Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh Power Demand Peaks at 290 MU Daily
Andhra Pradesh is using much more electricity than it did last year.
Daily use rose from 240 million units to 290 million units.
Hotter weather made people use more air-conditioners and air-coolers.
The state also received much less rain than usual.
From April to May, it bought 15,673 million units of electricity.
This power cost about ₹8,093 crore.
Electricity from the state’s thermal plants, solar projects, wind projects, and other sources helped meet demand.
The average price per unit was slightly lower than last year.
The energy minister said officials are working to keep electricity available without power cuts.
Andhra Pradesh purchased 15,673 million units of power worth ₹8,093 crore from April to May this fiscal.
Daily power consumption rose to 290 MUs from 240 MUs during the corresponding period last year.
Higher temperatures, a 47.5% rainfall deficit, and increased air-conditioner and air-cooler use drove demand.
The average cost of purchased power fell to ₹5.16 per unit from ₹5.24 per unit last year.
Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar said the government is working to prevent power cuts across urban and rural areas.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh government, the Andhra Pradesh Transmission Corporation, and Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar.
- What
- Power demand and electricity purchases increased substantially in Andhra Pradesh, with daily consumption reaching 290 million units.
- When
- From April to May this fiscal year; the minister made the latest statement on Tuesday.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India.
- Why
- Higher temperatures, increased use of cooling appliances, and a nearly 47.5% rainfall deficit increased electricity consumption.
Supply Pressure
Supply Assurance
Reason for higher demand
Supply Pressure
The report attributes increased consumption to hotter temperatures, below-normal rainfall, and greater use of air-conditioners and air-coolers.
Supply Assurance
Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar said El Nino influenced the rise in daily consumption and that average energy demand increased by 20%.
Risk of power cuts
Supply Pressure
The state is under pressure because consumption has increased, even though Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation is producing power at a record level.
Supply Assurance
The government says it is taking steps to ensure uninterrupted supply and prevent power cuts in both urban and rural areas.
- Power purchased
- 15,673 million units from April to May this fiscal year
- Power purchase cost
- ₹8,093 crore during the same period
- Daily consumption
- 290 million units, compared with 240 million units during the corresponding period last year
- May net purchase
- 7,823 million units in May 2026, compared with 6,511 million units in May 2025
- Average purchase cost
- ₹5.16 per unit this fiscal year, compared with ₹5.24 per unit last year
- Weather conditions
- Temperatures were 1 to 3 degrees Celsius above normal in several areas, while some locations were 3 to 6 degrees above normal
- Rainfall deficit
- Nearly 47.5% during the reported period