PR No. 181 Record Highest Generation, 17720 MW reached Islamabad

The country’s electricity generation touched new record high at 17720MW today at 3:00 pm. Last year highest generation recorded was  17430MW on 19th June during Ramzan.

In the record generation the hyel component contributed 5240MW, GENCOs 2901 MW while IPPS produced 9579MW. The successful transmission and distribution of 17720MW has also reinforced the government’s investment in the power sector.

While congratulating the nation and also team at the Ministry of Water and Power, Federal Minister for Water and Power Khawaja Muhammad Asif reiterated the government resolve to take every step towards resolving issues pertaining to electricity. He said that addition of new generation will further help in bridging the gap between demand and supply.

The Federal Minister said that maximum relief is being passed on to the consumers as the new generation adds in the national grid.

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