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 GW on Wednesday, which is the maximum so far in the summer season this year. The all-time high peak power demand of 243.27 GW was recorded in September 2023. The data shows peak power demand was 224.18GW in April 2024, when the country witnessed the onset of the summer season in various parts of the country.

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Delhi prepares for peak winter power demand, projected to surpass 6300 MW
3 weeks, 5 days 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
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 …

Breaking Records: Delhi’s Peak Power Demand Touches All-Time High at 8,647 MW Amid Intense Heat
6 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
6 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 …

Intense heatwave: Energy demand set to go through the roof this summer, Haryana buys expensive power
6 months, 1 week ago

Intense heatwave: Energy demand set to go through the roof this summer, Haryana buys expensive power

Hindustan Times  

Haryana is expected to experience a peak energy demand of 14,287 megawatts this summer, resulting in a deficit of 1,177 MW to 2,411 MW till September. The forecast is as per the power demand and supply projections made by Haryana Power Purchase Centre, a joint forum of state’s two distribution companies set up for power trading. The peak energy demand …

U.P. power demand soars beyond projection amid sizzling May heat
6 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
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 …

Amid severe heatwave, Delhi records peak power demand in history
7 months ago

Amid severe heatwave, Delhi records peak power demand in history

Hindustan Times  

Amid a severe heatwave hitting most parts of India, the power demand, as the need for air conditioners and coolers is on the rise, reached a record high of 234 gigawatts on Tuesday. According to the State Load Despatch Center data at 3:33pm on Tuesday, Delhi's peak power demand reached 7717 MW, the highest ever in the city's history. According …

Delhi's power demand for May hits record high amid sweltering heatwave
7 months ago

Delhi's power demand for May hits record high amid sweltering heatwave

India Today  

Delhi recorded the city’s highest ever May peak power demand on Monday, officials said. The power usage in the national capital touched 7572 Mega Watts as the city reels under a severe heatwave. Delhi’s all-time high peak power demand was recorded on June 29, 2022, at 7695 Mega Watts. Notably, the peak power demand in Delhi crossed 7000 Mega Watts …

Amid heatwave, Delhi's peak power demand touches May's highest-ever level
7 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 …

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 …

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- …

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 …

India's power consumption in December dips by 2.3%
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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 grows marginally by 1.8% to 407.76 bn units in April-June quarter
1 year, 5 months ago

Power consumption grows marginally by 1.8% to 407.76 bn units in April-June quarter

The Hindu  

Power consumption grew marginally by 1.8% year-on-year to 407.76 billion units in the April-June quarter, mainly due to unseasonal rains, the Biparjoy cyclone and heavy Monsoon downpours, according to the government data. The Central Electricity Authority data showed that the power consumption was 400.44 billion units in the April-June quarter in 2022 and recorded a growth of 17.6 per cent …

Delhi records its highest peak power demand of the year on Friday
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi records its highest peak power demand of the year on Friday

Hindustan Times  

With the city witnessing hot and humid conditions on Friday, Delhi’s peak power demand was recorded at 7,398MW — the highest so far this year. A TPDDL spokesperson said the peak demand of 2,163MW in the discom’s area was met successfully without any network constraint and power outage. Meanwhile, Delhi’s all-time high peak power demand was recored on June 28 …

In U.P, power pilferage & AC usage rocketing power demand at night
1 year, 6 months ago

In U.P, power pilferage & AC usage rocketing power demand at night

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW As the sun goes down, the demand for power goes up in the state. Domestic consumers use 63.68% of the total connected power load. According to Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited, many consumers use ‘katiya’ connections or by-pass their meters to run ACs and other appliances in the night, causing the demand to surge dramatically. DOMESTIC CONSUMERS ACCOUNT FOR …

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 …

India's power consumption grows marginally in May 2023 | Read details here
1 year, 6 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, 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 …

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 …

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 …

India's electricity consumption grows 14 per cent in November; experts say it indicates sustained recovery
2 years ago

India's electricity consumption grows 14 per cent in November; experts say it indicates sustained recovery

India TV News  

Indicating sustained economic recovery, the government data showed India's power consumption logged a double-digit growth of 13.6 per cent to 112.81 billion units in November 2022 compared to the year-ago period. The robust growth of power consumption in the month mainly indicates an increase in economic activities as generally it remains subdued in November. Experts say power consumption and demand …

Survey set to gauge success of govt electricity schemes
2 years, 5 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 …

India's Power Consumption Grows 17.2% to 134.13 Billion Units in June
2 years, 5 months ago

India's Power Consumption Grows 17.2% to 134.13 Billion Units in June

News 18  

Power consumption in the country grew by 17.2 per cent year-on-year to 134.13 billion units in June, amid severe heat and spurt in economic activities. Power consumption in June last year was recorded at 114.48 BU, which was higher than 105.08 BU in the same month of 2020, according to power ministry data. The power consumption and demand were affected …

'Current' Affairs: Delhi’s Peak Power Demand Breaks All Records, Hits 7,695 MW, 22% Jump since 2020
2 years, 5 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 sees record power demand at 7,601MW as hot and humid weather prevails
2 years, 5 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 …

Power shortage eases up but officials remain wary
2 years, 7 months ago

Power shortage eases up but officials remain wary

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The power crisis in India has eased in the past two days. State-run Coal India achieved the highest production of 534.7 lakh tonne in April, showing 6.02% growth, the coal ministry said. But, in the first two days of May, the daily average peak demand was 197,835 MW, but the daily average shortage was just 990 MW, according …

India's power consumption grows 13.6% to 132.98 billion units in April, shows govt data
2 years, 7 months ago

India's power consumption grows 13.6% to 132.98 billion units in April, shows govt data

Firstpost  

Power consumption in April last year was recorded at 117.08 BU, which was higher than 84.55 BU in the same month of 2020 Power consumption in the country grew 13.6 per cent year-on-year to 132.98 billion units in April, showing the impact of the early onset of summers and spurt in economic activities, according to power ministry data. The power …

Delhi's Peak Power Demand Rises To Highest Ever For First Week Of May
2 years, 7 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 …

Delhi's peak power demand reaches 6,194, highest ever in May 1st week: Report
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi's peak power demand reaches 6,194, highest ever in May 1st week: Report

Hindustan Times  

As a heatwave swept across most parts of north and central India, including Delhi, the peak power demand in the national capital on Monday soared to 6,194 MW - the highest ever for the first week of May. On Monday, May 2, 2022, Delhi's peak power demand was recorded at 3.34 pm, touching 6,194 MW, according to the real-time data …

Power crisis to worsen with the early heatwave
2 years, 7 months ago

Power crisis to worsen with the early heatwave

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : Record electricity demand amid a scorching heatwave in several parts of India and depleting coal stocks may worsen outages, disrupt industrial activity, damage crops and further strain power plants and grid stability. On Thursday, Union power minister Raj Kumar Singh said the inability of state distribution companies to purchase electricity and coal and inadequate planning by state …

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 …

Amid coal supply crunch, govt reworks allocation plan
2 years, 8 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 …

Delhi's winter peak power demand may rise to 5400 MW, surpassing 2019 and 2020
3 years ago

Delhi's winter peak power demand may rise to 5400 MW, surpassing 2019 and 2020

India Today  

Delhi’s winter peak power demand for 2021 may surpass the peak winter demand in the previous two years, according to the BSES spokesperson. "Delhi’s peak power demand this winter could go upto 5400 MW, surpassing the peak winter demand for both 2019 and 2020. The BSES discoms not only ensures reliable supply for all seasons, proper power arrangements and also …

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 …

As Delhi sizzles, peak power demand jolts to two-year high
3 years, 5 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, 6 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 …

India’s electricity demand touches record high on Saturday
3 years, 10 months 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 …

Power Demand at All-time High of 187.3 GW: Power Minister R K Singh
3 years, 11 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, …

Power Consumption Slump Narrows to 2.64% in July; Likely to Hit Normal Level in August
4 years, 4 months ago

Power Consumption Slump Narrows to 2.64% in July; Likely to Hit Normal Level in August

News 18  

The slump in power consumption has narrowed to just 2.64 per cent in July at 113.48 billion units indicating spurt in economic activity and raised hopes that it would touch normal level this month. Power consumption in June had declined 10.93 per cent to 105.08 BU, as compared to 117.98 BU a year ago. Peak power demand met, the highest …

Power demand slump narrows to 2.6% in July beginning
4 years, 5 months ago

Power demand slump narrows to 2.6% in July beginning

Hindustan Times  

Power demand slump has narrowed to 2.6 per cent in the beginning of July from 9.6 per cent in June, showing improvement in commercial and industrial activities in the country. The peak power demand had declined by about 25 per cent in April and 8.82 per cent in May this year due to lower commercial and industrial demand during the …

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