<p>The government is planning to make the country energy surplus with a target of generating 1,178 billion units, leading to a 1.1% overall electricity surplus this fiscal.<br /><br /></p>.<p>According to the Load Generation Balance Report (LGBR) for 2016-17, the Centre has set a target of generating 1,178 billion units with overall surplus of 1.1% and peak surplus of 2.6%.<br /><br />The government used to plan generation with deficit of power in the past in its LGBRs, which are brought out every year to project electricity demand and supply situation.<br /><br />The report covers the month-wise anticipated energy requirement and availability as well as peak demand and availability for the year against an all India annual generation target.<br /><br />The LGBR is finalised by the Central Electricity Authority and approved by the Power Ministry after detailed discussions with the states/utilities and Central/State/Private generation companies.<br /><br />Imports from power projects in Bhutan and availability from non-conventional and renewable energy sources in the country are also factored into the report.<br /><br />With the commissioning of these transmission lines, the inter-state and intra-state capabilities of power transfer in the country enhanced considerably. Rigorous monitoring is being done to add capacity in the 12th plan period.<br /><br />A generating capacity above 16,654.5 mW has been considered in the LGBR for 2016-17. These measures are expected to help the deficit states reduce their shortfall.</p>
<p>The government is planning to make the country energy surplus with a target of generating 1,178 billion units, leading to a 1.1% overall electricity surplus this fiscal.<br /><br /></p>.<p>According to the Load Generation Balance Report (LGBR) for 2016-17, the Centre has set a target of generating 1,178 billion units with overall surplus of 1.1% and peak surplus of 2.6%.<br /><br />The government used to plan generation with deficit of power in the past in its LGBRs, which are brought out every year to project electricity demand and supply situation.<br /><br />The report covers the month-wise anticipated energy requirement and availability as well as peak demand and availability for the year against an all India annual generation target.<br /><br />The LGBR is finalised by the Central Electricity Authority and approved by the Power Ministry after detailed discussions with the states/utilities and Central/State/Private generation companies.<br /><br />Imports from power projects in Bhutan and availability from non-conventional and renewable energy sources in the country are also factored into the report.<br /><br />With the commissioning of these transmission lines, the inter-state and intra-state capabilities of power transfer in the country enhanced considerably. Rigorous monitoring is being done to add capacity in the 12th plan period.<br /><br />A generating capacity above 16,654.5 mW has been considered in the LGBR for 2016-17. These measures are expected to help the deficit states reduce their shortfall.</p>