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 discoms will continue after bifurcation, for both existing and under-construction projects. Accordingly, Telangana will get nearly 54 per cent and successor Andhra Pradesh will get 46 per cent from each project. Though the total installed capacity of the Andhra Pradesh power grid stands at 16,679 megawatts, the actual generation is only between 9,000 MW and 10,500 MW, largely due to a lack of gas linkages.

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Telangana records highest ever peak load of 17,162 MW
6 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, 5 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 …

Andhra Pradesh’s SDSTPS unit reached milestone of 100 days of continuous operation for first time
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Andhra Pradesh’s SDSTPS unit reached milestone of 100 days of continuous operation for first time

The Hindu  

The third unit of Sri Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal Power Station at Krishnapatnam in Nellore district reached a significant milestone of 100 days of continuous operation for the first time since its Commercial Operation Date and generated 1,596.30 Million Units with a Plant Load Factor of 83% since November, 18, 2024. Besides, the SDSTPS is consistently generating 45 MU thereby contributing …

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. …

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

Water release at Tungabhadra dam to help more hydel generation in Telangana, A.P.
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Water release at Tungabhadra dam to help more hydel generation in Telangana, A.P.

The Hindu  

The washing away of 19th crest gate on the spillway of Tungabhadra Dam, an inter-State project located in Karnataka, late on Saturday night due to the snapping of the chain link used for its operation and the resultant release of water from other gates too is likely to help Telangana and Andhra Pradesh generate more hydro-electric power. “It’s an unfortunate …

​Renewed hope: The Hindu Editorial on the meeting between the Chief Ministers of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh
8 months, 2 weeks ago

​Renewed hope: The Hindu Editorial on the meeting between the Chief Ministers of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

​ After a decade of acrimony, the return to cordial relations between the governments and Chief Ministers of the two Telugu-speaking States is welcome. The Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, N. Chandrababu Naidu and A. Revanth Reddy, respectively, not only remained cordial throughout the two-hour long meeting in Hyderabad last week but also proposed a well-thought-out three tier-mechanism …

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 …

APCPDL to Ensure Power Supply in Krishna District
11 months ago

APCPDL to Ensure Power Supply in Krishna District

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Executive engineer and nodal officer of Machilipatnam in Krishna district M. Bhaskara Rao said Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Company Limited has formulated a comprehensive action plan to ensure reliable power supply to consumers in Krishna district during the summer of 2024. New 33kV and 11kV feeders, along with distribution transformers, have been strategically installed for the purpose, he …

Telangana CM warns of stringent action if unnecessary power cuts are reported
1 year, 1 month ago

Telangana CM warns of stringent action if unnecessary power cuts are reported

The Hindu  

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has said that the government will initiate stringent action against the staff and officials of the Energy department if instances of unnecessary power cuts are reported. The Chief Minister expressed unhappiness over the reports of power cuts in several areas in the recent past and said this was because of the negligent attitude of a …

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 …

AP-Transco blames provisions in Reorganisation Act for power crisis in Andhra Pradesh
1 year, 6 months ago

AP-Transco blames provisions in Reorganisation Act for power crisis in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

But for the provisions in the A.P. State Reorganisation Act, 2014, Andhra Pradesh would have been a power surplus State, said the Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited on September 8. In an apparent bid to counter the outrage of the people and opposition parties over the power tariff hikes and power generation issues, the AP-Transco, in a release, asserted …

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 …

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister lays foundation for three renewable energy projects with a total capacity of 5,314MW
1 year, 7 months ago

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister lays foundation for three renewable energy projects with a total capacity of 5,314MW

The Hindu  

August 23, 2023 05:02 pm | Updated 05:02 pm IST - VIJAYAWADA Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday virtually laid the foundations for three Renewable Energy projects with a total capacity of 5,314 Megawatts. Besides, a 50:50 joint venture agreement was signed on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation and the National Hydropower Corporation …

AP-Genco plans capital overhaul of Srisailam Right Bank Power House in phases
1 year, 7 months ago

AP-Genco plans capital overhaul of Srisailam Right Bank Power House in phases

The Hindu  

The AP-Genco plans to undertake a capital overhaul of one of the seven units of the Srisailam Right Bank Power House of 110-MW capacity each. He said it was a matter of pride that the SRBPH had been running successfully for over four decades, and it achieved an all-time annual generation of 3,798 Million Units in 1993-94 when it catered …

AP reacts strongly against KCR's remarks on power supply
1 year, 9 months ago

AP reacts strongly against KCR's remarks on power supply

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh government has reacted very strongly to Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao’s “offensive” remarks and advised him to visit AP and ascertain for himself whether there is sufficient power supply or not. KCR, while addressing a public meeting in Gadwal on Monday, commented that when one crossed the Tungabhadra bridge towards AP, he or she could …

Andhra Pradesh power utilities meet highest energy demand of 251 MU on May 18
1 year, 10 months ago

Andhra Pradesh power utilities meet highest energy demand of 251 MU on May 18

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh power utilities have met the highest energy demand of 251 Million Units on May 18. Average day demand in May, 2020 was 180.69 MU as against 210.20 MU recorded as on May 17, 2023, officials told Energy Minister Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy in a virtual review meeting on May 19. Around 1.20 lakh agricultural connections have been sanctioned in …

TS power dues to AP escalate to Rs 7,102 cr
1 year, 11 months ago

TS power dues to AP escalate to Rs 7,102 cr

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: The Telangana government’s power dues to Andhra Pradesh have gone up to Rs 7,102 crore on March 31. The total amount due from Telangana discoms, includes principal amount of Rs 3,441 crore and interest from June 2, 2014 to June 10, 2017. The Telangana High Court has scheduled April 27 for the final hearing on the petition filed by …

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 …

Power utilities in Andhra Pradesh to focus on improving generation capacity, supply at affordable price and reduction of T&D losses
2 years, 5 months ago

Power utilities in Andhra Pradesh to focus on improving generation capacity, supply at affordable price and reduction of T&D losses

The Hindu  

The power utilities in Andhra Pradesh are gearing up to implement a three-pronged strategy—enhancement of power generation capacity, providing quality power at affordable price and reducing transmission and distribution losses. In view of the rising demand for energy, the thermal power plants at the SDSTPK Krishnapatnam Stage-II and Dr. NTTPS at Ibrahimpatnam are major steps towards enhancing power generation in …

Andhra Pradesh ridicules Telangana claims on power dues
2 years, 6 months ago

Andhra Pradesh ridicules Telangana claims on power dues

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh has called Telangana government’s claim of Rs 12,940 crore power and other dues as hearsay except for around Rs 3,000 crore pertaining to APSPDCL and employee trusts. APGenco officials said that the Centre had set up a sub-committee to fix the power dues of TS to AP before arriving at the figure of Rs 6,756.92 crore. With …

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 …

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 …

Tension over power generation at Nagarjunasagar continues
3 years, 8 months ago

Tension over power generation at Nagarjunasagar continues

The Hindu  

Simmering tension over power generation by Telangana at Nagarjunasagar continued on the third day on Thursday, even as senior officials from Andhra Pradesh who crossed the border with a letter of protest returned ‘unacknowledged’ and disappointed. Visible protest In response to Telangana’s firm stand, the Andhra Pradesh government marked its visible protest on Thursday by fortifying its side of the …

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: Payment shocker for power cables
7 years, 9 months ago

Telangana: Payment shocker for power cables

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Farmers are crying foul over a compensation order of the Ranga Reddy collector, based on which TSTransco has been paying a paltry sum of Rs 60 per square metre to those on whose farm land power lines have been laid. Mr Chengal Reddy said, “As per that order, Trans-co has to pay Rs 2.45 lakh to Rs 4.5 lakh …

Power fight between Telugu states intensifies – Telangana snaps power supply to Andhra
7 years, 9 months ago

Power fight between Telugu states intensifies – Telangana snaps power supply to Andhra

Op India  

The row over sale and purchase of electricity between the two Telugu states – Telangana and Andhra Pradesh – intensified with Telangana snapping power supply to Andhra Pradesh over Rs 1676. Chairman and managing director of Telangana Transco D Prabhakar Rao in a letter to his Andhra Pradesh counterpart stated that the power supply to Andhra Pradesh will be restored …

Power cuts affect trade in Autonagar
7 years, 9 months ago

Power cuts affect trade in Autonagar

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Despite huge publicity about providing 24 hours uninterrupted quality power in the state, power cuts and voltage fluctuations are tarnishing the image of Andhra Pradesh government. Frequent power interruptions and voltage fluctuations have become a big problem for industries at Jawahar Autonagar, which is one of the biggest industrial estates in the state. Jawahar Autonagar, which is in the …

Telangana: Water Grid gives power boost
9 years ago

Telangana: Water Grid gives power boost

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Mission Bhagiratha will not only quench the thirst of hundreds of habitations but also facilitate power supply to lakhs of households in the State. Telangana power utilities have taken up construction of 33/11 kv sub-stations, erection of new 12.5 MVA transformers replacing 8 MVA capacity transformers and laying of 33 kv and 11 kv lines to pump water as …

Telangana: Power shutdowns unavoidable'
9 years, 2 months ago

Telangana: Power shutdowns unavoidable'

Deccan Chronicle  

Though the 400 KV sub-stations located around Greater Hyderabad will get uninterrupted supply from power generation stations in the State, power shut downs at local level in the city will continue for maintenance, tree trimming and other inspection works. Telangana State Transco officials have successfully inter-connected all the 400 KV sub stations surrounding the city resulting in formation of a …

TS to get a major power boost
10 years, 3 months ago

TS to get a major power boost

The Hindu  

The Telangana government has decided to construct two thermal power stations with an aggregate capacity of 7,600 MW at Veerlapalem and Dilawarpur villages of Damaracharla mandal in Nalgonda district. While the Telangana Generation Corporation will take up a 5,200 MW station, the National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. will be asked to construct a 2,400 MW station, a release said after …

Srisailam power generation fuels tension between Andhra, Telangana
10 years, 5 months ago

Srisailam power generation fuels tension between Andhra, Telangana

The Hindu  

Power generation at the Srisailam hydroelectric power station has become the latest bone of contention between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, already tangled in various issues of power sharing. It all began with a reported request by AP to Telangana to stop the generation at Srisailam left bank power station, in view of the future requirements of AP. Earlier in the …

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 …

State plans to add 21,000 MW in five years
10 years, 6 months ago

State plans to add 21,000 MW in five years

The Hindu  

As the State is set to implement the prestigious Power for All scheme from Oct. 2, the Energy Department has drawn up plans to augment the installed generation in the State from the existing 8,037 MW to 29,017 MW in the next five years. In a bid to achieve an ideal mix of all generation sources in this direction, the …

AP discom staff cry foul
10 years, 9 months ago

AP discom staff cry foul

The Hindu  

The employees of Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power Distribution Company Limited feel that Seemandhra has been handed a raw deal when it comes to sharing of power post-bifurcation. But now if industrial development is taken up in Seemandhra and a capital city is set up somewhere, then where will the power come from, questioned Mr. Ganapathi. The total installed capacity of …

‘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 …

Bifurcation: Governor reviews distribution of power entities
11 years ago

Bifurcation: Governor reviews distribution of power entities

The Hindu  

The Telangana Central Power Distribution Company will be in place by the appointed day June 2 while the separation of APGenco and APTransco between the two successor States can be completed within one year. The existing power purchase agreements between power companies and Central and State-level power stations would continue in the newly formed successor States till their agreement period …

Telangana crisis: AP stares at blackout, normal life crippled
11 years, 5 months ago

Telangana crisis: AP stares at blackout, normal life crippled

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Centre's decision to create a new Telangana state has paralysed Andhra Pradesh with blackouts across the state. The fear of an impending failure of the southern grid looms across southern India.The ongoing strike by 30,000 power sector employees in Seemandhra has left the state crippled.The chief ministers of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala have written to the …

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