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The load growth in Karnataka during 90's is to an extent of
about 6% under restricted conditions as the State was reeling under severe power shortage
since 1971. As against the unrestricted peak demand and energy requirements of 4845 MW and
28500 MU respectively for the year 1999-2000, the actual peak demand and energy
consumption recorded in the State are 4066 MW and 26277 MU, respectively. Thus, the
present shortage to meet the peak demand and energy requirement is to an extent of 16% and
8% respectively. The demand and energy requirement for the year 2009-10 are estimated to
be about 9100 MW (with 15% spinning reserve) and 46,000 MU respectively, as will be
elaborated later. This projected requirement takes into account the following
- The present shortage and a moderate growth to an extent of 6%
per annum over next one-decade,
- The benefit of additional energy that is expected to be
available through system improvement efforts.
- Bringing down the level of T&D losses from an estimated
26% to 14%
Taking into account the existing capacity of 5417 MW as on
31-03-2000 there is a need for further capacity addition of about 3500-4000 MW. However,
these estimates are subject to mid-term as well as six-monthly reviews, for realistic
assessment of the requirement. |
