Punjab has recorded an unprecedented increase in demand for power from consumers in September, with industry watchers blaming the inadequate rainfall in August, and the government’s promise of 300 units of free electricity to domestic households. On an average, the demand for power has surged by around 25 per cent on day-to-day basis this month as compared to the corresponding dates last year.
Sample this, on September 4 — a Sunday when public offices are shut and some industries also observe day offs — the maximum demand for power in Punjab was 14,098 MW, a 33 per cent surge over 9,446 MW on the corresponding date last year. On the same day, the minimum demand was 12,617 MW this year — 45 per cent more than 6,940 MW on the corresponding date in 2021.
