Energy Demand In TG Pegged At 18,138 MW in FY26

Hyderabad: The power demand in Telangana State rose 9.8 per cent this year so far. The power demand in the State reached a record high of 17,162 MW this year, an increase of 9.8 per cent over the last year, officials revealed during a review meeting on the energy sector presided over by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy here on Friday.

The officials of the Energy Department told the Chief Minister that the energy demand is estimated to go up to 18,138 MW in 2025-2026, and further to 31,808 MW by 2034-2035. Quality power is being provided without any interruption, the officials added.

The authorities also explained to the Chief Minister the steps taken for the establishment of advanced infrastructure for quality power supply in view of Hyderabad becoming a hub of data centres. The government has already announced the establishment of a Data City in Hyderabad.

The Chief Minister asked the officials to coordinate with the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) on the energy requirements of radial roads and satellite townships to be built within the Regional Ring Road (RRR).