In Short – Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL) recorded a peak power demand of 2035 MW in North Delhi this summer. This marks a significant increase in electricity consumption, driven by high temperatures and rising use of cooling appliances. Tata Power-DDL continues to ensure reliable power supply to meet the growing demand and mitigate the impacts of heatwaves on residents.
In details – Tata Power-DDL is expecting the peak power demand to touch a high of 2351 MW this summer in its area of operations and for the same, the company has signed power purchase agreements of up to 2500 MW. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL), a power utility supplying electricity to a populace of 7 million in North Delhi, announced that it has met peak power demand of 2035 MW. This, the company added, is the highest for this season, in its area of operations. Tata Power-DDL is expecting the peak power demand to touch a high of 2351 MW this summer in its area of operations and for the same, the company has signed power purchase agreements of up to 2500 MW, apart from contingency arrangements, through long-term and short-term arrangements.
Delhi’s peak power demand is expected to touch 8000 MW this year. Last year on the 23rd May, the peak power in Tata Power– DDL’s operational area was 2012 MW. Also, per the predictions by IMD, the temperature in the city is likely to increase in the next few days and the department might declare a yellow alert if the temperature continues to rise. The IMD of Thursday had said that “severe heatwave conditions” are very likely in the capital over the weekend, marking the first heatwave of the season.
A company spokesperson said, “As the hot spell continues to cast over the capital, Tata Power-DDL successfully met the summer peak demand on 16th May at 1982 MW and 2035 MW, the highest requirement so far in this summer season, ensuring uninterrupted power supply without any network constraints and power outages. Tata Power-DDL’s meticulous advance planning and usage of modern technologies, such as advanced load forecasting and statistical and; modelling techniques as well as Battery Energy Storage Systems are helping us meet the growing requirements in a seamless manner.” Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited is a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of NCT of Delhi. Tata Power-DDL distributes electricity in North Delhi and serves a populace of 7 million.
