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Power demand to hit 9,000 MW; discoms rely on purchases
Delhi's peak power demand is expected to exceed 9,000 MW this summer as discoms prepare summer action plans. The state is relying on long-term power purchases, cross-state banking, and a capital investment program to bolster supply through 2029, with a major push on green power sources.
Why It Matters
The timeline highlights the strain on Delhi's power infrastructure and the role of cross-state energy trading and renewable energy in meeting rising demand.
Timeline
8 Events
Power System Master Plan up to 2029 with ₹17,000 crore investment
April 25, 2026
The government has prepared a Power System Master Plan up to 2029, to be implemented by multiple agencies. Under this plan, capital investment of ₹17,000 crore will be made over three years through Delhi Transco Limited and discoms.
Tata Power-DDL Summer 2026 plan
April 25, 2026
Tata Power-DDL’s Summer 2026 plan focuses on infrastructure upgrades, capacity expansion, preventive maintenance, underground cabling, hotline maintenance, and rapid response systems to improve reliability.
Long-term PPAs, bilateral/banking arrangements, and AI forecasting
April 25, 2026
BSES and other discoms plan to rely on long-term power purchase agreements, bilateral and banking arrangements with other states, and the deployment of AI/machine learning for demand forecasting.
Green power plan for Summer 2026 in BSES areas
April 25, 2026
The summer plan includes about 2,670 MW of green power for BSES areas, with solar about 840 MW, hydro 572 MW, and wind about 500 MW.
All-time Delhi peak reaches 8,656 MW on June 19, 2025
June 19, 2025
The all-time peak demand was 8,656 MW on June 19, 2025.
Delhi's 2025 peak demand hits 8,442 MW on June 12
June 12, 2025
State Load Dispatch Centre data show Delhi’s peak power demand reached 8,442 MW on June 12, 2025.
BSES Yamuna 2025 summer peak and 2026 forecast
June 2025
In the 2025 summer, BSES Yamuna’s east and central Delhi areas peaked at 1,824 MW; the 2026 summer is projected to touch around 1,991 MW.
BSES Rajdhani 2025 summer peak and 2026 forecast
June 2025
In the 2025 summer, BSES Rajdhani’s south and west Delhi areas peaked at 3,798 MW; the 2026 summer is projected to reach around 3,997 MW.