Energy consumption in the state has drastically come down over the past few days, thanks to pre-monsoon showers in several part of the state.
Energy consumption in the state has drastically come down over the past few days, thanks to pre-monsoon showers in several part of the state.
Power corporations in the state expected power consumption to peak in the first week of May. But on Wednesday, only 141 million units of power were consumed against estimated 180 to 186 million units.
Speaking to mediapersons, energy and food and civil supplies minister Shobha Karandlaje said: “Power consumption sharply reduced in the last few days due to rainfall. As demand for power is less, instructions have been given to reduce production.”
The minister said hydel stations have the potential to generate 50 million units. “But the production has been reduced to 15.63 million units to conserve water for days ahead. From thermal stations, we can generate 40 million to 70 million units, but instructions have been given to maintain production based on the requirement,” she said.
“Now, we are purchasing power from only those with whom we have signed agreements. There is no need to purchase power from other private parties. As demand is less, private players generating power from sugar factories are asking us to permit them to sell power to other buyers. We purchase power from them for `5.8 per unit but they can sell power at `8 per unit to other buyers. Obviously they are interested to sell for a higher rate. We will shortly take a decision on their request.”
Transmission corridor
The state government has written a letter to the central government to establish inter-region transmission corridors so that the state can draw power from other states when there is scarcity. “As of now, only 750 MW could be drawn by southern states from existing corridors. But Andhra Pradesh government has got a major share of that—it can draw up to 250 MW. The central government has been biased against us in this regard.
Last year, Chhattisgarh and Gujarat governments came forward to supply power to us, but we could not draw required power due to unavailability of corridors. We are hoping that central government will address this issue soon,” she said.
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