Captive power generation Captive power generation allows industries to set up their own power plants for self-use, reducing reliance on local distribution companies (discoms). This setup ensures reliable, cost-effective electricity while enabling the sale of surplus power back to the grid. In India, a captive plant serves self-consumption or multiple stakeholders under specific conditions. visit https://www.ceew.in/cef/quick-reads/explains/captive-power-generation