Power generation from the Odisha Power Generation Corporation (OPGC) at Banharpali here is on a growth trajectory owing to the continuous rectification of ash handling system of Unit 3 and Unit 4 and better coal quality.
As per data received, the OPGC Unit 1 and 2 are generating more than 350 MW combined on an average while Unit-3 and Unit-4 are clocking average generation of 1,000 MW combined. Unit 3 is averaging a generation of 400MW while Unit 4 is clocking 600 MW on an average against a capacity of 660 MW.
Energy generation could not be done satisfactorily from Unit-3 and 4 in last few months due to ash handling problems in these two plants.
Due to constant efforts of experienced Engineers and Government machinery, the generation from the two units is showing improvements. The OPGC has entered Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Gridco to supply 928 MW of power from Units 3 and 4. Therefore, the OPGC management is also making arrangements to sell surplus energy generated from these two units in open market.
By this, the State Government is expected to earn more revenue from the powerplants.
