India's government has ordered Tata Power's 4-gigawatt Gujarat plant to operate at full capacity from April through June to meet surging summer electricity demand. The facility, which remained largely idle due to high imported coal costs and lack of a power purchase agreement, will now resume supply following Gujarat's approval of revised arrangements. India anticipates record peak power demand reaching approximately 270 gigawatts in coming months, up significantly from 242 gigawatts in the previous year. The directive may extend to other imported coal-based plants if needed to prevent shortages. A government committee will establish benchmark tariffs for power generated from the facility, ensuring competitive pricing while addressing the nation's critical energy requirements during peak demand season.
