Operate all thermal units at optimum capacities, AP-Genco MD tells officials
AP-Genco Managing Director S. Nagalakshmi has directed officials to operate all thermal power units at optimum capacity to meet rising electricity demand. The directive includes improving maintenance practices and ensuring a 10-day coal stock buffer to prevent disruptions.
Why it matters
Ensuring stable power generation is critical for industrial and residential stability in Andhra Pradesh, especially during periods of high demand and climate-related stress.
AP Power Generation Corporation (AP-Genco) Managing Director S. Nagalakshmi on Wednesday directed the officials to operate all thermal generating units, including the 800 MW Stage-V supercritical unit, at their optimum capacities, stressing that there should be no compromise on power generation.
“Maximising generation efficiency is critical to meet the State’s growing electricity demand, while ensuring a stable and reliable power supply to the grid,” she emphasised in a review meeting at Dr. Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Station (NTTPS) here after inspecting the generating units, coal handling facilities, boilers, turbines, switchyard, maintenance systems and safety infrastructure.
The meering was attended by AP-Genco Director (Thermal) P. Ashok Kumar Reddy and other senior officials.
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