Gandhinagar : Even as Gujarat’s electricity demand surged to an all-time high of 29,822MW on Oct 16, 36.6% higher than the same period last year, state govt on Tuesday said that Union coal ministry has assured supply of 10 to 11 coal rakes every day until Nov.
Agricultural power demand alone has reached a daily peak of around 12,000MW as govt seeks to protect standing crops and ensure irrigation. Lower hydropower generation, attributed to below-normal rainfall in Gujarat and neighbouring states, and reduced wind speeds have further constrained supplies,” govt said, adding that coal and gas-based plants are therefore being relied upon to bridge the gap, while the state load dispatch centre and distribution companies monitor grid stability and balance demand and supply. The surge is attributed to persistently high temperatures after a weak monsoon, increased cooling demand, agricultural irrigation, and higher industrial activity ahead of Diwali . “A key challenge is meeting the evening peak between 5pm and 11pm, when solar generation falls to zero and wind power remains variable. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Ahmedabad | Silver Rate in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Petrol Price in Ahmedabad | Diesel Price in Ahmedabad | CNG Price in Ahmedabad | LPG Price in Ahmedabad