From The Economic Times · Shilpa Samant · · 1m
Captive Coal Plants Maximize Output Amid High Demand
India orders captive coal plants to run at full capacity to meet record electricity demand.
In brief
India orders captive coal plants to run at full capacity to meet record electricity demand. India directs over 100 captive coal plants with 50+ MW capacity to maximize power output amid record electricity demand growth. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
India invokes Section 11
India has for the first time invoked Section 11 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for captive coal-based power plants.
Directives for plants
Plants with over 50 MW capacity must operate at maximum available capacity for the next quarter.
Surplus power sales
Generators will sell surplus power through power exchanges after using 51% for their consumption.
Record demand growth
Power consumption grew by over 14% in September due to cooling and irrigation demand amid monsoon deficit.
Peak demand surge
Peak demand crossed 271 GW in September, higher than last year's summer peak of 243 GW.
Tata Power extension
The ministry extended special provisions for Tata Power's 4,000 MW Mundra plant until December.
The one thing
India directs over 100 captive coal plants with 50+ MW capacity to maximize power output amid record electricity demand growth.
