How Delhi Pushes The Grid As It Rings In New Year
New Delhi: As the city ushers in the New Year, its power system feels the heat. Data from 2019 to 2026 shows a striking pattern: electricity demand shoots up consistently around Dec 31 and Jan 1, highlighting how celebrations, extended commercial activities and the winter chill combine to push the city’s grid to its limits.
The power system experienced record Dec peaks of 5,505 megawatt in 2025 and 5,213 MW in 2024, both on the last day of the year. Similarly, the Jan highs repeatedly aligned with the first day of the year — reaching 5,655 MW in 2025 and 5,343 MW in 2020.
