Peak power demand hits season's new high of nearly 240 GW on May 24
The Hindu
India's peak power demand hits new high of 239.96 GW due to soaring temperatures, expected to break all-time record.
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 Friday, which is the maximum so far in the summer season this year.
On Thursday, it was 236.59 GW, while on Wednesday, the peak power demand was at 235.06 GW, as per Power Ministry data.
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The all-time high peak power demand of 243.27 GW was recorded in September 2023. The record is expected to be broken during this summer season.
Earlier this month, the Power Ministry projected a peak power demand of 235 GW during daytime and 225 GW during evening hours for May and 240 GW during daytime and 235 GW during evening hours for June 2024.
Industry experts are of the view that power demand is already around 240 GW level in May, which was projected for the month of June by the Power Ministry. They opined that power demand could increase further to breach the all-time high of 243.27 GW recorded in September 2023.
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