New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) India achieved a significant milestone in its energy transition as clean energy sources accounted for more than half of the country’s electricity generation during a period of peak daytime demand, highlighting the growing role of renewable power in the national grid.According to data from the Power Ministry’s Merit Order Despatch of Electricity for Rejuvenation of Income and Transparency (MERIT) platform, clean energy sources — including renewable energy, hydropower and…
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New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) India’s peak power demand witnessed a significant decrease, falling to 241 gigawatts (GW), down from 270.8 GW in May and below the 259 GW peak, as per data from the Grid Controller of India.The power demand eased following seasonal rains that have dropped temperatures across parts of the country and curbed heavy use of air conditioners and other cooling appliances.During solar hours on June 16, peak demand stood at 249.7 GW and at 247.5 GW during non‑solar hours, as…