Economy
Centre directs captive power plants to run at full capacity amid surging demand
The Indian Express1h
THE BRIEF
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The Centre invoked emergency mechanisms on Friday directing 112 captive coal-fired power plants to operate at maximum capacity from October 1 to December 31.
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India's peak power demand neared summer levels in September, touching 269 GW on September 10, the highest-ever peak recorded for the month.
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The directive was issued under Section 11 of the Electricity Act, which mandates power generation in extraordinary circumstances.