India's power consumption increased in June by 4.4% to 139.23 billion units

Power consumption increased by 4.4 per cent to 139.23 billion units in June this year compared to last year. Compared to 114.48 BU in June 2021, power consumption in the previous quarter was higher at 133.26 billion units (BU). In June 2023, the maximum supply of power, or the peak power demand, reached 223.23 GW. In June 2022 and June 2021, respectively, the highest electricity supply was 211.72 GW and 191.24 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 nation's heavy rains in March, April, and May of this year, power usage was impacted.

Unseasonal rains in March, April, and May, according to experts, had an impact on the nation's electricity use. However, they claimed that June of this year's power usage growth wasn't that bad. According to experts, rains decreased the need for electricity since consumers used less cooling appliances than they had the year before. In addition, analysts had voiced optimism that rising temperatures and improved economic activity would cause an increase in power demand and consumption starting in June.