Power Demand Forecast

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India's power consumption grew 10.93 per cent year-on-year to 170.70 billion units (BU) in July, official data showed, as high humidity levels pushed up use of cooling appliances like air conditioners in many parts of the country. The country's total power consumption was 153.88 BU in July 2025. The higher feel-like temperature than actual, caused by humid conditions across the country, increased use of cooling appliances like air conditioners, thereby increasing power demand and consumption, experts said. The peak power demand also jumped to 270.20 GW last month from 220.74 GW in July 2025. The peak power demand in July hovered almost around the all-time record high of 270.82 GW seen in May. The power demand in May last year was 230.99 GW. Last summer, the peak power demand was 242.77 GW, recorded in June 2025, but stayed below the government's estimate of 277 GW. Experts said power demand will remain steady in August as well, with continued humid conditions in the ongoing ...

The estimate is nearly double the government's previous projection made in March, when the power ministry said electricity demand from data centres could reach 13.56 GW by FY32.

As El Nino raises concerns over rising electricity demand, the Centre says India has adequate power, sufficient coal stocks and a roadmap to keep electricity supplies stable

The capital's peak electricity demand surpassed last year's record as power distribution companies met rising summer demand through long-term contracts and market purchases

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Prolonged heatwave conditions and higher manufacturing activity pushed India's power demand up 11.2 per cent year-on-year to 165 billion units in May

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The ministry discussed transmission planning, storage systems, grid resilience and renewable energy integration to ensure stability as electricity demand continues to grow

Extreme heat across north and central India is pushing electricity demand to record highs, exposing supply gaps and testing the resilience of the power system

Coal India said current coal inventories across power plants, mine heads and transit points are sufficient to meet rising summer electricity demand without supply disruptions

State-owned CIL on Tuesday allayed fears of coal shortage, saying it has built up a buffer of 168 million tonnes (MT) to meet increased demand during the summer season. The company said it has an adequate quantity to meet the generation capacity of domestic coal-based plants, even as daily consumption of the dry fuel by thermal power plants soared. In a statement, the PSU said its coal stocks at domestic coal-based power plants stood at 47.6 million tonnes (MT) as on May 23, while inventory at the mine heads was at a comfortable 113.5 MT on May 24, up about 10 per cent from the year-ago, adding that this level is sufficient to meet 19 days of consumption. "Added to this, around three MT of coal is awaiting transit points such as goods sheds, private washeries and ports. Rakes on Run, that is, coal in transit at any point of time is around 4 MT, making a total of 168 MT of coal available in the system," the statement said. Compression of coal stock levels at coal-fired plants during

A UC Berkeley study says stricter air-conditioner efficiency standards can reduce peak power demand, lower electricity bills and help India avoid future power shortages

Delhi's electricity demand crossed 8 GW for the fourth time in six days as soaring temperatures pushed peak power consumption to a record May high

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Government urges consumers to conserve electricity as heatwaves drive record power demand, with peak consumption crossing 270 GW this week

India's peak electricity demand crossed 270 GW amid rising temperatures and severe heatwave conditions, surpassing previous records for the fourth time this month

The country's peak electricity demand touched a fresh record for the third straight day as severe heatwave conditions continued across several regions