Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

'J&K, Ladakh Likely To Share 230-740 MW Power By 2027-28'


(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Srinagar- Authorities have projected that by 2027-28, J&K and Ladakh may share 230-740 MW of power to other states keeping in view possible surplus capacity available from April to September in the years to come.

The official documents available, read,“Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh is likely to have surplus capacity available from April to September in the range of 230-740 MW for 2027-28 which can be shared with other states.”

ADVERTISEMENT

Besides, the documents further state that coal capacity Plant Load Factor (PLF) is expected to remain in the range of 46 percent to 81 percent for the years till 2035.

ADVERTISEMENT

“The coal capacity PLF is expected to remain in the range of 46 percent to 81 percent for the years till 2035-reducing from 81 percent in 2024-25 to 46 percent in 2034-35-thus ensuring higher absorption of higher renewable energy,” it reads, as per news agency KNO.

It also said that in the alternate resilient scenario, coal requirement increases by around 287 MW compared to the base case in terminal year 2034-35.“The Short Term Open Access (STOA) requirement in 2024-25 increases by around 144 MW in case of Alternate Resilient scenario in comparison to the base case.”

Read Also Power Shortage Fears Rise In J&K; PDD Outlines Plans J&K's Hydro Power Crisis: 90% Decline In Generation

“Jammu and Kashmir is surplus in fulfillment of its Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO) and need not contract renewable capacities for fulfilling them. The projected capacity and generation mix fulfils the RPO till 2029-30 as per the Ministry of Power nonfiction issued in 2023,” it reads.

Follow this link to join our WhatsApp group : Join Now

Be Part of Quality Journalism

Quality journalism takes a lot of time, money and hard work to produce and despite all the hardships we still do it. Our reporters and editors are working overtime in Kashmir and beyond to cover what you care about, break big stories, and expose injustices that can change lives. Today more people are reading Kashmir Observer than ever, but only a handful are paying while advertising revenues are falling fast.

ACT NOW
MONTHLY Rs 100
YEARLY Rs 1000
LIFETIME Rs 10000

CLICK FOR DETAILS

MENAFN25022025000215011059ID1109245068



Kashmir Observer

Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.

Search