Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh Discoms Prepare Power Plan Amid El Niño Threat
Andhra Pradesh is planning how to keep electricity available during September and October.
Officials are worried that possible El Niño conditions could affect power needs and supply.
Some thermal power plants produced less electricity in August because of maintenance and technical problems.
Even so, the state supplied more electricity than it did in August last year.
Officials expect electricity demand to remain high in September and October.
They are arranging additional short-term power purchases to help keep the grid stable.
The state is also expanding a rooftop solar program.
Officials want more solar installations for certain consumer groups and are preparing to include BC consumers.
Andhra Pradesh power agencies prepared September-October supply plans to address possible El Niño impacts.
Average thermal power availability fell to 5,904 MW in August against a base of 8,902 MW.
The state met average daily demand of 269 million units, up 20% from August last year.
Peak demand is projected at about 13,500 MW in September and 12,000 MW in October.
Andhra Pradesh had 4.93 lakh rooftop solar connections by August 30, ranking fourth nationally.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh Power Coordination Committee, state distribution companies, and Energy Special Chief Secretary K Vijayanand.
- What
- They prepared a power supply plan and accelerated power procurement to maintain reliable electricity service.
- When
- The plan covers September and October; the review was held on Tuesday, with August performance also assessed.
- Where
- Across Andhra Pradesh, with the review held at Vidyut Soudha.
- Why
- To address possible El Niño-related impacts, rising demand, reduced thermal availability, and the need for grid stability.
- August average availability
- 5,904 MW, compared with a base availability of 8,902 MW.
- Average daily demand
- 269 million units, compared with 223 million units in August last year.
- Demand growth
- Average daily demand increased 20% year over year.
- Projected peak demand
- About 13,500 MW in September and 12,000 MW in October.
- Rooftop solar connections
- 4.93 lakh connections as of August 30, giving Andhra Pradesh fourth place nationally.
- Solar installations completed
- More than 3.01 lakh under the SC/ST Utility-Led Aggregation model.
- Upcoming procurement
- APPCC and discoms invited DEEP tenders for power procurement for the next year.