As summer sets in, peak load of power and energy consumption continues to soar in Telangana
1 month ago

As summer sets in, peak load of power and energy consumption continues to soar in Telangana

The Hindu  

HYDERABAD Energy demand along with peak load of power in Telangana has been constantly soaring for the last 20 days as the summer season is setting in and the need for cooling, air-conditioning, is increasing. The peak load of power on the transmission system crossed 16,300 megawatt on Friday and the consumption of energy was recorded at 315 million units. Even in March last year, the 15,000-plus MW loads were recorded only on 13 days with a maximum of 15,623 on March 8, the highest-ever till it was surpassed on February 5 this year with the peak load clocking at 15,644 MW. Energy consumption record Energy consumption too surpassed the records this February: the highest-ever of 311.04 MU recorded on March 13 last year was surpassed on February 19 with the consumption recorded at 311.96 MU with the peak load breaking the 16,000 MW barrier.

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Telangana records highest ever peak load of 17,162 MW
5 days, 6 hours ago

Telangana records highest ever peak load of 17,162 MW

The Hindu  

HYDERABAD Telangana has become the third State in the South after Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to handle the peak load of over 17,000 megawatt, when the State clocked peak load of 17,162 MW at 4.39 p.m. on Thursday. According to Deputy Chief Minister M. Bhatti Vikramarka, who handles the portfolio of energy too, the highest peak load recorded in 2023-24 …

Telangana Hits Record 16,918 MW Power Demand on Thursday
1 week, 4 days ago

Telangana Hits Record 16,918 MW Power Demand on Thursday

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Telangana witnessed its highest-ever peak power demand of 16918 MW on March 13, surpassing the previous record of 16,869 MW recorded on March 7. The increased domestic demand due to heat wave conditions and rise in power demand for rabi crops have led to growing demand in the state. Telangana is continuously witnessing over 16,000 MW of power demand …

Telangana’s power demand surpass 16,000 MW for first time
1 month ago

Telangana’s power demand surpass 16,000 MW for first time

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Telangana on Wednesday recorded its highest-ever peak power demand, breaching the 16,000-megawatt mark for the first time because of rising temperature and the ongoing Rabi agricultural operations. Tamil Nadu witnessed its all-time high power demand of 20,830 MW on May 2 last year, while Karnataka hit 17,691 MW on January 31, 2025. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, who …

Telangana posts peak load of power beyond 16K MW
1 month ago

Telangana posts peak load of power beyond 16K MW

The Hindu  

Telangana has achieved another milestone in handling the peak load of power on the transmission system on Wednesday morning as it has crossed the 16,000 megawatt barrier for the first time by recording about 16,100 MW load at 7.55 a.m. Highest loads during peak agricultural operations In the process, it has become the third State in the South after Tamil …

Telangana's peak power demand at highest-ever 15,752 MW
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Telangana's peak power demand at highest-ever 15,752 MW

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: The state recorded its highest-ever peak power demand of 15,752 MW at 7.45 am on Wednesday. “Given this trend, the distribution companies have initiated measures to meet power demand exceeding 17,000 MW during the upcoming summer season,” Krishna Bhaskar said. “Power purchase is required because the base availability of power in the state, through long-term contracted agreements, is 9,134 …

Power load in Telangana peaks a month ahead; Rising temperatures, Rabi crop cultivation in record extent drive up the demand
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Power load in Telangana peaks a month ahead; Rising temperatures, Rabi crop cultivation in record extent drive up the demand

The Hindu  

The peak load of power on the transmission system in Telangana reached a record level on Wednesday when it clocked 15,644 megawatt surpassing the previous highest of 15,623 MW set on March 8 last year. In terms of daily energy consumption, the record of 311.04 million units set on March 13 last year is also expected to be breached during …

Telangana Energy Minister Bhatti asks utilities to be prepared to meet power demand in summer
2 months ago

Telangana Energy Minister Bhatti asks utilities to be prepared to meet power demand in summer

The Hindu  

HYDERABAD Telangana Deputy Chief Minister M. Bhatti Vikramarka, who also handles the portfolios of Energy and Finance, has instructed the power utilities, particularly the two distribution companies, to hold meetings at field level from January 27 to February 4 by involving all the stakeholders. At a review meeting held with the senior executives of the power utilities here on Thursday, …

CM unveils new Clean and Green Energy Policy for Telangana
2 months, 2 weeks ago

CM unveils new Clean and Green Energy Policy for Telangana

The Hindu  

HYDERABAD Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Deputy Chief Minister M. Bhatti Vikramarka and others unveiled the much awaited Clean and Green Energy Policy-2025 for Telangana here on Saturday. It states that the State has contracted capacity of 26,212 MW from all sources of energy generation including 4,000 MW from Yadadri Thermal Power Station and 2,474 MW upcoming solar capacity. The …

Stakeholders’ Convention on Telangana’s Clean and Green Energy Policy on Jan. 3
3 months ago

Stakeholders’ Convention on Telangana’s Clean and Green Energy Policy on Jan. 3

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The State government is organizing a stakeholders convention on Telangana’s Clean and Green Energy Policy-2024 on January 3 at 11 am at Hyderabad International Convention Centre in Madhapur here. With all the progressive initiatives of the State, Telangana’s peak power demand is projected to increase from 15,623 MW in 2023-24 to 20,968 MW in 2027-28 and to 31,809 MW …

TGSPDCL gearing up to meet growing demand: CMD
4 months, 2 weeks ago

TGSPDCL gearing up to meet growing demand: CMD

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:The power demand in Greater Hyderabad limits is consistently growing in the summer months. As against 3,756 megawatts of peak power demand in the previous year, the power demand had increased by 16 per cent to 4,352 megawatts in the last summer. As against 81.39 million units of power consumption in the previous year, the power consumption also increased by …

TGSPDCL Sees All-Time High Power Demand
6 months ago

TGSPDCL Sees All-Time High Power Demand

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:The Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company Limited witnessed an all-time high power demand of 9,910 MW at 10.35 am on Friday. The heavy rain, increased water availability and quality power supply have led to a surge in agricultural demand this season, the discom stated. TGSPDCL chairman and managing director Musharraf Ali Faruqui, stated that the demand may exceed 10,000 MW …

Andhra Pradesh’s energy demand falls considerably as the sizzling summer fizzles out
10 months ago

Andhra Pradesh’s energy demand falls considerably as the sizzling summer fizzles out

The Hindu  

Energy demand in the State fell to about 210.36 Million Units on Saturday, May 18, from the seasonal high of 259.20 MU recorded on May 4 as the blistering summer heat gave way to repeated spells of rain in recent weeks and the southwest monsoon is poised to hit south peninsular India by the month-end. A substantial chunk of the …

Energy demand in Andhra Pradesh poised to cross 250 MU per day
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Energy demand in Andhra Pradesh poised to cross 250 MU per day

The Hindu  

The power utilities in Andhra Pradesh are geared up to meet the imminent surge in energy demand which is expected to cross 250 Million Units per day in the coming weeks. The demand met so far in the month until April 26 stood at 6,345 MU, with a maximum of 253 MU on April 19, according to official sources. Of …

Telangana power staff JAC urges parties to stop blaming them for interruptions
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana power staff JAC urges parties to stop blaming them for interruptions

The Hindu  

The Telangana State Power Employees Joint Action Committee has asked political parties and others blaming the power utilities, their managements, authorities, engineers and other staff for interruptions in power supply not to criticize them as internal problems of consumers at some places were responsible for disruptions. At a meeting of the committee held here on Monday, JAC leader G. Sai …

GHMC's Power Demand Hits a New Peak
1 year ago

GHMC's Power Demand Hits a New Peak

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Telangana state has set a new record for power supply and consumption with the state power utilities reporting that the state touched a peak consumption of 298.19 million units of power, the highest ever in the state so far on Wednesday. Keeping pace with the overall pace for demand for power, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation area on March …

Andhra Pradesh Met the Highest Power Demand of More Than 262 MU During Summer
1 year, 5 months ago

Andhra Pradesh Met the Highest Power Demand of More Than 262 MU During Summer

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh government has embarked on an ambitious journey to bolster the power supply to industries and ensure sustainability in the power sector. Special chief secretary to the energy department, K Vijayanand, said AP is proactively enhancing industrial power supply to accommodate rising industrial activities. He said that in collaboration with EESL, the energy department is keen on …

Power consumption spikes amid dry spell in Telangana
1 year, 6 months ago

Power consumption spikes amid dry spell in Telangana

Hindustan Times  

The prolonged dry spell in Telangana throughout the month of August this year has resulted in a sharp increase in power consumption, forcing the state power distribution companies to go in for purchase of power in a big way to meet the demand, officials familiar with the matter said. In fact, it was only 6,904 MW on July 27, when …

40 Percent Of Power Consumed In Hyderabad
1 year, 9 months ago

40 Percent Of Power Consumed In Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Power consumption has risen across the state in consonance with higher temperatures, when parts of the state recorded over 45º Celsius, especially in the Greater Hyderabad which is a massive consumer of power. The Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company, which monitors the state capital’s power needs, is making arrangements accordingly. Hyderabad recorded the highest power demand of 3,756 …

Energy consumption of Andhra Pradesh increased to 65,830 Million Units in 2022-23 financial year
1 year, 9 months ago

Energy consumption of Andhra Pradesh increased to 65,830 Million Units in 2022-23 financial year

The Hindu  

The annual energy consumption of Andhra Pradesh has increased to around 65,830 Million Units in 2022-23 financial year when compared to 50,077 MUs in 2017-18 fiscal, an official release has said, adding that the power utilities in the State have met the all-time high energy demand of 251 MUs per day recently. To meet the future energy demand, the government …

AP generates 251 MUs of power on Thursday, highest ever
1 year, 10 months ago

AP generates 251 MUs of power on Thursday, highest ever

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Power utilities of Andhra Pradesh have successfully met the highest-ever energy demand of 251 million units in the state on May 18, 2023, by generating 12,653 MW. Stating this on Friday, energy minister Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy explained that the average day demand in May 2020 had been 180.69 MUs as against 210.20 MUs on May 17, 2023. For instance, …

Power consumption down below 50 percent, Discoms stopped power purchases
1 year, 10 months ago

Power consumption down below 50 percent, Discoms stopped power purchases

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Power consumption has plunged sharply for the last few days on the back of heavy rain and lower temperatures and the end of the yasangi season. Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, Telangana State Northern Power Distribution Company Limited chairman and managing director Annamaneni Gopal Rao said that more than 13 centimeters of rainfall was recorded in north Telangana districts and …

Power utilities ready to meet 17000 MW peak demand: Prabhakar Rao
1 year, 11 months ago

Power utilities ready to meet 17000 MW peak demand: Prabhakar Rao

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Telangana Transco and Genco chairman and managing director D. Prabhakar Rao said that the state’s contracted power capacity of 18,528MW was more than the double of when Telangana state was formed, 7,778MW. He said all four units of Bhadradri Thermal Power Station were commissioned and the works at 5x800MW Yadadri thermal power station have been expedited and would be …

Higher power transmission loss in north hitting south: South power committee chair
2 years ago

Higher power transmission loss in north hitting south: South power committee chair

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Citing the national power transmission loss of 4.49 per cent, southern region power committee chairperson D. Prabhakar Rao said that the loss was at 3.88 per cent for the south zone and that higher losses in the northern region were impacting rightful energy realisation for southern states. Presiding over the 45th southern region power committee meeting in Pune on …

TS can meet peak power demand in summer, say officials
2 years, 1 month ago

TS can meet peak power demand in summer, say officials

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: For the first time in Telangana, a maximum peak power demand of 14,649 MW was reached on Saturday. Top officials of power utilities said that Telangana stood second in the consumption of power among southern states. Officials of power discoms estimate that power demand may touch 15000 MW in peak summer season. Meanwhile, energy minister G. Jagadish Reddy said …

Per-capita power consumption in Telangana up by 69% in 8 years
2 years, 7 months ago

Per-capita power consumption in Telangana up by 69% in 8 years

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The per-capita power consumption of Telangana, which is an index of development of a state, has increased to 2021 units per annum from 1196 units in 2014. The present Per Capita Consumption of Telangana is 73 per cent more than National Per Capita Consumption of 1161 Units, D. Prabhakar Rao, CMD of TSGENCO and TSTRANSCO said. Under the leadership …

Steep hike in power bills affects consumers
2 years, 10 months ago

Steep hike in power bills affects consumers

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Steep hike in electricity bills has come as a rude shock to consumers as power charges have been increased to two to three times more. After a gap of five years, the Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission permitted Telangana State Northern Power Distribution Company Limited and Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited to increase the power tariff for …

Despite high demand, power supply regular in Telangana
2 years, 11 months ago

Despite high demand, power supply regular in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: As the power consumption is increasing in high proportions in the state for the past 10 days, the Telangana government is making sure uninterrupted power supply to the domestic and the agriculture sectors. The peak level of 14,160 MW power was utilised on March 29, and 14,019 on March 30 and 13,982 MWs on March 31. A higher official …

Telangana Registers Highest Ever Power Demand Of 14,117 MW Today
2 years, 11 months ago

Telangana Registers Highest Ever Power Demand Of 14,117 MW Today

ABP News  

Hyderabad: The highest electricity demand of 14,117 MW was recorded in the history of Telangana on Tuesday. According to electricity officials, the highest demand in power consumption since Telangana's establishment has occurred on Tuesday. Officials said, Per capita electricity consumption increased by 11.34 per cent. With a per capita electricity consumption of over a thousand units per annum, Telangana has …

Telangana hydel power hits record 2716 MW
5 years, 5 months ago

Telangana hydel power hits record 2716 MW

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Monsoon activity throughout this kharif season in not just Telangana but other states such as Maharashtra and Karnataka, has meant surplus power compared to the situation at the same time last year. Usually, during the kharif season, agriculture accounts for 45% of the total power demand in the state, Mr Rao said. He said in Telangana and in the …

Telangana: Solar energy in residential sector fails to take flight
6 years, 2 months ago

Telangana: Solar energy in residential sector fails to take flight

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Installation of renewable solar energy in residential sectors has failed completely. “Solar energy in residential areas has failed as people and also developers have found capital investment to be too high,” said Mr A. Punna Rao, an expert in the power sector. “There have been abrupt policy changes in this emerging sector, which is adding to the problem,” energy …

Power tariff in Telangana may not increase
6 years, 2 months ago

Power tariff in Telangana may not increase

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: There may be no increase in the power tariff for the third year running. Power distribution companies, the southern and northern discoms, have requested the Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission to give them time till March 31 to file the Aggregate Revenue Requirement for 2019-2020. The ARR should have been submitted by the end of November but the discoms …

Thanks to Subhagya scheme, India breaches 180GW of peak power demand
6 years, 3 months ago

Thanks to Subhagya scheme, India breaches 180GW of peak power demand

Op India  

India has crossed the benchmark of 180 gigawatt in peak power demand, which was 9.8% higher than the highest level recorded in Financial Year 2018. Peak power demand increase was just 2.6% between FY15 and FY18. The average duration of power cuts was 7 hours and 8 minutes in October 2018, 1 hour 5 minutes shorter than October 2017. With …

Telangana to be power-full by 2019, says Central Electricity Authority
6 years, 7 months ago

Telangana to be power-full by 2019, says Central Electricity Authority

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: It will take one more year for Telangana state to become a power surplus State. When TS was formed, the power generation in the state was 7,778 MW and at present the power generation is 15,376 MW. The TRANSCO officials said Kottagudem Thermal Power station 7th phase has the capacity of 800 MW, Manuguru power plant has capacity of …

Telangana beats solar power target; 10 per cent more than demand
8 years, 7 months ago

Telangana beats solar power target; 10 per cent more than demand

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: As much as 728 MW of solar energy has been synchronised with the grid in Telangana state, surpassing 5 per cent target given by the Centre. The state purchases solar power at Rs 5.17 per unit on an average. TS southern discom chairman Dr G. Raghuma Reddy said solar power used to cost Rs 18 per unit six years …

Power consumption in five Telangana districts declines
10 years, 2 months ago

Power consumption in five Telangana districts declines

The Hindu  

In tune with expectations, the power consumption in five districts of Telangana has come down drastically in the last two months from October because of lower agricultural demand. Therefore, the Northern Power Distribution Company Limited, which services the five districts – Warangal, Karimnagar, Khammam, Nizamabad and Adilabad – expects the consumption to go up from January to April. A review …

TS power woes to worsen next summer
10 years, 5 months ago

TS power woes to worsen next summer

The Hindu  

The Telangana citizens might have to brace themselves for the worst ever summer of the decade, with all avenues for power availability or acquisition gradually being shut down, for the newly formed State. While the soon-to-be-commissioned 800-MW Krishnapatnam Thermal Power Plant had been a great source of optimism, sources say that Telangana may not benefit from it, if the indications …

High tension over power supply
10 years, 9 months ago

High tension over power supply

The Hindu  

Post bifurcation, the extra high-tension power lines between Telangana and successor Andhra Pradesh could become either wires of war or channels of coordination. Despite popular perceptions, Telangana will not be plunged into darkness as the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 divides power plants based on their geographical location and states that the existing ‘Power Purchase Agreements’ with the respective the …

‘Bifurcation blues’ for power sector in A.P.
10 years, 11 months ago

‘Bifurcation blues’ for power sector in A.P.

The Hindu  

Power sector in Andhra Pradesh will continue to face the problem of shortage after bifurcation in spite of having surplus energy as a sizable chunk of it has to be supplied to Telangana in compliance with the slew of Power Purchase Agreements entered by AP-GENCO with the distribution companies. It was stipulated under Clause C of 12th Schedule of A.P …

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