Peak power demand and electricity consumption in Telangana declined significantly in late October compared to the final days of September, according to data recorded by the Telangana Northern Power Distribution Company Ltd.
An analysis of figures from September 27 to October 2 and October 27 to November 1 shows that average daily peak demand fell from 6,355 MW to 4,491mw, a decline of about 29.3 per cent.
Average daily electricity consumption also dropped from 92.03 million units to 67.96 million units, a reduction of nearly 26.2 per cent.
On October 27, peak demand stood at 5,335mw at 7.38am, while consumption was 76.6426 million units. On October 28, demand was 4,624mw and consumption 66.5179 million units.
Peak demand fell to 4,022mw on October 29, with consumption at 62.769 million units. On October 30, demand stood at 4,459mw and consumption at 68.1738 million units.
On October 31, peak demand was 4,360mw and the consumption 67.522 million units. On November 1, the figures stood at 4,147mw and 66.1128 million units, respectively. On November 2, peak demand was 4,181mw and consumption 63.6162 million units.
In comparison, peak demand on September 27 was 6,008mw, with consumption at 99.447 million units. On September 28, demand stood at 6,594mw and consumption at 98.124 million units.
On September 29, peak demand was 6,442mw and consumption 85.8551 million units. On September 30, demand reached 6,736mw and consumption was 90.0161 million units.
Peak demand stood at 6,069mw on October 1, with consumption at 87.8109 million units. On October 2, the figures were 6,286mw and 90.9388 million units, respectively.
Weather conditions, temperature changes, agricultural requirements and industrial activity could influence electricity demand. However, identifying the main reasons for the decline would require a detailed assessment of consumption patterns across sectors.
The TGNPDCL figures indicate a substantial reduction in electricity demand and consumption during the final days of October compared to the corresponding period in September.
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