On Wednesday, India's peak power demand surged to a record 265.4 GW, driven by persistent heatwave conditions affecting large regions of the country. This figure surpassed the previous day's record of 260.5 GW, which was also set during solar hours, and exceeded last summer's peak of 243 GW. The demand levels are approaching the projected seasonal peak of 271 GW, indicating a significant increase in energy consumption amid rising temperatures. The majority of this demand was met through thermal power, which accounted for 61.2% of the total supply, followed by solar energy at 21.5%. Wind and hydro power each contributed over 6%, while nuclear energy made up 2.6% of the total generation. The Ministry of Power has assured that the country has adequate electricity availability and has prepared to meet peak demands up to 280 GW this season. This record demand underscores the growing energy requirements in India, particularly during extreme weather events.