Page 6 - Electricity Demands

Delhi's peak power demand touches 6,194 MW, highest in first week of May

The intense heatwave in the past few weeks across several parts of northwest and central India has led to increased power demand

India's power consumption grows 13.6% to 132.98 billion units in April

Experts opined that the power demand and consumption would show robust growth in the coming months as the states have lifted almost all local restrictions after a decline in the positivity rate

Govt 'totally unprepared' to tackle coal-rail-power crisis: P Chidambaram

Various states continued to reel under power crisis on Friday with soaring mercury pushing demand higher, as opposition parties blamed the Centre for coal shortage at thermal plants

31% jump in electricity demand triggers power crisis in Rajasthan

While the power production has decreased, the demand has increased by 6.69 crore units

There would be no water, electricity shortage in Rajasthan: CM Ashok Gehlot

CM Gehlot said that top officials should visit different areas and inspect water and electricity supply arrangements. They should talk to people and solve their problems on the spot.

Amid heatwave spell, India's peak power demand touches all-time high

Amid a severe heatwave spell across India, the peak power demand in the country touched an all-time high of 207,111 MW on Friday, informed the Ministry of Power.

Delhi's peak power demand crosses 6,000 MW again; 38% surge since April 1

As the national capital continues to reel under an intense heatwave, the peak power demand on Friday crossed the 6,000 MW-mark for the second day in a row, discom officials said.

India sweats over worst power cuts in six years during extreme heat

Extreme heat parched large swathes of South Asia this week after India's hottest March on record, prompting PM Narendra Modi to warn of rising fire risks as the country heats up too much too soon

Power, railway ministers discuss rakes availability for coal transportation

Union Power Minister R K Singh met Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to discuss higher availability of rakes for power sector for increasing coal supply to thermal plants amid rising demand

Govt tweaks coal norms for private producers to meet electricity demand

Larger visibility has been given to the power plants by extending the period of supply of coal from 1 to 3 years, the ministry said in a statement

Amid heatwave, Delhi's power demand rises to 5,735 MW, highest 1in April

The unabated heatwave pushed the power demand in Delhi to 5,735 MW, the highest ever in April, discom officials said.

Power companies' shares attract investors on firm demand outlook

Shares of power distribution companies are in demand amid reports of rising electricity consumption in the country

India electricity shortage in March worst since October coal crisis: Data

India's electricity shortage of 574 million units from March 1 to March 30 is the worst since October 2021, a Reuters analysis of government data showed.

NTPC surpasses 2020-21 electricity generation of 314 billion units

State-run power giant NTPC on Saturday said it surpassed the maximum annual electricity generation of 314 billion units achieved in 2020-21 on February 18.

India's power demand growth slows in November, helping ease coal shortage

The number of plants having supply agreements with Coal India with inventories of three days or less fell to 31, as of Nov. 29, latest data from the federal power ministry shows

Peak power demand deficit almost wiped out in 2020-21: Union power ministry

Providing statistics, the ministry said the deficit stood at 0.4 per cent in 2020-21 compared to 16.6 per cent in 2007-08 and 10.6 per cent in 2011-12.

Delhi sold power in October despite low generating limits, shows data

On October 20, Delhi sold 635 Mw on the day-ahead market

India's electricity demand picks up in Oct as coal shortage lingers

India's electricity demand grew 4.9% during the first half of October, with supply falling short of demand by 1.4% despite a 3.2% rise in coal-fired generation and 30% rise in solar output

China orders top energy companies to secure supplies at all costs

The order came directly from Vice Premier Han Zheng, who supervises the nation's energy sector and industrial production, and was delivered during an emergency meeting earlier this week

India coal crisis brews as power demand surges, record global prices bite

Over half of India's 135 coal-fired power plants have fuel stocks of less than three days, government data shows, far short of federal guidelines recommending supplies of at least two weeks