Even as India’s peak power demand reached a new all-time high for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday, the government has directed all thermal power plants to remain operational during the peak summer months.India recorded its fourth straight day of record peak power demand, with the national grid successfully meeting a demand of 270.82 GW at 3.45 pm. The sharp rise in electricity consumption is primarily attributed to increased use of cooling appliances amid prevailing high temperatures across the country.Today’s peak demand was met through a balanced energy mix, with thermal power contributing 62.8 per cent of the total generation, followed by solar energy at 22.0 per cent. Wind power accounted for 5.0 per cent of the supply, while hydro power contributed 5.8 per cent. The remaining demand was met through other energy sources.Officials said the country’s power system continues to remain stable despite the rising demand. They also confirmed that coal availability at thermal plants was adequate and supplies were being closely monitored to ensure uninterrupted power generation.The sharp rise in electricity demand is closely linked to the ongoing increase in temperatures over the past few days. The consistent ability to meet these record-breaking peaks reflects the strength and reliability of India’s power infrastructure.Notably, on May 20, the national grid successfully met a peak power demand of 265.44 GW, surpassing the previous record of 260.45 GW achieved just a day earlier.