New Delhi, March 11 -- Power demand across the country has remained elevated in the past few weeks, with peak demand recorded above the 220-GW-mark in March, as temperatures across the northern region have been increasing with the end of the winter.

On 7 March, peak demand touched 233 GW. According to latest data from the Grid Controller of India, peak demand on 9 March was 223 GW. About a year ago, on 11 March 2024, peak power demand was 217.99 GW.

The increase in demand comes amid warmer weather as people have resumed using cooling appliances to some extent, more so in commercial establishments and offices.

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