The country is facing an electricity shortfall of 5,543 megawatts. The demand for electricity is 25,000 megawatts, while output is 19,457 megawatts, sources in the Power Division said.
Hydropower generates 6,890 megawatts, thermal power facilities provide 685 megawatts, and private sector powerhouses contribute 7,885 megawatts.
On the other hand, wind power plants generate 782 megawatts, solar power plants 184 megawatts, biomass 132 megawatts, and nuclear power plants 2,894 megawatts.
It is worth mentioning that, owing to an energy shortage, power outages of up to six hours have been reported countrywide, while areas with line losses are seeing power cuts of up to fourteen hours.