Page 5 - Power Consumption

Power consumption rises 1.3% to 34.23 bn units in 1st ten days of December

India's power consumption grew by 1.3 per cent in the first ten days of this month from December 1 to 10 to 34.23 billion units (BU) over the same period a year ago, according to power ministry data. In 2020, power consumption was 33.78 BU during December 1 to 10. In the entire month of December 2020, consumption was 105.62 BU, up from 101.08 BU in December 2019. Experts are of the view that power consumption as well as demand would grow at a steady pace in December with improvement in economic activities across the country. During the first 10 days of December this year, the peak power demand met or the highest supply in a day, touched 169.12 Gigawatt (GW) compared to 165.42 GW in the same period in 2020. The peak power demand met in December 2020 was 182.78 GW up from 170.49 GW in December 2019. In November this year, the power consumption grew by 2.6 per cent to 99.37 BU. Last year in November, power consumption stood at 96.88 BU and in the same month in 2019, it was at 93.94 ..

Delhi recorded highest ever peak power demand in November this year: BSES

However, BSES authorities said that they are fully geared up to ensure adequate power availability during the winter season

India's power consumption rises 3.6% to 100.42 BU in November

Last year in November, power consumption stood at 96.88 BU and in the same month in 2019, it was at 93.94 BU

Power consumption rises 4.8% to 114.37 BU in October: Power Ministry

Last year in October, power consumption stood at 109.17 BU and in the same period in 2019, it was at 97.84 BU.

India's power consumption up 3% at 57.22 billion units in Oct 1-15

India's power consumption grew 3.35 per cent in the first half of October to 57.22 billion units (BU), showing recovery amid coal shortage at electricity generation plants

Coal crisis: Power consumption moderates by 72 million units on Saturday

According to data, the power consumption of 3,900 MU on Friday or October 8 was the highest this month so far, which also became cause of concern among the ongoing coal crisis in country

Demand for fuel and power grows but at a slower pace in September

Sale of gasoil, which accounts for about two-fifths of India's refined fuel demand, by state retailers rose 0.79 per cent in September, preliminary government data showed

India's power consumption up 1.83% at 114.49 bn units in September

India's power consumption grew 1.83 per cent in September to 114.49 billion units (BU), showing subdued recovery according to power ministry data.

India's power consumption up 5.45% at 27.41 bn units in first week of Sept

India's power consumption grew 5.45 per cent in the first week of September to 27.41 billion units, showing consistent recovery after easing of lockdown by states, according to power ministry data

Power demand recovers 11% to 124.8 billion units in July: Ind-Ra

All India energy demand recovered by 11 per cent to 124.8 billion units in July 2021, on account of stabilising economic activities and decline in Covid-19 cases, according to India Ratings

India's power consumption up 18.6% to 129.51 billion units in August

India's power consumption grew 18.6% in August to 129.51 billion units and remained higher than the pre-Covid level due to improved economic activities amid the easing of lockdown curbs by states

India's power consumption up 9.3% to 28.08 bn units in 1st week of August

India's power consumption grew 9.3 per cent in the first week of August to 28.08 billion units due to improved economic activities after easing of lockdown curbs by states, according to power ministry

India's power consumption back to pre-Covid level in July; up nearly 12%

India's power consumption grew nearly 12 per cent in July to 125.51 billion units and returned to pre-pandemic level mainly due to easing of lockdown curbs and delayed monsoon

Back to old normal: Power sheds Covid load on work-from-home support

In the final instalment of a four-part series on how some of the defining numbers in key sectors are springing back to the pre-pandemic level, Shreya Jai looks at India's power sector

Recovery tracker: Power generation falls below 2019 level, mobility slows

Almost 77 per cent of workplace visits were back, while use of transit stations was at 85 per cent of 2019 levels

Power hurdles: Consumers need to wait before they can choose supplier

Latest amendments to the Electricity Act might not be enough to remove existing obstacles.

India's power consumption returns to pre-Covid level in July; up 17%

India's power consumption grew nearly 17 per cent in the first fortnight of July to 59.36 billion units and returned to pre-pandemic level mainly due to easing of lockdown curbs and delayed monsoon

India's power usage rises 18% to 30.33 billion units during July 1-7

Power consumption during July 1-7 last year was 25.72 BU. Power consumption was recorded at 26.63 BU in first week of July in 2019

Power consumption grows nearly 10% to 115.39 billion units in June

Power consumption had slumped June 2020, mainly due to fewer economic activities amid COVID-induced restrictions.

Power consumption across India grows 9.3% in first half of June

This indicates a recovery in commercial and industrial electricity demand