India’s electricity demand touched a record high of 210,793MW on Thursday as several regions in the north reeled under heatwave conditions, even as officials said the peak power demand was likely to rise amid hot and humid conditions during the monsoon.
The previous national peak power demand was recorded on Wednesday at 209,809MW. The highest demand until last year was 200,570MW, recorded on July 7, 2021. This year, the government is projecting the peak electricity demand to go up to 215,000MW once monsoon sets in large parts, increasing humidity levels and usage of air conditioners, an official said, asking not to be named.
“The all-India electricity demand met on June 9, 2022 (Thursday) clocked a record of 210,793MW at 3pm. This is an all-time high so far. Also, on June 8, 2022 (Wednesday), the all-India energy consumption also clocked a record high of 4,712 million units (MU). The rising power demand reflects the economic growth in the country post the pandemic. The ongoing heatwave in northwest India is also a reason for the spike in demand,” a power ministry statement said.
