Telangana faces power demand equal to Summer this January
In January last year, Telangana's peak power demand was 13,810 MW but on January 31 this year, it touched 15,205 MW. In the past, the peak demand of 15,000 MW was recorded in March and this year it has reached this demand much earlier
Hyderabad: It is February and summer is yet to set in, but the power demand is already increasing steadily in the State. This season, officials are expecting the demand to reach 17,000 MW.
In January last year, Telangana’s peak power demand was 13,810 MW but on January 31 this year, it touched 15,205 MW. In the past, the peak demand of 15,000 MW was recorded in March and this year it has reached this demand much earlier.
Compared to last year, the demand in Southern Discom’s jurisdiction increased from 8,679 MW to 9,589 MW this year. Similarly, in the Greater Hyderabad region, the demand shot up from 3,018 MW to 3,334 MW. Compared to last January, there has been a 10 percent increase in peak demand this year.
Till date, Telangana’s highest-ever power demand of 15,623 MW was recorded on March 8, 2024. This year, the peak demand is expected to reach 17,000 MW, with Southern Discom accounting for 10,000 MW and Greater Hyderabad for 5,000 MW.
Considering the increasing the power demand, the power utilities are taking all necessary measures with a focus on to ensure uninterrupted quality power supply during the Yasangi (Rabi season) and the upcoming summer season.
To this effect, a review meeting was held at the Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana (TGSPDCL) Corporate office here on Saturday. Energy department Principal Secretary Sandeep Kumar Sultania, along with TGSPDCL Chairman & Managing Director Musharraf Faruqui and other officials participated in the meeting.
Despite the increasing demand, power utilities were fully prepared to meet the supply requirements, Sultania said.
Already, senior engineers have been appointed as nodal officers for each district, and the electricity control room (1912) has also been strengthened. Officials have been directed to remain vigilant, ensure uninterrupted power supply and avoid any inconvenience to consumers.
