Govt moves to integrate captive power plants into national grid

In a bid to attract industrial captive power plants (CPPs) to the national grid and absorb surplus electricity capacity, the power division on Thursday directed all public and private electricity distribution companies to sign service-level agreements (SLAs) for improved power supply. In separate letters, the power division also shared with all the exWapda distribution companies (Discos) and K-Electric a template SLA that also promises penalties payable to CPP consumers for grid fluctuations and supply disruptions beyond committed standards. “The objective of these service level agreements is to enhance reliance on the transmission system of electricity distribution companies,” the power division said, adding that these agreements would include provisions ensuring a stable, reliable and high-quality electricity supply to these industries, catering to their specific needs.