Winter Power Demand Breaks Summer Record in India
India's peak power demand this winter exceeded last summer's highest level, reaching 245 GW in January. Unusual cold weather and other factors drive this shift in electricity consumption patterns.
India's peak power demand this winter exceeded last summer's highest level, reaching 245 GW in January. Unusual cold weather and other factors drive this shift in electricity consumption patterns.
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