Jaipur, June 3 (IANS) Rajasthan Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RVUNL) has achieved a major milestone by recording its highest-ever power generation of 7,171 MW from its 23 coal-based generating units with a combined installed capacity of 7,580 MW.

This record generation was achieved as of 10 p.m. on June 2, 2026, officials said on Wednesday.

The state government has accorded special priority to strengthening the energy sector. In line with this vision, RVUNL successfully addressed long-pending technical issues in its generating units and carried out systematic, phased maintenance works.

As a result, the corporation has registered its highest-ever generation output since its inception.

Expressing his happiness over the achievement, Energy Minister Hiralal Nagar congratulated the Chairman and Managing Director, engineers, officers and employees of the generation corporation.

He stated that RVUNL’s thermal power stations generated a peak output of 7,171 MW from all 23 coal-based units, surpassing the previous record of 6,833 MW, which was achieved on January 31, 2025.

The Minister further informed that the earlier peak utilisation rate was 93.22 per cent, achieved against an available capacity of 7,330 MW from 22 units.

In comparison, on June 2, 2026, the corporation achieved a utilisation rate of 94.60 per cent against its total installed coal-based capacity of 7,580 MW, marking the highest utilisation level ever recorded.

Expressing satisfaction over the achievement, Energy Secretary Aarti Dogra said that the state government is steadily progressing towards making Rajasthan self-reliant in the energy sector.

She noted that on June 2, 2026, all eight units of the Suratgarh Thermal Power Station, with a combined capacity of 2,820 MW, achieved a record generation of 2,790 MW, the highest in the station’s history.

She stated that this remarkable accomplishment reflects the benefits of effective maintenance practices, timely annual overhauls and efficient operational management carried out under the guidance of the state government.

She expressed confidence that by maintaining these high standards of performance, the corporation will continue to make a significant contribution to meeting the state’s growing power requirements.

Devendra Shringi, Chairman and Managing Director, Rajasthan Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited, also expressed his delight over the achievement.

Congratulating the engineers, officers and employees of all generating stations, he said that this record-breaking performance was made possible through their dedicated efforts, continuous monitoring and unwavering commitment.

He urged all employees to continue working with the same spirit of teamwork, coordination and dedication to ensure even greater achievements in the future.

–IANS

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