U.P. to be power-surplus state in 2025-26

IN THE NORTHERN REGION, THE ENERGY REQUIREMENT AND PEAK DEMAND FOR 2024-25 WAS HIGHER THAN THE ANTICIPATED BY 1.6% AND 1.1% RESPECTIVELY.

- Brajendra K Parashar

LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh is likely to witness a comfortable power situation in the financial year 2025-26, with a projected annual surplus of 4,391 megawatt (mw) in peak demand and 25,720 million units (MU) in energy availability, according to the Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) latest Load Generation Balance Report (LGBR).

Uttar Pradesh's peak demand anticipated for the year 2025-26 is the second highest after the 35,081 mw peak demand that Maharashtra has been projected to have during the same year.

The anticipated annual peak demand, according to the report, stands at 33,849 mw (in June) while the availability is expected to reach 38,240 mw—a surplus of 13%. In terms of energy, the state is projected to require 1,75,170 MU, while 2,00,890 MU will be available, ensuring a 14.7% surplus.