Question : Conventional Energy

(a) whether the electricity production from conventional energy was unchanged in February 2017 as compared with the same month last year and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the electricity from thermal power plants slipped marginally, but it remained the main source of electricity catering to more than 92% of the country’s total supply and if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the power generation was achieved with a total monitored capacity of about 265 GW; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER,
COAL, NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND MINES

( SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL )

(a) : The electricity generation from conventional energy sources was 89,285.92 Million Units (MUs) during February, 2017 as compared to 89,011.13 MUs during the corresponding month of the last year.

(b) to (d) : Electricity generation from thermal power plants was 79,893.22 MUs in February, 2017 as compared to 79,661.24 MUs in February, 2016. Thermal generation contributed 89.25% of the total generation in February, 2017. Total electricity generation of about 89,285.92 MUs in February, 2017 was achieved through the total monitored capacity of about 265 GW.

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