Delhi’s peak power demand crosses 7,000 MW-mark for first time this summer

The city’s peak power demand, however, has been significantly lower as compared to last year because of frequent western disturbances bringing rain to the city at regular intervals. The average temperatures in April and May were also lower than the average.

Power demand has seen wide variations this month so far, with June 1 clocking in a demand of 4,390 MW.

In June last year, in contrast, the demand was above 7,000 MW on nine occasions with the all-time record for demand being set at 7,695 MW on June 29.

Delhi’s expected peak power demand for 2023 was 8,100 MW, which at present is far from being breached.

Power Discom BSES said it caters to around 2 crore residents of South, West, East and Central Delhi. It has agreements with Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand to meet the demand.

Tuesdays’ peak demand — 7,098 MW

Power demand on June 1 this year — 4,390 MW

All-time record for peak power demand — 7,695 MW on June 29 2022

In June 2022 Power demand crossed 6,000 MW 11 times

It crossed the 5000 MW mark 8 times