The slump in peak power demand has widened to 5.65 per cent in the first fortnight of August from 2.61 per cent drop recorded in July, according to the power ministry data.
Peak power demand met, which is the highest energy supply during a day across the country, was at 167.49 GW in the first fortnight of August, down by 5.65 per cent from 177.52 GW recorded in August last year. Peak power demand met was recorded at 170.54 GW in July this year, down 2.61 per cent compared to 175.12 GW in the same month last year.
