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Time of India
11-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
‘Solar power causing thermal plant outages'
Nagpur: Increased generation of solar electricity, seen as a cheaper alternative by consumers, has led to higher forced outages at thermal power plants, said director (operations) of state govt-owned Mahagenco Sanjay Marudkar.A major jump in solar power during the daytime is taking a toll on the wear and tear of thermal plants' boilers. He said as much as 6,000 MW solar power is pumped into the grid in the day time, forcing Mahagenco to balance the grid by reducing generation from thermal power reductions and fluctuations leave stress on the boilers of the power plants. This results in heat excursions, causing snags like joint failures and boiler tube leaks. That is the reason the number of forced outages of power plants was more this year, he are key equipment in a power plant, and as many as 40% of the boilers used in the state's thermal power plants are at least 30 years old, said Marudkar. The old equipment has also led to an increase in the power generation cost, he said. And the increased stress has ultimately led to more power outages, he was speaking at a conference on the boiler industry — Boiler World Update (BWU) WeldConnect, organised in the city on the distribution companies maintain a strategy for consumers. When the thermal power generation has to be reduced, the plants making the costliest power cut the production first, followed by the cheapest in the end. This also takes a toll on the boilers, he said at the there is a less need for power, and some units of a power plant are shut due to snags. At such times, the state has to buy costly power from elsewhere, he said. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Indian Express
29-04-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Maharashtra aims to generate 8,905 MW of power from pumped-storage hydroelectric projects
The Maharashtra government has turned to pump-storage hydroelectric projects, with the water resources department signing agreements on Tuesday with Mahagenco, Mahagenco Renewable Energy Ltd and Aavada Aqua Batteries to generate 8,905 MW of power. The memorandums of understanding (MoUs) for setting up pumped-storage hydroelectric projects at nine sites were signed in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Mahagenco, or Maharashtra State Power Generation Corporation Limited, will set up pumped-storage hydroelectric projects at Ghatghar (125 MW), Kodali (220 MW), Varasgaon (1200 MW), and Panshet (1600 MW), while Mahagenco Renewable Energy Ltd will set up the projects at Mudkhed (110 MW), Nive (1200 MW), and Varandaghat (800 MW). Avaada Group will set up two big pumped-storage hydroelectric projects. 'The two major pumped-storage hydro projects 2400 MW Pawana Falyan and 1200 MW Sirsala, with a combined capacity of 3,650 MW, will see a cumulative investment of Rs 15,100 crore and generate over 3,800 direct employment opportunities,' read an official statement issued after the agreements were signed. Pumped-storage projects are expected to enable round-the-clock renewable power, supporting grid balancing, and ensuring the seamless integration of clean energy into the state's power mix. Fadnavis said in the statement, 'Maharashtra has taken the leadership role in promoting renewable energy. It is committed to clean green energy. It is our resolve to make the state the green energy hub of India.' 'All these MoUs signed must translate into execution on the ground and the government will ensure complete support for developers to fast-track these transformational projects,' he added. Vineet Mittal, Chairman, Avaada Group, called the agreement a decisive step towards securing India's clean energy future. 'Pumped-storage solutions are pivotal for maintaining grid reliability and ensuring renewable energy availability round-the-clock. We are honoured to partner with the government of Maharashtra in this journey towards a sustainable and prosperous future,' he said.
