India's Power Consumption Jumps 10.93% in July Amid High Humidity
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- India's power consumption increased by 10.93% year-on-year in July to 170.70 billion units, driven by high humidity and increased use of cooling appliances.
- Peak power demand also surged to 270.20 GW, nearing an all-time record, with experts predicting steady demand through August.
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India's power consumption and peak demand saw significant increases in July, attributed to high humidity and increased use of cooling appliances.
New Delhi: India's power consumption grew 10.93 per cent year-on-year to 170.70 billion units (BU) in July, official data showed, as high humidity levels pushed up use of cooling appliances like air conditioners in many parts of the country.
The country's total power consumption was 153.88 BU in July 2023.
The higher feel-like temperature than actual, caused by humid conditions across the country, increased use of cooling appliances like air conditioners, thereby increasing power demand and consumption, experts said.
The peak power demand also jumped to 270.20 GW last month from 220.74 GW in July 2023. The peak power demand in July hovered almost around the all-time record high of 270.82 GW seen in May.
The power demand in May last year was 230.99 GW. Last summer, the peak power demand was 242.77 GW, recorded in June 2023, but stayed below the government's estimate of 277 GW.
Experts said power demand will remain steady in August as well, with continued humid conditions in the ongoing monsoon.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has projected deficient rainfall in this year's monsoon.
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Power demand will remain steady in August.
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Preguntas abiertas
- Will power infrastructure handle sustained high demand?
- What will be the actual rainfall deficit impact?
- How will this affect energy prices?
