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India Meets Record 256.1 GW Peak Power Demand Without Shortage
April 29, 2026
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India Meets Record 256.1 GW Peak Power Demand Without Shortage New Delhi, Apr 29 (KNN) The government has said that the country's electricity demand peaked to 256.1 gigawatt (GW) on April 25 during the ongoing summer season and it was successfully met without any supply shortage. Moreover, India continued power exports to neighbouring countries. The milestone surpasses the previous peak of 250 GW recorded in May 2024 and 245.4 GW observed in January 2026, Ministry of Power said in a release.
The ministry noted thast the achievement was supported by capacity addition of around 65 GW during FY 2025–26, which strengthened the generation base and improved system readiness to handle peak demand. With this we can successfully meet the expected demand of around 270 GW this year, the official statement said. The season's peak demand so far was managed through advance resource adequacy planning, optimal scheduling, and real-time coordination among grid operators, including the National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC), Regional Load Despatch Centres (RLDCs), and State Load Despatch Centres (SLDCs). The diversified energy mix contributed significantly towards meeting the high electricity demand. Thermal power contributed the largest share at 66.9 per cent, followed by solar energy at 21.5 per cent. Hydro, nuclear, gas, wind, and other sources also supported grid stability, with renewable energy playing a significant role alongside flexible hydro resources. As per the official statement, grid frequency remained stable at 50.00 Hz during the peak, reflecting balanced demand-supply conditions and efficient grid management. (KNN Bureau)
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