Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission(MERC) granted a transmission licence toAdaniElectricity Mumbai Infra Ltd for 25 years, enabling the firm to bring 1,000MW, or 33% more electricity, to Mumbai to cater to increasing demand.
Mumbai consumes 2,500-3,000MW during peak load, which goes up to 3,500MW in summer.Powerexpert Ashok Pendse said while the cost for consumers will rise by 6-7 paise per unit, with the demand set to increase in the coming months, it will help the city to have more power.
Since 1981, the city has been protected by islanding system, for which citizens pay Rs 450-500 crore each year through electricity bills. This is to ensure Mumbai gets constant supply even if there is power outage in MMR or elsewhere in the state. While Tata Power generates 1,337MW, Adani generates 500MW in Dahanu.