India's Power Demand to Soar Beyond 400 GW by 2031-32

India's peak power demand is expected to surpass the projected 384 GW, reaching over 400 GW by 2031-32, according to Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal. With current peak demand already hitting 250 GW, an increased installed power generation capacity of 900 GW is necessary to meet future demands.

In a striking revelation at the CII-Smart Metering Conference, Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal announced that India's peak power demand may exceed 400 gigawatts (GW) by 2031-32, surpassing the initially projected 384 GW mark. This surge in demand comes after peak power requirements reached an unprecedented 250 GW in May.

Agarwal stated, 'The way power demand has grown in some states over the last two years, it's clear that it will easily touch 384 GW and may surpass 400 GW by 2031-32. To accommodate this, we must have an installed power generation capacity of 900 GW.'

Currently, the government projection for this year's peak power demand stands at 260 GW, expected to be reached by September. With the onset of the monsoon, peak demand has shown a slight decline, registering at 209 GW on Monday as per official data.

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