TG-Genco achieved a consistently high thermal output of 6,088 MW on November 11

Officials of Power Department, TG-Genco, BHEL inspect the coal-fired plant at Yadadri Thermal Power Plant at Veerlapalem in Nalgonda district on Thursday. | Photo credit: By arrangement

HYDERABAD

Telangana Power Generation Corporation Ltd (TG-Genco) on Wednesday recorded an all-time high thermal power generation of 6,088 megawatts against an installed capacity of 7,180 MW.

This milestone reflects the coordinated efforts of TG-Genco engineers and staff, improved plant availability, effective operational management and enhanced readiness of the generating units, said Viks Raj, Special Principal Secretary (Energy). Power generation was 109.69 million units on Wednesday.

Along with TG-Genco Chairman and Managing Director S. Harish, BHEL Managing Director (Power) Tajinder Gupta along with senior officials of TG-Genco visited the Yadadri Thermal Power Station (YTPS) at Veerlapal in Nalgonda district on Thursday and reviewed the overall performance of the station focusing on coal-fired power plant, availability and quality of coal.

Addressing the meeting, Mr. Vikas Raj said that efficient coal management and a stronger fuel supply chain have contributed significantly to the unprecedented level of production. This achievement demonstrated TG-Genco’s commitment to provide reliable, uninterrupted and quality power to meet the rapidly growing electricity demand in the state.

At YTPS, generation has fallen to around 1,700 MW from an available installed capacity of 3,200 MW three months ago, mainly due to operational constraints in cogeneration and intake of lower quality coal, including sticky and slurried coal, the Special Chief Secretary said.

The state government and Genco took serious note of the situation and conducted extensive reviews and camped at the project site to assess the issues firsthand and initiate remedial measures. Through coordination with BHEL officials, several critical issues in CHP were systematically addressed in a phased manner. Measures were also initiated to improve the efficiency of coal handling, to make coal transportation more efficient, and to ensure better coordination of coal intake and deliveries.

He explained improvements such as Grizzly Vibrating Feeders (VGF) adjustments, belt adjustments, pulley replacement and worn pulley delays, and skirt adjustments over the past three months. As a result of this sustained effort, YTPS has achieved significant improvements in operational performance. Operational improvements include operating the station at an average production level of 2,000 MW to 2,100 MW, achieving a peak output of approximately 2,700 MW against an installed output of 3,200 MW (4×800).

He said the commissioning of Unit 5 (800 MW) at YTPS, bringing the total installed capacity of the station to 4,000 MW, is scheduled for next month.

Published – 12 Nov 2026 21:41 IST