- Delhi’s Summer Peak Power Demand expected to surge above 9200 MW
- Company expects Peak Summer Demand likely to reach 2622 MW this season
- Company successfully met the peak power demand of 2410 MW in 2025
New Delhi, 12th March,2026Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL), a leading power utility supplying electricity to a populace of around 9 million in North Delhi, expects the Power Peak Load to touch 2622 MW this summer and has made adequate power arrangements of up to 2900 MW to meet the anticipated rise in summer power demand.
As part of its summer preparedness strategy, Tata Power-DDL has undertaken comprehensive measures to ensure uninterrupted power supply during the peak demand season. Adequate arrangements have been put in place through Bilateral Agreements, Reserve Shutdown mechanisms, and participation in Power Exchanges to maintain supply reliability.
Company’s Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) facilities at Rohini will also support in providing continuous and reliable power to key customers during any exigency during the summer months.
Tata Power-DDL has extensively implemented advanced technologies to ensure reliable power supply, like advanced statistical/Machine Learning forecasting models and Integrated Digital Energy Portfolio Management application etc.
Summer Peak Demand Trends in Tata Power-DDL’s Area:
2026-27: 2622 MW (expected)
2025-26: 2410 MW
2024-25: 2481 MW
2023-24: 2218 MW
2022-23: 2028 MW
“Tata Power-DDL is completely prepared and committed to ensure reliable and uninterrupted power supply for our customers. As we approach summer season of 2026, we are expecting power demand within our distribution area to reach approximately 2622 MW, and we are fully prepared to meet the demand on the back of our arrangements and technology-centric load management system. We have optimized load management, deployed cutting-edge technologies, and fortified our network infrastructure to ensure smooth operations. Some of the proactive initiatives that our team has taken up include mobile transformers, increased maintenance, deployment of adequate resources & QRTs for promptly handle any emergencies,” said spokesperson, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited.
The company has also undertaken the following additional measures to ensure uninterrupted power supply to its customers:
Network Strengthening Activities
· Commissioning of new and augmentation of existing distribution transformers to meet increasing load
· Preventive and condition-based maintenance of all critical electrical installations
Tripping Mitigation:
· Predictive maintenance of 11 kV Feeders & DTs through Thermo-scanning & Physical Audits
· Regular Tree Trimming & replacement of faulty units
· Infra-red & Ultrasound of all Grid Substation Equipment
· Preventive Maintenance of Grid Switchgear
· Vegetation Maintenance of sub-transmission overhead Lines
Maintenance & Backup:
To meet with eventualities, mobile distribution transformers have been deployed for breakdown and are evenly stationed in the entire distribution network. Additional staff has been recruited at the call centres. Dedicated round-the-clock teams to attend breakdown and supply restoration for sub-transmission system have also been created.