India's power consumption stays steady at 141.36 bn units in Sept
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India's power consumption stays steady at 141.36 bn units in Sept

India's power consumption remained nearly unchanged at 141.36 billion units (BU) in September compared to the previous year, primarily due to above-normal rainfall across the country, which decreased the use of cooling appliances like air conditioners and desert coolers. The Indian Meteorological Department reported a 10.6 percent excess rainfall in September.

In September 2023, power consumption was recorded at 141.29 BU, according to official figures.

The highest daily power supply (peak power demand met) dropped to 230.60 GW in September 2024, down from 239.93 GW in the same month last year.

Peak power demand reached an all-time high of around 250 GW in May this year, with a previous record of 243.27 GW set in September 2023.

Earlier this year, the power ministry had forecasted peak power demand of 235 GW during the day and 225 GW in the evening for May, as well as 240 GW during the day and 235 GW in the evening for June. The ministry also anticipated peak demand could rise to 260 GW this summer.

Experts noted that the widespread above-normal rainfall significantly reduced the reliance on cooling appliances, contributing to a decline in overall power consumption and growth in power demand for September.

Looking ahead, experts predict that power demand and consumption will stabilize as the Monsoon season concludes, coupled with increased industrial and commercial activities related to upcoming festivities.

India's power consumption remained nearly unchanged at 141.36 billion units (BU) in September compared to the previous year, primarily due to above-normal rainfall across the country, which decreased the use of cooling appliances like air conditioners and desert coolers. The Indian Meteorological Department reported a 10.6 percent excess rainfall in September. In September 2023, power consumption was recorded at 141.29 BU, according to official figures. The highest daily power supply (peak power demand met) dropped to 230.60 GW in September 2024, down from 239.93 GW in the same month last year. Peak power demand reached an all-time high of around 250 GW in May this year, with a previous record of 243.27 GW set in September 2023. Earlier this year, the power ministry had forecasted peak power demand of 235 GW during the day and 225 GW in the evening for May, as well as 240 GW during the day and 235 GW in the evening for June. The ministry also anticipated peak demand could rise to 260 GW this summer. Experts noted that the widespread above-normal rainfall significantly reduced the reliance on cooling appliances, contributing to a decline in overall power consumption and growth in power demand for September. Looking ahead, experts predict that power demand and consumption will stabilize as the Monsoon season concludes, coupled with increased industrial and commercial activities related to upcoming festivities.

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