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Consultants say energy consumption is anticipated to develop in double digits within the coming months. (file)
New Delhi:
India’s energy consumption surged 10 per cent to 1375.57 billion models (BU) throughout April-February this fiscal 12 months, and has already surpassed the extent of electrical energy provided in total 2021-22.
The federal government information confirmed that energy consumption in April-February 2021-22 was 1245.54 BU.
In total fiscal 12 months 2021-22, energy consumption was 1374.02 BU, which is lower than 1375.57 BU recorded throughout April 2022 to February 2023 interval.
Consultants say energy consumption is anticipated to develop in double digits within the coming months in view of forecasts of unprecedented excessive demand, particularly in summer time.
The facility ministry has estimated peak energy demand within the nation at 229 GW throughout April this 12 months, which is increased than 215.88 GW recorded in the identical month a 12 months in the past.
The ministry has taken many steps to satisfy excessive energy demand and likewise requested state utilities to not go for energy cuts or load shedding.
The ministry has additionally requested all imported coal-based energy vegetation to run on full capability from March 16, 2023, to June 15, 2023.
Apart from, it has requested different thermal energy turbines to import coal for mixing with home dry gasoline.
Consultants say increased financial actions would increase industrial and industrial demand within the coming months.
Apart from, they opined that scorching warmth throughout summer time would end in increased consumption of energy for operating air conditioners and different cooling home equipment.
They’re of the view that it will be a problem to satisfy unprecedented excessive demand of electrical energy in India April onwards.
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