BusinessCentre's Captive Coal Plants May Add 5-7 GW, Below Peak Demand Rise
The Indian government has directed 112 captive coal-fired power plants to maximize generation, potentially adding 5-7 gigawatts to the grid. However, this increase falls short of the expected 15-20 GW rise in peak power demand during October-December. September's electricity demand remained unusually high, reaching 269 GW on September 10. Captive plants, mainly in aluminium, steel, and refining sectors, must meet their own needs first and then supply surplus power on exchanges while maintaining adequate coal stocks.
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