CHENNAI: With overcast skies and cooler weather prevailing across Tamil Nadu in recent days, the state’s electricity demand has seen a significant decline.
On Tuesday, the peak power demand fell to 17, 001 megawatts (MW), down sharply from 18, 853 MW recorded on the same day last week. Daily energy consumption also dipped to 370 million units (MUs), compared to 415 MUs during the corresponding period.
Unlike last year, when scorching heatwaves led to surging power usage, this year’s summer has been marked by intermittent rainfall across the state, including in Chennai.