Power consumption grows 16.5% in first 12 days of March
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Last Updated: Mar 14, 2021, 10:37 AM IST
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On the other hand, the peak power demand met, which is the highest supply in a day, during this 12-day period of March 2021 remained well above the highest record of 170.16 GW in the entire March 2020.
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Power consumption in the country grew 16.5 per cent in the first 12 days of this month at 47.67 billion units over the corresponding period a year ago, showing a revival in the economic activities, according to power ministry data.
Power consumption during March 1-12 last year was recorded at 40.92 BU.