New Delhi, Sept. 26 -- The government has directed captive coal-based generating stations with an installed capacity of 50 MW and above to operate at their maximum available capacity from October 1 to December 31, 2026, as it prepares for an expected rise in electricity demand in the coming months. The Ministry of Power order carries an annexure listing 112 captive generating entities covered by the directions.

The directions, issued under Section 11 of the Electricity Act, 2003, are aimed at ensuring adequate electricity supply and maximising generation availability amid the prevailing demand-supply situation.

"Considering the prevailing demand-supply scenario and the expected rise in electricity demand in the coming months, the Minist...