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The power demand in the national capital of Delhi reached a record high of 5.7 gigawatts (Gw) on Friday as temperatures continued to drop. On that day, Delhi experienced a minimum temperature of 8 degrees Celsius and a maximum temperature of 17 degrees Celsius. This peak power demand surpasses last year’s highest demand during the winter months of 5.5 Gw. Peak power demand refers to the highest demand within a day, at any given hour or minute.
Industry experts had anticipated this new record for Delhi’s power demand. Since the beginning of the year, power demand in the capital city has consistently exceeded 5 Gw. The three privately-owned power distribution companies in Delhi, namely Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (TPDDL), BSES Yamuna Power Ltd (BYPL), and BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd (BRPL), confirmed that they were able to meet the demand and are prepared for further increases in peak demand.
TPDDL stated that it successfully met the highest winter peak power demand of 1.7 Gw without any network constraints or power outages. The company expects the peak demand to exceed 1.8 Gw this season and has made appropriate arrangements to ensure reliability in these low-temperature and foggy conditions. Long-term power tie-ups and sufficient power from reliable sources are in place to effectively meet the peak demand.
BSES, another power distribution company, mentioned that besides long-term agreements with power plants, over 2 Gw of green power will contribute significantly to providing reliable power supply during the winter months. In case of any unforeseen contingencies, BSES discoms will purchase short-term power from the exchange. They will also store surplus power with other states, which may require additional power during the summer months.
The graph below depicts Delhi’s peak power demand during winter over the years:
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(Source: Delhi Discoms/State Load Despatch Centre)
In summary, Delhi’s power demand reached a record high of 5.7 Gw amid plummeting temperatures. The power distribution companies in the city are equipped to meet this demand and have implemented strategies to ensure a reliable power supply.
Delhi, the capital city of India, experienced a record-breaking surge in power demand during the winter season. According to recent data, the power demand reached an all-time high of 5.7 GW (gigawatts). This substantial increase in electricity consumption can be attributed to the colder temperatures and the greater reliance on heating appliances. The unprecedented demand has put pressure on the city’s power infrastructure, highlighting the need for improved energy management and distribution systems. Authorities are working towards ensuring a steady power supply to meet the growing demands of Delhi’s residents during the winter months.
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