Experts stated energy consumption in addition to demand improved in February as mercury remained low through the month, particularly in north India. (Representational picture)
The peak energy demand met — the best provide in a day — rises to 222 GW in February 2024
India’s energy consumption grew over 8 per cent to 127.79 Billion Units (BU) in February as in contrast to the yr-in the past interval, in accordance to authorities knowledge. In February 2023, energy consumption stood at 118.29 BU, larger than 108.03 BU recorded in the identical month a yr in the past, the information confirmed.
There had been 29 days in February as 2024 is a intercalary year. Thus the expansion fee of energy consumption in February is barely larger. The peak energy demand met — the best provide in a day — rose to 222 GW in February 2024. The peak energy provide stood at 209.76 GW in February 2023 and 193.58 GW in February 2022.
Experts stated energy consumption in addition to demand improved in February as mercury remained low through the month, particularly in north India. The extended chilly wave resulted in elevated use of heating gear like heaters, blowers, and geysers main to rise in energy demand in addition to consumption.
The energy ministry had estimated the nation’s electrical energy demand to contact 229 GW throughout summer time final yr, however it didn’t attain the projected degree in April-July due to unseasonal rainfall. 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 238.82 GW in August 2023, whereas it was 243.27 GW in September, 222.16 GW in October, 204.77 GW in November, 213.79 GW in December 2023, and 222.73 GW in January 2024. Industry specialists stated energy consumption was affected in March, April, May, and June final yr due to widespread rainfall.
They stated energy consumption grew in August, September and October, primarily due to humid climate situations, and in addition a choose-up in industrial actions forward of the festive season. Experts expect regular energy consumption progress due to enchancment in financial actions and projected early onset of summers in March.
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