The ministry has projected 260 GW
The decision to operationalise GBSs is part of a series of measures taken by the Centre to ensure that electricity demand in the summer is met.
According to a power ministry statement, the order shall remain valid for generation and supply of electricity from May 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
"To ensure maximum
The order under Section 11, which is on similar lines as done for imported coal-based power plants, aims to optimise the availability of power from GBSs during the ensuing high demand period.
As per the arrangement, GRID-INDIA will inform GBSs in advance, of the number of days for which gas-based power is required.
GBSs holding Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with distribution licensees shall first offer their power to PPA holders.
If the power offered is not utilised by any PPA holder, then it shall be offered in the power market.
GBSs not tied to PPAs must offer their generation in the power market. A high-level committee headed by Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority has been constituted to facilitate the implementation of this direction.
Other measures taken by the government to meet the
India's electricity demand has been rising rapidly, driven by economic growth, particularly during hot-weather and high-demand periods.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted above-normal maximum temperatures over most parts of the country during the 2024 summer.
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