The surge in cooling appliance use amid abnormally humid weather conditions was a major factor in the nation's electricity consumption, rising 10.7% to 140.49 billion units in September. Government statistics show that over the same time period last year, power consumption totaled 126.91 Billion Units (BU), up from 112.43 Billion Units in September 2021.
Peak power consumption in September increased to 239.97 GW, matching the largest supply in a single day. In September 2022 and September 2021, respectively, the highest electricity supply was 199.50 GW and 180.73 GW. The country's summertime electricity demand was predicted by the power ministry to reach 229 GW. Due to unusually heavy rain in April through July, demand did not meet the anticipated level.
On the other hand, the peak supply reached a new high of 224.1 GW in June before falling to 209.03 GW in July. In August, the peak demand reached 238.19 GW. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd, which provides energy to 70 lakh people in Delhi, this year's extremely high temperatures are the key reason why demand has stayed higher.
The demand is anticipated to stay high in the upcoming months due to celebrations. The expected energy usage for Tata Power Delhi Distribution in September was 1,110 MUs (million units), up from 1,035 MUs in September of last year. This year's significant rains in March, April, May, and June had an impact on power consumption. According to them, the increase in power usage in August and September was mostly brought on by the humid weather and an increase in industrial activity before the holiday season.
