Expect More Loadshedding as Electricity Shortfall Reaches 6,000 MW
The country is grappling with a significant electricity shortfall of 5,900 megawatts as the summer heat intensifies, Power Division sources informed ProPakistani.
Today’s power generation stands at 18,655 MW, while demand has surged to 24,555 MW.
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Due to the current shortfall, load shedding is becoming more frequent nationwide. Rural areas are experiencing 8 to 10 hours of load shedding, urban areas face 4 to 6 hours, and high-line loss areas endure 12 to 14 hours.
Power Generation Category-Wise
Hydropower Plants | 5,000 MW |
Thermal Power Plants | 975MW |
Private Power Plants | 8,350 MW |
Wind Power Plants | 790 MW |
Solar Power Plants | 200 MW |
Bagasse | 140 MW |
Nuclear | 3,200 MW |
Total | 18,655 MW |
This prolonged load shedding is causing major disruptions, especially in rural and high-loss areas, as the power sector struggles to meet the high electricity demand.
On a related note, the cost of fuel for power generation decreased by 10.1 percent year-on-year to an average of Rs. 9.21 per unit in April 2024. However, actual power generation in April 2024 was 20.4 percent lower than the reference generation. This decline is expected to result in higher capacity charges for the fourth quarter of FY24 QTA, according to Arif Habib Limited.
