Rajasthan Power

Rajasthan is well capable of power generation. During the time of the formation of the state in 1949, the installed capacity of electricity generation was 13.27 MW and only the princely states and some small towns received electric supply. Rajasthan power sector gained momentum only after the formation of RSEB on 1st July 1957. Gradually rapid growth in installed capacity, transmission network and electrification in rural areas took place. Currently, Rajasthan State Electricity Board (RSEB), the State owned utility set up under the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948, is the only supplier of electricity in the State.

At present the installed electricity generation capability is 4,547 MW. Besides this, Rajasthan is also capable of 1,300 MW of captive generation. A major percentage (about 72 per cent) of Rajasthan’s electricity generation capacity is based on thermal power or energy.

It was estimated on per capita basis that electricity consumption in Rajasthan is 334 kWh per annum, which is lower than the national average of 355 kWh per annum. The distribution and transmission system is widespread over a large geographical region of 342,000 Sq. Kms catering to the electricity needs of over 50 lakh consumers. Electricity consumption and sales have been increasing at an annual average of 11%.

However Rajasthan is also undergoing recurrent power shortage and the power scenario of the State is unlikely to improve in the recent years and shortage is predicted both in terms of MW and energy. Over the years Rajasthan has pursued many power sector reforms. There are certain projects that are in different stages of implementation with a sum total power generating capacity of 975 MW.

Project Under implementation Capacity (MW)
Ramgarh gas power project – extension 250
Suratgarh thermal power project Unit V 195
Kota thermal power station – Unit VI 75
Girna lignite thermal project 125
Dholpur gas power project 330
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