Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar Commends Engineers for Achieving 99.58% PLF
Amaravati: AP GENCO has scripted a new chapter in the history of Andhra Pradesh’s power sector by achieving record-breaking electricity production. Under the visionary leadership and guidance of Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, the Rayalaseema Thermal Power Plant (RTPP) has reached its highest-ever generation levels. Against its total installed capacity of 1,650 MW, the RTPP successfully generated 1,643 MW on Wednesday. This remarkable feat was marked by a record Plant Loading Factor (PLF) of 99.58%, the highest ever recorded in the history of the plant.
Minister for Energy, Gottipati Ravi Kumar, expressed great pride in this achievement and extended his heartfelt congratulations to the engineers and staff of RTPP. He stated that this milestone is a direct result of the dedication and tireless efforts of the GENCO team, who are working in alignment with the Chief Minister’s vision to ensure energy security for the state.
"The commitment shown by the RTPP engineers is exemplary. I hope they continue this momentum to achieve more such milestones in the future," the Minister said.
Furthermore, Minister Ravi Kumar called for a collective effort from DISCOMs and TRANSCO engineers. He emphasized that while achieving record production is vital, the ultimate goal remains to provide quality and reliable power to consumers at an affordable cost. He urged all departments to work in synergy to strengthen the state’s power infrastructure and serve the public effectively.
