Karnataka sells ₹423 crore worth surplus power to national grid
George said, “Karnataka recorded a peak demand of 17,220 MW and electricity consumption of 94,982 million units (MU) during 2023–24. The State witnessed a 24% growth in consumption primarily due to drought conditions and increased power requirements. In 2024–25, peak demand rose to 18,395 MW, while total electricity consumption stood at 92,699 MU Consumption registered a 2% decline compared to the previous year, largely owing to favourable monsoon conditions that reduced power demand.
- ▪George said, “Karnataka recorded a peak demand of 17,220 MW and electricity consumption of 94,982 million units (MU) during 2023–24.
- ▪The State witnessed a 24% growth in consumption primarily due to drought conditions and increased power requirements.
- ▪In 2024–25, peak demand rose to 18,395 MW, while total electricity consumption stood at 92,699 MU Consumption registered a 2% decline compared to the previous year, largely owing to favourable monsoon conditions that reduced power demand.
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The Power Company of Karnataka Limited (PCKL), a subsidiary under the Karnataka Energy Department, sold power worth ₹423 crore to the national grid at ₹9.08 paise per unit during April – June 8, 2026, according to a release.KJ George, Minister for Energy and Tourism, announced this during a progress review meeting held at Belaku Bhavana in Bengaluru on Wednesday.He said, “ In the meantime, we have also purchased low-cost power during the daytime and in the evening generated excess power from hydro, thermal and other sources, which we sold to the national grid. .”Presenting key statistics on electricity demand and consumption over the last three financial years, Mr.
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