Power cos to sell 3% output in open mkt
Power generators may soon be able to sell 3% of their capacity to consumers of their choice in any location. The Planning Commission would incorporate this suggestion in its advisory to the Prime Minister.
By ET Bureau |
NEW DELHI: Power generators may soon be able to sell 3% of their capacity to consumers of their choice in any location. The Planning Commission would incorporate this suggestion in its advisory to the Prime Minister so that a strong open access system for power distribution is put in place, said member BK Chaturvedi on Tuesday. The government also plans to put in place strong regulations for open access.
Speaking at a conference in Delhi organised by industry chamber Assocham, Mr Chaturvedi said the government may make it mandatory for power generators to sell 3% capacities through open access system. Moreover, the Planning Commission would recommend that the 3% ceiling be expanded in the future. ���This will ensure that power distributors are able to capture 10% of the power market through open access system,��� he said.
India is estimated to add 80,000 mw to its existing capacities during the 11th Five-Year Plan period, against a capacity addition of 20,000 mw in the 10th Five-Year Plan.
Speaking at a conference in Delhi organised by industry chamber Assocham, Mr Chaturvedi said the government may make it mandatory for power generators to sell 3% capacities through open access system. Moreover, the Planning Commission would recommend that the 3% ceiling be expanded in the future. ���This will ensure that power distributors are able to capture 10% of the power market through open access system,��� he said.
India is estimated to add 80,000 mw to its existing capacities during the 11th Five-Year Plan period, against a capacity addition of 20,000 mw in the 10th Five-Year Plan.
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