Electric transmission towers and wires at Pavagada. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated, “From next year, power supply to IP sets of farmers will be through solarisation of EIP feeders.”
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Stating that the common demand for power has elevated by 43% in 2023 as in comparison with the corresponding interval in 2022, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah claimed that the electrical energy state of affairs in Karnataka returned to regular after provide outdoors the State was prohibited. A choice has been taken to produce power for seven hours to IP units of farmers.
“Power consumption has increased by 43% in 2023 as compared to the corresponding period in 2022. Demand in October was 15,978 MW,” he stated after a overview assembly of the Energy Department.
Power consumption in agriculture sector had seen a rise within the vary of 55% to 119%. The improve in power consumption in different sectors ranges from 9% to 14%. “The higher demand and consumption is due to deficient rainfall, usage of irrigation pumpsets before the normal time, and post-Covid-19 economic growth,” the CM stated.
After the final overview assembly of the division, power technology in Raichur and Ballari thermal crops had elevated whereas the State concurrently bought power from Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab.
“By invoking Section 11 that prohibits supply of power to other States (from Karnataka), the State is getting to utilise the power generated here So, the power position in the State has stabilised. The nodal officers are constantly observing the power position in the State.”
Stating that the Escoms will provide 5 to seven hours of power, relying on the wants of farmers within the State, Mr. Siddaramaiah estimated that to produce seven hours of power continually to IP units, Karnataka would require about 600 MW/hour or about 14 million models per day.
“Without burdening the government much, it has been decided in the meeting that power would be supplied for seven hours. It is estimated that about ₹1,500 crore is needed, which will be raised through grants, savings and re-allocation.”
From subsequent yr, power provide to IP units will probably be by solarisation of EIP feeders. The tender course of for a similar is underway. “This will help in providing power supply to farmers during the day time,” the Chief Minister stated.
