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India's power demand hit a new record of 246 gigawatts on May 29 due to extreme heat, marking the fastest growth in consumption among major economies. Some power shortages were reported during evening hours without solar generation, but day-time demand was met. The government has revived gas-fired power stations to meet the surging consumption, leading to a 12% increase in gas demand. The increasing demand for electricity, driven by economic expansion and power-intensive appliances like air conditioners, has prompted the government to order more coal-fired power plant capacity, potentially impacting emissions reduction targets.
Source: YAHOO