End power supply interruptions, Energy Minister tells officials

Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar directed the officials to intensify efforts to eliminate power interruptions and low - voltage issues across the State, while ensuring all ongoing power infrastructure projects were completed in the stipulated times. 

Addressing a review meeting with senior officials of Energy Department at the Secretariat on Wednesday, Mr. Ravi Kumar directed the officials to hold regular meetings with contractors to ensure that no delays in the  implementation of projects. 

Officials informed the Minister that the performance of thermal power stations has improved significantly and that the plant load factor crossed 80% in January - June 2026.

The Minister told the officials to maintain adequate stocks of quality coal to support at least 15 days of uninterrupted thermal power generation at all times. 

Referring to the Chief Minister’s directions, Mr. Ravi Kumar directed Genco to further enhance the State’s power generation capacity and reduce dependence on power purchases from external sources. 

He also called for the preparation of a comprehensive action plan for the development and management of Battery Energy Storage Systems in anticipation of the growing electricity demand. 

Emphasising the importance of consumer - centric governance, the Minister told the Energy Department to work towards improving the quality of services and enhancing public satisfaction.