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Power Ministry Taps Captive Thermal Plants to Bridge Non-Solar Hour Shortage

The government has directed coal-based plants to maximize generation

September 28, 2026

/ B.S. Nagaraj
/ Grid, Market & Policy, Paid, Solar
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On September 9, 2026, India’s total energy shortage during non-solar hours shot up to 7,717 MW while the daytime demand of over 267 GW was successfully met.

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