Archive · 19 May 2025
Punjab Acquires Thermal Plant, Saving on Power Costs
The government in Punjab bought a power plant to help its people.
This plant, now called Sri Guru Amardass Thermal Power Plant, cost about ₹1,080 crore.
Because of this purchase, the state will save a lot of money, about ₹300-350 crore, when buying power.
This means people who use electricity might pay less.
The plant used to be run at about 34% of its ability, but the goal is to run it at about 75-80% now.
This purchase will also lead to higher power generation and is expected to reduce the overall power tariff.
Punjab government purchased the Sri Guru Amardass Thermal Plant.
The plant was acquired from GVK Power for ₹1,080 crore.
The acquisition is expected to save ₹300-350 crore on power purchases.
The plant's capacity utilization is targeted to increase from 34% to 75-80%.
Consumers are expected to benefit from reduced power tariffs.
- Who
- Punjab government acquired the thermal power plant.
- What
- Acquisition of the Sri Guru Amardass Thermal Power Plant.
- When
- The acquisition happened recently, with the plant dedicated to the people by the Chief Minister.
- Where
- Goindwal Sahib in Tarn Taran, Punjab.
- Why
- To save on power purchase costs and reduce tariffs for consumers.
- Plant Name
- Sri Guru Amardass Thermal Power Plant
- Plant Capacity
- 540 MW
- Purchase Price
- ₹1,080 crore
- Expected Savings
- ₹300-350 crore
- Targeted Capacity Utilization
- 75-80%
- Location
- Goindwal Sahib, Tarn Taran