Power consumption grows 13.31% to 127.39 billion units in September

India’s power consumption grew 13.31 per cent on an annual basis to 127.39 billion units (BU) in September 2022 and 11.65 per cent during the first six months of this fiscal, as per government data.

The double-digit growth highlights recovery in economic activities following the pandemic-induced lockdown, experts said.

They are also of the view that demand as well as consumption of electricity will increase due to the festive season and improvement in economic activity.

Power consumption in September last year was recorded at 112.43 BU, higher than 112.24 BU in the same month of 2020, power ministry data showed.