Delhi met its record electricity demand of 8,748 MW on Monday without major grid issues despite a heatwave. Officials credited advance planning and infrastructure upgrades for the success.
The peak demand occurred at 3:17 PM, surpassing the previous record of 8,656 MW set on June 19, 2024. Power Minister Ashish Sood noted that months of preparation, including power banking with other states and green energy agreements, ensured supply stability.
Transmission upgrades and replacement of old equipment strengthened the network. Real-time monitoring by the State Load Despatch Centre supports confidence in handling demand up to 9,000 MW.
Sood stated that Delhi faced its toughest test yet but the grid held firm due to prior planning.
