In Short : Delhi’s peak power demand has been steadily rising over the years, and authorities have been taking measures to meet this growing demand. The city’s power infrastructure has been upgraded, and additional power generation capacity has been added to the grid. In Detail : New Delhi : Delhi’s winter peak power demand this […]
India’s power demand is poised to exceed 256 gigawatts (GW) during the fiscal year 2024-25, as projected by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) – EQ
India’s power demand is projected to surge beyond 256 GW in the fiscal year 2024-25, according to the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). This forecast highlights the country’s rapid economic growth and increasing energy needs. Meeting this demand while also focusing on sustainability and clean energy sources will be crucial for India’s energy sector in the […]
Power demand up 40GW-50GW on daily basis compared to year ago: R K Singh – EQ
Addressing a day-long conference on ‘Green Hydrogen Pilots in India’ here, he said India has the potential to be one of the biggest manufacturers of green hydrogen in the world Union Power Minister R K Singh on Tuesday quantified the pace of economic growth in the country in terms of rise of electricity demand, and […]
Power demand in Punjab crosses 14,000 MW – EQ Mag
All seven available thermal units in the state sector are running at a slightly reduced load. Punjab’s power demand crossed the 14,000 MW mark on Monday as the third phase of the eight-hour power supply for paddy transplantation began. The power demand in the afternoon touched 14,182 MW at 3 pm – 3,000 MW more […]
India’s power demand reaches all-time high of 223.23 GW on June 9 – EQ Mag
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 […]