Power generation scene
Photo: Amirul Rajiv
As per report in the DS on 09-08-10 total 871 MW of power has been added to the national grid since the present govt came to power. But this increase in power generation could not make any visible change in power supply as load shedding remains as before. This is due to the fact that in the mean time some running power stations were shut down. It is difficult to construct new power stations, but it is even more difficult to maintain a power station and keep it running in full capacity. Some examples of such power stations are: Kaptai hydro power station: it can generate only 146 mw of power (which was 230 mw before) because unit 1 and unit 3 are out of operation. Ghorashal power station: Unit 2 (produces 30 mw) and 3 (produces 210 mw) are running at present. Recently unit 6 (produces 210 mw) was severely damaged due to an accident. Barapukuria power station: One unit was shut down and the other unit is producing 65 mw of power. Khulna power station, Siddhirganj power station, Fenchuganj power station, Ashuganj power station are all in the same condition. Then, there is distribution loss and many other systems losses. We need skilled technicians and technical support to solve present power crisis.
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