India's power consumption grows by 8.4 pc to 139 billion units in July

In comparison to the same month last year, the nation's electricity consumption increased by 8.4% to 139 billion units in July of this year. According to government statistics, the amount of power consumed in the previous twelve-month period was 128.25 billion units (BU), up from 123.72 BU in July 2021. The largest supply in a day's worth of peak power demand was met in July 2023 at 208.82 GW. In July 2022 and July 2021, respectively, the highest power supply was 190.35 GW and 200.53 GW.

The country's electricity demand was predicted by the power ministry to reach 229 GW throughout the summer. However, because of the unusually heavy rainfall in April and May this year, demand did not reach the anticipated level. Due to the country's heavy rains in March, April, May, and June of this year, power usage was impacted.

The nation's electricity usage was impacted by unseasonal rainfall in March, April, May, and June. The growth in electricity usage, they claimed, wasn't all that awful in June of this year and dramatically improved in July. According to analysts, rains decreased the need for electricity because fewer cooling appliances were utilised this year than in the previous one.

However, they claimed that July's severe humidity caused a spike in power demand and consumption as people used cooling devices like air conditioners for longer periods of time each day. Additionally, analysts had voiced optimism that high humidity levels and continued economic recovery would result in increased electricity demand and consumption in August.