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India’s Electricity Demand Stays Near Summer Peak in September
India is using almost as much electricity in September as it did during the hottest part of summer.
On September 10, electricity use reached 269 gigawatts.
That was the highest September level ever recorded in the country.
The year’s highest level so far was 270 gigawatts in May.
Usually, electricity demand falls after summer because the weather becomes less hot.
People and businesses then use fewer air conditioners and other cooling machines.
This year, demand has stayed unusually high.
At the same time, less-than-usual rainfall has reduced electricity produced by hydropower.
India’s peak electricity demand reached 269 gigawatts on September 10.
The September figure was the highest-ever peak demand recorded for that month.
This year’s peak demand reached 270 gigawatts in May, during the summer.
Demand usually falls after summer as heat recedes and cooling use declines.
Deficient rainfall has reduced hydropower generation while demand remains unusually high.
- Who
- India’s households, commercial establishments, and electricity system are involved.
- What
- Peak electricity demand remained unusually high in September, reaching 269 gigawatts.
- Where
- India.
- When
- On September 10; the broader unusual demand pattern is occurring this September.
- Why
- Demand typically remains high because of cooling use, while deficient rainfall has squeezed hydropower generation; the articles do not identify a definitive specific cause for this year’s September surge.
Key facts
- September 10 peak demand
- 269 gigawatts
- September record
- Highest-ever peak electricity demand recorded for the month
- Yearly peak so far
- 270 gigawatts, recorded in May
- Typical demand peak
- April, May, June, and July
- Usual post-summer pattern
- Demand generally eases as summer heat recedes
- Hydropower condition
- Deficient rainfall has squeezed hydropower generation
Sources
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