Delhi Heatwave: Discoms rise up to the challenge, meet high power demand

BSES discoms’ substantial investment in resources since 2002 has resulted in a 135% increase in network capacity and doubled the distribution transformers among other gains, which have allowed them to meet the record demand this summer

Delhi discoms using advanced-technology transformers to ensure uninterrupted power supply

BSES spokespersons highlighted that their transformers are designed to operate at temperatures 40 degrees Celsius above the ambient temperature. "This means if the area temperature is 48 degrees Celsius, these transformers can function up to 88 degrees Celsius without additional cooling," they explained

Delhi sets new record with winter peak power demand soaring to 5,816 MW

Throughout this month, Delhi's peak power demand has consistently remained above 5,000 MW, with only one exception, according to officials.

Heat wave drives Delhi’s peak power demand to new high of 6,916 MW

At 3:31 pm on Tuesday, it clocked 6,916 MW, the highest this season and surpassing the peak power demand 6,532 MW on Monday, discom officials said

Delhi power demand down by 40% in April, May as unseasonal rains lash city

In contrast to April this year, the peak power demand was higher on all the corresponding days in 2022, with a difference of up to 37 per cent