Wind and Solar Contributes 23.4 Percent as India Meets All-Time Highest Peak Power Demand

India successfully met its all-time peak electricity demand of 256.1 GW on 25th April 2026 at 15:38 hrs, without any shortage, while simultaneously maintaining electricity exports to neighbouring countries.

At peak demand, the requirement was met through a diverse portfolio of generation sources, including thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable energy, ensuring reliability and grid stability.

Renewable energy, particularly solar and wind, contributed 23.4 per cent, with hydro and other flexible resources complementing it during peak conditions.

This milestone surpasses the previous all-time high of 250 GW recorded on 30th May 2024 and exceeds the peak of 245.4 GW observed on 09th January 2026 during the last financial year.

The rise in demand is in line with the progression of summer conditions across the country, with electricity consumption growing by 8.9% during April 2026 (01st to 27th April) over the corresponding period last year.

The achievement has been supported by a record capacity addition of around 65 GW during FY 2025–26, strengthening the overall generation portfolio and enhancing system preparedness to handle high-demand conditions. With this, we can successfully meet the expected demand of around 270 GW this year.

The demand was met through advanced resource adequacy planning, optimal scheduling and dispatch of available generation resources, and close real-time coordination among NLDC, RLDCs, SLDCs, and generating stations, supported by efficient utilisation of transmission corridors.

Grid frequency at Peak Demand Met

Electricity Generation Sources