India's peak power demand hits record 265.4 GW amid heatwave conditions

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The latest peak surpassed Tuesday's all-time high of 260.5 GW recorded during solar hours. The latest demand levels have already crossed last summer's record peak of 243 GW, and even those recorded during the evening. The peak demand recorded is inching closer to the projected 271 GW for the season.