Telangana power demand fell by about 29.3 per cent in late October compared with the final days of September, while average daily electricity consumption declined by nearly 26.2 per cent, according to figures recorded by the Telangana Northern Power Distribution Company Ltd (TGNPDCL).
An analysis of TGNPDCL data for September 27 to October 2 and October 27 to November 1 showed that average daily peak demand decreased from 6,355 MW to 4,491 MW. Average daily electricity consumption fell from 92.03 million units to 67.96 million units over the two comparison periods.
The late-October figures varied from day to day. On October 27, peak demand was recorded at 5,335 MW at 7.38 am, while electricity consumption stood at 76.6426 million units. Demand fell to 4,624 MW on October 28, with consumption at 66.5179 million units.
Peak demand declined further to 4,022 MW on October 29, when consumption was recorded at 62.769 million units. Demand rose to 4,459 MW on October 30, while consumption reached 68.1738 million units. On October 31, the corresponding figures were 4,360 MW and 67.522 million units.
The trend continued into November. Peak demand stood at 4,147 MW on November 1, with consumption of 66.1128 million units. On November 2, demand was recorded at 4,181 MW and consumption at 63.6162 million units.
The late-October levels were considerably lower than those recorded during the comparison period at the end of September. Peak demand on September 27 stood at 6,008 MW, with consumption of 99.447 million units. Demand rose to 6,594 MW on September 28, when consumption was 98.124 million units, and reached 6,442 MW on September 29, alongside consumption of 85.8551 million units.
On September 30, peak demand reached 6,736 MW and electricity consumption was 90.0161 million units. Demand stood at 6,069 MW on October 1, with consumption of 87.8109 million units, while the October 2 figures were 6,286 MW and 90.9388 million units, respectively.
Weather conditions, changes in temperature, agricultural requirements and industrial activity can influence electricity demand. However, the available data does not establish which factor was primarily responsible for the decline. Identifying the reasons would require a detailed assessment of consumption patterns across sectors.
The TGNPDCL figures indicate a substantial reduction in both peak power demand and electricity consumption during the final days of October compared with the corresponding period in late September. The distribution company’s recorded figures provide the basis for the comparison, while a sector-wise explanation for the change remains to be established.
