Gujarat power generation

Gujarat has set a record in power generation due to abundant rainfall during the monsoon season, filling the state’s major dams.

In August, hydroelectric power stations across Gujarat, including Ukai, Kadana, and Sardar Sarovar, generated 1,067.3 million units (MU) of electricity, marking a three-fold jump from July’s production of 308.7 MU.

The Sardar Sarovar Dam played a pivotal role in this achievement, generating over 800 million units of electricity in August alone. The Riverbed Power House (RBPH) and Canal Head Power House (CHPH) at the dam produced 891 MU of electricity in August. 

Gujarat’s average hydroelectric power generation has been 4,600 MU from 2019 to 2024. In the fiscal year 2022-23, the state generated 6,170.456 MU, a 134% increase compared to 2,629.059 MU generated in 2021-22.

For 2023-24, the total hydropower production stood at 4.584.932 MU.

In July 2024, Gujarat’s hydroelectric power plants generated 308.7 MU electricity. 

However, in August 2024, the total production surged to 1,067.3 MU, with significant contributions from the Ukai plant generating 143.1 MU, Ukai Mini with 1.9 MU, Kadana producing 30.9 MU, Sardar Sarovar (RBPH) increasing to 757.1 MU, and Sardar Sarovar (CHPH) reaching 134.3 MU, marking a jump in power generation across all plants. 

Gujarat also boasts a solar power capacity of 14,182 MW, second only to Rajasthan (22,180 MW). 

With a combined renewable energy capacity of 28,200 MW, Gujarat holds the top position among all Indian states.

(This story was taken from syndicated feed and was only edited for style by Gujarat Samachar Digital staff)

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