Lockdown: Power consumption in Karnataka drops as businesses plug off
The ongoing lockdown has reduced Karnataka’s power consumption by around 20% compared to the figure on the same day last year.
While power use generally peaks in the summer months due to increased domestic demand, the shutdown of commercial enterprises and industries has decreased the load on electricity supply companies (Escoms).
Considering uncertainties over the lockdown, authorities say enough coal and other energy sources were available to ensure continuous supply during the lockdown.
According to data by Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Ltd (KPTCL), power consumption in the state on March 26 stood at 214.74 million units (MU) as against 257.5 MU on the same day last year, a dip of around 16.6%.
