India’s power demand crosses 250 GW, solar anchors grid response during heatwave
India’s national power demand crossed 250 GW for the first time this year on April 24, 2026, reaching 2,51,771 MW at 15:45 hrs. A day later, on April 25, demand rose further to around 256.1 GW at 15:38 hrs. The peaks coincided with a heatwave, during which 19 of the world’s hottest locations were recorded in India over the same weekend. Grid operations remained stable through both days, with solar energy playing a central role…