Delhi's Power Demand Hits Record 8,748 MW Amid Heatwave Delhi’s electricity demand reached an unprecedented peak of 8,748 megawatts (MW) at 3:17 pm, surpassing previous records from 2024 and 2025. This surge, driven by a prolonged heatwave and widespread use of air conditioners, marked the third time in June that the city’s demand exceeded 8,000 MW. The record-breaking consumption occurred as “feels-like” temperatures exceeded 50°C, pushing June demand to levels higher than those recorded in 2025 on most days. The State Load Dispatch Centre confirmed that the peak demand of 8,748 MW surpassed the previous record of 8,656 MW set in 2024 by 92 MW and was 306 MW above the 2025 peak of 8,442 MW. This spike highlights the growing strain on the city’s power infrastructure amid escalating summer temperatures. Delhi’s power minister, Ashish Sood, credited the city’s robust grid and meticulous planning for avoiding outages during the peak demand. “Our government’s power master plan and sustained investments in upgrading the transmission and distribution grid ensured zero breakdowns or major infrastructure failures,” Sood stated. The success in meeting the record demand underscores the effectiveness of long-term strategies to manage energy challenges. The surge in demand reflects broader trends in Delhi’s energy landscape. Urbanization, population growth, and rising cooling needs during hotter summers have driven a sustained upward trend in electricity consumption. Domestic households account for over 84% of the city’s 75 lakh electricity connections, indicating a predominantly residential load profile. According to the State Load Dispatch Centre, demand projections suggest the city could surpass 9,000 MW this summer and potentially exceed 10,000 MW by 2028-29.#delhi #ashish_sood #state_load_dispatch_centre #bSES_rajdhani #bSES_yamuna
