A record peak power demand of 99,027MW was met on September 21st 2009 during evening peak hours. Last year during this period maximum peak demand met in the country was around 84,885 MW. Thus a growth of 16.7% has been observed in meeting peak demand in the country.
The highest peak availability has been possible due to improved hydro generation revival of thermal units which were under maintenance and strong inter regional links established by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited a Navratna PSE under Ministry of Power and the Central Transmission Utility of the country.
It is expected that peak availability of power in the country may reach in six digits very soon. In terms of energy, total consumption on 21.09.09 was 2.20 billion units as compared to 1.82 billion units on 21.09.08 resulting in rise of about 21.1%. The hydro power generation was 472 MU, ie 7.4% increase as compared to 439 MU on the same day last year.
Establishment of National Grid by POWERGRID is facilitating transfer of surplus power across the country. A vibrant power market is working in the country and POWERGRID’s network facilitated all the transactions approved by power exchanges without any congestion in any of the areas.
The existing inter-regional power transfer capacity of 20,800 MW is planned to be enhanced further depending upon generation capacity addition through strengthening of regional grids and building more inter-regional links.
POWERGRID has emerged as one of the largest and best managed transmission utilities in the world and playing a strategic role in Indian Power Sector. At present, POWERGRID is operating around 72,500 ckt kilometers of transmission lines and 124 Substations with a transformation capacity of 82,100 MVA.
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