Tamil Nadu’s peak power demand hit a new record of 19,409 MW on March 22 (Friday).
This surpasses the previous record of 19,387 MW set on April 20, 2023, Tangedco said in a tweet on X (formerly Twitter).
Tangedco was able to ensure uninterrupted power supply to all consumers, the state utility said. Tamil Nadu has the highest power demand among the southern States.
According to data from the Central Electricity Authority, under the Union Power Ministry, the State’s peak power demand is expected to touch 20,806 MW in 2024 summer.
Tangedco’s own thermal power capacity stands at 4,320 MW. Along with the State’s share from Central Generating Stations (CGS), and long-term and short-term power purchase agreements, the State’s conventional installed capacity stands at 16,417.38 MW.
Earlier this month, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated the 800 MW North Chennai Thermal Power Station-III at Athipet in Tiruvallur district.
During the summer months, Tangedco meets the shortage in availability through short-term agreements, swap power arrangements and purchases from power exchanges.
