India's power consumption remained virtually unchanged at 141.36 billion units (BU) in September compared to the previous year, mainly due to above-average rainfall across the country, which reduced the use of cooling equipment such as air conditioners and desert coolers. The India Meteorological Department reported an excess rainfall of 10.6 percent in September.
According to official figures, electricity consumption in September 2023 amounted to 141.29 BU.
Peak daily supply (meeting peak demand) fell to 230.60 GW in September 2024, down from 239.93 GW in the same month last year.
Peak electricity demand reached a record high of around 250 GW in May this year. The previous record of 243.27 GW was set in September 2023.
Earlier this year, the Energy Ministry forecast peak demand of 235 GW during the day and 225 GW at night for May, and 240 GW during the day and 235 GW at night for June. The ministry also predicted that peak demand could rise to 260 GW this summer.
Experts noted that widespread, above-average rainfall significantly reduced reliance on cooling equipment, contributing to a decline in overall energy consumption and growth in electricity demand in September.
Experts predict that energy demand and consumption will stabilise as the monsoon season ends, and that more industrial and commercial activities will also take place in connection with the upcoming festivities.