Chennai's Electricity Demand is Increasing, Close to Entire Kerala’s. What's the Reason?
1 year, 10 months ago

Chennai's Electricity Demand is Increasing, Close to Entire Kerala’s. What's the Reason?

News 18  

With summer heat intensifying in parts of India, energy consumption in households is increasing. Tamil Nadu’s electricity demand reached an all-time high of 19,387 MW on April 20 while the actual consumption at the end of the day was 423.785 million units – 50% up from the average consumption. In 2013, the power demand in the city was 3,027 MW and on April 20 this year, the demand touched 3,778 MW, which is close to the entire Kerala demand which is close to 4,500 MW,” said Tamil Nadu Electricity Board chairman Rajesh Lakhani. Commenting on the commercial demand, the chairman said many big shops are now being opened far away from the core city areas, which come under the Corporation area. Over the years, the commercial demand is also increasing along with domestic demand in the city,” said the chairman.

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T.N.’s peak power demand expected to touch 22,000-MW mark this summer: Senthilbalaji
3 days, 1 hour ago

T.N.’s peak power demand expected to touch 22,000-MW mark this summer: Senthilbalaji

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Minister for Electricity V. Senthilbalaji held a review meeting on Wednesday on the preparedness for meeting the demand this summer. “We expect the peak demand this summer to reach 22,000 MW, compared with 20,830 MW last year,” he told reporters after the meeting at the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board’s headquarters. The State’s peak power demand in January and …

Delhi's Power Demand This Summer Will Leave You In Utter Shock! Here's What Discom Officials Say
1 week, 4 days 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 …

Tamil Nadu's daily power consumption crosses 400 million units earlier than last year
2 weeks, 3 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 …

Electricity usage in summer in Kerala likely to break last year’s records, says Electricity Minister
1 month ago

Electricity usage in summer in Kerala likely to break last year’s records, says Electricity Minister

The Hindu  

The Kerala State Electricity Board is anticipating record electricity usage this summer season in the State, Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty said on Friday. Kerala had recorded its highest daily consumption of 115.94 million units on May 3 last year. The KSEB is anticipating higher consumption levels this summer season, Mr. Krishnankutty said, inaugurating online a new building for the Ambalappuzha …

State likely to witness energy deficit for 10 years till FY2034-35: Central Electricity Authority
1 month ago

State likely to witness energy deficit for 10 years till FY2034-35: Central Electricity Authority

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu is likely to witness energy deficit throughout 2024-25 to 2034-35, as per report on Resource Adequacy Plan for the State released by Central Electricity Authority, under Union Ministry of Power. In the fiscal year 2023-24, Tamil Nadu’s peak power demand of 19,045 MW was met without any gap, while energy required was 1,26,163 million units, against energy supplied …

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, 1 week 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 …

At 21,361 Million Units, Chennai’s electricity demand to go north by 22 per cent in five years
2 months, 1 week ago

At 21,361 Million Units, Chennai’s electricity demand to go north by 22 per cent in five years

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Chennai’s power demand is expected to grow by 22.5 % in 2027-28, compared to 2022-23, which is taken as the base year for the 20th Electricity Power Survey of India, brought out recently by the Central Electricity Authority. According to the report, the electricity demand of Chennai termed as India’s health capital is projected to rise to 26,335 MUs …

Resource adequacy plan works afoot for steady power supply in Tamil Nadu
3 months, 1 week ago

Resource adequacy plan works afoot for steady power supply in Tamil Nadu

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Following the guidelines issued by the Union Ministry of Power, Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited is working on a Resource Adequacy Plan to ensure uninterrupted power supply and increase renewable energy generation throughout the year. As per the ministry’s instructions, all power distribution companies are required to prepare 10-year electricity demand forecast to meet projected peak demand. A …

Soaring demand drove up spending on power purchases in 2023-24: KSEB
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Soaring demand drove up spending on power purchases in 2023-24: KSEB

The Hindu  

The Kerala State Electricity Board spent ₹12,982.59 crore on power purchases in 2023-24, which was ₹2,418.36 crore more than the level approved by the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission for the fiscal. But the actual quantum purchased, to meet the soaring demand, was 25,585.32 mu at a cost of ₹12,982.59 crore, the KSEB said in a petition filed before the …

Kerala govt hiked electricity tariffs to benefit Adani: Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala govt hiked electricity tariffs to benefit Adani: Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Saturday accused the Kerala government of hiking the electricity tariff "to benefit ports-to-energy conglomerate Adani" by bringing it into the power purchase system in the state. Chennithala alleged that the long term power purchase agreement signed during the UDF administration in 2016 to buy electricity at rates below Rs 5 per unit was …

Electricity tariff hiked by 16 paise per unit in Kerala
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Electricity tariff hiked by 16 paise per unit in Kerala

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Get ready to shell out more for your power consumption as the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved an average tariff hike of 16 paise per unit for domestic consumers. From April 1, 2025, consumers will have to pay 12 paise more, taking the overall hike to 28 paise per unit on an average in the 2025-26 fiscal. …

Power demand to grow slower in FY25
4 months ago

Power demand to grow slower in FY25

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Power demand growth moderated in the first seven months of the current fiscal and is expected to be lower than last year. Power demand had In May 2024, peak demand had reached an all-time high of nearly 250GW, up by about 13 per cent due to extreme summer heat. The surge in power demand during the summer of 2024 …

Electricity bill set to increase in Tamil Nadu from July as tariff hiked by 4.83%
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Electricity bill set to increase in Tamil Nadu from July as tariff hiked by 4.83%

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission has announced a hike of 4.83% for domestic and all other consumers. As per the tariff order, the slabs for domestic consumers have been increased in the range of 20 paise to 55 paise per unit. While the unit cost under the minimum slab of 400 units bi-monthly, is being increased from ₹4.60 per …

State’s power consumption increased over 7% in April-June 2024
8 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Power demand reaches record high of 250 GW
9 months, 4 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 …

Tamil Nadu: 13 lakh more pay electricity bills online compared to 2023
10 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu: 13 lakh more pay electricity bills online compared to 2023

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Year on year, the state is marking a sharp increase in the number of consumers making their electricity bill payment online, according to the data accessed by TNIE from Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation. A senior Tangedco official told TNIE, “Out of the total 3.5 crore consumers, which include domestic users, commercial establishments, and industries, Tangedco collects payment …

Power consumption peaks as severe heat prevails in Kerala
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Power consumption peaks as severe heat prevails in Kerala

Hindustan Times  

The power consumption in Kerala hit a record high of 113.14 million units on Monday as the state continued to reel under extreme heat conditions. State power minister K Krishnankutty said, “On April 29, the consumption was 113.14 million units when it ideally should be under 100 MU. There is a meeting scheduled on May 2 with officials of the …

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 …

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, …

T.N. power utilities seek advancing of refuelling activity at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant’s Unit-1
1 year, 8 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Power demand tapering from May onwards
2 years, 6 months ago

Power demand tapering from May onwards

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: After a hot summer, demand for energy has been trending down since May. Requirement of electricity in India surged in April and May 2022 as industrial activity increased and contact intensive services resumed operations fully following withdrawal of all Covid related restrictions. The demand for electricity eased from its peak of 135.7 billion kwh in May 2022 to 133.6 …

India’s power demand set to surge 6% for 2nd straight year: Crisil
2 years, 8 months ago

India’s power demand set to surge 6% for 2nd straight year: Crisil

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: India's demand for power is likely to grow over 6% for the second consecutive year in FY23, according to a Crisil report. The current fiscal will also be the second year of power demand growing above pre-pandemic levels and the long-period average of 5%. “The first quarter may have accounted for 75% of the expected incremental power demand …

Bihar: Power demand increases by 9 per cent, coal supply not at same pace
2 years, 11 months ago

Bihar: Power demand increases by 9 per cent, coal supply not at same pace

India TV News  

Highlights Power minister RK Singh says coal supply not at same pace in Bihar He said that the demand for electricity has increased by nearly nine per cent in Bihar There is a possible power shortage in Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu Union Power Minister RK Singh on Thursday said that the demand for electricity has increased by nearly …

India’s electricity demand touches record high on Saturday
4 years, 1 month ago

India’s electricity demand touches record high on Saturday

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s electricity demand recorded a new high of 189.6 gigawatts on Saturday, thereby surpassing the previous all-time high electricity demand of 188.4 GW, that was recorded on 28 January. “Electricity sector retained its momentum with power consumption registering positive YoY growth since September 2020,” the Survey said and added, “Electricity and Construction sectors are also estimated to register …

Lucknow to record highest power demand growth in UP in next decade
4 years, 6 months ago

Lucknow to record highest power demand growth in UP in next decade

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow is expected to record the highest growth in electricity consumption among the mega cities in Uttar Pradesh during the next decade, according to a recent report on the 19th Electric Power Survey of mega cities. EPS noted that Varanasi had witnessed moderate peak demand growth in comparison to its energy requirement growth that is in contrast to most of …

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 …

India’s power demand hit a record high on Friday night
5 years, 11 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 …

India’s weak power demand points to more slowdown pain ahead
5 years, 11 months ago

India’s weak power demand points to more slowdown pain ahead

Live Mint  

India is witnessing a listless growth in electricity demand, possibly signaling more slowdown in Asia’s third-largest economy. Electricity requirement from distribution utilities in February rose 1.3 percent from a year earlier and barely changed from January’s 1.1 percent, the weakest growth in two years, according to the power ministry’s Central Electricity Authority. The trend points to a lack of appetite …

Power consumption hits record high on Monday
6 years ago

Power consumption hits record high on Monday

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: With rising mercury, household power consumption in the state has gone up significantly, and on Monday it touched a record 84.21 million units. "The power consumption went up by three to four million units since last week when the heatwave started. The average consumption at this time of the year is 79 million units," said deputy chief engineer, Kerala …

Thanks to Subhagya scheme, India breaches 180GW of peak power demand
6 years, 4 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 …

Tender process in Tamil Nadu Electricity Board transparent'
6 years, 8 months ago

Tender process in Tamil Nadu Electricity Board transparent'

Deccan Chronicle  

NAMAKKAL: The State Electricity minister, Mr. P Thangamani declared near here on Saturday that there is no irregularity in allocating tenders from the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board and according to him tenders have been allocated transparent manner. I am ready to accept responsibility for any irregularities, if any, in tender allocation.” On the power situation in Tamil Nadu, he said, …

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 …

“TN will have surplus power by year-end”
10 years, 11 months ago

“TN will have surplus power by year-end”

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu will have surplus power by the end of this year, Chief Minister and AIADMK general secretary Jayalalithaa has said. The Sholapur-Raichur power line, now under trial, will be available for commercial use shortly and contribute another 1,208 MW to the State. The Kudankulam second unit will supply 462 MW by the end of this year.” Ms. Jayalalithaa also …

Peak power deficit for February at 3.3%: CEA
11 years ago

Peak power deficit for February at 3.3%: CEA

India TV News  

New Delhi: Total power demand outpaced the supply by 4,424 MW or 3.3 percent of the demand, across the country in the month of February. Total peak power demand last month was 1,32,507 MW, of which 1,28,083 MW was met, leaving a peak power deficit—shortfall in electricity supply when the demand is at the maximum—at 4,424 MW, the data by …

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