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The 23 June 2026 daily power supply position report from GRID-INDIA's National Load Despatch Centre is an important bookmark for Indian Power news readers following all-India demand. The report shows maximum demand met of 247,180 MW at 22:41 hrs, with zero peak shortage. Total energy met was 5,622 MU, confirming comfortable supply adequacy during peak summer demand. EnergylineIndia.com records the update as a verified operating reference for the national grid.

The report gives a clear regional demand profile. The northern region reached 89,431 MW, the western region 72,711 MW, the southern region 58,730 MW, the eastern region 30,681 MW and the north-eastern region 3,711 MW. This makes Indian Power news relevant for users comparing regional peaks, demand met and grid balance. The system also remained within the Indian Electricity Grid Code frequency band for most of the day, showing that high demand was managed without a peak deficit.

The Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre daily operation report anchors the northern grid's position, including evening peak, off-peak, day-energy figures, shortage and frequency. The Western Regional Load Despatch Centre report tracks demand met, shortage, frequency, schedules and drawals across the western states. Indian Power news readers can use these daily reports with Central Electricity Authority data and Power generation capacity references. Indian Power news also supports News on Indian power sector monitoring for utilities, consultants, traders and industrial power users.

REC has extended the Shongtong–Tidong Inter State Transmission System bid window by nine days, moving submission to 30 October 2025. The Rs 12.11 crore bid bond and technical structure under tariff-based transmission bidding remain intact.

The inter-state transmission project covers a 400 kV hydro evacuation corridor for 600 MW from Himachal’s Shongtong and Tidong schemes through Jhangi, Wangtoo and Panchkula. It includes a 400/220 kV GIS station with 2×315 MVA ICTs, 400 kV lines, and reactor installations.

REC’s amendment re-sequences milestones for bid opening, reverse auction and LoI issue without altering financial or technical terms. The extension aligns tender flow with other ongoing corridor projects and provides bidders greater document clarity.

 By stabilising this Inter State Transmission System round, REC strengthens investor confidence in hydro evacuation corridor rollouts, Inter StateTransmission System, ISTS, Power Transmission, Grid Connectivity, National Grid, Power Infrastructure.Read the full verified update on EnergylineIndia.com.

Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has reported a significant increase in electricity consumption, with peak demand reaching a record high of 2,316 MW on February 12, 2025. According to KPLC's National Control Centre, electricity demand has been steadily rising over the past three years, with a noticeable acceleration in growth during 2024.

In 2021, KPLC saw electricity demand surpass the 2,000 MW mark, followed by peaks of over 2,100 MW in 2022 and 2,200 MW in 2023. The momentum continued to build in mid-2024, driven by significant infrastructure developments aimed at stabilizing the National Grid.

Key projects that have contributed to this growth include the completion of the Kimuka 220/66kV substation by KETRACO, which introduced four 66kV feeder lines to serve Nairobi and neighboring counties. Additionally, the 33kV double circuit interconnector between Narok and Bomet, along with other network reinforcement initiatives, have bolstered power supply reliability.

KPLC also reported connecting over 198,535 new customers to the national grid in the last six months alone. The company anticipates continued growth in electricity demand in the short and medium term due to improved grid stability and the completion of connectivity projects. This includes the upcoming Last Mile Phases IV and V, which will connect an additional 289,121 customers.

In line with this demand, KPLC is promoting the adoption of e-cooking and electric motorization to further stimulate electricity consumption while supporting environmental conservation efforts. Last year, the company announced a Ksh.258 million investment over three years to boost electric vehicle and motorbike usage in the country. This initiative includes the establishment of charging stations and the purchase of electric vehicles for operational use.