Peak power demand set to cross 4,500 MW across Mumbai areas

Rising temperatures are putting a strain on Mumbai's power demand.

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MUMBAI: This time round, power companies said, peak demand is expected to cross 4,500 megawatt (MW), which is 900 megawatt more than the usual demand in summers.

As temperatures soar, the distribution companies supplying electricity to 4.9 million Mumbaikars are rushing to make additional provision for the summer.

Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited (AEML) is scouting for 50 megawatt from renewable energy while Tata Power is looking for tie-ups for 200 MW of power.

Since the beginning of this month, the power demand has been hovering around 3,500-3,600 MW and the power companies expect it to increase in the days to come.