Monsoon Brings less power consumption in the State

18 June 2013
Kollam

As the monsoon progresses to a vigorous phase, electricity consumption in the State dropped by almost 20 per cent compared to consumption figures during mid-May. While power consumption on May 15 stood at 58.09 million units (MU), it dropped to 48.42 MU on June 17.

Statistics provided by the KSEB Engineers Association show that the maximum power demand which stood at 2,891 mega watt (MW) on May 15 dropped to 2,731 MW on June 17. The corresponding figures for hydroelectric generation in the State are 8.55 million units and 14.23 million units respectively.

KSEB officials said that the big drop was because of the usage of air-conditioners that were consuming more power. The rising temperatures became unbearable and many were forced to purchase air-conditioners to get relief from the soaring heat.

Source – http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/arrival-of-monsoon-brings-down-power-consumption-in-kerala/article4826247.ece

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