Heatwave, coal shortage lead to blackouts. See how your state is affected
2 years, 11 months ago

Heatwave, coal shortage lead to blackouts. See how your state is affected

Hindustan Times  

A severe heatwave, accompanied by an acute coal shortage, has triggered blackouts across India. According to Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited, the load served during April has been around 900 to 1,100 MW against the demand of 1,600 MW, thereby creating a deficit. Bihar Bihar is facing a power deficit of 200-300 MW per day due to the sudden increase in demand as the state reels under a severe heatwave. According to data made available by the state power department, at present, electricity is being supplied in rural areas on an average of 15 hours daily against the scheduled 18 hours, PTI reported. MP's Load Dispatch Centre chief engineer KK Prabhakar said there is no scheduled load shedding in the state at present and thermal power plants have no issues with coal supplies, reported PTI.

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India To Face 9-10% Power Demand Increase In 2025 Amid Rising Temperatures, Say Experts
Top News
3 days, 23 hours ago

India To Face 9-10% Power Demand Increase In 2025 Amid Rising Temperatures, Say Experts

ABP News  

India should prepare for a nine to 10 per cent growth in peak electricity demand this summer with the country expected to experience more heatwaves, experts have warned. Last year, the all-India peak electricity demand crossed 250 gigawatts on May 30, which was 6.3 per cent higher than projections. "India must now brace for extended heatwaves and a peak electricity …

Warmer winter drives up electricity demand in Karnataka to record high
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Warmer winter drives up electricity demand in Karnataka to record high

The Hindu  

Months before summer sets in in Karnataka, the peak electricity demand in the State touched an all-time high on January 31 with 17,691 Megawatts. According to the data provided by the Power Company of Karnataka Ltd., in the month of January, 2024, the peak demand was 15,668 MW while the consumption was 294.01 Million Units. Hence, the demand was up …

Power demand shoots up on cold wave across North India
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Power demand shoots up on cold wave across North India

Live Mint  

Power demand in the country has shot up in the past few weeks amid plummeting temperatures across North India. Peak power demand in December remained largely above 200GW and touched a high of 224GW due to increased demand for heating. The country, especially north-west India, including Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, has been grappling with …

India likely to raise its estimate on peak power demand amid harsher summers
8 months, 3 weeks ago

India likely to raise its estimate on peak power demand amid harsher summers

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s power ministry will likely raise its projections for peak electricity demand after this year’s prolonged heatwave forced people to keep their air conditioners and fans running for longer than usual. The current projection of peak power demand reaching 384 GW by financial year 2031-32 may now have to be revised, said Pankaj Agarwal, secretary, Union ministry of …

India's coal dependence for power to be highest in nine years as heatwaves intensify
9 months, 1 week ago

India's coal dependence for power to be highest in nine years as heatwaves intensify

Hindustan Times  

India will use more coal for generating electricity this year than it has in almost a decade, to cope with surging electricity demand, Bloomberg reported. Representational The country expects to add 15.4 gigawatts in the financial year 2024-25, the most in nine years, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. Coal still generates about three-quarters of India’s electricity, and the …

Record-breaking heatwave grips India: Top 10 hottest locations
10 months ago

Record-breaking heatwave grips India: Top 10 hottest locations

India TV News  

As temperatures soar across India, Delhi set a new national record on Wednesday with the mercury touching a scorching 52.3 degrees Celsius, marking the highest temperature ever recorded in the country. Northern regions, including Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, are experiencing similar oppressive heat, with temperatures nearing 50 degrees Celsius. Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh: 48°C Dehradun's record high Meanwhile, Dehradun also witnessed …

Heatwave in India: Sweltering temperatures push power demand to fresh high
10 months ago

Heatwave in India: Sweltering temperatures push power demand to fresh high

India TV News  

Heatwave in India: The power demand in India was on Thursday at its seasonal high at 237 gigawatts, surpassing its previous record high of 234 GW seen earlier this week, data from the Ministry of Power showed. Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are most likely to continue over the plains of Northwest India and Heatwave conditions over Madhya Pradesh and …

Govt successfully met peak power demand in Delhi without outages: Atishi
10 months ago

Govt successfully met peak power demand in Delhi without outages: Atishi

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Delhi Power Minister Atishi on Wednesday said the city government successfully met the peak power demand of 7,717 MW on May 21 without any power outages. Govt successfully met peak power demand in Delhi without outages: Atishi She further stressed that even if the figures touch 8000 MW in the coming months, they will take all measures to …

Delhi's peak power demand reaches record high of 7717 MW amid sweltering heat
10 months, 1 week ago

Delhi's peak power demand reaches record high of 7717 MW amid sweltering heat

India TV News  

Delhi witnessed an unprecedented peak power demand of 7717 MW on Tuesday afternoon, breaking all previous records, according to Discom officials. Large parts of North India, including Delhi and Haryana, experienced severe heatwave conditions, with temperatures soaring above 45 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for the next few days, warning of severe heatwave conditions in …

Heatwave alert for next 4 days in Delhi, govt tells schools to call early vacations
10 months, 1 week ago

Heatwave alert for next 4 days in Delhi, govt tells schools to call early vacations

Hindustan Times  

Delhi felt like a furnace for a fourth straight day on Monday when six of the fifteen NCR weather stations recorded temperatures exceeding 46 degrees Celsius, prompting weather officials to extend a red alert till Friday and the government to order schools still open to shut for summer vacations. Amid heatwave, Delhi's peak power demand touches May's highest-ever level In …

Karnataka has enough coal to operate its thermal plants
10 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka has enough coal to operate its thermal plants

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The State government is stocking up on coal at thermal power plants so they run to full capacity and there are no power cuts. As on May 13, state-run thermal power stations had a stock of 8,51,275 tonnes of coal, and according to Karnataka Power Corporation Limited officials, this is sufficient for the next 15-18 days. Apart from this, …

Odisha: Power outages due to issues at Discoms’ end: GRIDCO
11 months, 1 week ago

Odisha: Power outages due to issues at Discoms’ end: GRIDCO

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: With the state reeling under unprecedented heatwave condition and Saturday logging highest temperature of 45.2 degree Celsius at few places, the peak power demand has crossed 6,800 MW for the first time this summer. The real time data of the State Load Despatch Centre said the instantaneous peak demand of the state was 6,806 MW at 3.29 pm on …

Heatwave pushes Mumbai's peak power demand beyond 4,000 MW
11 months, 1 week ago

Heatwave pushes Mumbai's peak power demand beyond 4,000 MW

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The peak demand for electricity in Mumbai on Tuesday, when the maximum temperature crossed 38 degrees Celsius, shot up to over 4,000 megawatts, surpassing the usual demand of 3,400-3,600 MW for the first time this summer. Officials from Tata Power said demand touched 1,005 MW from its 7.5 lakh consumers spread across the city and suburbs. Electricity drawn by …

Power demand on the rise, no power outages in Karnataka
1 year ago

Power demand on the rise, no power outages in Karnataka

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: As the temperatures are rising, the demand for uninterrupted power supply is also on the rise. “The State’s power consumption per day has touched 329 Million Units - the highest ever, compared to the previous year’s consumption per day of 300 MU. The peak demand is also over 17,000 MW, compared to last year’s 15,300MW,” said George and added …

Karnataka facing a power shortfall of 300 to 500 MW during peak hours, but situation largely stable, says Energy Dept. data
1 year ago

Karnataka facing a power shortfall of 300 to 500 MW during peak hours, but situation largely stable, says Energy Dept. data

The Hindu  

As Karnataka enters the summer months, there is an electricity deficit of 300 to 500 MW ) during peak hours in some blocks, according to data provided by the Energy Department. This year, a peak demand of 17,220 MW was recorded in the State on March 12 and the highest energy consumption of 329.53 MU was recorded on March 22. …

Karnataka facing acute power shortage as demand surges due to deficit rainfall
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka facing acute power shortage as demand surges due to deficit rainfall

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka is facing an acute shortage of approximately 1,500-2,000 MW, and at present the state is facing an extraordinary situation of high-power demand due to deficit rainfall, according to the Energy department. The deficit rainfall in the state has increased demand for agricultural IP loads as the farmers to save their crops, started using the IP sets earlier than the …

Poor rainfall leading to summer-like peak demand, says Karnataka Energy Minister K.J. George
1 year, 6 months ago

Poor rainfall leading to summer-like peak demand, says Karnataka Energy Minister K.J. George

The Hindu  

The poor southwest monsoon in Karnataka is resulting in “summer-like” peak demands for electricity, said Energy Minister K.J. Record peak demand According to the Energy Department, Karnataka hit an all-time record peak demand of 16,950 MW on August 25. The sudden rise in power demand was met by taking several proactive measures,” said R.K. Singh, Union Minister of Power and …

India boosts coal use to stop power outages as hydroelectricity output falls
1 year, 6 months ago

India boosts coal use to stop power outages as hydroelectricity output falls

Live Mint  

With an aim to stop outages caused by lower hydroelectricity output, India has stepped up the use of coal to generate electricity as an increase in renewables is struggling to keep pace with record power demand, according to Reuters reports. Hence, the driest August has resulted in power generation surging to a record 162.7 billion kilowatt hours, a Reuters analysis …

Power Ministry asks imported coal-based plants to run at full capacity till September 30
1 year, 9 months ago

Power Ministry asks imported coal-based plants to run at full capacity till September 30

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Power on June 12 extended the time period of its direction to all thermal plants using imported coal to operate at full capacity by three-and-a-half months till September 30 to avoid electricity shortage amid rising demand in the country. A Power Ministry notice, shot off on June 12 to 15 imported coal-based thermal power projects, stated: “It …

India's power demand touches new high after jumping by 45,000 megawatt in a year
2 years, 9 months ago

India's power demand touches new high after jumping by 45,000 megawatt in a year

India TV News  

Highlights India's electricity demand on June 9 was recorded at an all-time high of 2,10,792 megawatts RK Singh said 1000s of villages that hadn't seen electricity in 70 yrs were provided connectivity The current coal shortage in India is a result of domestic production not keeping pace with demand Power demand of India : India's power demand in the year …

India heading towards another power crisis in July-August: Report
2 years, 10 months ago

India heading towards another power crisis in July-August: Report

India TV News  

A lower pre-monsoon coal stock at thermal power plants in India is suggestive of another power crisis in July-August, independent research organisation CREA has said. "The data compiled from official sources suggest that the coal power plants are in no position to address even a minor spike in the power demand and there is a need to plan for coal …

India to face wider coal shortages, worsening power outage risks
2 years, 10 months ago

India to face wider coal shortages, worsening power outage risks

The Hindu  

India is expected to face a wider coal shortage during the quarter ending September over expectations of higher power demand, an internal Power Ministry presentation seen by Reuters showed, worsening risks of widespread power outages. The energy-hungry nation expects local coal supply to fall 42.5 million tonnes short of demand in the September quarter, 15% higher than previously projected, due …

Why is India facing its worst power crisis in over six years?
2 years, 10 months ago

Why is India facing its worst power crisis in over six years?

Live Mint  

India is facing its worst power crisis in over six years as a heatwave bakes vast swathes of South Asia, causing widespread power outages. Many power plants ran out of fuel as a result of increasing output aggressively, with average coal stocks held by utilities at the lowest for this time of the year in at least 9 years. Despite …

India's energy shortage decreased in the midst of a record heatwave. Here's how
2 years, 10 months ago

India's energy shortage decreased in the midst of a record heatwave. Here's how

India Today  

Power outages, sometimes frequent ones in certain pockets, may still be a reality even as parts of northwest and central India are in the midst of a record heatwave. However, a combination of a slight dip in maximum demand and a rise in output from the renewable sector when it mattered ensured that, at the aggregate level, the country’s energy …

Govt Relaxes Environment Rules For Coal Mines To Tackle Power Crisis Triggered By Heatwave: Report
2 years, 10 months ago

Govt Relaxes Environment Rules For Coal Mines To Tackle Power Crisis Triggered By Heatwave: Report

ABP News  

New Delhi: On the backdrop of a surge in power demand due to severe heatwave across the country, Union Environment Ministry has recently relaxed environmental compliance rules for coal mines in order to ramp up production, a government notice stated. The government letter, dated May 7, also indicated that select coal mines will now be able to raise their production …

Power Crisis in India: List of states facing power cuts
2 years, 10 months ago

Power Crisis in India: List of states facing power cuts

India Today  

There are a number of states which are suffering from regular power cuts and continuous power shortages. The Central Government has various schemes that are included, like Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana, the Integrated Power Development Scheme, and Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme simultaneously running for achieving uninterrupted power supply for all the consumers. LIST OF STATES FACING POWER CRISIS …

Power shortage eases up but officials remain wary
2 years, 10 months ago

Power shortage eases up but officials remain wary

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The power crisis in India has eased in the past two days. State-run Coal India achieved the highest production of 534.7 lakh tonne in April, showing 6.02% growth, the coal ministry said. But, in the first two days of May, the daily average peak demand was 197,835 MW, but the daily average shortage was just 990 MW, according …

Heat wave sparks blackouts, questions on India’s coal usage
2 years, 10 months ago

Heat wave sparks blackouts, questions on India’s coal usage

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — An unusually early and brutal heat wave is scorching parts of India, with acute power shortages affecting millions as demand for electricity surges to record levels. Government rules mandate that power plants maintain 24 days’ worth of coal stocks, but many routinely don’t, said Vibhuti Garg, an energy economist at the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial …

Heat wave sparks blackouts, questions on India's coal usage
2 years, 10 months ago

Heat wave sparks blackouts, questions on India's coal usage

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An unusually early and brutal …

Heatwave hits India and Pakistan as power stations struggle to secure coal supply
2 years, 10 months ago

Heatwave hits India and Pakistan as power stations struggle to secure coal supply

ABC  

Power outages are compounding the misery of millions of people wilting in a heatwave across India and Pakistan on Friday, with experts blaming climate change for an early onset of scorching summer temperatures. Key points: Fires have broken out in forests and a landfill site as South Asia experiences an early onset of high summer temperatures Unusually hot weather in …

India's peak 'power demand' touches all-time high as extreme heatwave sweeps country
2 years, 10 months ago

India's peak 'power demand' touches all-time high as extreme heatwave sweeps country

India TV News  

Highlights Power demand in India touched an all-time high of 207,111 MW on April 29, informed Power Ministry The demand for power has risen in April due to extreme heatwave conditions India's thermal plants hold about 22 mn tonnes of coal which is enough for 10 days: Pralhad Joshi Amid a severe heatwave spell across India, the peak power demand …

Coal shortage, heatwave: States face worst power crisis in 6 years
2 years, 10 months ago

Coal shortage, heatwave: States face worst power crisis in 6 years

Hindustan Times  

Several Indian states are in the midst of their worst power crisis in six years with soaring electricity demand coming up short against issues with coal supplies and plants shuts for maintenance. A senior Rajasthan government official said that coal shortages have reduced Power Load Factor, which is the generation capacity of a power plant, to 30-50% of coal fired …

Power cuts across states amid coal supply crunch
2 years, 10 months ago

Power cuts across states amid coal supply crunch

Hindustan Times  

Parts of India faced blackouts ranging up to 10 hours on Thursday and Friday, and the crisis threatened to worsen with 100 out of the 165 operational coal plants in the country running at “critical level” of stocks, according to latest government data. Parts of India faced blackouts ranging up to 10 hours on Thursday and Friday The problem has …

India heatwave 2022: India facing power shortage during Delhi’s hottest April in a decade
2 years, 11 months ago

India heatwave 2022: India facing power shortage during Delhi’s hottest April in a decade

The Independent  

A man breaks a block of ice to distribute it among the residents of a slum during hot weather in Ahmedabad Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from …

Just how bad is India’s coal crisis?
2 years, 11 months ago

Just how bad is India’s coal crisis?

Firstpost  

States across the country are grappling with shortages, with Delhi saying that some power plants in the Capital have only a day’s worth of coal left. He was quoted as saying, “Due to disruption of power supply from Dadri-II and Unchahar power stations, there may be a problem in 24-hours power supply to many essential institutions, including Delhi Metro and …

Explained: Power Cuts Up To 8 Hours Amid Heatwave: Will It Get Worse Next Month?
2 years, 11 months ago

Explained: Power Cuts Up To 8 Hours Amid Heatwave: Will It Get Worse Next Month?

News 18  

Amid high electricity demand due to summers and low coal availability at power plants, many parts across the country are facing blackouts and the power cuts are ranging from 2 hours to as much as 8 hours. Why There’re Power Outages Various parts of the country are facing electricity cuts due to high demand in sweltering summer and acute coal …

Power Cuts Adds to Woes of Punjab Residents Grappling With Heatwave, Coal Shortage to Blame
2 years, 11 months ago

Power Cuts Adds to Woes of Punjab Residents Grappling With Heatwave, Coal Shortage to Blame

News 18  

In Punjab, it’s power play of a different kind as residents sweat it out due to the searing heatwave and coal shortage. Owing to severe coal shortage, two units each of the Ropar and Talwandi Sabo thermal plants have been shut, while one unit of Goindwal Sahib thermal plant has also been closed down. To make up for the gap, …

Power crisis to worsen with the early heatwave
2 years, 11 months ago

Power crisis to worsen with the early heatwave

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : Record electricity demand amid a scorching heatwave in several parts of India and depleting coal stocks may worsen outages, disrupt industrial activity, damage crops and further strain power plants and grid stability. On Thursday, Union power minister Raj Kumar Singh said the inability of state distribution companies to purchase electricity and coal and inadequate planning by state …

India's Peak Power Supply Touches Record Level of 204 GW Amid Heatwave
2 years, 11 months ago

India's Peak Power Supply Touches Record Level of 204 GW Amid Heatwave

News 18  

India's peak power demand met or the highest supply in a day touched the all-time high of 204.65 GW on Thursday amid ongoing heatwave sweeping through vast swathes of the country increasing demand for electricity. "During the current month of April, 2022, peak power demand met has increased by 12.1 per cent to 204.653 GW from 182.559 GW during same …

India sweats over worst power cuts in six years during extreme heat
2 years, 11 months ago

India sweats over worst power cuts in six years during extreme heat

Live Mint  

India is facing its worst electricity shortage in more than six years just as scorching temperatures force early closures of schools and send people indoors. In the northwest, Rajasthan has scheduled four hours of power cuts for factories, making it at least the third state to disrupt industrial activity to manage surging power demand. Industrial disruption and widespread power cuts …

From J&K to Andhra, Heatwave & Coal Shortage Trigger Blackouts in India
2 years, 11 months ago

From J&K to Andhra, Heatwave & Coal Shortage Trigger Blackouts in India

News 18  

States across India are struggling to manage a record demand for electricity from power plants due to severe heatwave and acute coal shortages. According to the data made available by the state power department, at present, electricity is being supplied in rural areas on an average of 15 hours 7 minutes against the scheduled 18 hours. Last week, the state …

Current power crisis due to sharp fall in generation, not due to non-availability of domestic coal
2 years, 11 months ago

Current power crisis due to sharp fall in generation, not due to non-availability of domestic coal

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The current power crisis is mainly on account of sharp decline in electricity generation from different fuel sources and not due to non-availability of domestic coal, a top official said on Sunday. In an interview to PTI, Coal Secretary A K Jain attributed the low coal stocks at power plants to several factors such as heightened power demand …

Reeling under the impact of coal shortage, UP likely to face power crisis
2 years, 11 months ago

Reeling under the impact of coal shortage, UP likely to face power crisis

India Today  

Amidst the shortage of coal in thermal power stations, the power crisis may deepen in the densely populated state of Uttar Pradesh as only one-fourth of the coal stock is left in the state, which is way below the required level. While there was a power shortage of 1.1 per cent in the month of October due to the coal …

Summer to get hotter! Coal shortage may lead to power crisis in upcoming months
2 years, 11 months ago

Summer to get hotter! Coal shortage may lead to power crisis in upcoming months

India TV News  

Highlights AIPEF stated that the country is looking at a power crisis after a coal shortage Several states are finding it difficult to bridge the gap between the demand and supply of eletricit States like Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh will face the brunt of the situation. The All India Power Engineers Federation on Tuesday stated that the country is looking …

India likely to witness power shortage in summer due to coal supply crisis
2 years, 11 months ago

India likely to witness power shortage in summer due to coal supply crisis

India TV News  

Highlights Several states in India are likely to see a power shortage in the coming weeks Power plants struggle to find optimum amounts of thermal coal amid rising summer demand Global thermal coal prices have remained elevated as a fallout of the Russia-Ukraine conflict Several states in India are likely to see a power shortage in the coming weeks as …

India to face more power cuts due to coal shortage, soaring demand
2 years, 11 months ago

India to face more power cuts due to coal shortage, soaring demand

The Hindu  

India is likely to face more power cuts this year as utilities' coal inventories are at the lowest pre-summer levels in at least nine years and electricity demand is expected to rise at the fastest pace in at least 38 years, officials and analysts say. Higher power demand this year has already forced India to cut coal supplies to the …

India to face more power cuts due to coal shortage, soaring demand
2 years, 11 months ago

India to face more power cuts due to coal shortage, soaring demand

Live Mint  

India is likely to face more power cuts this year as utilities' coal inventories are at the lowest pre-summer levels in at least nine years and electricity demand is expected to rise at the fastest pace in at least 38 years, officials and analysts say. Utilities' coal inventory at lowest levels in at least 9 yrs, "The problem is, even …

October 2021 saw highest power shortage in over 5 years
3 years, 4 months ago

October 2021 saw highest power shortage in over 5 years

The Hindu  

India recorded a power supply shortage of 1,201 million units in October 2021 — the highest in 5.5 years — due to a crunch in coal stocks available with thermal plants. Coal crisis | No shortage of anything; reports baseless: Nirmala Sitharaman In October, Gujarat recorded a power shortage of 215 million units, the highest for any month in more …

Power crisis: Coal supply to power plants up; FM says no shortage of anything. 5 points
3 years, 5 months ago

Power crisis: Coal supply to power plants up; FM says no shortage of anything. 5 points

Live Mint  

Coal shortage: The Centre has rejected reports of coal shortage in the county saying supply is being ramped up and there will be no problem in meeting the supply for power generation. Coal supply to power plants goes up to 2 million tonnes Union Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi today informed that cumulative coal supplies to thermal power plants from all …

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