Andhra Pradesh managed to meet its statewide electricity demand without power cuts or excess generation during two critical summer phases—April 2024 and the first ten days of May 2025.
The State achieved this delicate balance amid declining energy consumption and erratic weather patterns, according to operational data reviewed by the Load Monitoring Cell of the State’s transmission agency.Despite increasing heat-driven demand typically seen during these months, Andhra Pradesh recorded a 4% drop in average daily power consumption in April 2025 compared to the same period in the previous year. The average fell from 248 million units (MU) per day in April 2024 to 238 MU in April 2025. A further decline in May 2025 pushed daily average usage to 223 MU, reflecting a 10% decrease from peak April 2024 levels.
Crucially, this fall in consumption was not the result of supply shortfalls but rather subdued demand. Officials attribute this to intermittent rain showers in April 2025, which lowered ambient temperatures, leading to a reduced load on cooling appliances such as fans and air-conditioners. In addition, curtailed operations in the ferro alloys industry, a traditionally high electricity consumer, contributed to easing grid stress.While weather may have played a part, state-wide adoption of energy-efficient technologies has been another driving factor. Government-led initiatives promoting LED lighting, star-rated appliances, and smart irrigation pumps have begun yielding tangible savings.
These long-term efforts are quietly reshaping consumption patterns in both urban and rural segments, pushing Andhra Pradesh closer towards its energy sustainability goals.The AP Transmission Corporation (APTRANSCO) maintained consistent power availability through a diversified energy mix. Conventional sources such as coal and gas remained the mainstay, supplying up to 111 MU in April 2025. Renewable sources also played a critical role. Hydropower added 10.5 MU in April and 6.5 MU in May, while solar and wind generation peaked at 109 MU and 103 MU respectively during key periods.
Notably, this equilibrium between supply and demand was achieved without tapping into emergency reserves or storing surplus energy—an indicator of precise demand forecasting and real-time load management. The ability to prevent both shortages and excesses, across regions from Anantapur to Srikakulam, reflects a growing maturity in the State’s energy governance.This performance arrives at a time when Indian states are under mounting pressure to ensure energy security while pursuing decarbonisation targets. Andhra Pradesh’s success in balancing reliability, efficiency, and sustainability offers a template for power planning in a carbon-constrained future. The state’s adaptive strategies point to a future where energy demand is shaped not only by industrial growth but also by climate-conscious public policy and smart infrastructure.
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Andhra meets power demand without disruption
