Pakistan

Power shortfall eases to 1,908 MW

ISLAMABAD : The electricity shortfall in the country on Saturday decreased to 1,908 from 2,128 mega watt (MW) as the tot
Published September 17, 2011 Updated September 17, 2011 09:21am

According to report on daily power generation and load-management position, the hydel generation stood at 6,680 MW, WAPDA thermal 1,774 MW, IPPs 4,716 MW and Renal 121 MW.

As many as 720 MW was supplied to Karachi Electric Supply Company(KESC), the report further said.

The hydel generation witnessed sharp increase and stood at 6,680 MW owing to attaining maximum water conservation level by Tarbela and Mangla dams and more water discharge from both the reservoirs.

The power demand has also decreased due to dropping of mercury level in the country.

 

Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2011