India’s power consumption up 9.3% to 28.08 bn units in 1st week of August
India’s power consumption grew 9.3 per cent in the first week of August to 28.08 billion units (BU) due to improved economic activities after easing of lockdown curbs by states, according to power ministry data.
During August 1-7 in 2020, the power consumption was 25.69 BU. It was 25.18 BU during August 1 to 7 in 2019.
In the entire month of August last year, the power consumption was 109.21 BU, lower than 111.52 BU in the same month in 2019.
Experts say the recovery in power demand and consumption in the first week of August 2021 is consistent and would further improve as many states have eased lockdown restrictions for boosting economic activities.
