Feb power demand rises to 16-year high as temperatures climb
- Posted on March 9, 2026
- By Financial Express
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Feb power demand rises to 16-year high as temperatures climb
The rise in consumption was also visible in peak electricity demand during the month. February recorded a peak power demand of 244 gigawatts (GW), marginally higher than the summer peak of 243 GW recorded in June 2025 and only 0.5% lower than the January peak of 245 GW.
