The government data has showed that the India’s power consumption grew by over 16 per cent to 151.66 billion units (BU) in August 2023 as compared to the same month last year mainly due to increase usage of cooling appliances during sultry weather. In the year-ago period, power consumption stood at 130.39 BU, higher than 127.88 BU in August 2021. 

The peak power demand met, which is the highest supply in a day, rose to 236.59 GW in August 2023. The peak power supply stood at 195.22 GW in August 2022 and 196.27 GW in August 2021. The power ministry had estimated the country's electricity demand to touch 229 GW during the summer season. The demand did not reach the projected level in April-July this year due to unseasonal rains. The peak supply, however, touched a new high of 223.29 GW in June and remained at 208.95 GW in July.

Power consumption was affected in March, April, May and June this year due to widespread rains in the country. The peak power supply touched a new high of 236.59 GW in August and reached the record level of 239.97 GW on September 1, 2023.