Archive · 20 Nov 2025
India's Power Demand Surges Due to Heatwaves; Renewable Energy Urged
Heatwaves in India are making people use more electricity for cooling, which increases the demand for power.
This is making it harder for the power system to handle, and it's also causing more emissions.
To fix this, people are suggesting that India should invest more in renewable energy like solar and wind power.
Heatwaves drove 9% of India’s power demand surge in 2024
14 states recorded a 15% increase in summer heat intensity between 2015 and 2024
Renewable energy infrastructure recommended to break India’s heat–power trap
India's power demand and heat stress are converging, requiring timely investment in renewable energy
Coal remains the base energy source, but renewable energy share is increasing
- Who
- India
- What
- Experienced power demand surge due to heatwaves
- When
- In 2024
- Where
- Nationally
- Why
- To meet increased cooling demand during heatwaves
Environmentalists
Power Sector Stakeholders
Power Demand Management
Environmentalists
Urge immediate investment in renewable energy and storage solutions
Power Sector Stakeholders
Highlight the need for balanced approach, considering grid stability and reliability
- Power Demand Growth (2015-2024)
- 176 GW (61%)
- Renewable Energy Growth (2015-2024)
- 125 GW (149%)
- Fossil Fuel Capacity Growth (2015-2024)
- 48 GW (24%)
- Heatwave Days Above 40°C (2015-2024)
- Increased by 15%
- Power System Capacity (2024)
- 461 GW
