Extreme Heat Helps Push India’s Power Demand to New Record
- Peak electricity consumption reached 246 gigawatts: Grid
- Surging temperatures have added pressure on power network
Sales of power-intensive appliances like air conditioners during a scorching heat season have added to pressure on the energy system.
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India’s peak electricity demand set a new record as surging temperatures add to what’s already the fastest growth in consumption in any major economy.
The nation reported maximum demand of 246 gigawatts on May 29, according to data published Thursday by state-run Grid Controller Of India Ltd. That tops a previous high of 243.3 gigawatts reached last September.