<p> The Karnataka Power Corporation Limited, as a precautionary measure, has directed the officials of the Sharavathi Hydro Electric Project to reduce the quantum of power generation. <br /><br /></p>.<p>Thus, there has been a drastic decline in power generation in the last three days. Sources in the Sharavathi Hydro Electric Project stated that only two to three million units of power was being generated per day, as against 25 million units of power per day. The plant contributes 23 per cent of the power generated in the State. <br /><br />According to K R Shivaji, KPCL Chief Engineer of Sharavathi Project, the water level in the Linganamakki dam was at 1793.10 feet, as against the maximum level of 1819 feet on November 26. <br /><br />The dam has 80 tmc ft water. Of it, only 74 tmc ft water could be used for power generation. With the available water, 2,461 million units of power could be generated. <br />But the quantity of power generation has been reduced to tackle power crisis that might emerge during summer. <br /><br />At present, importance has been given to generation of power through other sources of energy. Presently, 90 per cent of hydel power production has come to standstill. <br /><br />The water level in the dam is unlikely to rise till the next rainy season. Hence, this step has been taken to ensure that the possible power crisis would be tackled effectively.<br /><br /></p>
<p> The Karnataka Power Corporation Limited, as a precautionary measure, has directed the officials of the Sharavathi Hydro Electric Project to reduce the quantum of power generation. <br /><br /></p>.<p>Thus, there has been a drastic decline in power generation in the last three days. Sources in the Sharavathi Hydro Electric Project stated that only two to three million units of power was being generated per day, as against 25 million units of power per day. The plant contributes 23 per cent of the power generated in the State. <br /><br />According to K R Shivaji, KPCL Chief Engineer of Sharavathi Project, the water level in the Linganamakki dam was at 1793.10 feet, as against the maximum level of 1819 feet on November 26. <br /><br />The dam has 80 tmc ft water. Of it, only 74 tmc ft water could be used for power generation. With the available water, 2,461 million units of power could be generated. <br />But the quantity of power generation has been reduced to tackle power crisis that might emerge during summer. <br /><br />At present, importance has been given to generation of power through other sources of energy. Presently, 90 per cent of hydel power production has come to standstill. <br /><br />The water level in the dam is unlikely to rise till the next rainy season. Hence, this step has been taken to ensure that the possible power crisis would be tackled effectively.<br /><br /></p>
