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Telangana’s Electricity Demand Reaches Record 19,400 MW Mark

Telangana used a record amount of electricity on September 30.

The reported total demand was 19,400 megawatts.

TGSPDCL, one of the state’s power distribution companies, recorded 12,299 megawatts at its busiest time.

TGNPDCL recorded another 6,736 megawatts.

Officials said the power system managed the high demand successfully.

They are preparing for future needs because demand is growing by about 6% to 7% each year.

Their plans include building and improving substations and strengthening power lines.

Officials also said most agricultural power connections are being released on time, with a few applications waiting for documents or payments.

Key facts

Reported state demand: 19,400 MW
TGSPDCL peak demand: 12,299 MW at 4:16 pm on September 30
TGNPDCL demand: 6,736 MW
Annual demand growth: Approximately 6% to 7%
Planned upgrades: Substation capacity enhancement, feeder bifurcation, new substations and distribution-network strengthening
Agricultural connections: A few applications remain pending because applicants have not submitted documents or paid required charges
Service reform: TGERC’s Uniform Service Line Charge mechanism was described as a transparency and service-delivery reform
Reported figures discrepancy: The stated TGSPDCL and TGNPDCL figures total 19,035 MW, below the separately reported state total of 19,400 MW

thehansindia.com · 2 hrs ago