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States seek extra power as nighttime supply tightens

2 sources · first seen 08:43 6 Oct · updated 08:51 6 Oct

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  • Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu have sought additional power supplies
  • The Centre typically has 14 to 15 GW of coal and hydropower available for allocation to states
  • Tighter supply may benefit Indian power generators while raising reliability risks for electricity users

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India’s tightening power supply

India’s power deficit deepened as weak wind generation added to a hydro shortfall. Shortages reached a three-year high, prompting states including Rajasthan and Gujarat to seek extra power.

Tuesday, 6 October

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    States seek extra power as nighttime supply tightens
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    Eight states and Delhi seek extra power as India’s night-time supply squeeze worsens

Monday, 5 October

  1. India Power Deficit Deepens as Weak Wind Adds to Hydro Slump

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2 reports · earliest 08:43
Business StandardSeveral states seek extra power to avoid outages as supply tightens08:43Business LineStates seek extra power to avoid outages as nighttime supply tightens, officials say08:51