Gandhinagar: Electricity rates were reduced twice in 2024, providing a total average relief of ₹2,004 crore to electricity consumers in Gujarat, stated Energy Minister Kanubhai Desai in response to a question regarding the relief provided to consumers during the ongoing budget session of the state assembly. Providing further details, the minister explained that the Electricity Regulatory Commission reviews the expenditure incurred on electricity generation in the state every three months and ...Read More

Ahmedabad: The rising temperatures across the state have led to a surge in power demand. With only half of the month passed, Gujarat's peak power demand surged to 23,633 megawatts (MW), marking an 11.22% increase from the 21,248 MW recorded in February 2024, according to data from the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC). This rise is also consistent with patterns from previous years. Data suggests that peak demand stood at 17,374 MW in February 2022, increased to 19,185 MW in February 2023, 21,24...Read More

Gandhinagar: An internal report from the Urban Development Department of the Gujarat government has revealed that the total amount of pending electricity bills across more than 128 municipalities in the state has reached a staggering ₹509 crore. The report highlights that most of these unpaid bills are related to water works and street lighting services, with the Saurashtra region bearing the brunt of the outstanding payments. According to the data, the municipalities served by the Paschim...Read More

Surat: The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) has urged the State Finance and Energy Minister, Kanu Desai, to allow industrialists to use their total electricity consumption from their own renewable energy projects under the Green Energy Open Access Rules. The Chamber argues that reducing electricity costs is crucial for textile manufacturers in Gujarat to remain competitive in the global market, particularly when exporting to countries with strict sustainability regulatio...Read More

New Delhi: In a stride towards financial health, the power distribution companies (DISCOMs) owned by the Government of Gujarat have reduced their accumulated debt by a substantial ₹1,195 crore over the past seven years. From 2015-16 to 2022-23, the total accumulated debt of Gujarat's DISCOMs has plummeted from ₹1,554 crore to a mere ₹359 crore, marking a 77% reduction. This information was provided by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Power, Shripad Naik, in the Rajya Sabha in re...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has made amendments to the 'Electricity Supply Code-2015.' Previously, the power load limit for low-tension category connections was 100 KW, which has now been increased to 150 KW. With this decision, consumers wishing to connect up to 150 KW of power will now be able to opt for low-tension supply. This important decision is expected to boost industrial production, generate economic growth, and create new employment opportunities....Read More

New Delhi: State-owned Power Grid Corporation of India announced on Thursday that it has been selected as the successful bidder for a transmission project in Gujarat. The company won the project through a tariff-based competitive bidding process, according to a regulatory filing. The project involves setting up an inter-state transmission system to evacuate power from the potential renewable energy zone in Gujarat's Khavda region under Phase-IV (7GW) on a build, own, operate, and transfer ...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) had released a list of 16 sites reserved for Pumped Hydro Storage Projects (PHP). These sites will eventually allocated through a competitive bidding process to benefit state public discoms. The combined potential of these 16 sites is estimated at 14,210 MW, with the highest potential site located in Valsad at Moti Palsan, which has a capacity of 2,400 MW. The second most suitable site is Anjan Kund in Dang, with a capacity of 2,210 MW...Read More

Gandhinagar: In the next few months, Gujarat's electricity consumption is projected to surpass Maharashtra. On June 7th, Gujarat's electricity demand reached 25,502 megawatts (MW), just 476 MW short of Maharashtra's 25,878 MW. This marks a notable decrease from 2017, when the difference in electricity consumption was 7,495 MW. The narrowing gap in electricity demand between Gujarat and Maharashtra has been driven by rapid industrialization and economic growth in Gujarat. On May 26, 2024, Guja...Read More

Delhi: In a significant achievement for India's power sector, the country has met a record maximum power demand of 250 GW on 30.05.24. Moreover, all India non-solar demand met has also touched an all time high of 234.3 GW on 29th May, reflecting the combined impact of weather-related loads and growing industrial and residential power consumption in these areas. On 30th May, Northern region also achieved a record demand met, reaching an all-time high of 86.7 GW, while the Western region also t...Read More