Power consumption grows by 8.4% to 139 BU in July 2023
The government data has showed that the country's power consumption grew by 8.4 per cent to 139 billion units (BU) in July 2023 as compared to the same month last year. In the year-ago period, power consumption stood at 128.25 BU, higher than 123.72 BU in July 2021.
It also stated that the peak power demand met, which is the highest supply in a day, rose to 208.82 GW in July 2023. The peak power supply stood at 190.35 GW in July 2022 and 200.53 GW in July 2021.
The power ministry had estimated the country's electricity demand to touch 229 GW during the summer season. But the demand did not reach the projected level in April-May this year due to unseasonal rains. Power consumption was affected in March, April, May and June this year due to widespread rains in the country.
