India’s peak power demand has come down to 241 gigawatts (GW) from 270.8 GW in May and remains below the 259 GW peak, as per data shared by the Grid Controller of India.
The electricity demand eased after seasonal rains dropped temperatures in several cities across the country, curbing heavy use of air conditioners and other cooling appliances, IANS reports.
According to reports, the peak demand stood at 249.7 GW during solar hours on June 16, while it was at 247.5 GW during non‑solar hours.
Official data shows that coal-fired generation accounted for 68 per cent of electricity output in the country, while the same was 19 and 7 per cent for solar and hydro.
The moderation in demand has further brought down electricity prices in the power market, with average spot price on the Indian Energy Exchange in mid‑June at ₹3.6 per kilowatt‑hour (kWh) – down by 18 per cent from the prior year.
Also, real‑time market prices came down to ₹4.5 per kWh on June 16 after being at ₹6.5 per kWh on May 21 – when demand surged to record highs.
According to IANS, the peak power demand on June 16 at 241 GW is higher than peak demand of 217 GW on the same day of 2025.
Every year, the electricity demand usually peaks during the months of May and June due to summer heat, since households and businesses increase cooling appliances use. During the monsoon time, consumption decreases due to lowering temperatures.