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High-cost power to be purchased for 16 days to avoid unscheduled cuts, says Minister

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High-cost power to be purchased for 16 days to avoid unscheduled cuts, says Minister
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Energy Resources Minister C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar on Tuesday said a prolonged summer had led to a spurt in electricity demand in the State, and the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) had to resort to purchasing power at more than ₹30 per unit to avoid unscheduled power cuts.

Addressing the media, he said the current peak power demand was 21,000 MW when compared to 16,000 MW last year — a 30% increase due to the El Niño effect. He said the entire country was facing an energy shortage.

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