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<\/div>\nExperts say power consumption is expected to grow in double digits in the coming months. (file)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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India’s power consumption surged 10 per cent to 1375.57 billion units (BU) during April-February this fiscal year, and has already surpassed the level of electricity supplied in entire 2021-22.<\/p>\n
The government data showed that power consumption in April-February 2021-22 was 1245.54 BU.<\/p>\n
In entire fiscal year 2021-22, power consumption was 1374.02 BU, which is less than 1375.57 BU recorded during April 2022 to February 2023 period.<\/p>\n
Experts say power consumption is expected to grow in double digits in the coming months in view of forecasts of unprecedented high demand, especially in summer.<\/p>\n
The power ministry has estimated peak power demand in the country at 229 GW during April this year, which is higher than 215.88 GW recorded in the same month a year ago.<\/p>\n
The ministry has taken many steps to meet high power demand and also asked state utilities to not go for power cuts or load shedding.<\/p>\n
The ministry has also asked all imported coal-based power plants to run on full capacity from March 16, 2023, to June 15, 2023.<\/p>\n
Besides, it has asked other thermal power generators to import coal for blending with domestic dry fuel.<\/p>\n
Experts say higher economic activities would boost commercial and industrial demand in the coming months.<\/p>\n
Besides, they opined that scorching heat during summer would result in higher consumption of power for running air conditioners and other cooling appliances.<\/p>\n
They are of the view that it would be a challenge to meet unprecedented high demand of electricity in India April onwards.<\/p>\n
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