India's peak power demand to reach 300 GW next year

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India's peak electricity demand is forecast to reach 300 GW next year. This surge is attributed to growing data centres, AI, and electric vehicles. The Union Power Minister stated that current available power capacity is 284 GW, exceeding the recent peak demand of 270.82 GW in May 2026. India is also committed to green energy, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2070 and developing transnational green energy corridors.


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