In New Delhi, the demand for electricity this winter has jumped to a new record. On Tuesday morning, it went past 5000 MW for the first time in December, reaching 5213 MW at 10:50 am. The State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC) predicts that the demand could go up to 6300 MW, which would be the highest for this winter season.
The colder temperatures are causing people to use more electricity, and this winter’s demand is starting to look like the highest-ever demand seen last summer, which reached 8656 MW. The two main power companies, BSES RajdhPower Limited (BRPL) and BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL), were able to provide enough power for everyone in their areas.
Last winter, the highest peak was 5816 MW. This year, BRPL and BYPL expect to see their winters hit 2600 MW and 1240 MW, respectively. Last year in December, the peak was 4964 MW, showing that demand is steadily increasing.
To handle this rising power need, the BSES companies are working hard on planning. They focus on understanding how much power is needed, improving their distribution networks, and ensuring that over 5 million consumers get reliable electricity all year round.
BSES has also secured over 2000 MW of renewable energy, which is good for the environment. This includes solar, wind, hydro, and other green energy sources. This green energy can provide about 53% of the peak winter power demand that is expected to be around 3900 MW.
To be ready for sudden increases in demand, BSES is prepared to buy extra power if necessary. They are also banking surplus power with other states, which they can use in summer when demand is high. BRPL aims to bank 210 MW, while BYPL wants to bank up to 575 MW, helping states like Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu that supported Delhi during high summer demand.
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