India meets record peak power demand of 256 GW without shortage, sets new benchmark

April 28, 2026 7:18 PM

India meets record peak power demand of 256 GW without shortage, sets new benchmark

India has successfully met its highest-ever peak electricity demand of 256.1 GW without any shortage, marking a major milestone in the country’s power sector and grid management capabilities. The record demand was achieved on April 25 at 3:38 pm, surpassing the previous peak of 250 GW recorded in May 2024 and exceeding the 245.4 GW peak observed earlier this year in January. Notably, the country also continued exporting electricity to neighbouring nations while meeting this record demand. Th...

Heatwaves push India’s power demand to record high; Delhi hits 7,717 MW

May 21, 2024 7:39 PM

Heatwaves push India’s power demand to record high; Delhi hits 7,717 MW

India's ongoing severe heatwave has pushed power demand to a seasonal high of 234 gigawatts (GW) on Tuesday, exceeding the government's projected range of 225-235 GW for May. The demand is anticipated to rise further in June, reaching between 235-240 GW. Delhi, experiencing extreme heat, recorded an unprecedented peak power demand of 7,717 megawatts (MW) at 3:33 pm on Tuesday, the highest in its history. This marked the fourth consecutive day that Delhi's demand surpassed 7,000 MW, breaking the...