TNPGCL to tie up for power arrangements to overcome deficit during summer
The Hindu
Tamil Nadu faces power deficit in summer, TNPGCL to secure power through tenders and swap arrangements.
Tamil Nadu is expected to see a power deficit during the evening peak hours in the upcoming summer months and Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation Limited (TNPGCL) would tie up for power through tenders and swap arrangements.
Tamil Nadu has the highest power demand in the southern region. The State has the highest number of factories, accounting for 15.66% of the total number of factories in India (2,53,334).
During the summer last year, the State’s peak power demand hit a new record, touching an all-time-high of 20,830 MW on May 2, 2024. The peak power demand in the upcoming summer is likely to surpass last year’s record.
As per the Load Generation Balance Report (LGBR) by the Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC), Tamil Nadu’s power requirement during evening peak hours is expected to be 18,600 MW in February 2025 against the availability of 15,646 MW, resulting in a deficit of 2,954 MW.
Similarly, in March 2025 the requirement is expected to be 19,500 MW against the availability of 15,688 MW, resulting in a deficit of 3,812 MW.
In April 2025, the power demand is expected to be 20,700 MW against availability of 16,003 MW.
For May 2025, the requirement is expected to be 20,450 MW against availability of 16,978 MW.
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