The peak power demand has touched a new high of 10,126 megawatt in Haryana during this summer.
“The electricity demand has increased as compared to last year. last year, the highest demand of electricity was recorded 9,773 megawatt, whereas this year, the demand has been recorded 10,126 megawatt which is the highest in all years and has been met by the Power Utilities,” said an official spokesman.
He said that the Haryana Power Utilities have achieved a new record by supplying 18 per cent more electricity during the first fortnight of paddy sowing season across the state as compared to power supplied in the same period last year.
During this period, agricultural consumers have been supplied with 12 per cent more power as compared to last year, he added
He said that the demand of power supply is highest in the month of june at the time of paddy sowing season.
Keeping this in mind, the department has provided over 31 crore more units of electricity this year, from June 15 to 26.