Power shortfall increases to 820 MW

ISLAMABAD: The electricity shortfall in the country on Saturday again increased to 820 MW from 480 MW as the total power generation was recorded as 14,087 MW against the demand of 14,907 MW during last 24 hours.

According to the brief on daily power generation and load-management position, the hydel generation stood at 5,553 MW, WAPDA thermal 1,597 MW, IPPs 6,752 MW and rental 185 MW.

Some 600 MW power was supplied to Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC), the report further said.

The hydel and IPPs generation has significantly increased owing to improved water outflow in rivers and smooth oil supply to the power generating units.

Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2011