Rajasthan power utility achieves record output from coal-based units
Jaipur, June 3
Rajasthan Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited has achieved a major milestone by recording its highest-ever power generation of 7,171 MW from its 23 coal-based generating units with a combined installed capacity of 7,580 MW.
This record generation was achieved as of 10 p.m. on June 2, 2026, officials said on Wednesday.
The state government has accorded special priority to strengthening the energy sector. In line with this vision, RVUNL successfully addressed long-pending technical issues in its generating units and carried out systematic, phased maintenance works.
As a result, the corporation has registered its highest-ever generation output since its inception.
Expressing his happiness over the achievement, Energy Minister Hiralal Nagar congratulated the Chairman and Managing Director, engineers, officers and employees of the generation corporation.
He stated that RVUNL's thermal power stations generated a peak output of 7,171 MW from all 23 coal-based units, surpassing the previous record of 6,833 MW, which was achieved on January 31, 2025.
The Minister further informed that the earlier peak utilisation rate was 93.22 per cent, achieved against an available capacity of 7,330 MW from 22 units.
In comparison, on June 2, 2026, the corporation achieved a utilisation rate of 94.60 per cent against its total installed coal-based capacity of 7,580 MW, marking the highest utilisation level ever recorded.
Expressing satisfaction over the achievement, Energy Secretary Aarti Dogra said that the state government is steadily progressing towards making Rajasthan self-reliant in the energy sector.
She noted that on June 2, 2026, all eight units of the Suratgarh Thermal Power Station, with a combined capacity of 2,820 MW, achieved a record generation of 2,790 MW, the highest in the station's history.
She stated that this remarkable accomplishment reflects the benefits of effective maintenance practices, timely annual overhauls and efficient operational management carried out under the guidance of the state government.
She expressed confidence that by maintaining these high standards of performance, the corporation will continue to make a significant contribution to meeting the state's growing power requirements.
Devendra Shringi, Chairman and Managing Director, Rajasthan Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited, also expressed his delight over the achievement.
Congratulating the engineers, officers and employees of all generating stations, he said that this record-breaking performance was made possible through their dedicated efforts, continuous monitoring and unwavering commitment.
He urged all employees to continue working with the same spirit of teamwork, coordination and dedication to ensure even greater achievements in the future.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Finally some good news from Rajasthan! We've been facing power cuts in rural areas for years. Hope this increased generation actually reaches all villages, not just cities. Well done RVUNL team! 👍
A utilisation rate of 94.6% is impressive! Shows what proper maintenance and planning can achieve. But I wonder about the environmental cost - 23 coal units running at peak is serious pollution. Need a balance between energy security and clean air.
Great achievement! But Rs. 7,580 crore invested in coal plants could have been used for solar farms creating thousands of jobs. Thermal is not sustainable long-term. Let's use this momentum to fund more renewable energy. 💡
As someone living in Jaipur, I appreciate the effort. But during summers we still face voltage fluctuations. Hope this record generation translates to stable power supply in homes. Good job though! 👏
This is what happens when you fix technical issues and do regular maintenance! Suratgarh station hitting 2,790 MW is fantastic. But we need to reduce transmission losses - currently 20-22% in Rajasthan. More generation is good, but efficient distribution is equally important.
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