The Sri Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal Power Station (SDSTPS) has achieved a major operational milestone, with its 800 MW Unit-3 successfully completing 100 days of uninterrupted operation for the first time since its Commercial Operation Date (COD).
Announcing this, APGENCO Managing Director Chakradhar Babu said the achievement highlights the plant’s efficiency, reliability, and commitment to ensuring uninterrupted power supply.
“This milestone is a testament to the dedication of the APGENCO team and their adherence to best operational practices. We are committed to meeting the state’s growing energy demands with seamless power generation,” he said.
Chakradhar Babu expressed gratitude to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar, and Chief Secretary Vijayanand for their continuous support and leadership in strengthening APGENCO. Their policy support and proactive decision-making have played a key role in enhancing the state’s power generation capacity, he said.
He added that APGENCO is striving to adopt best practices, improve operational efficiency, and reduce emissions, with a vision to become a leading power generation company at the national level. He reiterated that the state’s power utilities are committed to providing round-the-clock electricity to all consumers and nine hours of daytime power for agriculture. The 800 MW Unit-3, a critical contributor to the state’s base load energy requirements, overcame initial teething issues before achieving COD. Since November 18, 2024, the unit has generated 1,596.30 million units (MU) with a Plant Load Factor (PLF) of 83%. The SDSTPS station is consistently generating 45 MU daily, contributing 40% of Andhra Pradesh’s thermal power generation.
Chakradhar Babu commended APGENCO’s engineers, employees, and support staff for their efforts in maintaining high performance, efficiency, and reliability. He noted that APGENCO has steadily improved thermal generation, maintaining over 110 MU since January 2025.
The utility also achieved a record high of 123 MU (Ex-Bus) thermal generation on February 22, 2025, while working to maintain a coal stock of seven days to ensure a stable power supply. With demand expected to rise in summer, SDSTPS’s sustained generation will play a crucial role in meeting the state’s energy needs.
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