The nation’s power consumption grew virtually 8.5% to 119.64 billion units (BU) in November, exhibiting a surge in electrical energy demand due to festivities and elevated financial actions.
In the year-ago interval, power consumption stood at 110.25 BU, increased than 99.32 billion units recorded in November 2021, in accordance to authorities knowledge.
The peak power demand met — the very best provide in a day — rose to 204.60 GW in November. The peak power provide stood at 187.34 GW in November 2022 and 166.10 GW in November 2021.
The Power Ministry had estimated the nation’s electrical energy demand to contact 229 GW throughout summer season. The demand didn’t attain the projected degree in April-July due to unseasonal rain.
The peak provide, nonetheless, touched a brand new excessive of 224.1 GW in June earlier than dropping to 209.03 GW in July. Peak demand touched 238.19 GW in August. In September this yr, it was 240.17 GW. The peak demand was 222.16 GW in October 2023.
Industry specialists stated power consumption was affected in March, April, May, and June this yr due to widespread rainfall.
They stated power consumption grew in August, September, and October, primarily due to humid climate circumstances and an uptick in industrial actions forward of the festive season, with Dhanteras, Diwali, Bhaiya Dooj and Dev Deepavali festivals, all falling in November.
Experts expect regular progress in power consumption in the approaching months due to enhancements in financial actions.
