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Sweltering heat triggers 15% rise in India's power consumption in May

By Economic Times - 6 months ago
India's power consumption surged by 15% to 156.31 BU in May 2024 due to scorching heat, leading to increased use of cooling appliances. Peak power demand hit a record high of 250.07 GW, surpassing the previous peak of 243.27 GW. Experts project a peak demand of 260 GW this summer, driven by soaring temperatures.

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