A record peak power demand of 99,027MW was met on 21st September, 2009 during evening peak hours. Last year during this period maximum peak demand met in the country was around 84,885MW. Thus a growth of 16.7% has been observed in meeting peak demand in the country. The highest peak availability has been possible due to improved hydro generation, revival of thermal units which were under maintenance and strong inter-regional links established by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Navratna PSE under Ministry of Power and the Central Transmission Utility (CTU) of the country.
It is expected that peak availability of power in the country may reach in six digits very soon. In terms of energy, total consumption on 21.09.09 was 2.20 billion units as compared to 1.82 billion units on 21.09.08 resulting in rise of about 21.1%. The hydro power generation was 472 MU, i.e., 7.4% increase as compared to 439 MU on the same day last year.
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