Power demand soars to a new high on May 8
KOLKATA: India’s power demand soared to a record high on May 8, around four months before consumption is usually the highest in a year.
Hot weather, better access to electricity and smoother supply during the ongoing elections led to an increase in maximum demand to an estimated 178.25 GW, higher than 177.02 GW recorded on September 18 last year. But supply during the day was 177.7 GW, around 12% higher than that a year ago because of 40% higher supply from solar, wind and hydel projects, helping spot prices remain stable.
