high-level review meeting on the power supply position in Andhra Pradesh was held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of K Vijayanand, Chief Secretary and Special Chief Secretary, Energy Department. The meeting focused on assessing the State’s electricity demand, power supply scenario, and preparedness for the upcoming months.
The Chief Secretary said that the State’s electricity demand is currently being met through APGENCO Thermal, Hydel, Solar & Wind Plants, CGS, HNPCL, Sembcorp and other renewable sources, along with power swapping from other States and power exchanges. “The State recorded a peak demand of 12,983 MW on March 17, with an energy consumption of 4,357 MU until March 18. The demand forecast for the coming months (April–August 2025) indicated a peak load of 12,990 MW and a daily consumption range of 218 to 259 MU. While the installed capacity of 21,728 MW is sufficient, nearly 50 per cent of it comes from renewable sources,” said the CS. He highlighted that the State successfully implemented an Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML)-based day-ahead forecasting model, which has achieved an accuracy rate of 96–98 per cent, ensuring efficient power management.
“This model, developed using 25 years of data, considers various factors such as climate conditions, holidays, and seasonal variations, allowing for precise forecasting of electricity demand. Furthermore, the power supply has been consistently maintained without any major shortfalls, despite rising temperatures and increased consumption,” the CS said.
The Chief Secretary also said that the government has planned strategic power procurement and exchange agreements to ensure uninterrupted power supply during morning and evening peak hours. He directed power utilities to strengthen the transmission and distribution network to minimise losses and improve overall reliability.
“Under the leadership of CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu and Minister for Energy Gottipati Ravi Kumar, AP power utilities remain focused on ensuring uninterrupted, affordable, and clean energy for all consumers,” he said. He stressed the need for continued improvements in generation, transmission, distribution and consumer service to build a more resilient and sustainable power sector.
He further said that the consumer complaint resolution reports indicated a high-resolution rate across various service categories, including supply failures, voltage issues, and meter-related complaints while the industrial sector’s power interruptions were minimal, with most feeders maintaining supply as per schedule.
MD APGENCO KVN Chakradhar Babu, JMD APTRANSCO Kirthi Chekuri and CMD APCPDCL & Director APTRANSCO AKV Bhaskar, APGENCO Director Thermal P Ashok kumar Reddy, APTRANSCO Chief Engineer Rajendra Prasad and SE KG Srinivas and other senior officials participated in the review.
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