Electricity demand supply analysis: Current status and future prospects for Maharashtra, India

Rajesh V. Kale and Sanjay D. Pohekar

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2012, vol. 16, issue 6, 3960-3966

Abstract: The growth potential of any state is linked with infrastructure and electricity infrastructure is the most important parameter for economic growth. Maharashtra, a prominent state in India consumes 12 per cent of India's electricity. Maharashtra's power sector is facing the electricity deficit and shortage since early 2005. On the other hand, industrial and service sectors are rising in the state. The present paper discusses electricity situational analysis of the state. Electricity demand analysis has been presented and comparison of state electricity demand vis-à-vis Mumbai's demand (state capital) has been carried out for two years. Variation for monthly average demand for two years and load shedding have also been analyzed. Power supply situation analysis and analysis of major power suppliers have been carried out. The State Load Distribution Center data is used to depict the load variation for a typical day. Interventions needed to sustainably meet the growing demands are also discussed.

Keywords: Interventions; Load profile; Load shedding; Maharashtra power; Peak demand shortfall (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2012.03.008

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