The power consumption was additionally affected in March this yr, due to widespread rains in the nation.
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India’s power consumption dipped for the second month in a row by 1.1% to 130.57 billion units in April this yr, as widespread rains in the nation prompted individuals to use fewer cooling home equipment in contrast to the earlier yr.
In the year-ago interval, power consumption stood at 132.02 billion units (BU), larger than 117.08 BU in April 2021, in accordance to authorities knowledge.
The power consumption was additionally affected in March this yr, due to widespread rains in the nation.
It dipped to 126.82 BU throughout the month beneath evaluate from 128.47 BU a yr in the past.
The consultants stated that had there been no rains in March in addition to April, then the power consumption would have proven progress in the 2 months.
The rains lowered the demand for electrical energy as individuals used fewer cooling home equipment in contrast to the earlier yr, in accordance to consultants.
Further, consultants are hopeful that power consumption and demand would develop May onwards, due to additional enchancment in financial actions in addition to an increase in temperature throughout this summer season season.
The knowledge confirmed the height power demand met, which is the best provide in a day, rose to 215.88 GW in April 2023.
The peak power provide stood at 207.23 GW in April 2022 and 182.37 GW in April 2021.
Peak power demand is anticipated to contact 229 GW throughout this summer season season, as per the power ministry estimates.
