India's Oct power consumption rises by nearly 22%

02 Nov '23

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India's power consumption in October rose by nearly 22 per cent to 138.94 billion units (BU), implying a rise in electricity demand due to festivities and economic activities, government data show.
The peak power demand met—the highest supply in a day—increased to 221.62 GW in the month.
Power consumption growth will be steady in coming months, experts feel.

India’s power consumption in October increased by close to 22 per cent to 138.94 billion units (BU), implying a rise in electricity demand due to festivities and increased economic activities, government data show.

Power consumption stood at 113.94 BU in October last year, higher than 112.79 BU recorded in October 2021.

The peak power demand met—the highest supply in a day—increased to 221.62 GW in October, a news agency reported. It was 186.90 GW in the same month last year and 174.44 GW in October 2021.

The peak supply, however, touched a new high of 224.1 GW in June before dropping to 209.03 GW in July.

Peak demand touched 238.19 GW in August and 240.17 GW in September.

Experts attribute the rise in power consumption in August and September primarily to humid weather conditions and a rise in industrial activities ahead of the festive season.

The double-digit growth in power consumption in October reflects the impact of festivities and better economic activities, they said.

Power consumption growth will be steady in coming months, they added.

ALCHEMPro News Desk (DS)

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