Peak power demand met or the highest supply of electricity touched an all-time high of 223.23 GW on June 9, showing the waning impact of unseasonal rains on consumption, government data showed. The power ministry had estimated that the peak power demand will easily touch 229 GW during this summer in April only. The unseasonal […]
India well-prepared to meet peak power demand: Singh – EQ Mag
Union minister for electricity and green energy Raj Kumar Singh declared confidence that the country is well-prepared to meet interest this summer even as power demand soared to near record levels. In an interview, Singh highlighted the government’s efforts to ensure adequate availability of coal at thermal power plants, with domestic coal stock standing at […]
Opinion: India’s grid strained by burgeoning power demand – EQ Mag
LONDON : India’s electricity transmission system is coming under increasing strain as booming power demand outstrips growth in despatchable generation. Mild temperatures in February and March have masked the struggle to meet fast-growing loads from industry as well as for refrigeration and air-conditioning. But periods of more severe temperatures between April and September are likely […]
Make comprehensive plan to fully meet power demand apart from ad hoc arrangements: Par panel to Power Min – EQ Mag
New Delhi : A Parliamentary panel has asked the government to make a comprehensive plan to fully meet peak power demand apart from ad hoc arrangements in view of the projected high electricity demand of 230 GW in April this year. The power ministry has taken many steps to meet the unprecedented high demand for […]
Significant Steps by Government of India to meet peak power demand – EQ Mag
Power availability peaks up to 22½ hours in rural areas and 23½ hours in urban areas The Government have taken the following steps to meet the peak demand of power: 175 GW of power generation capacity, 173459 ckt kms of transmission lines and 621176 MVA of transformation capacity has been added to our grid from […]
‘India’s power demand set to double by 2030’ – EQ Mag Pro
New Delhi : India’s power demand is set to double by 2030, which will require capacity addition and this will entail huge capital investment, Minister for Power R.K. Singh said on Friday. He also noted that to achieve energy transition towards green hydrogen, distribution companies or DISCOMS across the country will have to follow prudent […]
India’s power demand jumps by 45,000 MW in a year; ensuring 23-23.5 hr suppllies: Minister – EQ Mag Pro
Power plants are operating at full throttle to meet this demand, and the government has ordered coal import to meet the shortfall in domestic supplies. India’s power demand this year has jumped by a record 40,000-45,000 MW per day as an intense heat wave sweeps through northern parts of the country, the economy expands, and […]
Power demand hits new peak at 209 GW – EQ Mag Pro
NEW DELHI: Continued heat wave due to a pause in the monsoon’s progress and expanding economic activities pushed India’s peak power demand to a fresh record of 209.8 gigawatts (GW) on Wednesday. But higher thermal generation made possible by increased availability of coal as well as wind and hydro energy prevented power cuts from getting […]
Indian Renewable Power Generators Face Modest Gains from Spiking Power Demand – EQ Mag Pro
Hong Kong/Singapore : Supply factors are likely to limit near-term growth opportunities for Indian renewable power generators stemming from the country’s current heat wave and high fossil-fuel prices, says Fitch Ratings. Nonetheless, their medium-term prospects remain strong and are supported by government policies to diversify India’s energy base away from fossil fuels. Rising power demand […]
Maximum All India Power demand met crosses 201 GW on 26th April 2022 – EQ Mag Pro
Government and various stakeholders make efforts on all fronts to meet rising demand The maximum All India power demand met is 201.066 GW at 14:51 hours today. It has surpassed last year’s Maximum demand met of 200.539 GW which occurred on 7th July 2021. The rising power demand reflects the economic growth in the country. […]