Energy demand in the State fell to about 210.36 Million Units (MU) on Saturday, May 18, from the seasonal high of 259.20 MU recorded on May 4 as the blistering summer heat gave way to repeated spells of rain in recent weeks and the southwest monsoon is poised to hit south peninsular India by the month-end.
The total demand met on the same day (May 18) in 2023 was 251.10 MU. Peak demand during the day, May 18, was 9,992 MW at 12.27 p.m., compared to 12,653 MW registered on the same day last year. The significant drop in energy demand is due to the summer, which has been far less harsh than that of 2023.
The evening peak demand on May 18 was 9,095 MW and the average demand during the day was 8,765 MW.
