India's electricity consumption increases by 10 percent as soon as summer starts, know the reason

Business News Desk, India's power consumption rose nearly 10 per cent year-on-year to 70.66 billion units (BU) in the first 15 days of April this year, showing improvement in economic activity and consumption patterns, ministry data showed. According to the data, electricity consumption in the country during April 1-15 this year increased to 70.66 MU from 64.24 MU in the year-ago period. The maximum power demand met or the maximum supply in a day increased to about 218 GW in the first half of April, compared to 206 GW in the same period a year ago.

Electricity increases in summer season
Last year, the highest supply in a day during the entire month of April was about 216 GW. The ministry has estimated a maximum power demand of 260 GW during the summer season (April to June) in view of the long duration of heat wave. Peak electricity demand reached an all-time high of 243 GW in September 2023.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted maximum temperatures to be above normal in most parts of the country during summer this year. Experts said power demand will increase in the coming days due to rains in various parts of the country. The need for cooling appliances like air conditioners, desert coolers etc. used during this time of the year has reduced.

increase in power consumption
However, he said the growth of power consumption in double digits reflects the improvement in economic activities and change in consumption patterns. Moreover, he pointed out that the growth of power in the transport sector like electric buses, cars, rickshaws and railways has also changed the consumption patterns. has changed and per capita utilization has increased.