As many as 2,928 MW new generation capacity will be added in the national grid including major contribution of 1,650 MW from local coal during the 2022-23.
According to Annual Plan for Year 2022-23 issued on Friday, the National Transmission and Desptach Company (NTDC) and Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPAG) basket would have a cumulative capacity of 40,879 MW. Power System Planning Department of NTDC has confirmed that the available capacity would be 32,703 MW and 22,339 MW against estimated peak load of 26,346 MW and 15,410 MW during summer and winter seasons, respectively, of FY 2022-23.—APP
