SPDCL handles record power load, energy demand in July

Infrastructure improvement (upgradation of transformers’ capacity) taken up in Nadergul substation on the outskirts of Hyderabad. | Photo Credit: By Arrangement HYDERABADThe Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TGSPDCL) has handled the maximum ever peak load of 10,447 megawatt and supplied maximum energy of 209.91 million units in July as the high rainfall deficit has pushed the demand up not only by the agriculture sector but commercial and domestic categories too.The peak load of power was recorded on July 25, while peak demand of energy was registered on July 15. Chairman and Managing Director of the TGSPDCL Jitesh V. Patil stated on Saturday that they were able to handle the demand without any power supply interruption.Mr. Patil said the Southern Discom had effecti