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Telangana’s Power Demand Peaks at Record 12,044 MW, Breaking Previous High
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 04:01 AM
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The state’s electricity consumption surged to a historic 12,044 MW, overtaking the earlier peak.
The Telangana electricity board reported that the state’s power demand reached an unprecedented 12,044 megawatts, the highest level ever recorded. This figure eclipses the previous peak, marking a significant rise in consumption across residential, commercial and industrial sectors.
Data released by the board shows a steady climb in demand over the past weeks, driven by hotter temperatures and increased usage of air‑conditioning units. The earlier record, set during a previous summer, was lower by several hundred megawatts.
State officials said the grid is being closely monitored to ensure stability and have urged consumers to adopt energy‑saving practices. The board is also reviewing supply contracts and exploring additional generation capacity to meet the heightened load.
The record underscores the growing energy needs of Telangana’s expanding economy and highlights the importance of sustainable power planning for future peak periods.
Data released by the board shows a steady climb in demand over the past weeks, driven by hotter temperatures and increased usage of air‑conditioning units. The earlier record, set during a previous summer, was lower by several hundred megawatts.
State officials said the grid is being closely monitored to ensure stability and have urged consumers to adopt energy‑saving practices. The board is also reviewing supply contracts and exploring additional generation capacity to meet the heightened load.
The record underscores the growing energy needs of Telangana’s expanding economy and highlights the importance of sustainable power planning for future peak periods.