January’s power use growth is only 3%.

• India’s power consumption increased by 2.7% to 137.49 billion units (BU) in January 2024 due to reduced use of heating appliances.

• The mean temperature in January was 18.98 degrees Celsius, the third highest since 1901.

• Power consumption was 133.94 BU in January 2024.

• Peak power demand rose to 237.30 GW from 222.32 GW in January 2024.

• The peak power demand reached an all-time high of about 250 GW in May 2024.

• The power ministry projected peak power demand of 235 GW during the day and 225 GW during the evening hours for May 2024.

• Peak power demand is expected to touch 270 GW in the summer of 2025.

• Experts predict subdued growth of power demand and consumption in February due to rising mercury levels