In a first, power demand in Tamil Nadu crosses 16,000 MW

CHENNAI: Power demand in the state has crossed 16,000MW for the first time. It touched 16,151MW on Wednesday evening, surpassing the previous high of 15,847MW on March 13.
Tangedco sources said the increased demand was mainly from domestic users, due to the increasing temperature and that they expected it to rise continuously in the coming days.
While the wind season is yet to begin for the discom to draw power from the renewable source, it is meeting the current demand through purchase from central nuclear and thermal units as well as from the spot market.
“Since the start of this year, we have been facing an increase in domestic power demand with the exception of a few days. The increase in domestic power demand is due to new connections, as well as increase in power use by existing consumers,” said a senior Tangedco official.