Technical glitches: 2 RTPS units halt power generation

Owing to technical glitches, power generation in the units of the Raichur Thermal Power Station (RTPS), have been halted.

The RTPS units, the first and the third, each have a capacity to generate 210 MW of power. The officials have examined the technical issues and have taken up the repair works.

The eight units of the RTPS have a capacity to generate total 1,720 MW of power. Presently, 1,200 MW of power is being generated from the 6 units, the RTPS officials have stated.