The Andhra Pradesh power distribution companies (Discoms) met 207.221 Million Units (MU) of demand on May 1, when compared to the 195.006 MU on the same day last year. It is a growth of 6.26 % year-on-year, according to an official release.
The peak demand during the day was put at 10,905 megawatt (MW) at 11.54 a.m. The peak demand on the same day last year was 10,185 MW, a 7.07% growth year on year.
The average demand during the day was 8,680 MW and there was no load relief for the domestic and agriculture sectors. The DISCOMs purchased 30.30 MUs from the market, while the AP-Genco’s thermal plants accounted for 69.34 MUs of the demand that was met on May 1.
