Power Demand Surges in Punjab: Mansa’s Talwandi Sabo Thermal Plant Becomes Top Power Producer in the State

Power Demand Surges in Punjab: Mansa’s Talwandi Sabo Thermal Plant Becomes Top Power Producer in the State

Kanwar Inder singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ May 20,2025

With the increase in electricity consumption across Punjab ahead of summer’s season, Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (TSPL), a private thermal power plant by Vedanta Power, located near village Banawala in Mansa district and the largest private thermal power plant in North India, has emerged as the top power producer in the state.

Private thermal plants in Punjab have collectively generated 3,190 MW of electricity out of a total capacity of 3,380 MW. In comparison, government-run thermal plants have generated 1,539 MW against a combined capacity of 2,300 MW.

Currently, the TSPL plant near Banawala in Mansa distict is supplying the highest amount of electricity in Punjab. Unit 1 has generated 600 MW, Unit 2 has produced 645 MW, and Unit 3 has delivered 615 MW, resulting in a total generation of 1,860 MW (at 21:54) . All three units are fully operational, with a total capacity of 1,980 MW.

R.S. Ahuja, CEO of Vedanta Power stated, “We are aware that Punjab needs maximum power during this season to meet the requirements of the farmers.  Keeping this in mind, we are prepared to deliver consistent power from our plant. Looking at the demand we are continuously increasing our coal stock, inspite of challenges. We understand our responsibility towards Punjab and are fully prepared to supply of power during this season.”

At the Guru Gobind Singh Super Thermal Power Plant (GGSSTP), Ropar, a total of 694 MW has been generated. This includes 175 MW from Unit 3, 176 MW from Unit 4, 154 MW from Unit 5, and 187 MW from Unit 6, contributing to the state’s power supply from a plant capacity of 840 MW.

At the Lehra Mohabbat-based Guru Hargobind Thermal Plant (GHTP), a total of 599 MW was generated. This includes 186 MW each from Unit 1,184 MW from Unit 2, and 229 MW from Unit 3, against the plant’s total capacity of 920 MW.

At the Goindwal Sahib-based Guru Amardas Thermal Plant (GATP), 250 MW was generated from Unit 1. The plant has a total capacity of 540 MW.

Power Demand Surges in Punjab: Mansa’s Talwandi Sabo Thermal Plant Becomes Top Power Producer in the State. The L&T Rajpura Thermal Plant generated 1,324 MW, with 664 MW from Unit 1 and 661 MW from Unit 2, operating close to its total capacity of 1,400 MW.