New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Delhi Power Minister Ashish Sood on Sunday launched two initiatives aimed at modernising power infrastructure and promoting clean energy in East Delhi, an official said. He inaugurated a state-of-the-art Smart Pad Mounted Substation at Gandhi Nagar and launched the “Solarise East” campaign, which aims to connect more citizens with rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.The event was attended by Union Minister of State for Road Transport & H…
Latest Peak Power Demand News & Updates
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…
Chennai, March 8 (IANS) Even before the peak summer season has fully set in, Tamil Nadu has witnessed a sharp rise in electricity consumption, with the state’s peak power demand crossing the 20,000-megawatt (MW) mark for the first time this year.The surge has been attributed to rising temperatures and increasing humidity across the state.According to official data, Tamil Nadu recorded a peak power demand of 20,211 MW on Friday, marking the highest level so far in 2026. The figure is only about…