Peak power demand hits record 260.5 GW

NEW DELHI: India’s peak power demand hit a record 260.5 GW on Tuesday, surpassing the previous high of 257.4 GW recorded a day earlier, as soaring temperatures, heatwave conditions and increased AC usage pushed up consumption. Power ministry officials said the peak demand was recorded at 3.40pm and met without shortages, with total generation at…

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