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Reflecting the growing industrial and residential power consumption coupled with weather-related loads, India's power sector has met a record maximum power demand of 250 GW on May 30, 2024. Moreover, all India non-solar demand met has also touched an all time high of 234.3 GW on May 29. Northern region also achieved a record demand met on May 30, reaching an all-time high of 86.7 GW, while the Western region also touched its maximum demand met of 74.8 GW.

According to the Ministry of Power, all-India thermal generation hit an all-time high, achieving a peak of 176 GW (ex-bus), especially during non-solar hours.  A key contributor in this has been strategic implementation of Section-11, which facilitated the maximization of generation from imported coal based plants as well as gas based plants. This surge further underscores the significant capacity and operational efficiency of India's thermal power plants, which continue to be a backbone of the nation's energy mix.

The ministry noted that support from Renewable energy sources especially solar during solar hours and wind during non solar hours is also very significant in meeting the demand. These achievements are a testament to the coordinated efforts of various stakeholders in the power sector, including government agencies, power generation companies, and grid operators. As per the Ministry, their commitment to enhancing generation capacity, optimizing resource allocation, and implementing policies has been instrumental in meeting the country's energy needs.