India’s power consumption up 5.45 per cent at 27.41 billion units in first week of September

India’s power consumption grew 5.45 per cent in the first week of September to 27.41 billion units (BU), showing consistent recovery after easing of lockdown curbs by states, according to power ministry data. During September 1-7 in 2020, the power consumption was 25.99 BU. It was 26.10 BU during September 1-7 in 2019.

In the entire month of September last year, the power consumption was 112.43 BU, higher than 107.51 BU in the same month in 2019.