ENA Sectors 2025-09-02 18:00:08 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Sep 2 (KNN)</strong> Indias electricity demand surged to an all-time high of 2,29,715 MW in August 2025, with total energy supplied during the month crossing 1.50 lakh million units (MU), according to data from the National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The average peak demand met in August stood at 2,15,314 MW, while average daily energy met was around 4,854 MU. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The highest demand of the month was recorded on August 7, when consumption touched 2,29,715 MW, setting a new benchmark for the power sector.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The data also showed consistent peaks above the 2.2 lakh MW level across multiple days in the first half of the month, reflecting both seasonal factors and stronger economic activity. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Total energy supplied in August stood at 1,50,472 MU.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Indias power sector has seen a steady rise in demand through 2025, with record highs already registered in June and July. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The trend underscores the dual challenge of ensuring uninterrupted supply to consumers while managing grid stability amid the rapid integration of renewable energy sources.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 43361 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/indias-power-demand-peaks-at-record-229715-mw-in-august-2025-consumption-exceeds-15-lakh-mu-nldc 2025-09-02 18:00:08 knnindia.co.in