New Delhi: Due to the shortage of coal, the power crisis in the country has started deepening. This week, from 5.24 GW on Monday, it increased to 10.77 GW on Thursday. The latest data from the National Grid Operator, Power System Operation Corporation (POSOCO), showed that only during peak hours on Sunday. It was 2.64 GW, which increased to 5.24 GW on Monday, 8.22 GW on Tuesday, 10.29 GW on Wednesday, and 10.77 GW on Thursday.
The data also showed that the maximum met power demand touched an all-time high of 207.11 GW on April 29, 2022. Due to this, the power shortage came down to 8.12 GW on Friday. The interesting fact is that in the midst of scorching heat across the country, the power supply reached a record level three times this week.
Ever-increasing demand
The peak power demand reached a record 201.65 GW on Tuesday. It was 200.53 GW on July 7, 2021. The maximum power demand on Thursday was at a record high of 204.65 GW and touched an all-time high of 207.11 GW on Friday. On Wednesday it was 200.65 GW.
Huge rise in demand for electricity
Earlier this week, the maximum power demand met on Monday was 199.34 GW. Experts say that these figures clearly show that the demand for electricity has increased and due to this in a few days, the power crisis in the country has deepened. He says that all the stakeholders, led by the central and state governments, will have to focus on reducing coal reserves in thermal power stations, fast emptying of rakes on projects, and increasing their availability.
The situation may worsen in the coming days
Experts said that when this is the situation at the beginning of summer, then the situation in May and June can only be guessed. The Ministry of Power had said that in May-June 2022, the demand for electricity could reach around 215-220 GW.
