Higher AC use pushes power demand to 271 MW for first time

India's power demand hit an unprecedented 270. 8 GW due to intense heat and widespread air conditioner use, nearing 2026 projections. This marks the fourth consecutive day of record-breaking demand. Officials assure grid stability, attributing local outages to distribution issues. Further demand hikes are anticipated as extreme temperatures persist. India's power demand hit an unprecedented 270. 8 GW due to intense heat and widespread air conditioner use, nearing 2026 projections. This marks the fourth consecutive day of record-breaking demand. Officials assure grid stability, attributing local outages to distribution issues. Further demand hikes are anticipated as extreme temperatures persist.