The nation’s power consumption spiked by 10 per cent 1375.57 billion items (BU) throughout April-February this fiscal yr and has already surpassed the extent of electrical energy equipped in total 2021-22. The authorities knowledge confirmed that power consumption in April-February 2021-22 was 1245.54 BU.
In the complete fiscal yr 2021-22, power consumption was 1374.02 BU, which is lower than 1375.57 BU recorded throughout April 2022 to February 2023 interval. Experts say power consumption is anticipated to develop in double digits within the coming months in view of forecasts of unprecedented excessive demand, particularly in summer season.
The power ministry has estimated peak power demand within the nation at 229 GW throughout April this yr, which is larger than 215.88 GW recorded in the identical month a yr in the past.
The ministry has taken many steps to fulfill excessive power demand and in addition requested state utilities to not go for power cuts or load shedding. The ministry has additionally requested all imported coal-based power vegetation to run at full capability from March 16, 2023, to June 15, 2023.
Besides, it has requested different thermal power mills to import coal for mixing with home dry gasoline. Experts say larger financial actions would enhance business and industrial demand within the coming months.
Besides, they opined that scorching warmth throughout summer season would end in larger consumption of power for operating air conditioners and different cooling home equipment. They are of the view that it might be a problem to fulfill unprecedented excessive demand of electrical energy in India April onwards.
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