In Short : Delhi has hit a record peak power demand of 8,000 MW, the highest in the city’s history. This unprecedented demand underscores the significant energy needs of the national capital, especially during extreme weather conditions, and highlights the importance of robust energy infrastructure and management. In Detail : Wednesday marked the fourth consecutive […]
Peak power demand hovering near projected 235 GW this month amid severe heat wave – EQ
In Short : Peak power demand is hovering near the projected 235 GW this month amid a severe heat wave. This high demand underscores the challenges of ensuring reliable electricity supply and highlights the need for effective energy management and infrastructure resilience. In Detail : Last week, the peak power supply touched 229.57 GW on […]
Peak Power Demand Likely To Rise By 7% To 260 GW In Summer – EQ
In Short – The peak power demand is expected to increase by 7% to reach 260 gigawatts during the summer season. This surge underscores the growing energy needs and highlights the importance of effective energy management strategies to ensure reliable supply during periods of high demand. In Details – According to estimates by the power […]
Peak power demand in India may cross 400 Gw by 2030, says R K Singh – EQ
In Short : Union Power Minister R K Singh states that peak power demand in India may exceed 400 gigawatts by 2030. This projection emphasizes the need for robust infrastructure, increased power generation capacity, and a focus on sustainable energy sources to meet the growing demand. In Detail : Peak power demand in India is […]
Peak power demand in June may not touch projected 229GW mark – EQ Mag
Peak power demand this summer is unlikely to surpass or even reach 229 gigawatts (GW), as per industry experts. This is primarily due to unseasonal rains and the after-effects of cyclonic storm Biparjoy in the country. The experts explain that the unseasonal rains have affected the demand by lowering temperatures and reducing the use of […]
Delhi’s peak power demand crosses 7000 MW, highest this season – EQ Mag
The realtime data of State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC) Delhi showed that the peak demand was 7098 MW . The scorching heat in the national capital pushed the peak power demand above 7000 MW on Tuesday for the first time this summer, discom officials said. The realtime data of State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC) Delhi […]
Peak power demand hits historic high of 220 Gw, may cross that level soon – EQ Mag
Figure is in sync with power ministry’s estimate that demand would top 220 Gw in Apr-June quarter At around 3 pm on Wednesday, India’s daily peak power demand touched 220 gigawatts (Gw)–the highest daily peak ever in the history of the country. The ministry of power in its estimates had projected country’s power demand to […]
MP summer: Peak power demand in April-May to touch 13800 MW – EQ Mag
Jabalpur : Peak power demand in Madhya Pradesh is expected to touch 13800 megawatt (MW) during summer, a rise of 1300 MW from the corresponding period last year, a senior official said on Friday. The power demand is expected to touch 13800 MW in April and May, when summer will be at its peak, and […]
Punjab: Peak power demand crosses 10,000 MW, PSPCL appeals for electricity conservation – EQ Mag Pro
41% more power was supplied in May this year compared to last year, says the corporation Punjab’s electricity demand touched a record high of 10,495 MW on May 12 (Thursday), prompting the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) to appeal to consumers to switch-off air conditioners, lights and other devices as well as domestic and […]
Power demand perks up as mercury soars, industrial activities rise
In the first fortnight of the month, the peak power demand met was recorded at 141.87 GW on May 15, registering a slump of over 22 per cent compared to the highest level in the same period of May 2019 NEW DELHI: Heat wave coupled with higher commercial and industrial activities under lockdown 4.0 has […]