India's power consumption up about 9% YoY to 152.38 BU in June 2024

05 Jul '24

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India's power consumption up about 9% YoY to 152.38 BU in Jun 2024

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Power consumption in India rose by about 9 per cent YoY to 152.38 billion units in June, primarily due to excessive use of cooling appliances during summer, say experts.
The highest supply in a day (peak power demand met) rose to 245.41 GW in June against 223.29 GW in the same month in 2023.
The peak power demand touched an all-time high of 250.20 GW in May.

Power consumption in India increased by about 9 per cent year on year (YoY) to 152.38 billion units (BU) in June this year, primarily due to excessive use of cooling appliances during summer, say experts.

The highest supply in a day (peak power demand met) rose to 245.41 GW in June against 223.29 GW in the same month last year. The peak power demand was recorded at 224.10 GW in June 2023.

The peak power demand touched an all-time high of 250.20 GW in May this year. September 2023 saw the previous all-time high peak power demand of 243.27 GW

The ministry had estimated that peak power demand may hit 260 GW this summer.

Experts said the demand for power as well as consumption will continue to be steady in coming days due to high humidity, a news agency reported.

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