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India Ready for 270 GW Peak Power Demand This Summer: Manohar Lal

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News18•19-03-2026, 18:15

India Ready for 270 GW Peak Power Demand This Summer: Manohar Lal

•Union Power Minister Manohar Lal confirms India's readiness to meet a projected peak power demand of 270 GW this summer.
•The preparedness is crucial given the West Asia crisis, potentially increasing electric appliance and EV usage.
•Minister highlighted past peak demands: 250 GW in 2024-25 and a target of 270 GW for 2025-26, which wasn't met due to weather.
•Future demand is expected to rise with AI, data centers, and EVs, projecting 300 GW peak demand in 5-6 years.
•India aims for a 900 GW transmission line by 2034, having added 2.09 lakh circuit km in the last decade, strengthening its network.

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