From The Economic Times · Shilpa Samant · · 1m
Mundra plant runs full till December
India's largest imported coal plant stays at full capacity through December to meet power demand spikes.
In brief
India's largest imported coal plant stays at full capacity through December to meet power demand spikes. Mundra power plant will operate at full capacity until December to handle high electricity demand. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
Power ministry extends mandate
The power ministry plans to extend Section 11 provisions for Mundra's imported coal plant until December to meet high power demand.
“Discussions with Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab to sign SPPAs are at an advanced stage”
Plant operates at full capacity
Tata Power's 4000-megawatt plant runs at full capacity under Section 11 provisions to handle peak electricity demand.
Peak demand hits record
India's peak power demand reached 271 gigawatts in September, higher than last year's 243 gigawatts due to cooling and irrigation needs.
SPPA talks advanced
The plant has a supplemental power purchase agreement with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd and is negotiating with other states for similar deals.
Cost of imported coal
Imported coal-based power plants cost more than domestic fuel plants, but are needed to meet peak electricity demand during non-solar hours.
What it means
Mundra power plant will operate at full capacity until December to handle high electricity demand.
