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Saturday, May 23, 2026
TopicElectricity demand

Topic: electricity demand

From substations to smart monitoring systems, Delhi govt has a Rs 17,000 cr plan to upgrade power infra

Rekha Gupta govt moves to overhaul ageing systems & network to keep up with rising power demand. Delhi’s peak demand, currently at around 8,656 MW, may rise to nearly 14,000 MW by 2034.

Power demand surge isn’t just a sign of development. Heatwaves sparked 41% spike in summer consumption

Most of the increased power demand was fulfilled by fossil fuels, with a three percent overall increase in the consumption of fossil fuels, says a Climate Trends report.

Power demand in Delhi grew 3.8x on hot & humid days in last 1 yr, finds new IEEFA report

Report by Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis released Friday also found that total number of hot and humid days surged from 24 in 2022-2023 to 40 in 2023-2024.

Canada sees opportunity to engage with India on ‘keeping Canadians safe’ & India’s AI ambitions

Global media also explores the skyrocketing electricity demand amid the heatwave in north India and RBI’s take on India’s inflation trajectory.

Why surge pricing can spark a brighter future for solar power

A consistent level of electricity into the night involves a very high escalation of cost. The use of a price system might offer a better solution.

India’s coal-based power generation grows at fastest pace in 33 years, govt data shows

Power output rose 11.5% to 1,591.11 billion kilowatt-hours, in fiscal year ended March 2023, an analysis of daily load data from regulator Grid-India showed.

On Camera

India’s factories have stayed small for too long. Labour reform can finally force a rethink

The Indian labour market sits at the intersection of two competing priorities: enabling firms to grow and adapt in a rapidly changing economic environment, while ensuring adequate security and protection for workers.

RBI may revisit 2013 crisis playbook as rupee slides to record low

With the rupee nearing 97 against the dollar, the RBI is weighing rate hikes and dollar-raising measures to stem investor panic and capital outflows.

After Naxalism, Shah sets agenda for BSF to weed out infiltrators—don’t just stop, identify & deport

Amit Shah urged BSF to move beyond border prevention and identify, track and deport illegal infiltrators as part of a wider national strategy against demographic change.

2026 is like 1973 Indira-era oil shock plus youth anger. Modi has space, but not immunity

An oil shock, monsoon fears, rampant unemployment, and the seeming inevitability of inflation are common to both eras. Indira Gandhi’s self-destructive responses are instructive today.