LUCKNOW: The demand for electricity is expected to increase by another 3000MW by the summers of 2021.
The projection came forth during a review meeting presided over by energy minister Shrikant Sharma on Wednesday. According to Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL), the utility managed to meet the peak power demand of 23,419MW this year which is expected to touch 26,500MW-mark by next year.
To meet the escalation in demand, UPPCL has decided to increase its import capacity from existing 12300MW to 14,000MW by next year.
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