Updated Jan 20, 2021 | 16:48 IST
It crossed previous all India demand of 182.89 GW i.e. 182, 888 MW on December 30, 2020, said power secretary SN Sahai today. Peak power demand touches record 185.82 GW: Union Min RK Singh | Photo Credit: Thinkstock
New Delhi: Union Minister RK Singh on Wednesday said peak power demand in India touched a record high of 185.82 GW.
The peak demand for power crossed 1,85,820 Megawatt at 9:35 AM on today. This is the highest ever, a record, Singh said in a statement on Twitter.
“The demand (and supply) of power in January (upto 19.01.2021) has grown by 8% as compared to the corresponding period last year. This is the highest rate of growth ever. The surging demand for power is a certain indicator that our economy is getting back on track,” Singh said.