Karnataka Energy Department forms Crisis Management Group to monitor power supply
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The Karnataka Energy Department has formed a Crisis Management Group to manage increased power demand and ensure supply stability.
The Hindu — KarnatakaThe brief
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- The Karnataka Energy Department has established a Crisis Management Group to oversee power supply and demand amid rising temperatures and lower rainfall.
- Daily reviews are now conducted to ensure power availability across both urban and rural areas.
- Specific measures include monitoring the transmission network and staggering power supply for agricultural pump sets.
- Officials state that the department is working to maintain grid stability and prevent potential disruptions during peak usage hours.
What to watch next
- Whether the state decides to purchase additional power from the open market
- Impact of transmission network stress during evening peak hours
- Potential adjustments to power supply schedules for agricultural consumers
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“Several measures have been put in place to mitigate the power situation and ensure effective management of supply across the State. One of them is the formation of a Crisis Management Group comprising the Director (Projects), Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL), officials of Power Company of Karnataka Limited (PCKL) and all the Escoms. The group has been constituted to monitor the power situation on an hour-to-hour basis.”
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…Crisis Management Group has been constituted to review the power situation every day and ensure that there are no disruptions in urban and rural areas. Speaking to The Hindu, a senior Energy Department official said: “ Several measures have been put in place to mitigate the power situation and ensure effective management of supply across the State. One of them is the formation of a Crisis Management Group comprising the Director (Projects), Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL), officials of Power Company of Karnataka Limited (PCKL) and all the Escoms. The group has been constituted to monitor the power situation on an hour-to-hour basis. ” The official further said that all Escoms have been directed to coordinate with District In-charge Ministers and Deputy Commissioners to ensure effective communication regarding the power situation and the measures…
“Anything may happen in the future. For now, we are meeting demand through available sources, including thermal, hydel, waste-to-power, the Yelahanka Combined Cycle Power Plant, solar, wind and central generating stations.”
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…hours, especially in the evening, the transmission network comes under stress, which can lead to power disruptions.” When asked whether the department planned to purchase power from the open market, the official said: “ Anything may happen in the future. For now, we are meeting demand through available sources, including thermal, hydel, waste-to-power, the Yelahanka Combined Cycle Power Plant, solar, wind and central generating stations. ” He said that during reviews of power demand and supply, Escoms had been directed to provide uninterrupted power supply to urban areas, Nirantara Jyothi Yojana (NJY) feeders and industrial feeders. However, power…
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