A.P. thermal power generation increased by 13.1% in first half of FY 2026-27: official
Vijayanand says State-owned thermal plants generated a record 19,268 MU from April to September, with advance power-purchase planning and alternative coal sourcing helping meet rising demand
Thermal power generation in Andhra Pradesh surged by 13.1% in the first half of financial year 2026-27, reaching a record 19,268 million units (MU). This marked a 2,231 MU increase compared to the 17,037 MU generated in the same period last year, according to Special Chief Secretary (Energy) K. Vijayanand. The rise in production was attributed to a robust fuel security system, a comprehensive advance power purchase plan, and the State Load Despatch Centre's advisories on El Niño.
El Niño caused weaker rainfall and higher temperatures, driving up electricity demand. The availability of thermal power stations improved from 66% to 79%, and the Plant Load Factor increased from 58.70% to 66.40%. The seventh unit of Dr. NTTPS operated continuously for 146 days, while the eighth unit ran for 101 days without a single trip.
Supply of coal from Singareni Collieries declined, with only 35% reaching Dr. NTTPS, compared to 14% for the Rayalaseema Thermal Power Plant. Only three of the five lakh metric tonnes of contracted coal had arrived at Krishnapatnam port, with the fourth expected by mid-October. The AP Power Coordination Committee had prepared a month-wise power purchase plan based on the SLDC's El Niño projections, including a 700 MW spinning reserve to handle sudden demand increases or unexpected power plant outages.
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