India’s power sector hits a milestone by meeting a record power demand of 250 GW, highlighting the sector’s growth and efficiency.
In a remarkable achievement, India’s power sector has met a record maximum power demand of 250 GW on May 30, 2024. This milestone reflects the sector’s robust capacity and operational efficiency, driven by weather-related loads and increasing industrial and residential power consumption.
Additionally, on May 29, 2024, India achieved an all-time high non-solar demand of 234.3 GW. The Northern region set a record demand of 86.7 GW, while the Western region reached its maximum demand of 74.8 GW on May 30.
All-India thermal generation also hit a peak of 176 GW (ex-bus) during non-solar hours. This surge was facilitated by the strategic implementation of Section-11, maximizing generation from imported coal and gas-based plants. The support from renewable energy sources, particularly solar during solar hours and wind during non-solar hours, played a significant role in meeting the demand.
These achievements underscore the coordinated efforts of various stakeholders in the power sector, including government agencies, power generation companies, and grid operators. Their commitment to enhancing generation capacity, optimizing resource allocation, and implementing effective policies has been instrumental in meeting India’s growing energy needs.
Source – PIB
