NEW DELHI: India is ready to meet up to 270 GW of peak power demand during summer season this year and the government would make it mandatory for thermal plants, especially those using imported coal, to run at full capacity if required, Union Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal said on Friday.
In 2024, the country was able to meet the peak power demand of 250 GW during summer against the projected demand of 260 GW.
Addressing a press conference here, Agarwal informed that thermal power plants in the country have sufficient coal stocks of 51 million tonnes, which is enough for generating electricity for 21 days.
Source: PTI News
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