India's Power Crisis: Problems and Solutions
A review of the problems and possible solutions for the power sector
T
he summer of 2012 may be hotter than usual in most states as many thermal power plants are scrapping the bottom of the barrel for coal. The Central Electricity Authority says about 40 thermal power stations have stocks for less than seven days. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has begun a performance review of the sector, focussing on the coal and gas shortages. Forbes India reviews the prickliest problems and possible solutions.
This article appeared in Forbes India Magazine of 17 February, 2012
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Vk Sabharwal February 13, 2012
This situation, prevailing over many past years, not likely to improve any time sooner, during any of present or future ruling parties that are in reckoning, especially so called 'coalitions' (no alliance is committed to any national cause other than allying to dictats of party'). The tax-payers, paying thru nose (again salaried class) will keep suffering for erratic supplies; more in North/Central India (except Capital). The industry too has no option, except contributing to co-generation and except generation thru fossel fuel @ any cost by small and lower mid-sized units.
