Delhi: Power supply and consumption
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Demand for power
2017
Paras Singh, As mercury rises, demand crosses 6,000 MW , May 17, 2017: The Times of India
Delhi's peak power demand crossed the 6000 MW mark, clocking 6021MW -highest in 2017. The number marks the season's highest power-demand so far. Discoms estimate this year's peak power demand may reach record 6600MW .
With mercury levels reaching record levels, the power demand has been record levels as well. In April, the demand touched 5685 MW -the highest ever power demand recorded in April. It was a whopping 18% more than the peak power demand recorded in April (4797 MW) last year. Si milarly , last month it was the first time ever that the peak power demand in the capital crossed the 4000 MW for March, an increase of over 14% from the peak power demand in the month for last year (3617 MW).
Delhi consumes the maximum power among the major cities of the country . Currently hovering around 6000MW , the capital's peak power demand is thrice as much as of Kolkata (around 2100 MW), 4 times that of Chennai (15001800MW) and as much as 60% higher than financial capital Mumbai (3700MW). The power appetite of Delhi is nearly two and a half times the power of seven North Eastern states draw together, which is around 2500 MW .
Higher power demands have been attributed to growing population, rising standard of living and exceptionally hot weather. Starting from 2MW in 1905, 27MW in 1947 to over 6000MW now, Delhi's electricity appetite has grown exponentially .
Power discoms Tata Power and BSES claim that ample arrangements have been made to source adequate power to meet the peak power demand of Delhiites this year. These arrangements include long term PPAs and banking arrangements with other states.
2018, June
From: June 2, 2018: The Times of India
Power cuts
2017-18: lowest ever
Power cuts in 2017-18 lowest ever, govt data show, February 19, 2018: The Times of India
Delhi witnessed its lowest ever power cuts in the current financial year that also saw the highest ever peak power demand, according to a Delhi government data.
A government official said reduction in power cut points towards improvement in processes and systems of electricity supply and transmission.
“At 0.06%, Delhi witnessed lowest ever load shedding in 2017-18. This is almost six times lower than 0.4% witnessed in 2014-15,” the data stated.
Since 2014-15, the percentage of power cuts has been continuously dropping. From 0.4% in 2014-15 it dropped to 0.14% in 2015-16, 0.1% in 2016-17 and 0.06% in 2017-18, it stated.
Discom officials said this reduction in power cuts is noteworthy as the peak power demand has been rising over the years. Delhi’s peak power demand shot to 6526 MW on June 6, 2017, the highest ever.
The fact that the city’s electricity demand crossed the 6,500 MW reflects the robustness of power distribution and transmission system in the the national capital, they said.
BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd and BSES Yamuna Power Ltd together supply electricity to nearly two-third area of Delhi. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited supplies electricity to north and northwest Delhi. The discoms attributed the decrease in power cuts to coordination among various stakeholders, strengthened network capacity, use of latest technology and adequate power purchase agreements to meet the city’s electricity needs.
