An action plan is being implemented by the power utilities ofAndhra Pradeshto meet the expected energy demand for this March-May quarter, which is forecasted at 20,143 million units. This translates to a 5.6 per cent increase compared to 19,066 MU for the same period in 2021.
According to state officials, the utilities are preparing a long-term action plan to meet the future demand of 240 MU per day by 2023. The utilities have laid a special focus on meeting the increasing electricity demand and providing uninterrupted, quality power to consumers of all categories.
Grid officials of APTransco said the actual energy demand in February 2022 was 5,574 MU and the peak demand was 11,342 MW. It is forecasted that the Average demand in April 2022 would be 222.8 MU per day, while the demand is expected to touch around 240 MU by March-2023 with an increase of demand by 18 MU per day.