India’s power demand hits new peak, evening supply gap widens to 3,045 MW

In May, India’s power consumption surged to an unprecedented 270.8 GW, reflecting heightened energy needs across the nation. However, June faced a significant power shortfall of 3,045 MW, mainly affecting the northern states. This gap in electricity supply resulted from limitations in the transmission and distribution networks. While thermal energy continued to dominate the scene, there was an uptick in renewable energy contributions.