The Power Division has prioritized the energy sector as a key focus area as it moves to meet the country’s rising electricity demand in summer amid growing global uncertainties.
The country currently has a total installed power generation capacity of 32,332 MW, including 28,919 MW from grid-based sources, while daily demand stands at around 14,500-15,000 MW, according to an official document.
However, as the sweltering heat of summer approaches, the stability of the national grid faces a complex set of challenges.
Despite having sufficient capacity to meet existing demand, the national grid is expected to come under pressure during the peak summer months, when consumption surges and localized outages become more frequent.
These disruptions are largely driven by maintenance requirements, storm damage, and infrastructure limitations in the transmission and distribution networks.
