Thermal power generation dips marginally in June

Thermal power generation fell marginally in June despite continued momentum in Coal India’s production.

During the month, thermal power plants in the country generated about 0.4 per cent less power at 72,804.74 million units as against 73,134.59 million units in the same month last year, according to data from the Central Electricity Authority.

The units were operating at an average plant load factor of 59.43 per cent as against 66.31 per cent in the same month last year.

The overall power generation in the country, at 88,542.35 million units, was almost the same as in June last year (88,265.17 million units).

Specifically, generation by coal-based power plants remained flat at around 66,209.48 million units in June 2015.

While power generation from coal-fired power plants remained flat, the availability of the fuel increased sharply. During the month, Coal India produced 12.4 per cent more coal as compared to last year at 38.83 million tonne.

According to official data, the increased coal production meant only 13 of the 100 coal-based power plants had less than seven days of coal stocks. All these plants are non-pithead power plants.

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