The report on the short-term power market in India 2023-24 was released by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC).
CERC had approved the introduction of High Price Day Ahead Market (HP-DAM) in February 2023.
The dedicated market segment was introduced to enable high-cost generators, who have otherwise not been able to participate in the day-ahead market due to the existing price ceiling.
Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) was the major buyer of electricity from the High Price Day Ahead Market in power exchanges.
Total Volume transacted through High Price Day Ahead Market in Indian Energy Exchange was about 32.07 million units (MU) in 2023-24.
TANGEDCO accounted for 20.98 MU or 65.43%.
TANGEDCO’s weighted average purchase power was ₹ 17.65 per unit, as per the report.
The State’s power demand hit a new record, touching an all-time-high of 20,830 MW on May 2.
The daily consumption hit a new high of 454.32 MU on April 30.