TS can meet peak power demand in summer, say officials
1 year, 10 months 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 that ahead of the peak summer season, they had met maximum power demand in the state.

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TGSPDCL Sees All-Time High Power Demand
3 months ago

TGSPDCL Sees All-Time High Power Demand

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:The Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company Limited witnessed an all-time high power demand of 9,910 MW at 10.35 am on Friday. The heavy rain, increased water availability and quality power supply have led to a surge in agricultural demand this season, the discom stated. TGSPDCL chairman and managing director Musharraf Ali Faruqui, stated that the demand may exceed 10,000 MW …

State’s power consumption increased over 7% in April-June 2024
5 months, 1 week ago

State’s power consumption increased over 7% in April-June 2024

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu’s power consumption increased over 7% to 35,385 million units in April-June 2024, from 32,909 million units in the same period last year, as per the provisional data from Central Electricity Authority, under the Union Ministry of Power. According to the State Energy Department’s policy note for 2024-25, Tamil Nadu’s power grid hit a new high, reaching a staggering …

India likely to raise its estimate on peak power demand amid harsher summers
5 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 …

India's power consumption rises nearly 9% to 152.38 billion units in June
5 months, 3 weeks ago

India's power consumption rises nearly 9% to 152.38 billion units in June

The Hindu  

India's power consumption rose by nearly 9% to 152.38 billion units in June compared to the year-ago period mainly due to scorching heat which forced excessive use of cooling appliances like air conditioners and desert coolers. The previous all-time high peak power demand of 243.27 GW was recorded in September 2023. The Ministry also estimated that peak power demand may …

Peak power demand hits season's new high of nearly 240 GW on May 24
6 months, 4 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
7 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 …

Andhra Pradesh’s energy demand falls considerably as the sizzling summer fizzles out
7 months ago

Andhra Pradesh’s energy demand falls considerably as the sizzling summer fizzles out

The Hindu  

Energy demand in the State fell to about 210.36 Million Units on Saturday, May 18, from the seasonal high of 259.20 MU recorded on May 4 as the blistering summer heat gave way to repeated spells of rain in recent weeks and the southwest monsoon is poised to hit south peninsular India by the month-end. A substantial chunk of the …

Odisha: Power outages due to issues at Discoms’ end: GRIDCO
8 months ago

Odisha: Power outages due to issues at Discoms’ end: GRIDCO

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: With the state reeling under unprecedented heatwave condition and Saturday logging highest temperature of 45.2 degree Celsius at few places, the peak power demand has crossed 6,800 MW for the first time this summer. The real time data of the State Load Despatch Centre said the instantaneous peak demand of the state was 6,806 MW at 3.29 pm on …

Heatwave pushes Mumbai's peak power demand beyond 4,000 MW
8 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 …

Telangana power staff JAC urges parties to stop blaming them for interruptions
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana power staff JAC urges parties to stop blaming them for interruptions

The Hindu  

The Telangana State Power Employees Joint Action Committee has asked political parties and others blaming the power utilities, their managements, authorities, engineers and other staff for interruptions in power supply not to criticize them as internal problems of consumers at some places were responsible for disruptions. At a meeting of the committee held here on Monday, JAC leader G. Sai …

Karnataka facing a power shortfall of 300 to 500 MW during peak hours, but situation largely stable, says Energy Dept. data
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka facing a power shortfall of 300 to 500 MW during peak hours, but situation largely stable, says Energy Dept. data

The Hindu  

As Karnataka enters the summer months, there is an electricity deficit of 300 to 500 MW ) during peak hours in some blocks, according to data provided by the Energy Department. This year, a peak demand of 17,220 MW was recorded in the State on March 12 and the highest energy consumption of 329.53 MU was recorded on March 22. …

Peak demand in UP is anticipated to reach 31,585 MW
9 months, 1 week 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- …

Electricity consumption soars in State, peak demand at all-time high of 5,031 MW
9 months, 1 week ago

Electricity consumption soars in State, peak demand at all-time high of 5,031 MW

The Hindu  

The State’s power sector could be in for a tough time this summer, given the way electricity consumption is soaring. Even before the 2024 summer has reached its peak, the Kerala State Electricity Board has logged a peak demand of 5,031 megawatts, an all-time high for the State, on Monday. The daily electricity consumption on Monday stood at 100.16 million …

Peak power demand is estimated to rise 7% this summer
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Committed to supplying quality power in summer too: Telangana deputy CM
10 months ago

Committed to supplying quality power in summer too: Telangana deputy CM

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Wednesday said that the state government was committed to providing adequate and quality power supply to all categories of consumers during the peak summer season too. He directed the SEs to convene a meeting with all the district- level employees, including artisans and linemen, and motivate them to work hard to provide …

Poor rainfall leading to summer-like peak demand, says Karnataka Energy Minister K.J. George
1 year, 3 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 consumption spikes amid dry spell in Telangana
1 year, 3 months ago

Power consumption spikes amid dry spell in Telangana

Hindustan Times  

The prolonged dry spell in Telangana throughout the month of August this year has resulted in a sharp increase in power consumption, forcing the state power distribution companies to go in for purchase of power in a big way to meet the demand, officials familiar with the matter said. In fact, it was only 6,904 MW on July 27, when …

Number theory: Management of peak power demand will test India’s renewable push
1 year, 4 months ago

Number theory: Management of peak power demand will test India’s renewable push

Hindustan Times  

In June, the government announced that power tariffs would be linked to the time of consumption in the country. “Under the Time of Day system, tariff during solar hours of the day would be 10%-20% less than the normal tariff, and the tariff during peak hours, 10-20% higher. “ToD tariff will be applicable for commercial and industrial consumers having maximum …

T.N. power utilities seek advancing of refuelling activity at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant’s Unit-1
1 year, 5 months ago

T.N. power utilities seek advancing of refuelling activity at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant’s Unit-1

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu power utilities have sought the advancing of the refuelling activity at Unit-I of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant. Rajesh Lakhoni, Chairman and Managing Director of the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation and R. Manivannan, Managing Director Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited have written to the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited, which also runs the KKNPP, on …

Telangana to generate 20 GW power, says Harish Rao
1 year, 6 months ago

Telangana to generate 20 GW power, says Harish Rao

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Telangana’s electricity production has reached 17,000 MW, with plans to increase it to 20,000 MW by the end of the year, said finance minister T. Harish Rao. This achievement places Telangana in a position to export electricity from next year, he said, reflecting the implementation of a ₹40,000-crore power distribution system. Speaking at the fourth edition of CFO Conclave …

Power demand peaks in Delhi as Capital ‘feels like’ 50°C
1 year, 6 months ago

Power demand peaks in Delhi as Capital ‘feels like’ 50°C

Hindustan Times  

A maximum temperature hovering close to 45 degrees Celsius in parts of city, coupled with uncomfortably warm winds, and humidity meant that Delhi residents felt the onslaught of the heat even stronger than it actually was, with the “real feel” soaring to around 50°C on Tuesday, pushing the city’s power demand to the year’s highest. While at Safdarjung, Delhi’s base …

Power Ministry asks imported coal-based plants to run at full capacity till September 30
1 year, 6 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, 6 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 …

40 Percent Of Power Consumed In Hyderabad
1 year, 6 months ago

40 Percent Of Power Consumed In Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Power consumption has risen across the state in consonance with higher temperatures, when parts of the state recorded over 45º Celsius, especially in the Greater Hyderabad which is a massive consumer of power. The Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company, which monitors the state capital’s power needs, is making arrangements accordingly. Hyderabad recorded the highest power demand of 3,756 …

AP generates 251 MUs of power on Thursday, highest ever
1 year, 7 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, 8 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 …

As T.N. reels under rising temperatures, power demand, daily consumption hit all-time high
1 year, 8 months ago

As T.N. reels under rising temperatures, power demand, daily consumption hit all-time high

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu has hit yet another all-time high in terms of peak power demand and daily consumption, this summer. The State’s daily consumption hit an all-time high of 41.30 crore units and a peak demand of 18,882 MW on April 18, Electricity Minister V. Senthil Balaji said in a Twitter post. The note also stated that the summer peak power …

Power utilities ready to meet 17000 MW peak demand: Prabhakar Rao
1 year, 8 months ago

Power utilities ready to meet 17000 MW peak demand: Prabhakar Rao

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Telangana Transco and Genco chairman and managing director D. Prabhakar Rao said that the state’s contracted power capacity of 18,528MW was more than the double of when Telangana state was formed, 7,778MW. He said all four units of Bhadradri Thermal Power Station were commissioned and the works at 5x800MW Yadadri thermal power station have been expedited and would be …

As temperature rises, power demand soars in state
1 year, 8 months ago

As temperature rises, power demand soars in state

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: With temperatures soaring, the demand for power across the state, including Mumbai, increased. HT Image Shashank Jevalikar, executive director of the state load dispatch centre, said that the demand had crossed 3,600 MW in the city on Monday. We have prepared for additional power generation too.’’ Singhal, however, said that there is a slight reduction in demand in the …

Tamil Nadu’s power demand crosses 18,000 MW for the first time
1 year, 9 months 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
1 year, 9 months 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
1 year, 9 months 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 …

Demand for power touches 14000 MWÂ peak ahead of rabi season
1 year, 11 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 …

Per-capita power consumption in Telangana up by 69% in 8 years
2 years, 4 months ago

Per-capita power consumption in Telangana up by 69% in 8 years

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The per-capita power consumption of Telangana, which is an index of development of a state, has increased to 2021 units per annum from 1196 units in 2014. The present Per Capita Consumption of Telangana is 73 per cent more than National Per Capita Consumption of 1161 Units, D. Prabhakar Rao, CMD of TSGENCO and TSTRANSCO said. Under the leadership …

Steep hike in power bills affects consumers
2 years, 7 months ago

Steep hike in power bills affects consumers

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Steep hike in electricity bills has come as a rude shock to consumers as power charges have been increased to two to three times more. After a gap of five years, the Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission permitted Telangana State Northern Power Distribution Company Limited and Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited to increase the power tariff for …

India's Peak Power Supply Touches Record Level of 204 GW Amid Heatwave
2 years, 7 months ago

India's Peak Power Supply Touches Record Level of 204 GW Amid Heatwave

News 18  

India's peak power demand met or the highest supply in a day touched the all-time high of 204.65 GW on Thursday amid ongoing heatwave sweeping through vast swathes of the country increasing demand for electricity. "During the current month of April, 2022, peak power demand met has increased by 12.1 per cent to 204.653 GW from 182.559 GW during same …

From J&K to Andhra, Heatwave & Coal Shortage Trigger Blackouts in India
2 years, 7 months ago

From J&K to Andhra, Heatwave & Coal Shortage Trigger Blackouts in India

News 18  

States across India are struggling to manage a record demand for electricity from power plants due to severe heatwave and acute coal shortages. According to the data made available by the state power department, at present, electricity is being supplied in rural areas on an average of 15 hours 7 minutes against the scheduled 18 hours. Last week, the state …

India's peak power consumption exceeds 201 Gigawatt, says government
2 years, 7 months ago

India's peak power consumption exceeds 201 Gigawatt, says government

India TV News  

Highlights Maximum all-India power demand met surpasses 201 Gigawatt on Apr 26 Power demand surpassed last year's maximum demand met of 200.539 GW which occurred on July 7, 2021 The rising power demand reflects the economic growth in the country Amid the reports of coal shortages faced at power plants in the country, the central governmnet said the maximum all-India …

Power cuts rampant in Telangana as demand peaks in summer
2 years, 8 months ago

Power cuts rampant in Telangana as demand peaks in summer

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Electricity officials have admitted they are cutting power unofficially in rural areas and towns in an effort to meet higher-than-expected demand this year. Of this, the Southern Power Distribution Company Limited supplied 8,219 MW and the Northern discom 4,429 MW schemes was the major reason for higher consumption this year. Replying to a question, he said that domestic, agriculture, …

Despite high demand, power supply regular in Telangana
2 years, 8 months ago

Despite high demand, power supply regular in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: As the power consumption is increasing in high proportions in the state for the past 10 days, the Telangana government is making sure uninterrupted power supply to the domestic and the agriculture sectors. The peak level of 14,160 MW power was utilised on March 29, and 14,019 on March 30 and 13,982 MWs on March 31. A higher official …

As Heatwave Scorches Delhi, Power Sector Meets Record Demand of 7,300 MW
3 years, 5 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 …

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