Yelahanka gas plant has generated 454 million units of power since September 2024
The Hindu
Karnataka's new gas plant generates electricity to meet summer demand, while residents near the plant raise pollution concerns.
Karnataka’s first combined-cycle gas plant in Yelahanka, which was inaugurated in September, has generated a total of 454 Million Units (MU) since. The plant, which has a generation capacity of 370 Mega Watts (MW) is expected to help in catering to the increased electricity demand in the upcoming summer.
“The plant has generated a good amount of electricity so far and it has been integrated with the power grid. From the grid, this power will be used to manage the peak demands of summer especially in Bengaluru City,” said an official from Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL).
After Karnataka faced unprecedented electricity demand in 2023-24 due to drought, the Energy Department has this time prepared months in advance to handle the demand. As on January 25, the peak demand of the State was 16,804 MW.
Although the plant has not generated power the last few weeks due to tests and maintenance, it is likely to restart the generation this week, according to sources in KPCL.
Meanwhile, the residents of housing complexes near the plant continue to object to the plant, alleging air and noise pollution issues.
“In the night, the vapour comes out like thick clouds of smoke. It also has a bad odour. With so many families living nearby, it has caused many health issues like throat irritation, cold and cough,” alleged Namitha, a resident of an apartment complex near the plant.
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