In Short : Delhi’s power demand reached a historic high of 8,647 MW, setting a record for energy use in the city. This surge highlights the growing electricity needs and challenges in managing power supply during peak periods. In Detail : The extreme heatwave continues to push the city’s power demand northwards, soaring to 8,647 […]
Power demand on the rise, but departments hamstrung by lack of funds in Karnataka – EQ
In Short : Power demand is increasing in Karnataka, but energy departments are constrained by a lack of funds. This financial shortfall hampers their ability to expand infrastructure and meet growing electricity needs effectively. In Detail : As on June 14, total power generation in the state is 8086MW, of which 2491MW is from non-conventional […]
NLC India expects power demand to grow by 9% annually; targets ₹15,000 crore FY25 revenue – EQ
In Short : NLC India forecasts a 9% annual increase in power demand and targets ₹15,000 crore in revenue by FY25. The company plans to leverage growing energy needs and expand its power generation capacity to achieve this ambitious revenue goal. In Detail : Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, the Chairman and MD of NLC India, said […]
Delhi’s winter peak power demand may cross 5,700-MW mark, break records – EQ
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 […]