City’s peak electricity demand expected to cross 4,500 MW this summer
2 weeks, 5 days ago

City’s peak electricity demand expected to cross 4,500 MW this summer

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Rising temperatures are putting a strain on Mumbai’s power demand. This time around, power companies said peak demand is expected to cross 4,500 Megawatt, which is 900 MW more than usual demand in summers. Their demand predictions are based on AI tools and consumption patterns that show that this summer, the peak power demand would surpass 4,500 MW. Sources in BEST undertaking said that they expect peak demand to touch 1,010 MW, which was around 950 MW last summer. Through strategic long-term and short-term contracts, we are ensuring that consumers get uninterrupted power, even during peak summer months, with a growing share of clean energy sources,” said the spokesperson of Adani Electricity.

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Delhi's Power Demand This Summer Will Leave You In Utter Shock! Here's What Discom Officials Say
6 days, 2 hours ago

Delhi's Power Demand This Summer Will Leave You In Utter Shock! Here's What Discom Officials Say

ABP News  

Higher requirement during the upcoming summer months is likely to push Delhi's peak power demand to 9,000 MW, discom officials said on Tuesday. Last year, Delhi's peak power demand crossed 8,000 MW for the first time, the discom officials said. Peak power demand in BSES - BRPL areas of south and west Delhi, which had clocked 3,809 MW during last …

DC Edit | Meet summer needs sustainably
3 weeks, 1 day ago

DC Edit | Meet summer needs sustainably

Deccan Chronicle  

With the summer officially beginning on March 1, India will endure a tough time for the next 90-odd days with peak demand for power and water leading to shortages. Though the Central and state governments have been taking measures to meet the power and water demand, they are at best short term and do not address the real problem in …

Power plants brace for strong summer peak demand with high coal stocks
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Power plants brace for strong summer peak demand with high coal stocks

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Stocks of domestically produced coal have touched 50.6 million tonnes at thermal power plants, showed data from the Central Electricity Authority, as power and coal companies race to meet a projected record in demand this year. Earlier, Mint reported that the Union coal ministry plans to stock up on coal with a higher opening stock of about 50 …

Telangana’s power demand surpass 16,000 MW for first time
1 month ago

Telangana’s power demand surpass 16,000 MW for first time

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Telangana on Wednesday recorded its highest-ever peak power demand, breaching the 16,000-megawatt mark for the first time because of rising temperature and the ongoing Rabi agricultural operations. Tamil Nadu witnessed its all-time high power demand of 20,830 MW on May 2 last year, while Karnataka hit 17,691 MW on January 31, 2025. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, who …

Telangana's peak power demand at highest-ever 15,752 MW
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Telangana's peak power demand at highest-ever 15,752 MW

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: The state recorded its highest-ever peak power demand of 15,752 MW at 7.45 am on Wednesday. “Given this trend, the distribution companies have initiated measures to meet power demand exceeding 17,000 MW during the upcoming summer season,” Krishna Bhaskar said. “Power purchase is required because the base availability of power in the state, through long-term contracted agreements, is 9,134 …

State’s peak power demand in summer may reach 260 MU
1 month, 3 weeks ago

State’s peak power demand in summer may reach 260 MU

The Hindu  

The Energy Department is gearing up to meet the State’s power requirement during the summer season. Chief Secretary and Special Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand reviewed the preparedness in a meeting with the officials from AP- Transco and AP- Genco, at his camp office on Monday. It was stated in an official release that the peak power demand was expected to …

Karnataka projected to have peak power demand this summer
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka projected to have peak power demand this summer

The Hindu  

The peak electricity demand in Karnataka for this year’s summer is expected to reach an all-time high of 19,000 MW surpassing last year’s record of 17,220 MW. The demand has been projected based on estimates from State Load Dispatch Centre and Power Corporation of Karnataka Ltd. by utilising AI for analysis. Mr. George on Thursday chaired a meeting with Bengaluru …

Delhi prepares for peak winter power demand, projected to surpass 6300 MW
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi prepares for peak winter power demand, projected to surpass 6300 MW

Hindustan Times  

As Delhi's power needs continue to rise, the city's winter months are expected to follow the record-breaking summer's trend in peak demand. According to the BSES press release, during summer 2024, Delhi reached an unprecedented peak power demand of 8656 MW. Forecasts from SLDC indicate that Delhi's peak power demand this winter could surpass 6300 MW, setting a new seasonal …

India likely to raise its estimate on peak power demand amid harsher summers
8 months, 3 weeks ago

India likely to raise its estimate on peak power demand amid harsher summers

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s power ministry will likely raise its projections for peak electricity demand after this year’s prolonged heatwave forced people to keep their air conditioners and fans running for longer than usual. The current projection of peak power demand reaching 384 GW by financial year 2031-32 may now have to be revised, said Pankaj Agarwal, secretary, Union ministry of …

Breaking Records: Delhi’s Peak Power Demand Touches All-Time High at 8,647 MW Amid Intense Heat
9 months ago

Breaking Records: Delhi’s Peak Power Demand Touches All-Time High at 8,647 MW Amid Intense Heat

News 18  

With no relief from heat in the national capital and the temperature soaring between 40-45 degree Celsius, the peak power demand has surpassed all the previous records as it touched 8,647 MW at 3:22 pm on Tuesday. The peak power demand first crossed all the records at 2:51 pm on Tuesday when it touched 8,560 MW – highest ever, as …

Delhi's peak power demand makes new record with 8,647 MW amid heatwave
9 months ago

Delhi's peak power demand makes new record with 8,647 MW amid heatwave

India TV News  

Amid the sweltering heatwave in India, Delhi on Tuesday registered a peak power demand of 8,647 MW, the highest ever in the city as per Discom officials. Before that, on May 22 this year, Delhi's peak power demand reached 8,000 MW for the first time. According to the State Load Dispatch Centre, Delhi, the extreme heatwave has continuously pushed the …

Power demand reaches record high of 250 GW
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Power demand reaches record high of 250 GW

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: As mercury touches new highs in the vast swathes of the country, power demand has grown significantly and hit a record high of 250 GW on Thursday. On May 30, 2024, northern region achieved a record demand met, reaching an all-time high of 86.7 GW, while the western region also touched its maximum demand met of 74.8 GW …

U.P. power demand soars beyond projection amid sizzling May heat
9 months, 3 weeks ago

U.P. power demand soars beyond projection amid sizzling May heat

Hindustan Times  

With sizzling temperatures prevailing across several states, the demand for electricity is setting new records in Uttar Pradesh in May, even as the maximum peak demand is expected in August-September. UP power demand hits record high amid devastating heat On Tuesday, the power demand reached 29,261 MW, surpassing the previous record of 29,147 MW set on May 24. Last year’s …

Peak power demand hits season's new high of nearly 240 GW on May 24
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Peak power demand hits season's new high of nearly 240 GW on May 24

The Hindu  

India's peak power demand hit the season's new high of 239.96 GW on Friday, due to soaring mercury levels in various parts of the country, which compelled excessive use of cooling appliances like air conditioners and coolers. As per Power Ministry data, the peak power demand met or the highest supply in the day, was recorded at 239.96 GW on …

Peak power demand hits season's high of 235 GW on Wednesday amid severe heat wave
10 months ago

Peak power demand hits season's high of 235 GW on Wednesday amid severe heat wave

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: India's peak power demand hit the season's high of 235.06 GW on Wednesday mainly due to excessive use of cooling appliances like air conditioners and coolers amid severe heat waves in most parts of the country. According to the power ministry data, the peak power demand met or the highest supply in the day is recorded at 235.06 …

Bescom records lowest single day demand in over a year on May 19
10 months ago

Bescom records lowest single day demand in over a year on May 19

The Hindu  

After a year of power crisis and record demand, the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company recorded a single-day demand of 4,855 megawatts on May 19, the lowest single-day demand recorded in over a year. The highest demand for the year, 8,444 MW, which was also the all-time highest, was also recorded just a few weeks ago on May 2. With failed …

Amid heatwave, Delhi's peak power demand touches May's highest-ever level
10 months ago

Amid heatwave, Delhi's peak power demand touches May's highest-ever level

Hindustan Times  

Delhi's peak power demand today touched its highest-ever levels for the month of May. Pushed by a heatwave in several parts of the national capital, the city's peak power demand hit 7,557 MW at 3:33 pm, showed State Load Dispatch Centre's real time data. Per electricity companies, Delhi's peak power demand may cross the 8000 MW-mark this summer season. A …

Heatwave pushes Mumbai's peak power demand beyond 4,000 MW
11 months, 1 week ago

Heatwave pushes Mumbai's peak power demand beyond 4,000 MW

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The peak demand for electricity in Mumbai on Tuesday, when the maximum temperature crossed 38 degrees Celsius, shot up to over 4,000 megawatts, surpassing the usual demand of 3,400-3,600 MW for the first time this summer. Officials from Tata Power said demand touched 1,005 MW from its 7.5 lakh consumers spread across the city and suburbs. Electricity drawn by …

Peak demand in UP is anticipated to reach 31,585 MW
1 year ago

Peak demand in UP is anticipated to reach 31,585 MW

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW: The annual peak demand in Uttar Pradesh is projected to reach 31,917 MW, making it the second-highest in the country after Maharashtra, which is expected to experience a peak demand of 32,640 MW in 2024-25, as per a recent report released by the Central Electricity Authority. According to the report - ‘Anticipated Energy Requirement and Peak Demand for 2023-25- …

Peak power demand is estimated to rise 7% this summer
1 year ago

Peak power demand is estimated to rise 7% this summer

The Hindu  

Peak power demand in India is estimated to rise by 7% year-on-year to 260 GW this summer, according to a senior official. The peak power demand during the summer of 2023 touched 243 GW against a projection of 229 GW. "We expect the peak power demand this year at 260GW," Central Electricity Authority Chairperson Ghanshyam Prasad told reporters on the …

Poor rainfall leading to summer-like peak demand, says Karnataka Energy Minister K.J. George
1 year, 6 months ago

Poor rainfall leading to summer-like peak demand, says Karnataka Energy Minister K.J. George

The Hindu  

The poor southwest monsoon in Karnataka is resulting in “summer-like” peak demands for electricity, said Energy Minister K.J. Record peak demand According to the Energy Department, Karnataka hit an all-time record peak demand of 16,950 MW on August 25. The sudden rise in power demand was met by taking several proactive measures,” said R.K. Singh, Union Minister of Power and …

Power Ministry asks imported coal-based plants to run at full capacity till September 30
1 year, 9 months ago

Power Ministry asks imported coal-based plants to run at full capacity till September 30

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Power on June 12 extended the time period of its direction to all thermal plants using imported coal to operate at full capacity by three-and-a-half months till September 30 to avoid electricity shortage amid rising demand in the country. A Power Ministry notice, shot off on June 12 to 15 imported coal-based thermal power projects, stated: “It …

As city sizzles at 36.7°C, power demand soars to 4,129 MW
1 year, 9 months ago

As city sizzles at 36.7°C, power demand soars to 4,129 MW

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The city is reeling under relentless heat, thanks to no pre-monsoon showers and delayed onset of monsoon. The maximum temperature at Mumbai’s base weather station touched 36.7 degrees Celsius on June 9, which was three degrees above normal. Sources said while the Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport undertaking, Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited and Tata Power put together catering to …

AP generates 251 MUs of power on Thursday, highest ever
1 year, 10 months ago

AP generates 251 MUs of power on Thursday, highest ever

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Power utilities of Andhra Pradesh have successfully met the highest-ever energy demand of 251 million units in the state on May 18, 2023, by generating 12,653 MW. Stating this on Friday, energy minister Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy explained that the average day demand in May 2020 had been 180.69 MUs as against 210.20 MUs on May 17, 2023. For instance, …

T.N. swelters, peak power demand crosses 19,000 MW for the first time in recorded history
1 year, 11 months ago

T.N. swelters, peak power demand crosses 19,000 MW for the first time in recorded history

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu’s peak power demand crossed 19,000 MW for the first time since records have been maintained for this data, on Wednesday, April 19, touching 19,087 MW. In the 2022 summer period, the all-time high peak demand was 17,563 MW and the maximum daily consumption was 388.078 million units reached on April 29, 2022. According to power managers, the highest …

Tamil Nadu’s power demand crosses 18,000 MW for the first time
2 years ago

Tamil Nadu’s power demand crosses 18,000 MW for the first time

The Hindu  

Electricity Minister V. Senthil Balaji said Tamil Nadu’s peak power demand crossed 18,000 MW for the first time on Thursday, March 16. The State saw a demand of 18,053 MW on March 16, surpassing the previous peak of 17,749 MW on March 15, the Minister said in a Twitter post on Friday, adding that the power demand was met without …

Delhi's Summer Peak Power Demand Likely to Be 8,100 MW; Minister Asks Discoms to Tie Up for Extra Power
2 years ago

Delhi's Summer Peak Power Demand Likely to Be 8,100 MW; Minister Asks Discoms to Tie Up for Extra Power

News 18  

With the national capital’s peak demand pegged at 8,100 MW this summer, Delhi Power Minister Atishi on Tuesday suggested that discoms tie up for additional power with generation companies. The peak power demand of Delhi was 7,695 MW last summer and it might reach 8,100 MW this year, officials informed the power minister in a meeting to review the summer …

Delhi's peak power demand likely to reach 8,000 MW by June-end
2 years ago

Delhi's peak power demand likely to reach 8,000 MW by June-end

India Today  

Delhi government's power department has predicted that the peak load of the national capital may reach 8000 MW in late June or early July, an official statement said on Monday. Gahlot chaired a separate review meeting with Discoms and power department officials to assess the 'Summer Action Plan' for the uninterrupted supply of electricity during the upcoming summer season in …

TS can meet peak power demand in summer, say officials
2 years, 1 month ago

TS can meet peak power demand in summer, say officials

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: For the first time in Telangana, a maximum peak power demand of 14,649 MW was reached on Saturday. Top officials of power utilities said that Telangana stood second in the consumption of power among southern states. Officials of power discoms estimate that power demand may touch 15000 MW in peak summer season. Meanwhile, energy minister G. Jagadish Reddy said …

Demand for power touches 14000 MWÂ peak ahead of rabi season
2 years, 2 months ago

Demand for power touches 14000 MWÂ peak ahead of rabi season

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: In a record, the demand for power just ahead of the rabi season crossed the 14,000-MW mark on Friday. The power utilities said they were geared up to meet expected demand of 15,500 MW during the peak rabi season. Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao has urged power utilities, particularly TS Transco and Genco chairman and managing director D. Prabhakar …

'Current' Affairs: Delhi’s Peak Power Demand Breaks All Records, Hits 7,695 MW, 22% Jump since 2020
2 years, 8 months ago

'Current' Affairs: Delhi’s Peak Power Demand Breaks All Records, Hits 7,695 MW, 22% Jump since 2020

News 18  

Delhi’s peak power demand reached 7,695 MW on Wednesday afternoon, at least 22 per cent more than the peak power demand recorded in 2020, according to data from the State Load Dispatch Centre. On June 29, 2020, at 3.33 pm, Delhi’s peak power demand was 6,314 MW – the highest for the year 2020-21. The SLDC data analysed by CNN-News18 …

Delhi's peak power demand soars to 7601 MW, highest since July 2019
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi's peak power demand soars to 7601 MW, highest since July 2019

India Today  

Delhi clocked the highest ever peak power demand of 7601 MW on Tuesday, breaking the previous record of 7409 MW which was recorded on July 2, 2019. As per State Load Despatch Center today at 3.21 PM, the city’s peak power demand not only clocked the season’s highest of 7601 MW, but also the highest ever in the national capital …

Delhi sees record power demand at 7,601MW as hot and humid weather prevails
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi sees record power demand at 7,601MW as hot and humid weather prevails

Live Mint  

National capital Delhi has been reeling under severe hot and humid weather which pushed its power demand to a record high of 7,601 Megawatt on Tuesday. At a time when India is experiencing power shortage due to crisis caused by excessive demand of nom-renewable source of energy--coal, realtime data has suggested that city's peak power demand clocked 7601 MW at …

Delhi: Power demand soars to 7070 MW, highest ever in May
2 years, 10 months ago

Delhi: Power demand soars to 7070 MW, highest ever in May

India Today  

Delhi broke the record of its highest ever power demand in the month of May and recorded a demand of 7070 MW on Thursday night. Similarly, earlier, in April 2022, the peak power demands were higher on 100 per cent of the corresponding days vis-a-vis those of April 2021, 2020 and 2019. Moreover, on 7 occasions in April 2022, Delhi’s …

Delhi's Peak Power Demand Rises To Highest Ever For First Week Of May
2 years, 10 months ago

Delhi's Peak Power Demand Rises To Highest Ever For First Week Of May

ABP News  

New Delhi: With heatwave conditions continuing unabated, the peak power demand in Delhi rose to 6,194 MW on Monday, the highest ever for the first week of May, officials said. The peak demand of the city was 6,194 MW at 3.34 PM on Monday, showed realtime data of State Load Dispatch Centre, Delhi. "At 6,194 MW, the peak demand of …

Amid coal supply crunch, govt reworks allocation plan
2 years, 11 months ago

Amid coal supply crunch, govt reworks allocation plan

Hindustan Times  

Summers have just begun and India is already staring at yet another coal crisis as power demand continues to soar with India recording a peak demand of 197,283 MW on Thursday. While Thursday’s demand was not even the highest the country has ever seen, at least 3,000 MW of power demand could not be met on the same day, primarily …

As Heatwave Scorches Delhi, Power Sector Meets Record Demand of 7,300 MW
3 years, 8 months ago

As Heatwave Scorches Delhi, Power Sector Meets Record Demand of 7,300 MW

News 18  

Amid heatwave conditions in the capital and increased power consumption, AAP Minister Satyendra Jain said on Friday that Delhi had successfully met the ever-highest electricity peak demand of 7323 MW in the day. Heartiest congratulations to Delhi power sector for this achievement.— Satyendar Jain July 2, 2021 Delhi reeled under heatwave for a third day on the trot and recorded …

As Delhi sizzles, peak power demand jolts to two-year high
3 years, 8 months ago

As Delhi sizzles, peak power demand jolts to two-year high

India Today  

With rain eluding Delhi and the maximum temperature crossing 40 degrees Celsius, the city’s peak power demand soared to 7,026 MW on Thursday, the highest in two years. This is only the third year when Delhi’s peak power demand has crossed the 7,000 MW mark. Delhi’s peak power demand has already crossed last year’s peak of 6314 MW on six …

At 6,499 MW, Delhi sees highest power demand this summer
3 years, 9 months ago

At 6,499 MW, Delhi sees highest power demand this summer

India TV News  

Pushed by the sultry weather condition, Delhi's peak power demand soared to 6,499 MW on Thursday afternoon, the highest so far this summer, discom officials said. The peak power demand of Delhi at 6,329 MW on Wednesday night, crossed last year's peak demand of 6,314 MW, they said. The three discoms in Delhi - BRPL, BYPL and TPDDL - successfully …

Power Demand at All-time High of 187.3 GW: Power Minister R K Singh
4 years, 2 months ago

Power Demand at All-time High of 187.3 GW: Power Minister R K Singh

News 18  

Power demand touched an all-time high of 187.3 GW on Friday, highlighting the growing strength of the economy, Power Minister R K Singh said. According to data from the power ministry, the peak power demand met during January last year stood at 170.97 GW. The rising power demand shows revival in economic activities leading to higher commercial and industrial demand, …

Delhi's peak power demand expected to touch record high of 5,400 MW this winter season
4 years, 4 months ago

Delhi's peak power demand expected to touch record high of 5,400 MW this winter season

India TV News  

The peak power demand in Delhi is expected to touch a record high of 5,400 MW this winter season, discom officials said on Monday. The peak power demand of Delhi in the last winter season was 5,343 MW on January 1, 2020, they said. A peak demand of 1,700 MW is expected this winter season, a spokesperson of the Discom …

After PM’s call to switch off lights on April 5, energy authorities make plans
4 years, 11 months ago

After PM’s call to switch off lights on April 5, energy authorities make plans

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for switching off electric lights at homes across the nation for nine minutes at 9 p.m. on April 5, as a mark of demonstrating a collective will to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, has prompted energy authorities to swing into action. The Power System Operation Corporation, which runs the national load despatch centre, got in touch …

Current affairs: With rise in heat, comes greater demand for power
5 years, 10 months ago

Current affairs: With rise in heat, comes greater demand for power

Hindustan Times  

With temperatures soaring in the city, the demand for electricity has seen a rise of 11-17% in the past few days. The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking, which supplies power in the island city has seen a 15% rise in demand in the past few days. An official from BEST, on condition of anonymity, said, “We expect the demand …

Thanks to Subhagya scheme, India breaches 180GW of peak power demand
6 years, 3 months ago

Thanks to Subhagya scheme, India breaches 180GW of peak power demand

Op India  

India has crossed the benchmark of 180 gigawatt in peak power demand, which was 9.8% higher than the highest level recorded in Financial Year 2018. Peak power demand increase was just 2.6% between FY15 and FY18. The average duration of power cuts was 7 hours and 8 minutes in October 2018, 1 hour 5 minutes shorter than October 2017. With …

6,998 MW on July 9: Sweltering heat pushes peak power demand to all-time high in Delhi
6 years, 8 months ago

6,998 MW on July 9: Sweltering heat pushes peak power demand to all-time high in Delhi

India TV News  

The national capital's peak power demand hit an all-time high of 6,998 MW on Monday. It was the highest peak power demand recorded in the history of the city. The increase is 200 per cent over the peak power demand of 2,879 MW in 2002, an official of the Power Department said. The fact that the city's power demand crossed …

Power demand touches highest ever at 5789 MW
10 years, 8 months ago

Power demand touches highest ever at 5789 MW

India TV News  

New Delhi: The peak power demand touched 5789 MW in the national capital today, surpassing all the previous records. The demand has picked up because of the scorching heat due to elusive rains in the month of monsoon and also high levels of humidity in the air, said Delhi government officials.“The consumption of power is excessive due to the use …

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