Haryana's Power Demand Expected to Reach 19,481 MW by 2030
Haryana peak power demand projected at 19,481 MW by 2029-30: Minister
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Haryana’s peak power demand is projected to rise to 19,481 MW by the year 2029-30, necessitating long-term planning. Current demand is expected to reach 16,454 MW, which can be met with existing capacity. Gurugram leads in consumption, driving significant demand growth.
- 01Haryana's peak power demand for 2023 is estimated at 16,454 MW, which is manageable with current resources.
- 02The state aims to add 750 MW of contracted capacity this fiscal year, including 540 MW from hybrid sources.
- 03Gurugram recorded a peak demand of 2,550 MW last month, contributing significantly to the state's overall power consumption.
- 04Haryana's total contracted power capacity is expected to grow from 16,552 MW to 16,891 MW by March 2027.
- 05Future expansion plans include adding 2,800 MW through the Haryana Atomic Power Project by 2031-32.
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During a recent review meeting, Haryana's Energy Minister Anil Vij announced that the state's peak power demand is projected to reach 19,481 megawatts by 2029-30. The current year's demand is expected to hit 16,454 MW, which can be comfortably met with existing capacity. Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar emphasized the importance of new technologies, improved power supply systems, and reducing losses to manage rising demand effectively. Gurugram remains the highest power-consuming district, with a peak demand of 2,550 MW, driven by rapid urbanization and industrial growth. Officials noted that Haryana has over 16,552 MW of contracted power capacity, which is set to increase to 16,891 MW by March 2027, with significant contributions from both conventional and renewable sources. Future plans include expanding generation capacity significantly by 2031-32.
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The projected rise in power demand will require significant investment and infrastructure development to ensure reliable electricity supply.
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