Delhi Hits Record Peak Power Demand Of 8000 MW, Highest In The History Of The National Capital

Wednesday marked the fourth consecutive day that Delhi's peak power demand exceeded 7,000 MW, indicating a sustained strain on the city's energy infrastructure. 

Delhi Hits Record Peak Power Demand Of 8000 MW. ( Image Source :getty )

New Delhi: Delhi reached a record peak power demand of 8,000 MW, marking the highest ever recorded in the national capital's history at 3.42 pm on Wednesday. This surge shattered the record set the night before, when the demand peaked at 7,726 MW, ANI reported.

At 3:42 pm today, Delhi’s peak power demand clocked 8000 MW; the highest ever in the history of the national capital. It broke the record created just a day earlier. Yesterday afternoon, the demand surged to an all-time high of 7717 MW and just hours later at 23:01, this record…

— ANI (@ANI) May 22, 2024

A relentless heatwave persists in Delhi, driving its power demand to unprecedented levels. According to State Load Despatch Centre (SLDC) data, at 3.33 pm on Tuesday, the peak power demand in Delhi reached a staggering 7,717 MW, marking the highest ever recorded in the history of the national capital until Wednesday's fresh record. The previous record was observed on June 29, 2022, when demand hit 7,695 MW.

Wednesday marked the fourth consecutive day that Delhi's peak power demand exceeded 7,000 MW, indicating a sustained strain on the city's energy infrastructure. 

The extreme heatwave continues to push Delhi’s power demand northwards. According to the SLDC data, at 15:33 pm today, Delhi’s peak power demand clocked 7717 MW; highest ever in the history of the national capital. Delhi’s all time high peak power demand was recorded on June 29,…

— ANI (@ANI) May 21, 2024

Delhi's Power Demand Peaks

On Monday, the SLDC reported a peak demand of 7557 MW at 3.33 pm, the highest for the month of May.

With temperatures consistently exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, New Delhi residents are grappling with oppressive heat, resulting in a surge in energy consumption. Fans, air conditioners, and coolers are in heavy use as people endeavour to find respite from the sweltering conditions.