India Sees Power Use Surging to Record, Adding to Energy Crisis

India expects a surge in peak power demand to a record during the hot season, according to people familiar with the matter, potentially adding to energy woes the country is already facing because of the war in Iran.

The ministry is in talks with coal miners and the railway department to ensure there’s enough fuel at power stations from April, the people said, asking not to be named as they’re not authorized to speak to the press. Use could top out at 283 gigawatts during the most extreme periods, a 13% jump compared to the current record of 250 gigawatts set in the summer of 2024.