Getty ImagesIndia's power consumption surged by 12.6% in the first week of June to 25.36 billion units, pointing to a recovery in demand. The consumption in last June stood at 22.53 BU, according to the power ministry.
Demand has been slow in June owing to the low levels of consumption last year. In July 2020, power consumption declined by 11% as compared to the same month in 2019, coronavirus-imposed restrictions were in place and many economic activities curbed. In May, the consumption was at 26.24 BU even amid the raging second wave, showing that consumption reduced by 3.35% in a month.
Recovery in industrial demand and consumption has been slow in June despite the surge when compared to last year. With many states easing restrictions, experts hope that power consumption rises from June. Last year, the government had imposed a nationwide lockdown owing to the pandemic, which affected many economic and commercial activities, and led to lower demand for electricity throughout India.
June 7 recorded peak power demand met at 168.72 GW, which is an increase of over 15% from last year's 146.53 GW recorded on June 6.
April 2021 also saw a growth in power consumption by 38.5%, which was just before the second wave of Covid infections hit India again, bringing in another set of restrictions and localised lockdowns.
May did not see a fast recovery in terms of power consumption, but grew by 8.2% year-on-year at 110.47 BU. Peak power demand met hit a massive 168.78 GW in May as compared to 166.22 GW in the same month in 2020.
March 2021 recorded a growth in power consumption by about 22% at 120.63 BU, as compared to the low base of 98.95 BU in the same month in 2020.
Demand has been slow in June owing to the low levels of consumption last year. In July 2020, power consumption declined by 11% as compared to the same month in 2019, coronavirus-imposed restrictions were in place and many economic activities curbed. In May, the consumption was at 26.24 BU even amid the raging second wave, showing that consumption reduced by 3.35% in a month.
Recovery in industrial demand and consumption has been slow in June despite the surge when compared to last year. With many states easing restrictions, experts hope that power consumption rises from June. Last year, the government had imposed a nationwide lockdown owing to the pandemic, which affected many economic and commercial activities, and led to lower demand for electricity throughout India.
June 7 recorded peak power demand met at 168.72 GW, which is an increase of over 15% from last year's 146.53 GW recorded on June 6.
April 2021 also saw a growth in power consumption by 38.5%, which was just before the second wave of Covid infections hit India again, bringing in another set of restrictions and localised lockdowns.
May did not see a fast recovery in terms of power consumption, but grew by 8.2% year-on-year at 110.47 BU. Peak power demand met hit a massive 168.78 GW in May as compared to 166.22 GW in the same month in 2020.
March 2021 recorded a growth in power consumption by about 22% at 120.63 BU, as compared to the low base of 98.95 BU in the same month in 2020.
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