Summer heat pushes power demand to an all-time high on May 21 in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh experienced record electricity consumption due to extreme summer heat on May 21. The State's power grid recorded a peak demand of 15,016 MW and total energy consumption of 288.9 million units in a single day. Officials managed to maintain grid stability and ensure uninterrupted supply despite the high demand and soaring temperatures.
- ▪The peak power demand reached an all-time high of 15,016 MW on May 21.
- ▪The State recorded a total energy consumption of 288.9 million units in one day.
- ▪Demand surged across various sectors, including domestic, industrial, and agricultural.
- ▪Officials attributed the rise in consumption to the ongoing heat wave and high humidity.
- ▪Power utilities assured consumers of measures to strengthen infrastructure for reliable supply.
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Andhra Pradesh witnessed an unprecedented surge in electricity consumption amid intense summer heat, with the State power grid recording its highest-ever energy demand on May 21.According to Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited (AP-Transco), the State registered a record energy consumption of 288.9 million units (MU) in a single day, while the peak power demand touched an all-time high of 15,016 MW. The evening peak demand was recorded at 12,474 MW.Officials attributed the sharp rise in consumption to the ongoing heat wave and high humidity conditions that led to heavy usage of air-conditioners, coolers, drinking water systems, and agricultural pump-sets.Demand surged across domestic, industrial, commercial and agricultural sectors simultaneously, placing enormous pressure…
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