During this monsoon, particularly in July, there has been a significant increase in both coal supplies and power generation at the three thermal power plants in the State.
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The Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL) has stepped up thermal power generation to ensure adequate and reliable electricity supply across the State amid declining reservoir levels and hydropower generation due to deficient rainfall.

As part of its efforts to meet the State’s power requirements, the KPCL has been generating an average of 84.34 million units of thermal power every day in July. The corporation is maintaining its thermal power plants in optimal operating condition and taking measures to further augment generation, with a target of increasing daily thermal power output to 100 million units in the coming days, said a release.

Energy and Tourism Minister K.J. George has already reviewed the KPCL’s power generation activities and directed officials to take necessary measures to ensure that power generation is in line with demand.

Increased thermal power generation

During this monsoon, particularly in July, there has been a significant increase in both coal supplies and power generation at the three thermal power plants in the State. During July last year, the average daily generation stood at 54.47 million units as against the average of 84.34 million units of thermal power this year.

At the Raichur Thermal Power Station, an average of 24.45 million units of electricity is being generated per day in July this year, compared to an average of 13.12 million units per day during July last year.

At the Ballari Thermal Power Station, an average of 33.64 million units of electricity is being generated per day, compared to 25.35 million units per day during July last year.

At the Yermarus Thermal Power Station, an average of 26.25 million units of electricity is being generated per day, compared to 16 million units per day during July last year, the release said.

Increase in coal stock

Measures have already been taken to increase coal stocks to facilitate higher power generation at thermal power plants. During the corresponding period last year, coal stocks were sufficient for 12 days of generation. This year, stocks sufficient for 15 days have been maintained. Steps are also being taken to increase coal stocks to a level sufficient for 20 days of operation. To achieve this, arrangements have been made to receive 17–18 coal rakes per day, said the release.

Published - July 22, 2026 09:48 pm IST