Use hydel generation only to meet peak hour demand, official directs AP-Genco
Andhra Pradesh energy officials have directed AP-Genco to prioritize hydel power generation for peak demand hours due to reduced reservoir inflows caused by poor monsoon rains. To ensure a stable power supply, the state is shifting focus to maximizing thermal power generation and maintaining adequate coal stocks.
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Effective energy management during climate-induced water shortages is critical for maintaining industrial and residential stability in regions dependent on hydroelectric power.
Andhra Pradesh’s power utilities were fully prepared to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply despite delayed monsoon rains and a sharp decline in hydel power generation, Special Chief Secretary (Energy) K. Vijayanand said on Thursday (July 9, 2026).
Reviewing the power situation with officials of AP-Genco, AP-Transco and distribution companies through a video-conference, Mr. Vijayanand said poor rainfall had reduced hydel generation to 5-6 MU a day this year, because of low reservoir inflows, as against 25-30 MU a day during the corresponding period last year.
He said the Sileru Hydel Complex had about 34 tmc ft of water, enough to sustain power generation for 90-100 days if managed efficiently. He directed AP-Genco to prepare a scientific reservoir management plan and use hydel generation mainly during peak demand hours.
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