Vijayawada, November 14, 2023: In order to meet future grid demand, Andhra Pradesh has been taking measures to ensure uninterrupted supply of electricity. At the recently held review meeting called by the State Energy Department with APTRANSCO, APGENCO, and AP DISCOMs on energy demand, the Special Chief Secretary Energy and CMD APTRANSCO K Vijayanand said that the power demand was exceptionally high during the recent times due to various reasons.
“The energy demand growth rate was abnormal due to El Nino effect with no adequate rainfall in the southwest monsoon season during year 2023-24 and there were no in-flows to major reservoirs. The heatwave conditions prevailed in the State from June to October, which was unprecedented. Even in this critical juncture, come what may, the utilities have successfully provided quality power to all consumers with the consistent efforts of AP power utilities” said Vijayanand.
“In spite of unfavourable conditions, the utilities have supplied a maximum energy of 263.24 million units (MU) on June 16 with nil deficits and met a maximum demand of 13,028 MW on October 19 which is highest till date. This was achieved by planning ahead and procuring power from the energy exchanges and through open access transactions. An energy growth of 15 per cent is observed up to October 2023 compared with the same period last year ,” he said.
