Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) has tied up with various agencies for round-the-clock power to meet peak demand during summer in 2024.
Tamil Nadu has the fourth highest peak energy demand in India and tops energy consumption among the southern States.
According to data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), under the Union Ministry of Power, the State’s peak energy demand is expected to be 20,806 MW in 2024. This surpasses the previous all-time high demand of 19,387 MW on April 20th of this year.