NEW DELHI: Delhi’s peak power demand surged to 7,401 MW on Tuesday afternoon, the highest recorded this summer, according to data from the State Load Dispatch Centre. The spike was registered at 3:11pm, surpassing Monday’s peak of 7,265 MW.
Power distribution companies BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) and BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) managed the increased demand in their respective areas. BRPL supplied 3,285 MW in South and West Delhi, while BYPL handled 1,559 MW across East and Central Delhi.
The city’s demand is expected to rise further. BRPL’s area, which peaked at 3,809 MW in the summer of 2024, is projected to touch 4,050 MW this year. Similarly, BYPL’s area could see demand rise from 1,882 MW last year to 1,900 MW this summer.
To ensure uninterrupted supply to over 50 lakh consumers across their combined areas, the discoms have undertaken several preparations. These include long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs), power banking arrangements with other states, and the adoption of advanced forecasting systems powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).
Notably, green energy will play a significant role this season, with over 2,100 MW of renewable power expected to supplement Delhi’s electricity needs during peak periods. In a bid to strengthen infrastructure, BSES has also carried out extensive predictive and preventive maintenance.
This includes thermal scanning, partial discharge measurement, and health assessments of power and distribution transformers. An online load monitoring system is in place to track transformer and feeder performance, particularly during high-demand periods.