Andhra Pradesh Orders Power Utilities to Prepare for May Peak as Demand Hits New High

Overview

• Daily consumption is projected to reach about 280 million units in May 2026, with instructions to ensure uninterrupted supply to all consumers.
• The grid recorded its highest post-bifurcation usage at 274.60 million units on March 7 after averaging roughly 264.65 million units per day with about 9.1% year-on-year growth.
• Peak load for March and April is forecast near 14,500 MW, with minimum demand around 9,000 MW.
• Minor shortfalls of roughly 200–400 MW are expected in the early morning, prompting directives to arrange power through the Day-Ahead and Real-Time markets.
• State leaders called for continuous tracking of thermal and renewable generation, with A.P. Transco and DISCOM chiefs joining the review led by Special Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand.