Load generation balance report 2019-20

The assessment of the anticipated power supply position in the country during the year 2019-20 has been made taking into consideration the power availability from various stations in operation, including renewable energy sources, fuel availability, and anticipated water availability at hydro-electric
stations. A capacity addition of 12186.14 MW during the year 2019-20 comprising 10296.15 MW of thermal, 1189.99 MW of hydro and 700 MW of nuclear power stations has been considered. The gross energy generation in
the country has been assessed as 1330 BU from the conventional power plants in operation and those expected to be commissioned during the year in consultation with generating companies/ SEBs and taking into consideration the proposed maintenance schedule of the units during the year. The monthly power requirements for all States/ UTs in terms of peak demand and energy requirement have been assessed considering the past trend and have been finalized in consultation with the concerned authorities taking into consideration the specific factors, if any. The anticipated power supply position of each state has been worked out and the assessment of anticipated surplus/ shortages has been made which has been discussed at the fora of Regional Power Committees.