season.
However, the thermal plants could be run all year long offered they have adequate coal shares, they famous.
According to the CEA report of March, India’s whole put in power era capability is about 442GW together with 211 GW coal-based, 47 GW hydro (over 25MW every), 82GW photo voltaic, 46GW wind vitality and 10GW biomass.
