From 3K MW this month, TN power deficit may touch 4.7K MW in April

THE state's electricity demand during evening peak hours stands at 18,600 MW in February, while the available supply is only 15,646 MW, a deficit of 2,954 MW, as per the Central Electricity report.

- S GURUVANMIKANATHAN@Chennai

The shortfall is expected to touch 3,812 MW in March and 4,697 MW in April, and the deficit will continue till December. However, the report said the state will have surplus power during solar hours till June.

Officials from the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) cited lack of own power generation as the main reason for the deficit. While the average electricity demand is 15,000 MW daily, TNEB generates only 4,000 MW, relying on private players for the remaining supply.