Telangana Power Demand Hits Record 20,018 MW; GENCO Supplies 36% of State’s Electricity

Telangana GENCO has stated that its power plants are meeting more than one-third of the state’s electricity requirements. According to a performance report submitted by GENCO CMD Dr. S. Harish to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, the state’s electricity consumption stands at 325 million units, of which GENCO plants supply more than 115 million units, accounting for approximately 36%. Singareni supplies around 25 million units, while central power generation organisations contribute 64 million units. The remaining requirement is met through electricity purchases from external sources.

The report also highlights an increase in GENCO’s installed generation capacity from 6,485.26 MW as of March 31, 2024, to 9,624.96 MW by July 31, 2026. The capacity comprises 7,180 MW of thermal power, 2,441.76 MW of hydropower and 3.2 MW of solar power. Electricity generation increased from 26,960.18 million units in 2024–25 to 32,568.89 million units in 2025–26. Hydropower generation reached 6,912.42 million units in 2025–26, exceeding the target of 3,931.69 million units. Meanwhile, the state’s peak power demand continued to rise, reaching 20,003 MW on October 15 before climbing to a record 20,018 MW at 10:41 AM on October 16.