Power Minister R K Singh has said electricity demand can beat all previous records and cross the 200 GW mark in March 2022 itself in view of soaring temperatures. He noted that the peak power demand met or the highest supply in a day was recorded at 200.57 GW on July 7, 2021.
Singh said the government is committed towards achieving its energy transmission goals and it would require support from all section of the industry. He said renewable energy capacity of 68 GW is under installation and additional 27 GW is under tendering process. He also exhorted the electricals industry to expand its manufacturing base to meet the growing demand.
According to power ministry data, peak power demand met stood at 197.01 GW on March 15. This is the highest peak power demand met during March 1 to 15. Peak power demand met was 170.16 GW in March 2020 and 185.89 GW in March 2021.
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