Gandhinagar: Gujarat is experiencing consistent rainfall this monsoon season and the state’s dams are overflowing due to abundant water inflow. As a result, record power generation is taking place at hydropower stations. From Gujarat’s renowned dams such as Ukai, Kadana, and Sardar Sarovar, 1067.3 million units (MU) of electricity were generated in August 2024 compared to 308.7 million units in July 2024.

Sardar Sarovar Dam, critical to addressing Gujarat’s water issues, achieved electricity generation of over 800 MU in August. A total of 891 MU was generated from the Sardar Sarovar (RBPH) and Sardar Sarovar (CHPH) power stations in August. Significant increases in power generation were also recorded at other hydropower plants across the state.

Electricity Generation at Hydro Plants

Average Hydro Power Generation in the State Reaches 4600 MU from 2019 to 2024

Over the past five years, the state’s major dams, including Ukai, Kadana, Panam, and Sardar Sarovar, have collectively generated an average of 4600 MU of hydropower. In the year 2022-23, Gujarat’s total hydropower generation stood at 6170.456 MU, reflecting a 134% increase compared to 2629.059 MU in 2021-22. For the year 2023-24, the state’s total hydropower generation reached 4584.932 MU.