The Economic Times

Nearly one-third of record peak demand of 256 GW met through renewable energy: Pralhad Joshi

India successfully met its record peak power demand of over 256 GW on April 25, 2026. Renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydro contributed significantly. This achievement demonstrates India's capability in handling peak power demand with clean energy. The government is investing in grid modernization and increasing generation capacity to boost renewable energy's share in the power mix.