The Economic Survey said around 35,042 million units of electricity were consumed in Delhi in 2022-23, which was a significant rise from the 31,116 million units consumed in 2021-22
By 2050, India’s total electricity demand from residential air conditioners in the current policy scenario will exceed total consumption in the whole of Africa
Mumbai's power demand has risen due to redevelopment and infrastructure projects, leading to outages. The city consumed over 4,100 MW during peak demand for the first time in years. Trombay and Dahanu power plants, which supply the city, now lack the capacity to meet demand and are also expensive. Power experts claim that in the next few years, demand will rise by 2,000 MW. Power companies are now focusing on renewable energy sources like solar and wind for future supply.
The mills are ready to sell the power to public- utility Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL) even today, but at higher rates and the sugar commissionerate is pressing for it