Peak power demand hits new record

Peak power demand in the country touched 1,97,060 mega-watt (MW) on Tuesday, an all-time high, Union power minister RK Singh tweeted. Peak demand reflects the highest power requirement level reached at a particular moment.

“Looking forward to the demand touching 2,00,000 MW in the near future,” Singh added. Higher power demand signals a spurt in commercial and industrial activities with businesses gradually resuming operations after the lifting of lockdown curbs in recent months.