Warmer winter drives up electricity demand in Karnataka to record high
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Warmer winter drives up electricity demand in Karnataka to record high

The Hindu  

Months before summer sets in in Karnataka, the peak electricity demand in the State touched an all-time high on January 31 with 17,691 Megawatts. According to the data provided by the Power Company of Karnataka Ltd., in the month of January, 2024, the peak demand was 15,668 MW while the consumption was 294.01 Million Units. Hence, the demand was up by 2,000 MW this year in January,” a senior Energy Department official told The Hindu. With the installation of solar pump sets under PM KUSUM – B and solarisation of feeders under KUSUM – C for agricultural supply, we are able to manage the demand.” Mr. George had also declared that there will be no load shedding this year regardless of the demand.

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Telangana records highest ever peak load of 17,162 MW
3 days, 20 hours ago

Telangana records highest ever peak load of 17,162 MW

The Hindu  

HYDERABAD Telangana has become the third State in the South after Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to handle the peak load of over 17,000 megawatt, when the State clocked peak load of 17,162 MW at 4.39 p.m. on Thursday. According to Deputy Chief Minister M. Bhatti Vikramarka, who handles the portfolio of energy too, the highest peak load recorded in 2023-24 …

Telangana Hits Record 16,918 MW Power Demand on Thursday
1 week, 2 days ago

Telangana Hits Record 16,918 MW Power Demand on Thursday

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Telangana witnessed its highest-ever peak power demand of 16918 MW on March 13, surpassing the previous record of 16,869 MW recorded on March 7. The increased domestic demand due to heat wave conditions and rise in power demand for rabi crops have led to growing demand in the state. Telangana is continuously witnessing over 16,000 MW of power demand …

Tamil Nadu's daily power consumption crosses 400 million units earlier than last year
1 week, 5 days ago

Tamil Nadu's daily power consumption crosses 400 million units earlier than last year

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: As temperatures rose in the state since late February, the total power consumption in a single day has already touched 400 million units on March 7 this year, which is more than a week earlier than last summer. In contrast, the state reached the 400-MU mark last year on March 15, when the consumption was 417.98 MUs. With the …

India's power consumption grows slightly to 131.54 billion units in February
3 weeks ago

India's power consumption grows slightly to 131.54 billion units in February

The Hindu  

India's power consumption grew marginally to 131.54 billion units in February, higher than 127.34 BU in the year-ago period, according to the government data. The peak power demand touched an all-time high of about 250 GW in May 2024. Last year, the power ministry projected a peak power demand of 235 GW during the day and 225 GW during evening …

India’s power consumption grows slightly to 131.54 bn units in Feb
3 weeks ago

India’s power consumption grows slightly to 131.54 bn units in Feb

Live Mint  

New Delhi, Mar 3 India's power consumption grew marginally to 131.54 billion units in February, higher than 127.34 BU in the year-ago period, according to the government data. The peak power demand touched an all-time high of about 250 GW in May 2024. The previous all-time high peak power demand of 243.27 GW was recorded in September 2023. The ministry …

DC Edit | Meet summer needs sustainably
3 weeks 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 …

KSEB scrambling to meet additional electricity demand during 2025 summer
1 month ago

KSEB scrambling to meet additional electricity demand during 2025 summer

The Hindu  

The Kerala State Electricity Board is moving quickly to secure electricity supplies to meet the additional demand that would arise with the onset of the 2025 summer. While approving power supply agreements aimed at addressing round-the-clock and peak-hour shortages during March, April and May, the State Electricity Regulatory Commission had advised the KSEB to explore options such as power ‘banking’ …

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 …

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 …

Power demand shoots up on cold wave across North India
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Power demand shoots up on cold wave across North India

Live Mint  

Power demand in the country has shot up in the past few weeks amid plummeting temperatures across North India. Peak power demand in December remained largely above 200GW and touched a high of 224GW due to increased demand for heating. The country, especially north-west India, including Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, has been grappling with …

Winter will be shorter, not severe this year in south-interior Karnataka
3 months, 1 week ago

Winter will be shorter, not severe this year in south-interior Karnataka

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: This Winter will be short and less chilly in most parts of south-interior Karnataka because of the formation of multiple systems from October to December. Easterly winds continue to prevail even in December, bringing in moisture and rain, impacting the winter season in south-interior Karnataka. As per IMD forecast, there is an upper air cyclonic circulation over south Andaman …

State’s power consumption increased over 7% in April-June 2024
8 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
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 …

India's power consumption rises nearly 9% to 152.38 billion units in June
8 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 …

Rising AC sales and surging demand for cooling escalates India's environmental challenges
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Rising AC sales and surging demand for cooling escalates India's environmental challenges

Hindustan Times  

With soaring temperatures and heat waves causing health problems, air conditioners have become essential for creating cooler, comfortable spaces. Growing AC use will increase energy intensity in buildings, requiring significant focus on improving thermal comfort to reduce air-conditioned hours,” said Anumita Roychowdhury, executive director, Centre for Science and Environment. The widespread use of ACs significantly increases electricity consumption, and by …

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 …

Andhra Pradesh’s energy demand falls considerably as the sizzling summer fizzles out
10 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 …

Amid light rain, heatwave conditions to persist in parts of Karnataka, says IMD
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Amid light rain, heatwave conditions to persist in parts of Karnataka, says IMD

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate rainfall, along with moderate to intense thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds, over South Interior Karnataka, adjoining north interior Tamil Nadu, north Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and south Rayalaseema. Amid the prevailing heatwave conditions across many regions, there's a potential for heatwaves in isolated areas of North Interior Karnataka on May 7. Amid the …

Odisha: Power outages due to issues at Discoms’ end: GRIDCO
11 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 …

Power demand on the rise, no power outages in Karnataka
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Power demand on the rise, no power outages in Karnataka

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: As the temperatures are rising, the demand for uninterrupted power supply is also on the rise. “The State’s power consumption per day has touched 329 Million Units - the highest ever, compared to the previous year’s consumption per day of 300 MU. The peak demand is also over 17,000 MW, compared to last year’s 15,300MW,” said George and added …

Karnataka facing a power shortfall of 300 to 500 MW during peak hours, but situation largely stable, says Energy Dept. data
11 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
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- …

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

Karnataka to witness above-normal temperature this summer: Met Department
1 year ago

Karnataka to witness above-normal temperature this summer: Met Department

The Hindu  

Karnataka is likely to have a warm summer as the season will witness above-normal temperature. The summer months are between March and May and the meteorological department forecasts above normal temperature for all three months. During March, some districts of south interior Karnataka, including Bengaluru, are likely to experience above normal maximum temperature,” said A. Prasad, scientist, India Meteorological Department, …

India's power consumption grows nearly 8% in April-December period
1 year, 2 months ago

India's power consumption grows nearly 8% in April-December period

The Hindu  

Power consumption in India witnessed an on-year rise of nearly 8% to 1,221.15 billion units during the April-December period of this fiscal, indicating a surge in economic activities. Change in power consumption patterns The Power Ministry had estimated the country's electricity demand to touch 229 GW during summer in 2023. They said power consumption grew in August, September, and October, …

India's power consumption in December dips by 2.3%
1 year, 2 months ago

India's power consumption in December dips by 2.3%

Firstpost  

In December, India’s power consumption fell 2.3% to 119.07 billion units, the lowest monthly decline in eight months, as a result of a mild winter that reduced demand for heating equipment, particularly in the north. Experts said that power consumption as well as demand remained lower due to mild winters in the first fortnight of December. The data showed that …

Karnataka facing acute power shortage as demand surges due to deficit rainfall
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka facing acute power shortage as demand surges due to deficit rainfall

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka is facing an acute shortage of approximately 1,500-2,000 MW, and at present the state is facing an extraordinary situation of high-power demand due to deficit rainfall, according to the Energy department. The deficit rainfall in the state has increased demand for agricultural IP loads as the farmers to save their crops, started using the IP sets earlier than 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 …

India's power consumption grows by over 16% to 151.66 billion units in August
1 year, 6 months ago

India's power consumption grows by over 16% to 151.66 billion units in August

The Hindu  

The country's power consumption grew by over 16% to 151.66 billion units in August this year compared to that of the same month last year mainly due to increase usage of cooling appliances during sultry weather. In the year-ago period, power consumption stood at 130.39 billion units, higher than 127.88 BU in August 2021, according to the government data. They …

Wind energy generation picks up in T.N., consumption expected to peak at 100 million units a day this year
1 year, 9 months ago

Wind energy generation picks up in T.N., consumption expected to peak at 100 million units a day this year

The Hindu  

Wind energy generation in Tamil Nadu has picked up over the past two days, with 2,687 MW generated on Friday, June 2, 2023. K. Kasthurirangaian, chairman of the Indian Wind Power Association, told The Hindu on Saturday that 62 million units of electricity consumed on Thursday, June 1, came from wind energy, and on Friday, June 2, 60 million units …

India's power consumption grows marginally in May 2023 | Read details here
1 year, 9 months ago

India's power consumption grows marginally in May 2023 | Read details here

India TV News  

Power consumption in India: Power consumption rose marginally by 1.04 per cent to 136.56 billion units in May this year as widespread rains have kept summer temperature under check so far and people used fewer cooling appliances compared to last year. In the year-ago period, power consumption stood at 135.15 billion units, higher than 108.80 BU in May 2021, according …

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 …

As T.N. reels under rising temperatures, power demand, daily consumption hit all-time high
1 year, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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 …

India's power consumption rises 10% in Apr-Feb to 1375 billion units, surpasses full fiscal energy supplies year ago
2 years ago

India's power consumption rises 10% in Apr-Feb to 1375 billion units, surpasses full fiscal energy supplies year ago

The Hindu  

India’s power consumption surged 10% to 1375.57 billion units during April-February this fiscal year and has already surpassed the level of electricity supplied in entire 2021-22. In entire fiscal year 2021-22, power consumption was 1374.02 BU, which is less than 1375.57 BU recorded during April 2022 to February 2023 period. Experts say power consumption is expected to grow in double …

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 …

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 …

Survey set to gauge success of govt electricity schemes
2 years, 8 months ago

Survey set to gauge success of govt electricity schemes

Live Mint  

The union power ministry plans to commission a socioeconomic survey by a third party agency of its marquee schemes aimed at universal access to electricity, seeking to capture what improvements have been made by these projects. The survey will focus on the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana and Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana, said two government officials …

Heatwave, coal shortage lead to blackouts. See how your state is affected
2 years, 10 months ago

Heatwave, coal shortage lead to blackouts. See how your state is affected

Hindustan Times  

A severe heatwave, accompanied by an acute coal shortage, has triggered blackouts across India. According to Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited, the load served during April has been around 900 to 1,100 MW against the demand of 1,600 MW, thereby creating a deficit. Bihar Bihar is facing a power deficit of 200-300 MW per day due to the sudden increase …

From J&K to Andhra, Heatwave & Coal Shortage Trigger Blackouts in India
2 years, 10 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 …

Telangana Registers Highest Ever Power Demand Of 14,117 MW Today
2 years, 11 months ago

Telangana Registers Highest Ever Power Demand Of 14,117 MW Today

ABP News  

Hyderabad: The highest electricity demand of 14,117 MW was recorded in the history of Telangana on Tuesday. According to electricity officials, the highest demand in power consumption since Telangana's establishment has occurred on Tuesday. Officials said, Per capita electricity consumption increased by 11.34 per cent. With a per capita electricity consumption of over a thousand units per annum, Telangana has …

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 …

India’s power demand hit a record high on Friday night
5 years, 10 months ago

India’s power demand hit a record high on Friday night

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s electricity demand touched an all time record high of 176.724 gigawatts on Friday night at a time when the general elections to elect the 17th Lok Sabha are on. Mint reported on 19 March about India’s demand for electricity and auto fuel expected to go up as India approaches general elections. “All India demand touched 176,724 MW …

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 …

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