The National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi recorded a peak power demand of 7,265 megawatt (MW) on Monday, which is a record high for the current month.
As per sources in the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC), Delhi’s peak power demand clocked 7,265 MW at 3:29 pm on Monday, which is the highest ever till May 19. On Sunday, the national capital recorded a peak power demand of 6,851 MW.
Delhi Discoms—BSES Rajdhani Power (BRPL), BSES Yamuna Power (BYPL) and Tata Power Delhi Distribution (Tata Power-DDL)—successfully met the peak power demand.
BRPL and BYPL successfully met the peak power demand of 3,227 MW and 1,596 MW, respectively in their areas, while Tata Power DDL met its peak demand of 2,136 MW.
BRPL and BYPL supply power to around 50 lakh consumers and roughly 2 crore residents in South, West, East and Central Delhi, whereas Tata Power DDL supplies electricity in North Delhi to around 20 lakh consumers and 90 lakh residents.
Delhi’s peak power demand in the summer months, particularly during late June or early July 2025, is expected to hit 9,000 megawatts (MW) after reaching 8,000 MW for the first time in 2024.
Peak power demand in BRPL’ area of South and West Delhi, which had clocked 3,809 MW during the summer of 2024, is expected to reach around 4,050 MW during the summers of 2025.
On the other hand, in BYPL’ area of East and Central Delhi, the peak power demand, which had reached 1882 MW during the summers of 2024, is expected to touch around 1900 MW this year.
Similarly, the power demand peaked at 2,481 MW in Tata Power-DDL’s area of operation during the summer of 2024 and the Discom expects demand to hit 2,562 MW in this season.
Sources said that due to a major cyclonic activity in the Arabian Sea, winds are bringing moisture into Delhi which coupled with 40 decree Celsius temperature is making the air sultry leading to higher requirement for cooling.
Several parts of North and Central India are facing high temperatures with mild humidity. Peak power demand across northern and north central India has been in the range of 210 gigawatts (GW).
Even as temperatures are rising leading to more requirements for cooling, the prices of power on exchanges have not risen substantially due to better availability.
For instance, the weighted market clearing price in the day ahead market (DAM) segment on May 19 was around ₹4.04 per kWh compared to ₹3.99 per unit on May 18 and ₹4.02 on May 17. Tuesday DAM rates are also in the same range indicating better availability of power.
IEX in its April 2025 commentary said “Looking ahead to FY’26, peak power demand is expected to exceed 270 GW. In response to this rising demand, the government has implemented necessary measures, including the mandatory operation of imported coal-based plants, gas- based plants, and better availability of coal. These measures will also enhance sell liquidity on the power exchanges.”
Published on May 20, 2025
The National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi recorded a peak power demand of 7,265 megawatt (MW) on Monday, which is a record high for the current month.
As per sources in the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC), Delhi’s peak power demand clocked 7,265 MW at 3:29 pm on Monday, which is the highest ever till May 19. On Sunday, the national capital recorded a peak power demand of 6,851 MW.
Delhi Discoms—BSES Rajdhani Power (BRPL), BSES Yamuna Power (BYPL) and Tata Power Delhi Distribution (Tata Power-DDL)—successfully met the peak power demand.
BRPL and BYPL successfully met the peak power demand of 3,227 MW and 1,596 MW, respectively in their areas, while Tata Power DDL met its peak demand of 2,136 MW.
BRPL and BYPL supply power to around 50 lakh consumers and roughly 2 crore residents in South, West, East and Central Delhi, whereas Tata Power DDL supplies electricity in North Delhi to around 20 lakh consumers and 90 lakh residents.
Delhi’s peak power demand in the summer months, particularly during late June or early July 2025, is expected to hit 9,000 megawatts (MW) after reaching 8,000 MW for the first time in 2024.
Peak power demand in BRPL’ area of South and West Delhi, which had clocked 3,809 MW during the summer of 2024, is expected to reach around 4,050 MW during the summers of 2025.
On the other hand, in BYPL’ area of East and Central Delhi, the peak power demand, which had reached 1882 MW during the summers of 2024, is expected to touch around 1900 MW this year.
Similarly, the power demand peaked at 2,481 MW in Tata Power-DDL’s area of operation during the summer of 2024 and the Discom expects demand to hit 2,562 MW in this season.
Sources said that due to a major cyclonic activity in the Arabian Sea, winds are bringing moisture into Delhi which coupled with 40 decree Celsius temperature is making the air sultry leading to higher requirement for cooling.
Several parts of North and Central India are facing high temperatures with mild humidity. Peak power demand across northern and north central India has been in the range of 210 gigawatts (GW).
Even as temperatures are rising leading to more requirements for cooling, the prices of power on exchanges have not risen substantially due to better availability.
For instance, the weighted market clearing price in the day ahead market (DAM) segment on May 19 was around ₹4.04 per kWh compared to ₹3.99 per unit on May 18 and ₹4.02 on May 17. Tuesday DAM rates are also in the same range indicating better availability of power.
IEX in its April 2025 commentary said “Looking ahead to FY’26, peak power demand is expected to exceed 270 GW. In response to this rising demand, the government has implemented necessary measures, including the mandatory operation of imported coal-based plants, gas- based plants, and better availability of coal. These measures will also enhance sell liquidity on the power exchanges.”
Published on May 20, 2025
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