Power Ministry teams up with IMD to develop weather tools for renewables

The Power Ministry is collaborating with the IMD to develop advanced forecasting tools aimed at improving electricity demand predictions and supporting the integration of renewable energy

Power sector planners are struggling to accurately forecast electricity demand and integrate weather-dependent renewable energy, senior industry leaders said, highlighting the need for new forecasting tools, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven solutions, and stronger market mechanisms.

 

Speaking at the BloombergNEF summit in New Delhi on Friday, Ghanshyam Prasad, chairman of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), said forecasting India’s power demand remains uncertain due to unpredictable consumer behaviour and weather conditions. This year’s continuous rainfall brought peak demand down to 242 gigawatt (Gw) against the projected 270 Gw, even lower than last year’s, he said.

 

Prasad said renewable energy resources like solar and