LAHORE: The country has witnessed the record hydel power generation of 4.434 billion units in July, which is the 41 per cent of total electricity generation in Pakistan.
This was revealed during a meeting at the Wapda House. Hydel electricity during July 2015 registered an increase of 19.1% or 711 million units compared to 3.723 billion units generated in July last year. This additional contribution not only helped minimise episodes of load-shedding during July but also decreased the average power tariff.
During July, Tarbela generated up to 3,606MW against its installed capacity of 3,478MW, while Mangla went up to 1,115 MW against its installed capacity of 1,000 MW. It was told that foreign manufacturers of turbines, who visit Wapda hydel power stations, are surprised by the effective operation and maintenance of the hydel machinery.
