Rainfall eases September peak power demand in India
In short
Rainfall in India has reduced peak power demand, which fell from 224.7 GW to 218.8 GW before rising again to 236.34 GW. The lower demand eased pressure on the grid.
Even so, coal shortages are still a problem. The report says 80 of 190 coal plants are under critical fuel stress, and many have only eight to nine days of coal left.
What the reporting says
Recent rainfall in India has lowered peak power demand from 224.7 GW to 218.8 GW before it later climbed again to 236.34 GW, according to the publisher summary. The drop eased pressure on the energy grid, but the report says coal shortages remain severe, with many plants holding only eight to nine days of fuel and 80 of 190 coal-based plants under critical fuel stress. The cause of the later rebound is not stated.
Why it matters
Recent rainfall in India reduced peak power demand from 224.7 GW to 218.8 GW before it later rose to 236.34 GW, easing pressure on the power grid for a time. The report also warns that coal shortages remain serious, with 80 of 190 coal-based plants under critical fuel stress and many holding only eight to nine days of fuel. The reason for the rebound is not stated.