India’s May Power Demand Soars 11% Year-on-Year Amid Record Heatwave, Grid Data Shows
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- •India’s electricity consumption in May 2024 rose nearly 11% year-on-year to 165 billion units, driven by extreme heatwaves.
- •Peak power demand hit a record 270.8 GW on May 21, surpassing the previous high of 256.1 GW set on April 25.
- •The India Meteorological Department reported more heatwave days in the second half of May compared to previous years.
- •Total consumption in June 2023 was 150 billion units, with the highest seasonal peak demand recorded at 242.7 GW.
- •The government expects high power demand in June 2024 due to El Niño conditions, but monsoon rains expected shortly may ease temperatures.
Electricity consumption across India surged nearly 11% year-on-year in May 2024, driven primarily by extreme heatwave conditions that gripped most of the country throughout the month, according to official data released by Grid India. The total power consumed reached 165 billion units (BU), a significant rise from 148.7 BU recorded in May 2023. The increase was also notable on a month-on-month basis, with May consumption exceeding April’s total of 154 BU by over 7%.
