Bracing Up for A Scorching Summer & A Power Crisis
Companies could supply only around 210 GW in January 2023, against a demand of 212 GW.
Companies could supply only around 210 GW in January 2023, against a demand of 212 GW.
If coal stocks are not replenished to adequate levels before this year's monsoon, the country might be heading towards yet another power crisis in July-August 2022, says a CREA report.
Only 10,000 MW out of the total 17,600 MW imported coal based capacity is currently functional.
Though coal production is adequate, bad supply management has led to the cancellation of 1,100 passenger trains for a month and 86% of open wagons dedicated to coal – both will hit the economy.
Coal availability at 106 out of 173 coal fired power plants have turned 'critical', says data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA).
Kejriwal says generating stations have few days of coal stock left; discoms raise red flag on imminent load shedding.