During the period April 2007 to January 2008, the energy shortage in Maharashtra was 16,289 million units or 17.2% of the total and the peak shortage was 4844 MW.

According to the anticipated power supply position worked out by the Central Electricity Authority on the basis of demand forecast made in the 17th Electric Power Survey and the capacity addition program during the 11th Five Year Plan, the energy requirement in Maharashtra is likely to be met in full but the state is likely to face peaking shortage of 3532 MW at the end of 11th Plan.

The energy and peaking shortage in Maharashtra during April 2007 to January 2008 period have marginally reduced to 17.2% and 26.4% respectively as compared to 17.4% and 26.7% during April 2006 to January 2007 period.