Wapda hydel power generation registers increase of 6.23b units.

Lahore -- WAPDA hydel power generation during fiscal year 2019: 20 registered an increase of 6.23 billion units over the generation of fiscal year 2018: 19.

The additional 6.23 billion units from hydropower which is cheaper source of energy during 2019: 20 has helped saving Rs. 87.22 billion to the national exchequer said spokesperson WAPDA.

The outgoing year 2019: 20 proved to be a historic for hydel power generation in Pakistan as WAPDA provided highest ever number of hydel electricity i.e. 37.4 billion units to the national grid. Previous record of hydel generation in a fiscal year was 33.15 billion units that was set way back in 2015: 16 said a spokesperson WAPDA here Tuesday. The surged hydel generation in 2019: 20 not only helped the country overcome power shortages but also stabilize the power tariff the spokesperson added.

Further WAPDA hydel power generation during fiscal year 2019: 20 registered an increase of 6.23 billion units if compared with that of fiscal year 2018: 19 said the spokesperson. This increased hydel power generation became possible due to improved hydrological conditions and effective operation and maintenance of WAPDA hydel power stations...