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Higher AC use pushes power demand to 271 MW for first time

Times of India · May 21, 2026, 5:21 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

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India's power demand hit an unprecedented 270.8 GW due to intense heat and widespread air conditioner use, nearing 2026 projections. This marks the fourth consecutive day of record-breaking demand. Officials assure grid stability, attributing local outages to distribution issues. Further demand hike

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Higher AC use pushes power demand to 271 MW for first time

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