Rising power demand prompts long-term planning in Telangana, says Deputy CM

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Hyderabad: Rising power demand in Telangana has pushed the government to prepare long-term plans to expand electricity generation and storage, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said on Saturday. He presented a detailed review of power requirements and stressed that consumption has continued to rise since state formation.

Bhatti said the cabinet evaluated the proposals collectively and endorsed a long-term energy strategy. The government aims to make Telangana a USD 3-trillion economy by 2047, and therefore the state must address its fast-growing power demand, he added. According to him, consumption increased by nearly 10 percent after the Congress government assumed office.

Power demand expected to cross one lakh megawatts by 2047

The power demand could exceed one lakh megawatts by 2047, Bhatti said. He explained that Telangana currently has an installed capacity of 27,769 megawatts. As Hyderabad expands into a global hub, electricity requirements will rise further, he said. He added that consistent power supply remains essential for industrial growth and urban development.

Bhatti noted that global climate commitments also influence planning. The Paris Agreement calls for 50 percent green energy usage by 2030 and a full transition by 2070. However, Telangana still trails in solar, thermal, wind and storage capacity. He said the state must strengthen its storage roadmap and accelerate renewable-energy preparation.

Deputy CM flags storage and thermal shortfalls in coming years

Thermal capacity could come under pressure between 2027 and 2028, Bhatti said. He expects a shortfall of nearly 1,000 megawatts between 2029 and 2030 if new projects do not begin soon. He also estimated that Telangana would need 8,207 megawatts of storage capacity by 2029–30. Solar procurement requires 25-year agreements, which demand timely decision-making, he added.

Bhatti said the state must scale up electricity generation immediately to avoid future shortages. Any delay, he warned, could affect Telangana’s growth, especially as Hyderabad attracts new industries and higher consumption.

 

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