Electricity Demands

Power consumption dips to 123.4 bn units in Nov as cooling demand falls

Power consumption in the country fell marginally by 0.31 per cent to 123.4 billion units (BU) in November from 123.79 BU a year ago, due to frugal use of cooling appliances. According to the government data, power consumption had declined by 5.8 per cent year-on-year in October this year to 131.07 BU. Power consumption had risen to 145.66 BU in September from 140.61 BU in the same month a year ago. Experts said October also saw unseasonal rains in various parts of the country which reduced the need of cooling appliance and with onset of winter in November, the usage reduced to almost nil. They also stated that though the winter season has begun, the need for using heating appliances like geysers and blowers was not felt by many people during November. However, the peak power demand met or the highest supply during November rose to 215.54 GW from 207.44 GW recorded in November 2024. The peak power demand had touched an all-time high of about 250 GW in May 2024. The previous all-t

October power output sees sharpest drop since Covid as rains dampen demand

Growth in electricity use has tapered this year due to a broader economic slowdown and heavy rains, which have reduced cooling demand

India's electricity demand likely to grow 4-4.5% in FY26, says ICRA

ICRA expects electricity demand to rebound in the second half of FY26, with renewables and stable economic activity driving growth despite early monsoon effects

Chhattisgarh updates 'half electricity bill' scheme to promote solar use

The new cap will not affect below poverty line (BPL) households, which receive up to 30 units of electricity free every month

Supreme Court pulls up states, discoms; sets April 2028 dues deadline

A regulatory asset is an intangible asset created by electricity discoms to account for the gap between the price at which they purchase power and the price at which they sell it to customers

India's electricity demand to grow just 4% in 2025 amid cooler summer: IEA

India's electricity demand is expected to grow by a moderate 4 per cent in 2025, after cooler summer temperatures in the first half of the year reduced consumption and shifted peak load to September, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said. In its mid-year update on electricity, IEA said while global power demand is rising much faster than the forecast for the 2025-2026 period than it did during the past decade, electricity demand in China and India is expected to rise at a more moderate pace in 2025 than the rapid growth seen in 2024. "After 6 per cent growth in 2024, electricity demand in India is forecast to rise by 4 per cent this year," it said. IEA projected Chinese consumption to rise 5 per cent in 2025, down from 7 per cent in the previous year. However, China alone will account for 50 per cent of global electricity demand growth, as it did in 2024. "In India, the impact of global economic uncertainties on industrial activity and cooler summer temperatures compared to 20

Fitch expects Indian power gencos' credit ratings to remain stable

Fitch Ratings says Indian power gencos are insulated from volume risk due to regulated assets and fixed-tariff contracts, despite a slowdown in electricity demand growth

Stricter efficiency standards for air conditioner makers in the works

This would help bring in more efficiency in cooling and can potentially control sudden power demand spikes as well as slash electricity bills

Delhi govt asks DERC to review power purchase agreements amid power cut row

Power Minister Ashish Sood on Friday said the Delhi government has asked the DERC to review the power purchase agreements (PPAs) of discoms in the national capital under Section 108 of the Electricity Act. The announcement comes amid a political row over power outages, with AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal alleging that the city's power situation has worsened under the new government. "We had set up the power system in Delhi with great difficulty, we had worked very hard. And we kept an eye on it daily. There was no power cut anywhere for ten years. These people have made the power situation worse in just one and a half months," he posted on X on Thursday. The former chief minister also reshared posts alleging power outages in various parts of Delhi, including Burari and Jagatpur Extension. Dismissing Kejriwal's claims as "misleading," Sood asserted that the reported disruption in Jagatpur Extension was a localized issue. He accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief of spreading ...

India's power consumption increases nearly 6% to 130.40 bn units in Dec

India's power consumption rose nearly 6 per cent to 130.40 billion units (BU) in December as compared to the year-ago month. In December 2023, power consumption was 123.17 BU, as per government data. The highest supply in a day (peak power demand met) also rose to 224.16 GW in December 2024 from 213.62 GW in the year-ago period. The peak power demand touched an all-time high of about 250 GW in May 2024. The previous all-time high peak power demand of 243.27 GW was recorded in September 2023. Earlier this year, the power ministry projected a peak power demand of 235 GW during the day and 225 GW during evening hours for May 2024 while 240 GW during daytime and 235 GW in the evening hours for June 2024. The ministry had also estimated that peak power demand may hit 260 GW in the summer of 2024. According to government estimates, peak power demand is expected to touch 270 GW in the summer of 2025. Experts opined that power demand as well as consumption showed an improvement last mo

Global electricity demand forecast to grow by around 4% in 2024: IEA report

The strong increase in global electricity consumption is set to continue into 2025, with growth around 4 per cent again, according to the report

Peak power demand bounces back to nearly 241 GW on Tuesday after 2 days

Peak power demand bounced back to nearly 241 GW on Tuesday after sliding for two straight days from the 245 GW level recorded on the first day of this month. The government data showed that the peak power demand touched an all-time high of 250 GW on May 31, 2024, breaking the previous record of 243.27 GW in September 2023. According to the data, the peak power demand met or the highest supply in a day was recorded at 245.14 GW on June 1, 225.90 GW on June 2, 236.37 GW on June 3 and 240.89 GW on June 4. Earlier in May, the power ministry projected a peak power demand of 235 GW during daytime and 225 GW during evening hours for May and 240 GW during daytime and 235 GW during evening hours for June 2024. The ministry has also projected that peak power demand may hit the 260 GW mark during this summer season. The experts are of the view that peak power demand, as well as consumption, would be steady during June as there would be continuous requirements for cooling appliances like cool

Sweltering heat directs attention at 'disappearing' spring in country

Sweltering heatwave in north India that have caused scores of deaths, floods and landslides in the northeast that have affected lakhs of people, a spring season that suggests it could soon "disappear" from the calendar extreme weather events in the first five months of 2024 have got everyone questioning: where is all this headed? Despite having made predictions to this effect, climate scientists acknowledge that the temperatures this summer, including the outlier 52.9 degrees Celsius in Delhi, are "alarming, though not surprising". "This could be the worst summer in the last 120 years, at least for north India. Never have temperatures gone so high more than 45-47 degrees Celsius for such a vast region, which is also densely populated. This is a record in itself," Vimal Mishra, Vikram Sarabhai Chair Professor, Civil Engineering and Earth Sciences, IIT Gandhinagar, told PTI. The temperatures, "similar to those in Africa's Sahara desert," are "far beyond expectations" by at least ..

Delhi discoms relying on advanced tech transformers to ensure power supply

The power discoms operating in Delhi are relying on their advanced-technology transformers to ensure an uninterrupted supply of electricity, with the peak demand ranging around 8,000 MW amid a scorching heatwave in the city. The transformers used by the BSES are designed to operate at 40 degrees above the ambient (area) temperature, said a spokesperson of the company. "This basically means that the transformers can operate at up to 40 degrees more than the prevalent area temperature. For example, if the area temperature is 48 degrees Celsius, these can operate till 88 degrees Celsius without any external aid," he said. The BSES discoms (distribution companies) -- BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) and BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) -- supply electricity to most parts of the city except North Delhi. "Due to the modern design and technology, there is no need for any external aid like a fan to cool the transformer," the BSES spokesperson said. Transformers getting overheated and bu

Extreme temperatures across Asia push LNG imports to record highs

While China may still see lower demand compared with its record breaking shipments in 2021, demand from India and the rest of Asia has compensated for any drop-off, an expert said

Peak power demand hits season's new high of nearly 240 GW on Friday

India's peak power demand hit the season's new high of 239.96 GW on Friday, due to soaring mercury levels in various parts of the country, which compelled excessive use of cooling appliances like air conditioners and coolers. As per power ministry data, the peak power demand met or the highest supply in the day, was recorded at 239.96 GW on Friday, which is the maximum so far in the summer season this year. On Thursday, it was 236.59 GW, while on Wednesday, the peak power demand was at 235.06 GW, as per power ministry data. The all-time high peak power demand of 243.27 GW was recorded in September 2023. The record is expected to be broken during this summer season. Earlier this month, the power ministry projected a peak power demand of 235 GW during daytime and 225 GW during evening hours for May and 240 GW during daytime and 235 GW during evening hours for June 2024. Industry experts are of the view that power demand is already around 240 GW level in May, which was projected for

Peak power demand hits season's high of 235 GW on Wednesday amid heat wave

India's peak power demand hit the season's high of 235.06 GW on Wednesday mainly due to excessive use of cooling appliances like air conditioners and coolers amid severe heat waves in most parts of the country. According to the power ministry data, the peak power demand met or the highest supply in the day is recorded at 235.06 GW on Wednesday, which is the maximum so far in the summer season this year. The all-time high peak power demand of 243.27 GW was recorded in September 2023. The record is expected to be broken during this summer season. Earlier this month, the power ministry projected a peak power demand of 235 GW during daytime and 225 GW during evening hours for May and 240 GW during daytime and 235 GW during evening hours for June 2024. Besides the power ministry has also projected that peak power demand can hit the 260GW mark during this summer season. The data shows peak power demand was 224.18GW in April 2024, when the country witnessed the onset of the summer season

Friday's thunderstorm caused an 11 GW electricity load crash in North India

According to reports from state load despatch centres in North India, electricity demand fell by half in just 30 to 55 minutes when the storm hit

PowerMin reviews electricity supply situation as summer comes knocking

Thermal stations to defer maintenance, gas-based units might be asked to run mandatorily

Peak power demand estimated to rise 7% to 260 GW this summer: Report

Peak power demand in the country is estimated to rise by seven per cent year-on-year to 260 GW this summer, according to a senior official. The peak power demand during the summer of 2023 touched 243 GW against a projection of 229 GW. "We expect the peak power demand this year (in summers) at 260GW," Central Electricity Authority Chairperson Ghanshyam Prasad told reporters on the sidelines of the Fourth Edition of Lineman Diwas in the capital. The power ministry had estimated the country's electricity demand to touch 229 GW during summers in 2023, but it did not reach the projected level in April-July due to unseasonal rainfall. Peak supply, however, touched a new high of 224.1 GW in June before dropping to 209.03 GW in July. Peak demand touched 238.82 GW in August 2023, while 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. Power consumption was affected in March, April, May and June last year