ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (DNA): The Power Division on Friday said that electricity demand increased across the country, while hydropower generation improved during peak hours due to enhanced water releases from Tarbela Dam.
According to a spokesperson, total hydel generation reached around 5,800 megawatts during last night’s peak hours, compared to the installed capacity of about 11,500 megawatts.
He said that increased water outflows from Tarbela Dam helped boost electricity generation, which also contributed to improved stability of the national grid.
The spokesperson added that an additional 500 megawatts of electricity from the southern region was transmitted to the central grid, including an increase of 100 megawatts compared to April 22.
Despite improved generation, power distribution companies carried out up to two hours of load management during peak hours last night.
He clarified that economic load management on high-loss feeders was being implemented as per policy and had no connection with peak-hour load management.
The spokesperson further said that power plants with a combined capacity of 5,500 megawatts operating on liquefied natural gas (LNG) were not generating electricity due to global supply constraints.
He added that availability of LNG along with increased water releases would help eliminate the power shortfall during night hours.
