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Power utilities in Andhra Pradesh are able to supply near full energy demand in Andhra Pradesh with the deficit being less than a million units per day as on September 11. 

 

The State utilities are able to supply 240.47 million units as against the demand of 241.12 MUs leaving a deficit of 0.65 MUs, according to a statement.

 

While the State has installed capacity of 16,506 MW, the peak demand is about 10,770 MW. This overall demand is being met through internal resources and short-term purchases.

 

During the same day last year, as against the demand of 256.93 MUs, supply was 209.34 MUs, leaving a deficit of 47.59 MUs. 

 

The thermal power capacity this year is at 82.74 MUs as against 87.50 MUs same day last year, the hydel generation now is 22.07 MUs (16.41 MUs), gas is 11.93 MUs (17.05 MUs), central generating stations 106.94 MUs (47.24 MUs) and others 16.79 MUs (41.414 MUs).

 

The State is able to meet the increased demand due to hydel stations generating higher output this year as inflows to major reservoirs continues to be good. 

 

The Srisailam hydel reservoir is receiving 78,000 cusecs and the water level is at 884.4 feet as against full reservoir level of 885 feet. 

 

This has helped AP Genco to record high power generation. 

 

However, the generation at the gas-based power plants has come down to about 11.93 MUs against 17.05 MUs due to stoppage of gas supply from KG D6 block. Of the 2,760 MW of installed gas-based power capacity, the State is unable to generate power from 200 MW due to severe gas supply shortage. 

 

In addition, 1,050 MW (5x210 MW) of Rayalaseema Thermal Power Plant is out of service as the rain and flood water inundated the pumping zone of the power plant.

 

Source: The Hindu Business Line