News: Tata Power secures 260 MW to reduce power shortage in Mumbai

(PTI 04/04/2007) Mumbai - In a bid to prevent loadshedding in Mumbai this summer, Tata Power has secured an additional 260 MW of power from various sources reducing the deficit substantially in the city.

The city faced a shortage of 400 mw of power. The balance 160 mw would be secured from Jojodera (60 MW) in Jharkhand, Lanco (50 MW) and Adani (50 MW), official sources said.

Tata Power's captive plants at other locations would supply additional 50 MW of electricity, the sources said. They added that last night the company had tied up with various other sources for 50 MW more.