India’s Energy Consumption In July 2022 Rises By 3.8%

In July 2022, India witnessed a rise in electricity (energy) consumption by 3.8%. This information was released by the Power Ministry of India. According to the figures, the total power consumption of India in July was 128.38 billion units, which is 3.8% more than the previous year.

The amount of power consumed in July 2021 was 123.72 billion units, which was more than the 112.14 billion units consumed in the same month of 2020. However, throughout July, the highest supply in a day—the peak power demand— dropped to 190.38 GW.

In July 2021, the highest electricity supply was 200.53 GW, whereas, in July 2020, it was 170.40 GW. The devastating impact of the introduction of lockdown limitations to stop the spread of the deadly Corona virus has an influence on power usage and demand in July 2020. The pre-pandemic period’s consumption in July 2019 was 116.48 billion units.

Experts claim that because of the massive rains that occurred in the country in July with the arrival of the monsoon, both electricity demand and consumption remained low. The numbers are still higher than the previous year. According to reports, especially in the northern states, the rains in July provided a reprieve from the agonizingly high temperatures seen in June this year.

Given the country’s nearly typical economic activity, both power demand and consumption would steadily increase in the upcoming months.