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**Tamil Nadu’s Power Demand Lower Than Last Year Thanks to Rains, Says Minister**

**CHENNAI, May 17, 2025** – Tamil Nadu’s Electricity Minister S.S. Sivasankar announced on Saturday that the state’s power demand has been lower this summer compared to last year, attributing the decrease to recent rainfall in several regions. Wind energy generation has also seen an increase, contributing to a more stable power supply.

Speaking to reporters in Chennai, Sivasankar highlighted that peak power demand reached 19,864 MW in April 2025 with an overall energy requirement of 11,705 million units according to the Central Electricity Authority. The maximum demand met on May 16th was 18,868 MW, as per the Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre.

This contrasts with the peak demand of 20,830 MW reached on May 2, 2024, and the record high daily consumption of 454.32 million units on April 30, 2024.

Amid ongoing public concerns regarding power supply reliability during the extreme summer heat, Sivasankar inspected the “Minnagam” consumer grievance redressal center, a 24/7 operation managed by TANGEDCO. Responding to the complaints, staff has been increased from 65 to 94 employees as of May 5th to handle complaints efficiently.

The Minister instructed officials to prioritize areas experiencing frequent power disruptions, urging them to identify and resolve underlying issues promptly. He emphasized that there is no gap between the demand and supply of power in the state.

According to an official release, all necessary measures have been taken to ensure a stable power supply throughout the remainder of the summer and the upcoming monsoon season.

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