Greater Hyderabad area records highest-ever energy use, peak load
The Greater Hyderabad area has set a new record for energy consumption, reaching 100.83 million units on May 21. This peak load of 4,766 megawatts also marked the highest recorded in the area. Officials attribute the increase to high daytime temperatures and elevated nighttime energy use, noting that the distribution network managed the demand effectively.
- ▪The Greater Hyderabad area recorded 100.83 million units of energy consumption on May 21.
- ▪The peak load reached 4,766 megawatts, the highest ever for the region.
- ▪The previous record for energy consumption was 100.56 million units on April 17.
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HYDERABADThe Greater Hyderabad area in the Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Ltd (TGSPDCL) recorded the highest-ever energy consumption on May 21, when it clocked 100.83 million units, out of the total energy consumption in the State recorded at 254.89 million units or 39.56% of the total consumption.According to officials of the Southern Discom, the peak load of power in the Greater Hyderabad area was also highest on May 21 at 4,766 megawatt. The previous highest peak load was recorded on May 19 at 4,748 MW and the previous highest-ever energy consumption of 100.56 MU was recorded on April 17 this year.The sizzling day-time temperature coupled with higher consumption of energy during night time had led to the record energy consumption, an official said, adding that the…
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