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India’s energy consumption grew almost 10% year-on-year to 70.66 billion items (BU) within the first half of April this yr, displaying enchancment in financial actions and consumption patterns, in accordance with the ability ministry knowledge.
According to the info, energy consumption within the nation rose to 70.66 BU throughout April 1-15 this yr from 64.24 MU within the year-ago interval.
The peak energy demand met or the best provide in a day rose to about 218 GW within the first half of April in comparison with 206 GW in the identical interval a yr in the past.
The highest provide in a day throughout the complete month of April final yr was about 216 GW.
The ministry has projected a peak energy demand of 260 GW throughout the summer time season (April to June) in view of longer warmth wave length. The peak energy demand had touched an all-time excessive of 243 GW in September 2023.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted above-normal most temperatures in most elements of the nation throughout summer time this yr.
The consultants stated that the ability demand will enhance within the coming days as rains in numerous elements of the nation have diminished the necessity for cooling home equipment like air conditioners, desert coolers and many others used throughout this time of the yr.
However, they stated that energy consumption progress in double digits reveals enchancment in financial actions and alter in consumption patterns.
They are of the view that the shoppers in India are additionally rising their vitality consumption on numerous home equipment and devices as is being achieved within the developed world.
Besides, they identified that the rise in electrical energy within the transport sector like electrical buses, automobiles, rickshaws and railways has additionally modified the consumption sample and elevated per capita use.
Source: www.thehindu.com
