Demand has surged across domestic, industrial, commercial and agricultural sectors, officials say, adding that advance planning and continuous monitoring have helped maintain grid stability and ensure uninterrupted supply during peak hours
India’s electricity demand has surged sharply, with peak demand touching an all-time high of 256.1 GW in April, making it harder for States to manage supply during high-demand hours and exposing them to costly short-term market purchases and stressed distribution networks
Thermal power accounted for about 62.5% of the power generated when the peak demand was met.