Imported coal-based power plants to operate in full capacity till Sept

New Delhi, June 12 (KNN) The Power Ministry on Monday asked all imported coal-based power plants to operate at full capacity till September to meet the growing power demand amid rising temperatures.

The extension comes in the backdrop of the peak power demand in the country touching a new record high of 223 GW on Friday.

In a letter to imported coal-based power plants, the Ministry on Monday said, “It has now been decided to extend the time period for Section 11 directive to imported coal based generators, up to 30.09.2023.”

With rising temperatures and delayed monsoons, power demand across the country has been on the uptrend since the beginning of this month.

Data from the Grid Controller of India shows that the peak power demand on Sunday stood at 206.6 GW.

The power ministry expects the peak demand to touch a high of 230 GW this year.  (KNN Bureau)