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Andhra Pradesh Sets Historic Power Record with 6,160 MW Generation

The Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation has achieved a historic milestone by recording 6,160 MW of power generation, the highest since its inception. State Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar congratulated the power utilities and emphasized the importance of maintaining high generation levels to meet summer demand. He directed officials to remain fully prepared for the season, including potential impacts from El Niño conditions, to ensure reliable power supply. The minister stated this record achievement is a positive indicator for the state's economic growth and development.

Key Points: Andhra Pradesh Achieves Record Power Generation Milestone

  • Historic 6,160 MW generation record
  • Summer season preparedness emphasized
  • Focus on uninterrupted power for all sectors
  • Achievement signals state economic growth
  • Coordination to manage El Niño impact
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Andhra Pradesh achieves all-time record power generation

APGENCO sets a historic record with 6,160 MW power generation. Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar reviews summer preparedness and grid stability.

"This achievement reflects the dedicated efforts, technical expertise, and coordinated functioning of engineers, employees, station heads, and their teams - Gottipati Ravi Kumar"

Amaravati, March 12

The Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation on Thursday achieved a historic milestone by recording 6,160 MW of power generation and 5,730 MW ex-bus generation, the highest-ever since its inception.

State Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar congratulated the Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation (APGENCO) & Andhra Pradesh Power Development Company Limited (APCPDCL) for achieving an all-time record power generation.

In a statement, he appreciated the power utilities and wished them to continue the same efforts.

He emphasised that maintaining high levels of power generation is crucial to meet the increasing electricity demand during the summer season and to ensure an uninterrupted power supply to domestic, industrial, and commercial consumers.

He stated the government is also well prepared to meet the future electricity demand of the state.

The minister had a virtual review with the in-charge MD APGENCO & CMD APCPDCL, P. Pulla Reddy and Directors of APGENCO, M Sujaya Kumar, P Ashok Kumar Reddy, and V. Usha, APPDCL Director K. Srinivasa Rao, and CEs of APGENCO on Thursday.

He also directed the power utilities to remain fully prepared for the summer season, especially considering the possible impact of El Niño conditions, and emphasised that all necessary measures should be taken to ensure uninterrupted and reliable power supply to consumers across the state.

He further added that the state power utilities successfully met the record power demand while maintaining stable transmission operations, and the achievement of record generation, along with meeting peak demand, is a positive indicator for the state's economic growth and development.

The minister said that this achievement reflects the dedicated efforts, technical expertise, and coordinated functioning of engineers, employees, station heads, and their teams, who have been working around the clock to ensure reliable power generation and meet the growing electricity demand across Andhra Pradesh.

He directed that the Energy Department and power utilities should closely monitor demand trends, maximise available generation, and make advance arrangements to ensure an uninterrupted power supply throughout the summer season.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
Great achievement, but the real test is the distribution. APGENCO generating power is one thing, but will the discoms ensure it reaches every village without voltage fluctuations? Hope the preparation for El Niño is solid.
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Rohit P
Record generation is good for attracting industries. If Andhra can guarantee power, more factories will set up shop here, creating jobs. This is directly linked to vikas. Hope they keep it up!
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Anjali F
As a homemaker in Guntur, uninterrupted power during summer is a blessing. No more spoiled food in the fridge or sleepless nights without fans. Thank you to all the staff working hard. Hope the supply is consistent across the state.
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David E
Working in the renewable sector here. It's impressive, but I hope this record includes a significant portion from solar and wind. Sustainable growth is key. The focus on meeting peak demand while planning for climate effects (El Niño) is smart policy.
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Karthik V
A respectful criticism: Announcements are fine, but ground reality matters. My cousin in a tier-3 town still gets 8-hour cuts. The minister says they are prepared—let's see this summer. The achievement is technical, but the benefit must be public.

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