India's power consumption in August 2022 grew by nearly 2% over the year-ago period to 130.35 billion units, according to power ministry data.
The country had consumed 127.88 billion units in August 2021 and 109.21 billion units in August 2020.
However, the peak power demand met -- which is the highest supply in a day -- dipped to 194.94 GW in August 2022. The peak power supply stood at 196.27 GW in August 2021 and 167.52 GW in August 2020.
Power consumption and demand were affected in August 2020 due to the impact of lockdown restrictions imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus. The peak power demand met was 177.52 GW in August 2019. Similarly, power consumption in August 2019 was 111.52 billion units.
According to experts, power consumption and demand remained subdued in August due to rains across the country under an active monsoon.
Power consumption as well as demand would grow steadily in the coming months in view of normal economic activities and the festive season, they said.
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