India witnesses peak power deficit at 3.7% in November: CEA

26 Dec 2014 Evaluate

India’s peak power deficit for the month of November declined to 3.7% from 4.4% in October mainly on account of weaker demand. The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) reported that country’s total peak power demand was 1,37,620 MW last month, of which 1,32,530 MW was met, leaving a peak power deficit at 5,090 MW.

Region wise, north-eastern region comprising Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland were the worst affected, recording a peak deficit of 15.8%. The total demand of Northeastern region during November 2014 was 2,525 MW as against the supply of 2,125 MW. On the other hand, the eastern part of India comprising states such as West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar and Jharkhand was least affected as the demand of the region was 16,111 MW against a supply of 15,870 MW, registering a power deficit on 1.5% in the reported month. Northern region reported a shortage of 1,525 MW or 3.8%, while western region of the country recorded a peak power deficit of 1.9% or 831 MW during the reported month.  Peak power deficit during April-November period this year stood at 7,006 MW or 4.7%. 

In India, electricity is produced through coal, crude oil, water and natural gas. Coal-fired plants account for around 59% of India's total installed electricity capacity. Acute coal shortage in the country has become primary reason for power deficit in the country. Presently, the Coal India (CIL) is the only producer of domestic coal accounting for around 80 % of the domestic production. CIL is currently facing various mining issues which are impacting its coal production.

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