Power demand rises 34 per cent from April lows due to rising temperature
NEW DELHI: The gradual resumption of industrial activity following widespread lockdown relaxations is starting to show on India’s total power demand. Coupled with a robust boost from soaring temperatures in the North, total power demand has begun to creep steadily toward pre-lockdown levels.
Data from state-run power despatch unit Power System Operation Corporation shows, power demand met on May 24, 2020 stood at 3,656 million units (MU). This is just 27 MU shy of the 3,683 MU supplied on February 29, when no lockdown was in operation. In fact, demand has been steadily moving toward levels seen last year, when 4,091 MU was consumed during May 24, 2019.
