Peak power demand hits record 185.82GW
India’s electricity demand touched a record 185.82 gigawatts (GW) on Wednesday morning, crossing the previous record of 182.88GW witnessed on 30 December.
The development hints at a recovery in economic activity after massive disruptions in the wake of the covid crisis. Energy consumption is linked to higher overall demand in the economy. “The peak demand for power crossed 1,85,820 Megawatt at 9:35 AM on today. This is the highest ever, a record,” power and new and renewable energy minister Raj Kumar Singh said in a tweet.
“The demand (and supply) of power in January (up to 19.01.2021) has grown by 8% as compared to the corresponding period of last year.This is the highest rate of growth ever. The surging demand for power is a certain indicator that our economy is getting back on track,” Singh tweeted.
